BEER BOYCOTT

Grey River Argus, 25 August 1939, Page 9

BEER BOYCOTT

BY OTAHUHU RAILWAYMEN. AUCKLAND, August 23. Another, j. iui) men have decided not io drink beer or spirits until “handles,” “half handles,” and bottles are . _-s<ore ( j io iheir usual price. This decision was arrived at to-day at a ,i.a. s meeting oi t-mp.oyees of the Otahuhu railway workshops, who decided by resolution “to protest to cne Government against the present exploitation of the consumnig 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 tne 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 living, and demanded that the Price Tribunal immediately investigate the' rise in staple foodstuffs: Both resolutions were carried unanimously.