Masterton went 'dry' in July 1909 after many years of campaigning by local temperance supporters. They urged the community to keep the pubs closed when licensing polls were held every three years. This poster formed part of their 1911 campaign.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: Eph-C-ALCOHOL-Prohibition-1911-01
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