COST OF LIVING ABROAD.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17268, 18 September 1919, Page 9

COST OF LIVING ABROAD.

ENGLAND AND DOMINIONS. DR. MARSACKS IMPRESSIONS. The high cost of living in the United Kingdom was referred to - yesterday byMajor A. E. Mareaek. R.A.M.C.". of Auckland.' who returned by the steamer Westralia after being about four years or. active service. Dr. Marsack said the prices anked for foodstuffs in England put a strain on the purse of the average man. and. although complaint was 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 difti culty 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 &nd 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 "ears and a half he was officer command ing 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.