10 JULY 1920, Page 3

The nation has learnt with sincere satisfaction that what might

have been a very grave accident indeed to the Prince of Wales's train in Western Australia ended in nothing worse than some bruises and laughter. The train was running on a light agricultural line when apparently its great weight mused it to become derailed. The Royal saloon was overturned and rolled down a low embankment. One can imagine what might have happened if the train had been ping fast along a steep place. A Thanksgiving Service has been held in the Cathedral at Perth.