Guide to the [Temperance] : [ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia], 1890's -
Collection context
Summary
- Collection number:
- EPH GEN.Temperance
- Extent:
- 1 Collection
- Language:
- English and English
- Availability:
- Not for loan
Background
- Content Summary:
- The ephemera collection contains documents of everyday life generally covering publications of fewer than five pages. These may include: advertising material, booklets, brochures, postcards, programs, stickers and tickets.
- Biographical / Historical:
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The temperance movement has been active in Australia. As with the movement internationally, in Australia it has sought to curb the drinking of alcohol. The temperance movement had some success in the early twentieth century, although from the Second World War its influence declined. In Australia, the temperance movement began in the mid-1830s, promoting moderation rather than abstinence.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
- Contact: