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The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 02, 1940

Page

4

Skilful Driving Cuts Petrol Use Says R A A Bulletin

R A A News Bulletin reports tests showing fuel economy gains from steady driving and concentration on economy. Normal driving averages about 41 mpg, while gentle acceleration and coasting can raise mileage toward 65 mpg on certain runs.

R.A.A King William Street

Farewells to Soldiers Meeting Forms Local Committee

A meeting at Memorial Hall Gladstone on January 24 discussed creating a Farewelling Committee for soldiers departing overseas in the European War. The draft committee includes J F O’Neill as chairman and C D Bennett as temporary secretary, with members C Budge J G Deeble G M Black L Harris T Brown and several ladies. A Red Cross visit from Adelaide was noted and final details to be set at the next gathering.

Memorial Hall Gladstone J. F. O'Neill G. M. Black L. Harris J. G. Deeble Gladstone Red Cross Society Adelaide Red Cross Deeble O'Neill C. QO. Bennett Sedy Messrs C. Budge C. D. Bennett L. Harris T. Brown Mesdames L. Lehmann C. J. Thomson L. Fitzsimmons K. Chappell

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