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Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17868, 14 August 1918, Page 7

"But how are we going to make up the loss in revenue if Prohibition is carried?" The National Efficiency Board carefully weighed this matter and comments thus: "The people should bo better able to provide tho necessary taxation if the inefficiency at present created by the effects of alcohol is removed. Less expenditure will bo required in connection with the Police and Prisons Departments, the Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards, the mental asylums, the inebriate homes, and for other public institutions." Surely the electors should have an opportunity of voting on so important a proposal. The Alliance Monster Petition will give us the poll. 4