LOST AIRMEN
DISCOVERY OF PLANE PROBABLE FATE OF FLYERS MURDERED BY BLACKS (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 12.10 a.m.) Perth, June 15. An intensive air search by Pilot Sutcliffe, of Western Australian Airways, to-day resulted in the discovery of Hans Bertram’s seaplane practically undamaged on a tiny island 80 miles north north-west of Wyndham and 100 miles from the Drysdale Mission. Native runners from the- mission assert that Bertram and a companion, ox- companions, were apparently murdered by hostile tribesmen and their effects stolen and distributed. This would account for the discovery of the cigarette case and a handkerchief. Runners say it is impossible to live among the tribes on either Eric or Ellis Island, which are close together. The seaplane was located on Eric Island with one wing propped up. Apparently the crew came ashore and met their fate, which natives say was inevitable. However, the search is being continued.
The reported discovery of the seaplane yesterday with a message attached was premature.
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Southland Times, Issue 21730, 16 June 1932, Page 5
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