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“Despite protestation from Australian women, Victoria had already implemented the suggested measures. In December 1942, just three months after the introduction of the National Security (Venereal Diseases and Contraceptives) Regulation, the Victorian Liquor Control Order No. 7. revoked all previous state liquor control orders. Whilst wartime venereal disease regulations attempted to address the medical concerns behind the disease, Victoria’s Liquor Control Order attempted to control the social environment from which it spread.
At least on paper, the state venereal diseases and National Security Regulations did not discriminate between genders, but the Liquor Control Order did. While the legal drinking age for men was 18, the order raised the age for women to 21. Women were also prevented from accessing alcohol, with the order prohibiting the service and sale of liquor in public bars to women. Further, it was illegal for women to consume alcohol even if it had been purchased for her by a man. Couples could be found in public places and dance halls, and as a precaution they were placed under a clause of prohibition to prevent social interaction mixing with the influence of alcohol.”
https://www.auswhn.com.au/blog/venereal-disease/
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