WINE INDUSTRY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17955, 23 November 1918, Page 8

WINE INDUSTRY.

A MINISTER'S OPPOSITION

By TMegmph—Pre«» Aitociation—Copyrisrht (Received November 22, 8.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, November 22.

_ A deputation from the Wine Association asked Mr Grahame, Minister of Agriculture, that steps should be taken under the new Wine Bill to encourage and develop the industry, which, among other advantages, would open a field for the employment of returned soldiers.

Mr Grahame, declaring himself a " wowser," said that Australia would be better without vineyards, and the world would be better without liquor. He would rather see the soldier without a farm than that he should have a vinej'ard. These were his personal views. He promised to place the request before Cabinet.