“Anzacs As Good As Fathers” Says Eden
(Received 12 Noon) LONDON. February ID. JJR ANTHONY EDEN HAS ARRIVED BACK FROM HIS TRIP TO EGYPT TO WELCOME THE ANZACS. HE SAID THE JOURNEY WAS A MOST INSPIRING ONE. Ilis outstanding impressions were: — (1) The magnificent quality of the New Zealand and Australian troops. “It is evident they are going to he as good as their fathers and brothers were 25 years ago.’’ he said. “1 could give ‘no higher praise.” * (2) The excellent effect throughout the Middle East of this further dramatic demonstration of Imperial unity. “New Zealand and Australia have spoken in a language that none will fail to understand,” he said. (3) The loyal eo-operation of the Allies and the Egyptian Government and people, in accordance with the letter of the treaty between Britain and Egypt. Britain was most grateful for Egypt’s help in the common cause.
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Northern Advocate, 20 February 1940, Page 5
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