Restoration of 20 percent cut for blinded soldiers
Federal President of the Pas Ually Blinded Soldiers Association Mr. H Hetherington arrived in Canberra to push restoration of the 20 per cent cut in the special allowance of 7/6 granted since 1925 to ex sergeants blinded in one eye. He argues the pension is inadequate and should match the Repuchar tion Act schedule, noting only 1 506 partially blind men qualify and restoration would cost £5 860 per year.
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Iyes
H. Hetheringtem
Canberra
Cedleren
Bir
Neville Howse
Yas
Hetherington
Molonglo River Rise Submerges Bridges After Heavy Rain
A sharp rise in the Molonglo River after Monday night rain closed low level bridges at Acton and Scutt's Cross and made Kingston footbridge impassable. Flood warnings were issued at noon and the river peaked late last night, with widespread snow on surrounding ranges and Canberra recording 130 points of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9 yesterday.
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Molonglo
Kingston
Acton
Scutt’s Cross
Canberra
Fragmented prompt from OCR source
The text appears garbled with mixed letters and missing context possibly from an OCR scan. It references a date in July and a name or place but lacks clear events or entities to summarize into a proper news item.
Petrol War Prices Reduced by Major Concerns
In a Tuesday notice from Rydney, major oil companies announced widespread reductions in petrol prices. The article cites new air amine pricing and mentions a 70 bullion gold reference. It notes the 35 price for a second heady and marketing shifts to LG super spirits at a higher ease.
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Rydney
Toslay
Tennis match at Telopes Park School yields 10 7 defeat
A brisk tennis week at Telopes Park School pits Elopea Park School against Cambridge University College Studenta Association. Studenta lose 10 sets to 7 with several listed doubles results including Holloway Tregear against Hundt Hughson and Hetherington Morris.
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Telopes Park School
Elopea Park School
Camberra University College Studenta
Studenta
Holloway
Tregear
Hundt
Hughson
Treear
Lenehan
Piggin
Tollowey
Hetherington
Morris
Mautle
Gibson
Lene Piggin
Maude
Cook
Radcliffe
Piggle
Increase in Air Armaments Sparks House of Lords Debate
London Monday. A motion by Lord Ponsonby to censure the Government over a planned rise in air strength was defeated 54 to 8. The plan would allocate 20 of 41 squadrons to home defense with the rest overseas, costing up to 20 million pounds and provoking Labour opposition and concerns about undermining disarmament efforts.
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London
Ponsonby
House of Lats
League of Nations
Matthow
Levige
Lord Londonderry
Lord Ponsonby
Labour
Britain
United States
France
Italy
Russia
Japan
Sweden
Denmark
Jugo-Slavia
Ewitzerland
Turkey
Ead
Ponsopby
Bpeest
Arrests In Jewel Robbery Ties To City Case
Police announce third arrest in a jewel robbery case connected to Anu Gas Couto and Wadney. The suspect, identified only as a local resident, faces charges and bonding hearings proceed as investigators pursue additional leads and potential accomplices.
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Sydney
Aydney
Methutatoe
Phin
Wool outlook notes limited sales and wary buyers abroad
The report surveys wool markets in 1963 to 1964, citing Japan and France as key but cautious buyers. It notes Japan’s variable demand, South Africa and South America purchases, and a sharp drop in France’s imports. Prospects hinge on global cost shifts, with sales opening in Brisbane August 20 and Sydney September 3.
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Steavon
Japan
South Africa
South America
Ja Jae
France
Fron
AnaFulla
Tse Daris
Brisbane
Sydney
Wonderful Money-Lever Cough Remedy Promoted
An Australian remedy called HEENKO is advertised as a simple, affordable cough cure. The ad touts two shilling bottles and a homemade mix claimed to outperform store bought mixtures, emphasizing purity and ease for adults.
Carr Cup Draw Shapes Goulburn Queanbeyan Schedule
Goulburn Football League informs Queanbeyan Blues they will not play Sunday for the Massy Cup and will move to August 5. Cooma is asked to move dates for Sunday, claiming other arrangements. Carr Cup draw held in Goulburn lists July 20 Crookwell versus Yass and August dates for Holder’s matches against Queanbeyan, Goulburn, Cooma, Bowral, and Caulfield.
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Goulburn Football League
Queanbeyan Blues
Cooma
Goulburn
Crookwell
Yass
Queanbeyan
Cooms
Holdera
Bowral
Holvers
Cauberm
Canberra to Meet Queanbeyan Blues on Sunday
Satisfactory arrangements have been completed for a match between Canberra and the Queanbeyan Blues on Sunday. Bad weather prevented a planned Saturday game with Tumut, as both sides weighed options for a doubleheader. Several coaches in the Group faced injuries from hard football with M Boyle and Griffithe sustaining broken bones, Mark badly bruised, and McGann suffering a chipped shoulder blade likely ending his season.
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Canberra
Queanbeyan Blues
Mazuka Oval
Tumut
Queanbeyan
M. Boyle
Nureos
Griffithe
Mark
Goulburn
McGann
Crookwell
Repertory Society Promises Farce Ban Bas Black Sheep
Rehearsals for the farcical entmetty Ban Bas Black Sheep are in full swing and promise a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The cast includes Hay and P G Wodehouse who aim to create a strong laugh generator with subtle touches. The play offers a welcome break as winter closes in and fireside comforts beckon.
Firemen Die in Oil Barge Explosion in Toronto Harbour
Two firemen are dead and four are missing after a blast wrecked an oil barge in Toronto harbour while crews were inspecting after a small fire. Twelve workers were injured as the barge sank, described as a film length vinyl, with the curtain rising promptly at 6:15 this evening.
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Toronto
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