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November 3, 1915
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii
What is this article about?
Former postmaster Joseph G. Pratt advocates for Honolulu to halt street car operations during Sunday church services (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), inspired by Melbourne, Australia's successful policy promoting attendance and minimizing noise.
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URGES STREET
CARS STOP AT
CHURCH HOURS
Former Postmaster Pratt Tells
of Successful Plan in
Australia
That street cars in the city should stop during the hours on Sunday morning when church services are in progress, is the firm opinion of Attorney Joseph G. Pratt, former postmaster. His plan, based on the successful experience of Melbourne, Australia, is explained in the following letter:
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir: When in Melbourne, Australia, last year I noticed that all street car service was suspended between the hours of 10:30 a. m. and 12:30 p. m.
On inquiry I learned that the city government had adopted an ordinance restricting street car services during said hours first in order that employees would have an opportunity of attending morning services and second to prevent the disturbances of congregations in attendance by the noises incident to the operating of the cars.
It occurred to me that if Melbourne with a population of over half a million could adopt such regulations that Honolulu which has a much less number of people could well afford to do likewise. Surely very many of the people attending services in several of our leading churches would be pleased to see such an ordinance passed by our city government.
JOSEPH PRATT
CARS STOP AT
CHURCH HOURS
Former Postmaster Pratt Tells
of Successful Plan in
Australia
That street cars in the city should stop during the hours on Sunday morning when church services are in progress, is the firm opinion of Attorney Joseph G. Pratt, former postmaster. His plan, based on the successful experience of Melbourne, Australia, is explained in the following letter:
Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin,
Sir: When in Melbourne, Australia, last year I noticed that all street car service was suspended between the hours of 10:30 a. m. and 12:30 p. m.
On inquiry I learned that the city government had adopted an ordinance restricting street car services during said hours first in order that employees would have an opportunity of attending morning services and second to prevent the disturbances of congregations in attendance by the noises incident to the operating of the cars.
It occurred to me that if Melbourne with a population of over half a million could adopt such regulations that Honolulu which has a much less number of people could well afford to do likewise. Surely very many of the people attending services in several of our leading churches would be pleased to see such an ordinance passed by our city government.
JOSEPH PRATT
What sub-type of article is it?
Civic Proposal
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Street Cars
Church Hours
Sunday Services
Ordinance
Melbourne
Honolulu
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph G. Pratt
Where did it happen?
Honolulu, Melbourne Australia
Story Details
Key Persons
Joseph G. Pratt
Location
Honolulu, Melbourne Australia
Event Date
Last Year
Story Details
Attorney Joseph G. Pratt proposes that Honolulu city government adopt an ordinance to suspend street car service on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., following Melbourne's example to allow employees to attend church and reduce noise disturbances.