UNEMPLOYMENT MARCH
(Australian Press Association) SYDNEY, July 20. A much-trumpeted hunger march on Sydney of the Unemployed Union at Cessnock, organised by two prominent Communists began yesterday. Only six stalwarts, however, mustered, their comrades apparently lacking what Napoleon described as “the two o’clock in the morning kind of courage.’' There was ri heavy frosL before dawn, which made the empty streets particularly uninspirnig to even these enthusiasts, and the departure was delayed until the sun had taken the edge off the keen atmosphere. Even then no additions had come to the ranks when the marchers stepped off from the Communist headquarters, whose organisation- provided men with new socks. One report added Mint new boots were provided, but this is doubtful, ns it would tend to foot soreness, which would be incompatible with the resolution needed for the long trek. A crowd saw the men off, and some women accompanied them for a mile or so. It is stated that more will follow on Monday when a lorrj 7 may carry their equipment.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1930, Page 5
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172UNEMPLOYMENT MARCH Hokitika Guardian, 21 July 1930, Page 5
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