German Fliers
MURDERED BY NATIVES? DISCOVERY OF SEAPLANE .By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright/ Received June 16, 1 a.m. PERTH, June 15An intensive air search by Pilot Sutcliffe, of Western Australia Air ways, to-day resulted in the discovery of linns Bertram’s seaplane, practiu ally undamaged, at a tiny island 80 miles north northwest of Wyndham and 100 miles from Drysdale Mission Native runners from the mission assert that Bertram and his compaii ion or companions were apparent!) murdered by hostile tribesmen and their effects stolen or distributed which accounts for the discovery of a cigarette case and handkerchief. The runners say that it would be impos siblo to live among the tribes either on Eric or Ellis Islands, which arose together. The seaplane was located on Eric Island with one wing propped up. Apparently the crew got ashore and met the fate which the natives say was inevitable. However, search i? continuing. The reported discovery of the seaplane yesterday with a message attached was premature.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 140, 16 June 1932, Page 7
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162German Fliers Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 140, 16 June 1932, Page 7
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