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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1963
Page
6
Police recovered two replicas of European war crossbows from a 19 year old on his father's property used for target practice. Test firings showed 15 feet penetration into hard wood and 20 feet accuracy. Authorities warn these weapons breach firearms and spearcan control laws and were copied from magazine images.
An advertising pitch touts Pope refrigerators with extra capacity, a powerful motor, automatic defrost, and upscale interiors. It claims special features like a second internal fridge, butter spreadability, gold plated shelves, and chip resistant enamel across eight models plus a matching deep freeze unit.
Two Vancouver families have exchanged daughters after long quarrels between sisters Lyn Jonasson 16 and Elaine Jonasson 15. Elaine will live with Linda Strohmeier 15 while Linda’s friend Carol Strohmeier 17 moves in with Lyn. Parents report the arrangement working after a week with all four girls happier.
A 43 year old housewife Marion Messider was awarded 3150 pounds in the High Court after a road accident scarred and bowed her legs. Judge Sir Edmund Davies examined a bathing beauty photo and found her legs were shapely and good before the crash.
Sir Roy Welensky denounces Western tolerance of Africa’s new leaders. He warns racialism and dictatorships rise from liberal appeasement. He calls for bold Western action and criticizes Britain for breaking up the Central African Federation under pressure.
Weekend special at DJ's Canberra Store features Roman era style sandals with plaited uppers and a raised ridge detail. Wedge heels give a subtle lift and slimmer ankle line, offered in dark browns greys reds purples blues tans. Limited stock for first wearers.
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