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Temperance League Formed At Black Rock Camp
In a tense gathering at Mrs Mavor’s gathering room miners vote for a total abstinence league to end whisky in Black Rock. Billy Breen’s emotional plea and Billy’s pledge follow, with Mrs Mavor guiding him and Craig declaring victory as the league is finally made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Black Rock
Mrs. Mayer
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Mavor
Vernon Winton
Oxford
Billy Breen
Wihieh Soe
Billy
Shaw
Nixon
George Crawford
Geordie
Slavin
Glenlivet
Mistah—ah—Cwafoad
Barry Cornwall
Ain
Luniaun
Ava
Ello
Oliday
Tfe
Matster
Buchanan Street