THE BEER BOYCOTT

Evening Star, Issue 23353, 24 August 1939, Page 16

THE BEER BOYCOTT

OTAHUHU WORKSHOPS MEN JOIN IR ANOTHER 1,700 REBELS [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, August 23. . Another 1,700 men have decided not to drink- beer or spirits until “ handles,” “ half-handles,” and bottles are restored to their usual price. This decision was arrived at to-day at a mass meeting of employees of tha Otahuhu railway workshops who decided by resolution—to protest to the Government against the present exploitation of the consuming publio by the publicans.” The resolution also, asked that tha publicans should bo brought into lino 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 the suburbs until such time as tha licensed victuallers reconsider their decision. ' . . , i - a A further resolution protested againsO the general rise in the cost of living, and demanded that the Price Tribunal should immediately investigate the nse in staple foodstuffs. . , Both resolutions were carried unanimously.