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PROHIBITION CONVENTION

The annual Prohibition Convention was 'held at Dxmedin on Thursday.. The report, which spoke hopefully of the prospects for the future, was adopted, and the following resolutions were passed: — 'This Convention rejoices in the splendid record of progress already achieved in the growth of the prohibition sentiment throughout the colony, and particularly in the overwhelming evidence of the value ot prohibition afforded by the past five years' experience in Cltitha; and, Jookino- forward with confidence to bod, ur^es all Christian' and temperance workers, and all interested in the welfare of the community, to redouble theirefforts in view of the approaching local option polls.' It was also reso ved 'That, while reaffirming the demands embodied in Mr Smith's Bills of 189S, there is an urgent necessity for immediate amendment of the law, by removing the local option poll irom political influence, the efficient conduct of the policy-competent officers m-evention of distribution of dodgers, proper supervision by scrutineers.

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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 76, 1 April 1899, Page 5

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PROHIBITION CONVENTION Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 76, 1 April 1899, Page 5

PROHIBITION CONVENTION Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 76, 1 April 1899, Page 5