DRINK TRAFFIC.

Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15189, 9 April 1917, Page 5

DRINK TRAFFIC.

ST Air. PURCHASE FAVOURED. PUBLIC BEING PREPARED FOR IT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. Received April 9, 12.40 p.m. LONDON, April 8. The Government is apparently preparing the public for a State purchase of the drink traffic. The Hon. Hodge, Minister of Labour, interviewed said traditions disapprove of prohibition or the munie'paJisation of the drink traffic. He is in favour of the State purchase, thus providing pure beer and transforming the public house into a workingmen’s club with indoor games. The ideal public house would have a tennis ground and bowling green. The local authorities would employ the profits of the trade in the extension ot amusements and recreations. .