Introducing the Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society Inc.
Following a meeting of a
small group of local residents interested in establishing a historical society
covering the three bays, a public meeting was held on Wednesday 13 August 2003 which attracted 32 supporters.
Those present confirmed their support for the Society, and an inaugural
committee was elected to incorporate the Society. Our first AGM was held
in August, 2004, at which a committee of nine was elected.
We meet on the
third Monday of February, May, August and November
Members
from any suburb or any place in New Zealand and beyond are welcome.
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Did you read about the Licensing Bill dated June
1881? No? Well – it was a bulky document of 58 pages containing no fewer
than 229 clauses and eleven schedules. The last clause repealing all
existing Acts is very interesting …
“ … No liquor of any description is to
be supplied to persons of either sex who are apparently under the age of
sixteen years, the exception in last year’s bill permitting beer to be
supplied to children of 12 years being struck out. … Convictions for
selling adulterated liquor are to be endorsed on the offender’s license,
placarded on his premises, and for a second offence to be advertised at
his cost.” |
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