COST OF LIVING ABROAD.
ENGLAND AND DOMINIONS. The high cost of living in the United Kingdom was referred to last week by Major A. K. Marsack, R.A.M.C., of Auckland, who returned by the steamer Westralia after being about four years on active aervice. Dr Maraaek said the prices asked for foodstuffs in England put a strain on the purse of the average man, and, although complaint waß heard in Australia and New Zealand concerning the cost of living, we had little to complain of in comparison with the people of the. British Isles. Living was much better in the colonies, where meat and dairy produce could be purchased without difficulty at rates much below those ruling in the older countries. Dr. Marsack did not consider the sugar shortage in Sydney a very serious matter, expressing the opinion that, while rationing to a certain extent had been necessary, the state of things would not last very much longer. He was optimistic regarding the future prospects and development of South Africa, looking upon it as a land of opportunity for young men. The vast potentialities of the country had hardly yet been realised, and, although huge fortunes had been made by a few individuals there were openings for enterprising men with initiative. Dr. Marsack went to England, via Australia and South Africa, shortly after the outbreak of war, and entered the Royal Army Medical Corps. For three years and a half he was officer commanding the Imperial Military Hospital at Preston Hall, Aylesford, a position he held until after the cessation of hostilities. Mrs. Marsack and their three children returned with Dr. Marsack.
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Taranaki Daily News, 24 September 1919, Page 3
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271COST OF LIVING ABROAD. Taranaki Daily News, 24 September 1919, Page 3
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