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Broken Hill & the Far West · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1912

313 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 16

Crooks and a Cashbox. an Out-back Hotel Raided

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 August 1912 · page 5

It was reported to the police yesterday that two men, who are known to have visited Broken Hill for the recent race carnival, called at the Mootwingee…

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Hotelkeeper's Insolvency. Failure at Petersburg. Horse-racing and Pigeon Shooting

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 4

Some interesting evidence was adduced in the Adelaide. Court of Insolvency on August 13, when James Casey, licenced victualler, of Petersburg,…

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Hotel Robbery. Accused Before the Tarrawingee Court. Sentences of Six Months Imposed

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 August 1912 · page 2

At a sitting of the Tarrawingee Police Court, held yesterday and presided over bv Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., two men, Sidney Fox and William Bartle,…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 4

At a sitting of the Broken Hill Court this morning, attended by Mr. C. F. Butler (chairman) and Mr. G. C. Bowen (member of the Licensing Bench) the…

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Gambling at a Hotel. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 3

Sir,—Why are the King's policemen powerless to stop gambling? Why is a licensed victualler granted a special dispensation to allow gambling to be…

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New South Wales. Hotel Thieves at Work. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 2

Three lady visitors from Adelaide were the victim's of a smart thief yesterday who succeeded in making away with Jewellery belonging to them…

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Robbing a Publican

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 September 1912 · page 1

A thief gained an entrance to the Royal Hotel, Leichhardt, an Saturday night and stole a leather bag containing £20 in cash…

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The Barrier Finance Company Limited. No. 12 Exchange Buildings. Financiers, Sharebrokers Hotelbrokers, Lnsurance Capital, £10,000

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 September 1912 · page 6

MONEY ADVANCED; in any sum required at lowest rates of interest on Freehold Property, Miner's Hight, or Business License, Promissory Notes,…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 September 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the Broken Hill Licensing Court was held at the Court House this morning, and was attended by Mr. C. F. Butler (chairman), and Mr. G…

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Licensed Victuallers' Racing Club

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 September 1912 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Racing Club is advertised to be held at the Centennial Hotel tomorrow evening September 11. The…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 September 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the Broken Hill Licensing Court was held this morning, and was attended by Mr. C. F. Butler (chairman) and Mr. G. C. Bowen (member of…

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Thefts From the Crown and Anchor Hotel. Two Young Men Fined This Morling. Stolen Blankets

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1912 · page 8

Two young men, John Barnes and William Weekes, were this morning charged at the Broken Hill Police Court, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.,…

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Robbery at an Hotel. the Thief Gets Away

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1912 · page 5

During a rush of business at the Australian Club Hotel on Saturday afternoon, a thief entered the bedroom of the proprietor, Mr. P. K. Walsh and…

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A Licensing Prosecution. the Licensee of the Allendale Hotel Prosecuted. Heavy Fine Inflicted

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1912 · page 2

At this morning's sitting of the Broken Hill Police Court presided over by Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., Daniel William Carey, licensee of the Allendale Hotel,…

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Man with a Revolver. Calls Round at Some Hotels. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1912 · page 8

An armed and masked man caused a commotion in the city yesterday. He visited three hotels, and at each flourished a revolver, and at last attempted…

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The Boarder and His Beer. a Sunday Visit by the Police. to the Junction Hotel. the Defendant Fined £5

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1912 · page 4

At this morning's sitting of the Broken Hill Police Court, presided over by Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, D.S.M., Richard Walsh was charged with…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 September 1912 · page 2

At a sitting ofthe Broken Hill Court this morning, Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge, deputy chairman of the Licensing Bench, granted booth licenses to…

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Hospital Sunday Collections. the Hotel Boxes

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 8

The secretary, Mr. H. M. Mullins, of the first Hospital Sunday demonstration has been gathering the collection boxes left at the various hotels of the…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 4

A sitting of the Broken Hill Licensing Court was held at the Court House this morning, and was attended by Mr. M. H. Fitzhardinge (chairman) and…

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Hotel Club and Restaurant Employees' Union

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1912 · page 4

A special meeting of the Hotel, Club, and Restaurant Employees' Union was held in the Trades Hall last night. Mr. E. J. Burwood occupied the chair…

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