Apr. 04, 1954 - Mrs. Petrov Decides To Stay In Australia Russians Try To Force...

Apr. 04, 1954 - Mrs. Petrov Decides To Stay In Australia Russians Try To Force Her To Leave: Mrs Evikoya Petrov whose Russian diplomat husband sought sanctuary in Australia - herself accepted political asylum just before the plane on which she was to have travelled to Moscow took off from Darwin. Accompanied by Soviet couriers Mrs. Petrov was practically forced aboard the dmachine at Sydney- inspite of the crowd which gathered around the aircraft. When the machine landed at Darwin. It was announced that Mrs. Petrov had asked to be allowed to stay in Australia - in an interview with the captain of the aircraft. The two couriers were searched and relieved of their firearms She lost one of her shoes in the struggle at the Airport. It has now been announced that Russia has served diplomatic relations with Australia. Photo Shows: - Mrs. Petrov is 'escorted' to the airliner by the Russian Couriers - at Mascot Airport, Sydney.. She was given permission to stay by the Australian Authorities - after she had applied on her arrival in Darwin