DOMINION CONVENTION, 1947

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 1, 1 February 1947, Page 6

DOMINION CONVENTION, 1947

REMITS NORTHLAND 1. —That a strong protest Ik* made against continued rationing of sugar to housewives while so much is being wasted in New Zealand in the manufacture of alcoholic drinks. 2. —That investigation he made with respect to the* distribution of sultanas and raisins to wine-makers when householders were forced tc. go short.

AUCKLAND 3. —That the pica of being under liquor influence at the time the offence was committed should be no excuse for discharging the accused, or for imposing a light jxmalty. 4. —That letters of congratulation lx* sent to tlie Salvation Army of Invercargill, and the Southland Presbytery for the stand they took in refusing to accept money from the Liquor Trust. 3. —Convention considers that as paper is now more plentiful, bread should he wrapped before it leaves the bakery. (). —Convention views witli alarm the quantity of liquor being sent to the troops in Japan. 7 - This Convention considers that for the hettei working of the “Backblocks” Department it he known as the Back Blocks and “Scattered members” League, so that Unions may he able to follow up and hold members who live at a distance. WANGANUI 8. —That in order to bring the W.C.T.U. up to dat<\ all departments except those directly bearing on the Liquor question should he dropped. HAWKE’S BAY 9. —That the (iovennent he recytested to give to the picture theatre managers authorit) to refuse admission to children to see the screening of pictures which ti e censor recommends tor Adults only.

10. —TTiat a curfew be imposed to keep children unattended by adults off the streets at night, and that when children are found guilty of serious crime' the parents lx* punished. 11. —That in view of the seriousness of drinking among very young people, the law regarding the serving of liquor to minors lx* rigidly enforced. 12. —That protest he made to the Minister of Railways in regard to the curtailment of the passenger train service when extra trains are being run for rare meetings.

13. —That in view of the growing menace of Gambling in New Zealand, and the social evils resulting therefrom, the Government be urged to imjx)se the maximum restriction on facilities for organised gambling.

14—That literature for circulation among the Maori population be printed in English as well as in Maori, to ensure that the person distributing same can discuss the contents if occasion arises.

15. —That the pictures in the Y.l\ Supplement for colouring he more of a Temperance nature, as mental impressions taken in per medium of the eye sense generally become deeply implanted. It is suggested that some of the* illustrations from the Scientific Temperance textbooks such as the well-grown plant and the stunted alcohol-fed plant; the alert kitten and its drugged companion; may lx* used as models. It is also urged that if these supplements are to he circulated amongst Sunday School children and others who jierhaps have very little contact with Temperance teaching, they should always contain stories and pithy hits of a temperance nature, the available small space in the supplement thus being made to fulfil its pur|x>se a*' vitally as possible,

NELSON It). That in conformity with all other business houses, saloons and hotel bars should lx* closed on Saturdays. 17. —That a special department lx x-t up in the public hospitals where shock treatment may lx* administered to patients who are suffering from mental disorder, but who are not necessarily subjects tor treatment io mental hospi*. tils. NORTH CANTERBURY !B.—That a sub-committee lx* appointed to draw up a comprehensive statement as to the objections raised In the W.C.T.U. to s|x*cific proposals set forth in the report of the Royal Commission on Licensing. OTAGO 19. That as we believe alcohol to he the cause of much poverty, disease and Crime, an educational campaign should lx* directed, through the schools, the press, radio and other agencies, against the evil of indulging in ;! .oholic liquor. 20. —That as drinking, sipping cocktails, and the consequent false gaiety of many films are doing harm to children and young people, more rigid censorship of films is requested. 21. —That Convention urges ujxtn the Government that a full and impartial enquiry he made into the Penal System of New Zealand.