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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17111, 17 March 1919, Page 6

THE PROHIBITION POLL. In his excellent book, LieutenantColonel Claude H. Weston, D.5.0., of New Plymouth, says: "The sbrely tried officers asked why the British Army had not dared & do what America has since done in France, and, in company with Canada, in both of their own countries— but that is high politics.. As in civil life, crime in the army is principally due todrink." This. from a. well-known New Zealand officer who was so long used to club life is surely regarded as unbiassed, testimony,"/ Colonel.. Wesson h . served on. Gallipoli and France, -where He took part in mahv. of the \ principal engagements. iM.December. last the Australian .Council of the R.S.S. ; (Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League), .' carried t a resolution'. risking, for permanent Prohibition. In Victoria the .Returned, Soldiers' National; Party / returned- all <.- contributions - from Licensed Victuallers. Thus both of 'the ; reconstructed soldiers' bodies -are now out .for* this ', opserftisl reform.:-;. Remove -the. : drink evil in New Zealand.' 5 Strikeout tie [top line on Thursday, April 10. ,I 'S/--; i\