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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1960
Page
3
The Canberra Times notes that over 2,250 Australians faced injury or death on holidays last year as the Christmas Eve to New Year period produces some of the worst road accident days. It urges readers to follow simple safety hints as a public service.
Statistical warnings urge drivers to curb speed and inattention and to yield at intersections. Older drivers are told to adapt to changes while pedestrians are advised to walk facing traffic and wear white at night. The message stresses helmet use for cyclists, safe riding in single file, and avoiding intoxicated driving. Present dangers include loose surfaces and unfamiliar roads.
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