PRICES OF LIQUOR

Greymouth Evening Star, 24 August 1939, Page 12

PRICES OF LIQUOR

OTAHUHU RAILWAY .PROTEST

[per press association.]

AUCKLAND, August 23. Another 1700 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 the Otaluthu railway workshops, who decided by resolution *t‘o 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 until such time as the licensed victuallers reconsider their decision. A further resolution protested against the general rise in the cost of I living, and demanded that the Price) Tribunal immediately investigate the rise in staple foodstuffs. Both relolutions were carried unanimously.