REGISTRATION OF BARMAIDS.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXVI, Issue 13330, 20 March 1911, Page 4

REGISTRATION OF BARMAIDS.

One of the clauses of the Licensing Amendment Act of last session provided for the registration of barmaids, but before it could become operative regulations -had to be approved by Cabinet. They have now been put into working shape,' and are published in this week’s Gazette. All those desirous of becoming enrolled on the register, which is to bo kept by the Secretary of Labour, must make application on or before June 1 next, accompanying it with a declaration that they have been employed as barmaids for a continuous period of not less than three months within one year of the passing of the Act. Only those who can fulfil this condition arc entitled to re. gistration. The register of barmaids will contain the date of each registration, full name and address, and name of the licensed premises in which each barmaid lias been employed. These particulars will bo published in the Gazette as soon as possible after I lie completion of the register. No applications will be received after June 1, and after that date no female can be employed or permitted to serve in any capacity in or about a bar unless she is either (1) the wife, sister, or daughter of tlio licensee. (2) a licensee herself, or (3) a duly registered barmaid.