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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
4
The piece blends reports of Allied and Axis activities with home front advisories, noting wartime measures in Europe and Asia, broadcasts, troop movements, and political questions. It also includes driving safety tips and public safety notices framed for a broad readership.
The report by the Commissioner of Police reviews causes of preventable road incidents. It emphasizes driver error and pedestrian risk, urging careful on road behavior and adherence to safety practices. It notes that experienced officers found a large share of incidents linked to driver inattention and unsafe passing. The document calls for nationwide mindful driving and adherence to safety rules to reduce injuries and fatalities.
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