STRIKES IN SYDNEY
DESERTED APPEARANCE OF THE CITY. •
WORKERS UNABLE TO REACH THE lit EMPLOYMENT.
JPress Association."! (Received Aug. 7, 0.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 7. The city has a semi-deserted appearance. Tram traffic is completely suspended. Every description of conveyance is plying, but they are unable to cope, with the rush of workers towards the city. Thousands arc unable to roach' their employment. All sporting fixtures have been cancelled and produce sales have been stopped. Motor teams are being arranged to bring vegetables and other necessary food supplies from the Country. The Government is absolutely determined to grapple with the crisis.
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Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 185, 7 August 1917, Page 8
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101STRIKES IN SYDNEY Marlborough Express, Volume LI, Issue 185, 7 August 1917, Page 8
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