Episode 2 - The Original Lockout Laws

The Temperance Movement has started to gather pace, with changes to the legal drinking age and the introduction of the six o’clock lock outs – the Original Lockout Laws. This ushered in the six o’clock swill, where some might argue things went from bad to worse. But there was another problem bubbling away in the background… Opium was regulated and found in seemingly harmless items including cordial, and sarsaparilla. Things had to be turned around, with a referendum on prohibition and repeal of the legalisation of opium.

Chris Anemaat and Josh Ronan from the Old Dubbo Gaol are back for episode two – The Original Lockout Laws.