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Broken Hill & the Far West · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1931

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Man and Woman Disappear From Hotel in France Came From Australia Paris, December 30

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 January 1931 · page 6

Described as an Australian' agent, Mr. Christopher Bennett, accompanied by his wife, arrived here on December 11 by way of Singapore and…

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Report That Government Will License Shops Proposals Outlined Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 January 1931 · page 4

Although an official announcement has yet to be made it was learned definitely to-day that the Government has decided to license starting price…

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Licensing Court Police Quarterly Report

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 3

The quarterly Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse this morning, Mr. J. A. Harris, Licensing Megistrute, presiding…

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Canberra Hotels Loss in Five Years Amounts to About £300,000 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 1

A message from Canberra states that there is not one guest at the Hotel Canberra which cost £150,000 to build. It is estimated that in the past [?]…

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Hotel Closing Hour Is Not to Be Altered Decision of the Cabinet Sydney, Thursday Night

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

Mr. J. T. Laug, the State Premier, questioned regarding the statement by Mr. Weaver, M.L.A., in regard to the movement to raise money as an…

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Found Dead in Burning Bed Man at Parramatta Hotel Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 1

Samuel Newlands (35), single, was found lying in a burning bed at the Woolpack Hotel, Parramatta, this morning. A bannan noticed smoke…

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Man Viciously Attacked Outside Bondi Hotel Collapses in Park Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 2

Suffering from shocking injuries, Frederick Lennon Swanson (45), of Paddington, was found lying in Centennial Park last night three hours…

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Man Viciously Attacked Outside Bondi Hotel Collapses in Park Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 January 1931 · page 7

Suffering from shocking injuries, Frederick Lennon Swanson (45), of Paddington, was found lying in Contenaial park last night three hours…

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Stabbing Affray at Hotel a Cripple Arrested Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 1

A sensational stabbing affray, as the result of which a crippled, man has been arrested and charged with wounding with intent to murder,…

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Clergyman's Tribute to a Dead Publican "Clean and Wholesome" Ballarat

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1931 · page 4

Speaking at the graveside of the late Mr. James Trezise, formerly licensee of the Atlantic Hotel, who died last week, the Rev. George Tregear, pastor of…

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Savoy Hotel, Sydney Passed in at £125,000 at Public Auction To-day, Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1931 · page 6

The Savoy Hotel, previously, the old "Daily Telegraph" building, was offered for sile at''auction" to-day. and passed in 'at £125.000... Mr. C. H,'…

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Swagman Runs Amok Shoots a Publican and Then Himself Mudgee, Sunday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1931 · page 1

A swagman who ran amok at Cooyal yesterday, shot the local publican, Oswald Hall, in the neck, and then shot himself. Hall is in a critical…

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Licensing Court a Licence Transferred

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 27 January 1931 · page 2

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, licensing magistrate, in the Licensing Court this morning, Edgar Albert Reiss made application for the transfer to him of…

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Southern Cross Hotel Dispute of Beneficiaries Regarding the Licence Settlement Is Reached and Licence Transferred

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 28 January 1931 · page 3

In the Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. G. S. Golide. licensing magiatrate, Bertha Susann Foulds, Ada Edith Ortley and Isabella 'Boyle made…

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Delegates at Opening of Annual Conference of U Nited Licensed Victuallers' Association in Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 5

Back Row (left to right)—Messrs. W. Plasto and W. Allen (South Australia). L. Plasto and J. D. Durham (Federal secretary, New South Wales). Front Row.—Messrs. B. C. O'Brien (West Au stralin), A. J. Lee (South Australia), P.T. Stephens, W. Effey (Queensland), N. H. Connolly (acting Federal president, New South Wales), and M. J. Noonan (South Australia)…

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PUBLICANS v. EMPLOYEES

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1931 · page 1

At Silverton to-morrow a criclccS match will be played between teams representing the Licensed Victuallers Association and the liquor trade…

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Death at Wilcannia Man Found in Hotel with Gun Beside Body

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 3

Claude Smith (40) was found dead in a room at the Mount Murchison Hotel, Wileannia, about 10.I5 o'clock last night, there being a double…

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Licensing Proposed of Motor Mechanics Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Mr. Ely, Assistant Minister for industry, intends to have drafted a bill to-provide for the registration of motor mechanics and the licensing of garages…

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Fire at Temora Block Op Buildings Totally Destroyed 20 Boardehs at Hotel Escape in Night Attire Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

A disastions fire occurred at Temora early this morning when 12 promises were destroyed, namely the Royal Exchange Hotel, Woorad Bros., mercers;…

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Intruders in Hotel Manageress Shoots Her Dog But the Thieves Escape Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 1

Miss Lilian Cameron, manageress of the Hotel Roseberry at Waterloo, was awakened early this morning by an unusual noise. Slipping on a…

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