THE LICENSING BILL.
IN FAVOUR OF STATE CONTROL. Per Press Association. NELSON, September 9. A largely-attended meeting was held tonight, conducted by the advocates of State control, there being on the .platform; the Presbyterian, Congregational, and Catholic clergy. A resolution that the meeting believes State control to be the true remedy for the drink evil, and earnestly requests Parliament to place clause 24 on the Statute Book, was declared carried by a large majority. PROTEST FROM CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, September 9. The Christchurch Prohibition League tonight carried the following resolution: "This League regards the- Licensing Bill as totally opposed to the temperance sentiment of the people of the colony a? ex-
pressed at the last local option poll, and urges the members of the House to oppose its passing by every possible means; it is also of opinion that in order to prevent a recurrence of the Bruce and Newtown scandals, there is urgent necessity for passing the Local Elections Amendment Bill."
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Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXI, Issue 12474, 10 September 1904, Page 3
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161THE LICENSING BILL. Timaru Herald, Volume LXXXI, Issue 12474, 10 September 1904, Page 3
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