1914 Queensland Patriotc Token

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Patriotic feelings were also expressed by making direct contributions towards the welfare of fighting troops, or to the war effort generally. Patriotic fundraising organisations formed rapidly across the state during August 1914, and the general public willingly supported them. For example, the Queensland Public Service organised their own Patriotic Fund to aid the families of public servants who volunteered for active service. Also in August 1914, Queensland railway employees established the Queensland Railways Patriotic Fund. Collectively, these organisations had raised almost £100,000 by the end of the month of August.