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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 09, 1954

Page

5

Doctors Linked To Petrov Defection In Royal Commission

Sydney reports reveal two doctors aided Vladimir Petrov’s defection. Dr Beckett, an eye specialist, and Dr Bialogusti were named as connected to Petrov by the Royal Commission on Espionage. Security officials testified on Petrov’s assurances of physical protection and potential aid in starting a farm venture in Australia.

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Espionage Hearings Describe Petrov Defection Plans

Testimony details discussions between Richard, Petrov, and officials in Melbourne Sydney and Canberra about defections payments and possible evidence in a Royal Commission. Petrov aims to remain in Australia despite Soviet criticism while fearing exposure through colleagues and wife. The hearing adjourned after Petrov’s nervous statement and a plan to hand over documents.

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Washington Embassy Staff Disadvantaged by Reclassification

Australian lawmakers heard testimony on wage losses and remote postings affecting Washington Embassy staff. Former Ambassador Makin and Mrs. Drummond urged greater authority and speed in protecting employment rights and addressing pay disparities amid regrading actions and calls for higher compensation for Australian diplomats abroad.

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Man fined for unlawful aircraft crew role in Darwin

In Darwin Police Court a man found occupying a TAA plane crew position without authorization was fined £50. He pleaded guilty but the charge for unlawfully occupying a crew role was withdrawn after police action. A separate count for tampering with a tack related to safety was also noted.

T.A.A Darwin Adams John Heston Kennedy DCB Imperial

Migrant Convicted Of Murdering Orange Taxi Driver

A Central Criminal Court jury found Slav Hadett guilty of murdering taxi driver Claude Blattery. The foreman said leniency was requested due to Hadett’s previous good conduct in Australia. Blattery was shot on May and died days later at Ovum Base Hospital. The judge sentenced the migrant, whose name appears as Blattery’s widow in local reporting, with suspense about the exact terms of the punishment.

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