LIQUOR IN AUSTRALIA

Grey River Argus, 18 March 1942, Page 5

LIQUOR IN AUSTRALIA

further severe cuts CANBERRA, March 17. Powers to reduce the consumption of alcoholic beverages in Australia, find to stamp out abuses of the liquor laws, are taken in National Security Regulations which have been gazetted. The main provisions are: Firstly, the production and sale of beer . and spirits is to be reduced by one-third. Secondly, the State Premiers ’ have been given virtual control of the liquor industry in their States. Thirdly, the police are given powers to enter, by Torce, if necessary, premises where it is believed liquor is being sold illegally. They also have the right to search persons on the premises. The ban on liquor advertisements applies to newspapers and periodicals. and to signs and display advertis’ng on vehicles, hoardings and buildings. PERTH, March 17. From to-day six o’clock closing of all hotels, wine saloons and clubs comes into force in Perth and Fremantle. The restricted hours have been introduced bv the Premier (Mr Willcock), in an attempt to control increasing drunkenness. The hotels formerly closed at 9 p.m.