Critics of Australia's rush to a cashless society erupt over handwritten sign at Woolworths in Sebastopol, Victoria: 'It's happened'

Critics of Australia's rush to a cashless society erupt over handwritten sign at Woolworths in Sebastopol, Victoria: 'It's happened' Outpouring of joy from pro-cash community Breakdown of technology welcomed online READ MORE: Barefoot Investor makes startling revelation over fears Australia will go cashless By Padraig Collins For Daily Mail Australia Published: 20:11 EDT, 20 May 2024 | Updated: 20:24 EDT, 20 May 2024 e-mail View comments A handwritten sign at a Woolworths store has triggered celebration among Australians protesting the ongoing transition to a cashless society. The notice posted in the window of the supermarket in Sebastopol, Victoria, on Thursday and Friday last week told shoppers they would have to pay the old-fashioned way - with notes and coins. 'Cash only, no EFTPOS.

Sorry,' read the sign, which led to posts of appreciation on the Call Out Cashless Businesses Facebook page. 'It's finally happened,' the original poster wrote. 'Woolworths supermarket Sebastopol, Victoria, Friday 17 May 2024 — cash only due to all EFTPOS machines being out of order.

'Girl at the door telling people to go to a bank to withdraw cash then come back to do your shopping. A handwritten sign (pictured) at a Woolworths shop has led to a celebration among people protesting against the end of cash in Australia, with one proclaiming 'It's finally happened' Read More Australia could be cashless in three years: Finance expert Sarah Wells issues urgent warning after Commonwealth Bank, W.