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The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 05, 1940

Page

4

Easter safety praised as few accidents occur on roads

R A A reports good response to Easter safety appeals with light traffic mishaps and high driver conduct. Chief Traffic Inspector Trotter notes heavy Easter traffic on Oakbank route saw alert drivers, little congestion, and substantial police assistance. Guides helped nearly 400 motorists, and over 500 enquiries were handled. 25 breakdowns on Oakbank patrols, with lean fuel mix tests and weather affecting car troubles.

R.A.A Trotter Oakbank R.aa

Eden the Fighter Dominions secretary's message

A cable from Anthony Eden, then Dominions Secretary, declares a belligerent war stance with the line no fate could be worse than servitude to Nazism. He reviews Dominion efforts, honors Allied welcomes, praises the Empire Air Training Scheme, and insists with gods help the job will be done.

Dominions Anthony Eden England ALF Suez Eden New Britain Dominion Mr. Eden Palestine Mr. Eien

Doctor Advises Sword Swallower On Safe Practice

A professional sword swallower visits a doctor who assesses fatigue from handling cavalry weapons. The physician orders a break from sabres and scimitars and prescribes lighter blades like daggers and cutlasses to maintain strength. The patient agrees to schedule tomorrow’s appointment by James.

James

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