THE SYDENHAM LICENSING BATTLE.
(PRESS association.) Christchurch, July 21. It Is stated that application Is to be mads to remove the Prohibitionist members of the Sydenham Licensing Committee on the ground of bias. The Prohibitionist party has drawn np a petition for signature, asking the Governor not to remove them, on the ground that the petitioners have confidence in their intelligence and integrity, and that they were elected by an overwhelming majority as the result of the keenest and most clearly defined contest in connection with licensing matters that has over taken place in the Colony. A meeting of the Sydenham Prohibition League, attended by about 200 persons, took place to-night, and decided to canvass Sydenham for signatures of adult residents, male and female. It was stated at the meeting that if the Prohibitionists will make renewed and determined efforts to secure amendment in the legislation, so as to provide for direct veto. It was predicted that such an amendment would be obtained in twelve months.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 9662, 22 July 1892, Page 2
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166THE SYDENHAM LICENSING BATTLE. New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 9662, 22 July 1892, Page 2
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