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MR EDEN’S TRIBUTE l CERTAINTY OF VICTORY TO SEE THE JOB THROUGH (United Press Assn.- —irrec. Tel. Copyright; (Received Feb. 13. 11 a.m.) SUEZ. Feb. 12 Mr Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for the Dominions, who flew from England, brought a message i from the King. ! Addressing the men on behalf of ! the British Government Mr Eden said: “The nations of the British Commonwealth are now closely knit in a common endeavour. In their unity lies the certainty of final j victory and an assurance of better j things to come. By your action in cros: ing the seas you are sent as the bravest message it is in your nation’s power to give. For this and the spirit in which you come Britain thanks Australia and New Zealand.” The speech was greeted with lusty cheers. Major-General Frey berg's words appear to sum up the general opinion among the New Zealanders: “We are determined to see this job through, although we realise that it will not be easy, but we are certain of victory.”
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Waikato Times, Volume 126, Issue 21037, 13 February 1940, Page 5
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