BEER STRIKE
SUPPORT FROM RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. PROTEST AGAINST RISE IN COST OF LIVING. (By Telegraph—Press A.ssociation.) AUCKLAND, August 23. Another 1700 men have decided not to drink beer or spirits till "handles.” "half handles" and bottles are restored to their usual price. This decision was made today at a mass meeting of employees of Otahuhu railway workshops, who decided, by resolution, “to protest to the Government against the present exploitation of the consuming public by publicans.” The resolution also asked that publicans should be brought into line with other retailers by the introduction of the Imperial pint as a standard measure, thus complying with the requirements of the Weights and Measures Act.
In addition, the meeting protested against what were alleged to be the exorbitant prices charged for beer and spirits. ’
The meeting pledged itself to refrain from frequenting hotels in Auckland and suburbs till such time as the licensed victuallers reconsider their decision.
A further resolution protested against the general rise in the cost of living, and demanded that the Price Tribunal immediately investigate the rise in staple foodstuffs. Both resolutions were carried unanimously.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 August 1939, Page 6
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185BEER STRIKE Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 August 1939, Page 6
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