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Race not so great

THE 34th Great Train Race turned into disappointment. Long queues at the intersection of Monbulk-Emerald and Cockatoo-Emerald roads in Emerald had formed.
Traffic attendants were speaking to one car at a time. We had no other option, except for walking and missing the train’s arrival at Emerald Station.
To our surprise, the main Emerald road was deserted as well as most of the village.
Was this really the big fun day in Emerald?
Whoever thought this arrangement was a good idea should think again.
Perhaps Emerald’s traffic management found it rational and would extend it to market days and normal weekends. In that case, the Emerald village traders and residents need not be disturbed in the future.
Christel Eckert,
Emerald.

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