ANTICIPATION OF THE END
DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE CITY
After long, long' years of waitingrelieved now and then by ■ sure signs that victory would be for civilisation against savagery—the people of Wellington had the'joyous feeling ;ia day that the end of the war was appreciably nearer. The news from the fighting fronts— particularly the unconditional surrender of .Bulgaria—sent, a thrill, through "the city. This was the one topic in shops and offices, in the streets and tram-
cars. The news gave many persons an opportunity to. hark back to their prophecies of the past three or four years. : . ' . ■"
Long before noon flags were run up on many-buildings, and bunting brightened the ships hi:port. At 12 o'clock, came the merry chorus of steamers' whistles and bells, at the Mayor's call. This time the citizens knew that there must be something big, in addition to the news of the morning papers. "Bulgaria in the bag" was one laconic condensation of the various communiques.
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Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 80, 1 October 1918, Page 8
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160ANTICIPATION OF THE END Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 80, 1 October 1918, Page 8
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