The temperance movement in the Te Aroha district

Hart, Philip

The temperance movement in the Te Aroha district

dc.contributor.author	Hart, Philip
dc.date.accessioned	2016-06-27T01:57:47Z
dc.date.available	2016-06-27T01:57:47Z
dc.date.issued	2016
dc.description.abstract	As over-indulgence in strong drink was seen as a serious moral and social issue, some churches and the local newspaper publicized the temperance cause. Visiting temperance crusaders made some impact, but most of the work to promote the cause was done by the Te Aroha and Waiorongomai Bands of Hope. Details are given of the meetings and the leaders, the latter being crucial, as the cause flourished with good leaders but floundered without them. Attempts are made to estimate the success of the movement, which undoubtedly was less than some enthusiasts claimed. The law could be used to control hotels and to limit their numbers. Some enthusiasts went further still, advocating total prohibition. To illustrate the types of people who were involved and to show how they worked for the cause, the lives of some leading temperance advocates are examined.	en_NZ
dc.format.mimetype	application/pdf
dc.identifier.citation	Hart, P. (2016). The temperance movement in the Te Aroha district. (Te Aroha Mining District Working papers, No. 123). Hamilton, New Zealand: University of Waikato, Historical Research Unit.	en_NZ
dc.identifier.issn	2463-6266
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/10289/10457
dc.language.iso	en	en_NZ
dc.publisher	Historical Research Unit, University of Waikato	en_NZ
dc.relation.ispartofseries	Te Aroha Mining District Working Papers	en_NZ
dc.rights	© 2016 Philip Hart	en_NZ
dc.title	The temperance movement in the Te Aroha district	en_NZ
dc.type	Working Paper	en_NZ
uow.relation.series	123	en_NZ