Hooliganism Alarms
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Suva Citizens
THE following “public notice”—pub lished in the “Fiji Times” on September 15 —gives point to the contention of some of Suva’s responsible citizens, that discipline in the town is lax and that there is a great deal of hooliganism.
Notice To Passengers
It has been felt desirable to inform all intending passengers to tender correct fare in advance.
Any passenger using threat or violence shall not be served by any taxi.
Owing to rationing system a taxi can do only a limited service.
K. L. Tikaram,
Secretary, Suva Motor Union. 14th September, 1942.
As Suva has grown—especially over the last ten years—so has there been an influx from rural areas. Others are now being attracted by war work and, as well, there is the presence of many overseas troops.
Out of these factors there has evolved a definite larrikin type—the sort of person who hangs around the streets at night, tearing down signs and wilfully destr ty ing and damaging other people’s property.
The curfew has done much to keep this element within bounds. But it is generally realised that this hooliganism would be the weak link in an emergency and citizens are urging that the strongest methods of discipline be taken now.