BLIND FOR FOUR YEARS
CENTENARIAN RECOVERS SIGHT (P.A.) PALMERSTON N., Oct. 26. • A remarkable case of a centenarian's sight being restored is recorded. After being blind for four years Mr W. A. Weekes, of 9 Maxwell's Line (Awapuni), had his sight restored yesterday and was able to recognise th» members of his family. , His daughter stated that her father, who celebrated his 102nd birthday on September 29, was suddenly stricken blind while returning to his home from the city four • years ago. That condition continued till yesterday, when, to her amazement, he said he could see again. ' ' : .
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Evening Star, Issue 25005, 26 October 1943, Page 2
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97BLIND FOR FOUR YEARS Evening Star, Issue 25005, 26 October 1943, Page 2
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