Deleting Aperture trash

Recently I obtained a new iMac and had to move my pictures to an external disc. I have encountered a problem with deleting Aperture trash from that disc. When I delete the trash I get a message that files cannot be moved to System Trash because I "don't have access to the System Trash on the original files' volume." I researched the issue and understand that the problem lies with permissions on the external drive (a Seagate 3TB). I tried repairing permissions but no success. I have also accessed the Seagate disc drive information and did what I could to extend read and write privileges but, again, no luck.  After checking the "Ignore ownership on this volume" option on the Info pane I did obtain a small measure of success in that the message about not having access to the "original files' volume" did not appear. 
When I empty the Aperture trash the files vanish. They do not appear in the main system trash nor can I uncover any trash file on the Seagate. When I go to import new photos the pictures that I deleted will show up as being on the Aliceimac.local device. I assume this is the Seagate?
Anyway, I'm confused as to how I can get these deleted files out of my Seagate and I also want to assure that they get permanently deleted from my original files.
Thanks.

If I have a referenced image which has a missing master file I can stil move the version to the trash and empty the trash and it is gone from Aperture.
The only time I get any warning is if I have the check box set to also move the move the referneced master to the trash. Of course in this case Aperture can't fine the master so it can't move it to the trash. But if I click continue on the warning box the version is still removed from the Aperture trash.
So is it the missing referenced masters that you are asking how to delete? If so locate them in the finder and delete them as you would any ordinary file.
If this isn't want you are trying to do you'll need to post back.
regards

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