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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 11, No. 1. February 27, 1948

Hamilton, 31st March, 1942. The President, Students' Association

Hamilton, The President, Students' Association.

Dear Madam or Sir,

In view of the serious situation which is exercising the minds of all women, in New Zealand in regard to the abuse of the licensing laws and the unrestricted sale of liquor, the women of the Walkato have set up an Executive Committee, as the result of a public meeting, which will be known as the Alcoholic Reform Association.

Our platform is:—
(a)We urge Government to reduce the alcoholic content of beer.
(b)We urge Government to strictly enforce the licensing laws.
(c)We urge Government to follow Australia's lead and reduce the manufacture of beer by 33 1-3 per cent.
(d)We urge Government to reduce the hours of the sale of liquor by closing the hotels on Sat-day afternoon.

As unity is strength, we feel sure that the women and men of your district would wish to co-operate with us in this matter, and suggest that you might call a meeting and present our platform. If this is supported by your meeting we would be very pleased to receive your written endorsement. This would naturally strengthen our Association so that eventually we might make representation to the right quarters, when we have gained the whole-hearted support of our women and menfolk.

We are,

Yours faithfully,