Minister dated November 28, 1910, 's intention to be in favour of closing down the sale of the drug, and they will no doubt be able to give satisfactory information at any Ratepayers' Meeting, if called on to do se, as to the progress that they have made or are making in this matter, (Rome was not made in a day, neither can the sale of opium cease in a day).
Why not start a crusade against the sale of spirits, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, hotels and other luxury ies. Would this find supporters? Or should we be told that the ratepayers had elected Councillors who had formed a trust also for the above?
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