HUNGER MARCH ON SYDNEY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 21 July 1930, Page 11

HUNGER MARCH ON SYDNEY.

SIX UNEMPLOYED SET OUT. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW LATER. (HOTTED PBEPIB ASSOCIATION —BY ELECTRIC TELCGUAFH —COPTBIGnT.) (Received Julv 20th, 6.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. July 20. The much trumpeted hunger march on Sydnev of the Unemployed Union at Cessnock, organised bv two prominent Communists, began yesterday. Only six stalwarts, however, mustered, their comrades apparentlv lacking what Napoleon described aB the two p'clock in the morning kind of courage. A heavy front before dawu made the empty streets particularly uninspiring to even these enthusiasts, and tne departure was delayed until the sun had taken the edue off the keen atmosphere. Even then no additions had come to the ranks when the marchers stepped off from the Communist headquarters, whose organisation had provided the men with new socks. One report added new boots but this was doubtful, as thov would tend to foot soreness, which would be incompatible with the resolution needed for tho long trek. A crowd saw the men off. and some women accompanied them for a mile or so Tt is stated that more will follow on Monday, when a lorry may carry the equipment.