The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 84
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This Union was formed by Mrs. Leavett on the 11th June, 1885.
The meetings are held every Thursday, in St. Pauls Schoolroom.
page 17The first work undertaken was to obtain 800 signatures to a petition against the employment of barmaids.
A supply of temperance literature has been obtained from America, and distributed from house to house. Eight of the members subscribe to the Union Signal.
Preliminary steps have been taken for the formation of an Industrial Home.
There are twenty-nine working members.