Australia
AUSTRALIA DAY FESTIVITIES United X’iikss Association. Svdnev. .July 30.
Australia Day evoked unprecedented enthusiasm. The weather remained line. The streets were brilliantly decorated, and lined with stalls, orchestras, concert platforms, and other money-making devices. I nbounded optimism prevailed in the crowded thoroughfares. The military procession included wounded heroes who had a great reception. The same carnival spirit is reported from other cities. An impressive intercession service in the cathedral was thronged. The city collections reached £'850,000. (Received 9.40 a.m.) .Melbourne, duly 31.
Australia Day collections in Victoria have nj) to the present realised £154.-
Hohart, July 31. r l he city collections amounted to over £3OOO.
Adelaide, July 31 The eitv collections were £3OOO
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 78, 31 July 1915, Page 5
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115Australia Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 78, 31 July 1915, Page 5
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