THE LIQUOR TRADE
STATE CONTROL FAVOURED KTATEMENT~BY LLOYD GEORGE. (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association.! Received this dav at 11 f> a-m. LONDON, May 13. ■ Replying to two deputations, urging the State purchase of the liquor trade and the other prohibition during the war, Mr Lloyd George said that personally he was of the opinion that State purchase was the best way to progress and temperance, thus giving the people local option. Ho added: For Heaven's sake, don't let us fight amongst ourselves if the best is not obtainable and the second best is. Our formula is sobriety. Meanwhile the Government is holding its hand until it has ascertained the country's opinion.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 May 1917, Page 2
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