David the newsprint itself may be illegible but the electronically translated text should be clear. It's easily readable on my screen without enlargement. Alternatively you could access the article directly on Trove:
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/8175927
Great that your father was a Don R which as motorcycle enthusiast I've always considered the best job in the Army - provided of course you're not getting shot at!