Police News: Syrian Hawkers - The Age, 8 July 1891

Police News: Syrian Hawkers - The Age, 8 July 1891

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Article about two unlicensed Syrian hawkers working in Williamstown. These two women had been refused licences for hawking 25 times. It was believed the older woman was unfit to work as a hawker because she did not speak English. The younger woman was also told she was unable to work as a hawker because she spoke English and should go into domestic service. These women were working in and/or lived in Williamstown as they were involved with the Williamstown police and reporting to the Williamstown court.

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Trove

8 July, 1891

English

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