
This comes from the year prohibition was lifted in Canberra. Yes, thanks to King O'Malley our tea-total Minister for home affairs of the day Canberra was once a dry town 1913- 1929. If you wanted a beer you went to Queanbeyan. Simple. Well this clipping is a testament to Canberra's festivities with the train load of empties that left for Sydney after Christmas/ New years 1929...
The West Australian - Saturday 26 January 1929

National Library of Australia
-
I like a drink once in a while, but would not miss it if it was banned. We would without a doubt be better off without it. It has a lot to answere for.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for the New Year my friend.
Take care.
Regards, Keith.
http://woodsrunnersdiary.blogspot.com