THE PROHIBITION POLL.
In his excellent book, Lieut-Col. Claude H. Weston, D. 5.0., of New Plymouth, says: "The sorely tried officers asked why the British Army
had not dared to do what America has since done in France, ami, in company with Canada, in both of their own countries—but that is high politics. As in civil life, crime in the Army ia principally due to drink." This from a well-known New Zealand officer who was so long used to club life is surely regarded as unbiassed testimony. Colonel Woston served on Gallipoli and France, where he took, part in many of the principal engagements. In December *last the Australian Counoil of the R.S.S. (Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League), carried a- resolution asking for permanent Prohibition. In Victoria the Returned Soldiers' National Party returned all contributions from Licensed Victuallers. Thus both of the reconstructed soldiers' bodies are now out for this essential reform. Remove the drink evil in New Zealand. Strike out the top line on Thursday, April 10. 13
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Matamata Record, Volume III, Issue 124, 22 March 1919, Page 3
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