Australia
AUSTRALIA DAY. AN CN'I'IU'KDENTED SUCCESS. Received July 30, 9.50 p.m. Sydney, July ,10. Australia Day evoked unprecedented enthusiasm. The weather remained fine. The streets were brilliantly decorated, and lined with stalls, orchestras, concert platforms, and other moneys-making devices. Unbounded optimism prevailed in the crowded thoroughfares. The military procession included wounded heroes who had a great reception. The rauie carnival spirit is report"! from other cities. An impressive intercession service in the cathedral was thronged. The collections anticipated exceed all previous records. Received Julv 31. 1.25 a.m. Sydney. July 111. The city collections reached £3.50,000. MELBA'S EFFORTS. Received July :)0, S..> p.m. Melbourne, July 30. Madame Melba's farewell concert netted £3OIXI, making .01,000 the diva h:;s raised for the various Australian war funds. GENERAL McKAY INJURED. Received July 30, 8.5 p.m. Melbourne, July 30. A cable received from Brigadier General McKay says that he is in hospital with a broken thigh, and he anticipates being sent to England. „...)_.u.
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Taranaki Daily News, 31 July 1915, Page 5
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