BOMBED HOSPITAL SHIP 'MANUNDA' - SOUND

The transcript describes a Japanese attack on the hospital ship Mananda in Australian waters during the blitz on Darwin. The ship suffered significant damage from a missile and bomb splinters, resulting in casualties, including the first Australian nursing sister killed in the war. The attack serves as a grim warning for Australians to take immediate safety precautions as the Japanese threat approaches their shores, emphasizing the need to protect freedom and life.

What was the primary cause of damage to the hospital ship Mananda?

• Mechanical failure

• Collision with another ship

• Fire on board

• Direct missile hit

Who was the first Australian to die as a result of enemy action in this war?

• A ship captain

• A nursing sister

• A civilian

• A soldier

What does the attack on the Mananda highlight for Australians?

• The urgent need for safety precautions

• The requirement for international aid

• The importance of naval superiority

• The need for more hospital ships

What is the main message conveyed about the Japanese threat?

• It is a resolved conflict

• It is an immediate threat

• It is a minor issue

• It is a distant concern

What is at stake according to the final section of the transcript?

• Freedom and life

• Economic stability

• Political alliances

• Technological advancement