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Cairns Post in Cairns, Queensland

03 Jul 1920

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Cairns Post

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Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Jul 03, 1920

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3

The Industrial Value of Prohibition

The article argues that abstaining from alcohol raises worker efficiency and production. It cites scientific tests showing alcohol dulls touch and nerves, notes wartime austerity and prohibition improving output, and claims higher productivity reduces costs and prices. It cites Russia and Britain examples and urges prohibition as a path to stronger industry and welfare.

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Labor and Prohibition Cast Shadow Over Queensland Industry

A Queensland Labor message links alcohol to degraded labor, arguing prohibition strengthens workers and raises wages. It cites union conventions and the Sydney Six O’Clock Closing campaign, urging cool heads and educated officials to advance collective bargaining and remove drink as a barrier to progress.

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