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Liquor as Cause of National Decay
A temperance address reviews history from Judah to Britain and France, arguing liquor fuels decline. It cites Rawlinson on Babylon and Rome, Parkes era closing laws, and comments on the 1947 six o'clock limit, arguing later hours worsen drinking. It condemns liquor interests and urges six o'clock closings to protect family and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Rowntree and Lavers
Polilic
New South Wales
Henry Parkes
Copeland
Tomlinson
Royal Commission
J. J. MecGirr
McGirr