STATE PURCHASE OF THE DRINK TRAFFIC
BRITISH TiABOUR MINISTER'S • .VIEWS. London, April 8. Tbs Government is apparently pre-* v paring i the public for the State purchase of the drink traffic. , Mr., J. Hodge, Minister of Labour, said that .Britain's ways and traditions,, disproved v Prohibition or mumcipalisaton.' He was in. favour of State purchase, the providing of pure beer, and the transforming of pnblichouses into working men's, clubs, with indoor ■ Sanies. The ideal publichouse would have a tennis' ground 1 and bowling green. The local authorities could employ the profits in . trade extension, amusements, and ■ recreations.—-Aub.- - N.Z. Cable !A'ssn. -
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3049, 10 April 1917, Page 5
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100STATE PURCHASE OF THE DRINK TRAFFIC Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3049, 10 April 1917, Page 5
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