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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1453, 3 November 1911, Page 6

at eieht per 1,000 of the number enrolled. Fnrther, among the 4 convictions for druukenneßß, seven only were persons reside in the district. The other 37 wpre persons from other centrs. Witlriu the same period no females were arrest* ed or charged with drunkenness-, nor were any prohibition orders made against females. In repard to the control of thft liqnor tiade I reppectfoll" submit that the Licensing Act Amendment Act, 1910, which makes it illegal to sell liqnor to persons under 21 years nr sice in an hotel, is a rarst beneiicial piece of legislation si f ar as it has cnme under mv notice. It Ims the effect of restraining our youths, and young man I'rnm visiting hrWs, and the police la-e rpceiVrl the hfartv co-oceratim. ..t ,11 hoM-beep-ers in strictly enforoing the law through the district. I think it is a matter for congratulation, more especially when it U fouim that no female during the past year has been arrested either for drunkenness or any other charge Hence, I submit that tiro whole distriot lias reason to baprond of such a wholesome record. I am, gentlemen, Yours respeotfall;, , (Signed) OHAS. BOWDEN, Sergeant of Police and Inspector of Licensed Premises.