William H. Temple, "Temperance Bill," Ontario General Election, June 7, 1948. Image: City of Toronto Archives, G&M Fonds
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Resource ID
8394
Access
Open
Credit Line
City of Toronto Archives
Date of Creation
07 June 1948
Keywords
Prohibition, Industry, Junction, alcohol, Junction Triangle, William Temple, Temperance Bill
Program Category
Tours
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
William H. Temple, "Temperance Bill," Ontario General Election, June 7, 1948. Image: City of Toronto Archives, G&M Fonds
Description
William H. Temple, or "Temperance Bill" as he came to be known, was head of the West Toronto Inter-Church Temperance Federation. Temple's father was an abusive alcoholic, and he saw the negative effects that alcohol had on his fellow soldiers during WWI and WWII - experiences that had an impact on his views. Anti-alcohol legislation was passed in Toronto's west end in 1904, and over the years, many votes were held over the issue. Nevertheless, Temple and his supporters managed to keep much of the area dry until the 1990s.