VIEWS ABOUT HAWKERS

Taranaki Daily News, 16 August 1933, Page 9

VIEWS ABOUT HAWKERS

COMPLAINTS IN SYDNEY.

QUESTION OF LICENSES.

Impressed by the story of a man who stole fowls from a poultry run, and then went to the front door of his victim and there sold the birds as “a real bargain,” Judge Curlewis expressed the opinion in a Sydney court recently that all hawkers should be licensed. A correspondent says: “There are others who assert with some warmth that all hawkers who ‘work’ the suburban residences should be abolished. They are a nuisance, and often a menace. They undoubtedly scare the women and cause them to buy things not wanted. Women are afraid to refuse, fearing, if not physical violence, then violent. language.” “The whole question will be considered as a result of Judge Curlewis’ remarks. He is known as a stern judge who is always just. He gives a direct summing up and a clear conclusion without loquacity. Few guilty persons would select Judge Curlewis to hear their trial, but those knowing themselves to be innocent would be glad of his assistance in clearing themselves. He is not backward in so aiding any entitled to kindly consideration, but the ‘taleplicher’ finds him cold, austere, and slightly bitter.”