THE DRINK PROBLEM
BAY TRADE AND BARMAIDS
Mr W H Judkins addressed a large congregation at Wesley Church
yesterday
afternoon, the title of his subject being “The Years Work”.
Mr Judkins said that the time had arrived for the abolition of
the bona-fide
traveller, of drink-selling on steamers, of barmaids, and of two gallon
licenses. The
Government should be urged to consider these matters at the earliest
opportunity, together
with the request that public house bars should be closed at the same
hours as other
businesses. The bona-fide traveller business was all tomfoolery. The
Sunday drinking at
Brighton and Sandringham was a disgrace. It was time Victoria passed
laws, like South
Australia and New Zealand, making it impossible for women to serve
behind bars.
A voice -- You ought to be ashamed of yourself. (Cries of
dissent)
Mr Judkins -- Let him speak.
A voice -- There was fearful drinking at the milkmen’s
picnic --
something shocking. (Laughter and cries of dissent)
Continuing Mr Judkins said that the social reform party was
grievously disappointed
at the legislative efforts of last session. As far as morals were
concerned, Victoria had
not put through any legislation last session. Every uplifting measure
went by the board.
They would not be caught napping again, and would take care next time
to get men to
represent them who would not allow such measures to be shelved.
From THE ARGUS 30th January 1911 page 9
