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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1914
Page
6
Sydney residents confront a looming global conflict with calm resolve. The piece notes a shift from fear to confidence as residents debate war duration, unity among politicians, and the impact on daily life. It highlights German links, cultural ties, and the changing view of Europe’s map and neighbors.
The piece discusses forgotten gold reserves across Australian funds including the Public Disaster and Relief Fund and Educational Department rial, totalling tens of thousands of pounds. It criticizes traders for price gouging during the crisis, notes government action in other states, and praises the Sydney Chamber of Commerce while lamenting weak ties between business groups and Parliament. It highlights political figures like Mr. FF. Linchcombe and comments on the role of the Trades Hall and the NSW Chamber in wartime governance.
The Red Cross Society has organized depots at Stanway House in King Street and Job Bridge and Co to pack comforts for expeditionary force troops. Volunteers have prepared soldiers bags and hospital bags with listed contents while inviting further donations of needed items and even nonessential goods like roasted coffee and soda water to support the effort.
Demand for sheep brisk at Homebush on Monday with offerings totaling about thirty thousand bead. Buyers absorbed the heavy supply and prices held steady. Mr R J Greer of Forest Glen Manilla secured 18/8 per head for wethers sold by wine. The Sydney Morning Herald commends the Australian navy and army policies and critiques opposition remarks during Fisher’s era.
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