WINE SUBSTITUTES

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 18, 16 October 1943, Page 4

WINE SUBSTITUTES

More Imports Of Genuine Liquor Wanted

Relaxation of the import restrictions on wine to counteract the sale of deleterious substitutes is proposed in a resolution of tiie annual conference of the Associated Clubs of New Zealand recently hold in 'Wellington. The resolution, which has been conveyed to the Prime Minister, is as follows:— “This meeting of delegates, representing every chartered club in the Dominion, strongly urges the Government to remove immediately the import restrictions on wine. It is felt that if genuine wine were made available, the objectionable substitutes now ‘being offered for sale would have greater difficulty in finding a market. The injurious mixtures sold as wine are increasing and becoming a greater menace daily. In view the number of sly-grog convictions and tiie growing tendency to cultivate the sale of tiie unscientifically produced and manufactured narcotic, we seriously suggest that iu respect to wine and spirit imports the policy of import restrictions be reviewed. 'The enormous underground sales of alcoholic mixtures, sold mostly as wine, is so alarming that this conference is of the unanimous opinion that Government action on the lines suggested is imperative.” The president, Mr. L. O. H. Tripp, presided over a large attendance of delegates from member clubs throughout New Zealand. A wide range of subjects affecting the conduct and welfare of social clubs and their members was discussed.