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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Nov 02, 1963

Page

5

Islanders Land Giant Codfish

An unverified report from Rabaul claims islanders near Bougainville caught a massive codfish six feet long and weighing 181 pounds. The tale includes women attempting to haul the fish with rope and notes a local fisheries officer involved in stock and processing plant discussions.

Rabaul Petats Bougainville Island Kakaved Gana Ne Seweeniinns He Pr

Man Held After Incident in Mile Way District

An arrest was reported earlier this year following an incident in the Mile Way district. Details remain limited but authorities confirmed a suspect was taken into custody.

Mile Way

Gypsy King Hospital Visit Sparks Large Crowd Edict

John Nicholas of Maryland, king of 10,000 gypsies on the American coast, was hospitalized for a checkup. More than 1,500 followers visited him in the hospital, prompting the superintendent to compare the scene to a presidential visit.

Bal More Ge Bowie Mate Esata Jee Press America John Nicholas Maryland B.M.C

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