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Hunter Valley · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1931

288 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 4 of 15

Conspiracy Alleged Over S.P. Licenses Court Case Two Charged M's.L.A. Named Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

A conspiracy case in connection with the issue of starting price licenses was alleged at the Manly Police…

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CESSNOCK Hotel as Home Hospital Meeting Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 5

A comprehensive report in connection with the recent purchase of Abernethy Hotel, which is to be used as…

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Starting Price Licenses Alleged Conspiracy. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

The case was resumed at the Manly Police Court to-day in which Edwin Llewellyn Rees, aged 50, and William Edwin Ardill, aged 50,…

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"Yes, We Have No Bananas" George Washington Act at Abernethy Hotel

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 1

"I cannot tell a lie—I did it with my little hatchet." George Washington, so we are told, made the above confession in regard…

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No License Small Fine Imposed "Source, of Trouble" Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

At the Parramatta Court to-day Norman Rudelph Stein was fined 5/ for having acted as an electrician without a license…

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Liquor Cases Licensee Fined "Acted Foolishly"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 5

Ten first offenders were charged at the West Maitland Police Court to-day, before Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., with being on…

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Licenses Revoked Intoxicated Drivers

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 19 February 1931 · page 8

The number of motor drivers' H. Censes revoked on account of intoxications has increased more than twice as fast as the number of registrations…

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Wiped Out Family of Seven Hotel Buried [?]Berne, Feb. 20

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 1

A family of seven, including four children, is believed to have perished when a big hotel near Grasian was buried to a depth…

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Liquor Cases Licensee Fined "Acted Foolishly"

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 11

Ten first offenders were charged at the West Maitland Police Court, before Mr. D. W. Reed, P.M., with being on…

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After Hours Found in Hotel

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 4

Alleged by the police to have been caught, having a sureptious drink after hours on the premises of the Grand Junction Hotel on February…

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After Hours Found in Hotel

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 February 1931 · page 11

Alleged by the police to have been caught having a sureptitious drink after hours on the premises of the Grand Junction Hotel on February…

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No License But Sold Liquor Two Fined Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Andra Villenave (28), and mario Botatero (22) waiter pleaded guilty to a charge of selling liquor…

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Failed to Return License

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 3 March 1931 · page 2

For having failed to deliver up a[?] expired motor rider's license, Angus E. Cameron, at Cessnock Police Court to-day, was fined 5/-, plus 8/- costs…

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Hotel Thefts Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 5

The sequel to a number a thefts at the cessnock Hote yesterday afternoon was the appearance of william cecil…

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Alleged Thefts Cessnock Hotels Visited Man Before Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 1

Reports that robberies had occurred at the Cessnock and Wentworth Hotels on Wednesday night caused a sensation in the town…

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Arrest Made Alleged Re[?]eries at Wentworth Hotel

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 6 March 1931 · page 5

Cassnock police yesterday afternoon made an arrest in connection with Jobberies reported from the Wentworth Hotel on Wednesday night…

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Hotel Thefts Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 7

The sequel to a number of thefts at the Cessnock Hotel yesterday afternoon was the appearance of William Cecil…

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No License But Sold Liquor SYDNEY

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 7 March 1931 · page 4

At the Central Court to-day Andra Villenave (28), and Mario Botatero (22), waiters, pleaded, guilty to a charge of selling liquor…

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Big Bowls Cessnock Publicans' Match

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 1

Cessnock publicans have quite a lot to do with "bowls" of the flowing variety quaffed by thirsty customers, but to-morrow (Wednesday) night…

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Thefts at Local Hotels Echo of Bobberies at Cessnock and Wentworth Hotels. Accused Man Befobe the Court

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 10 March 1931 · page 3

Four charges of stealing were preferred against William Cecil McDonald at the Cessnock Police Court today…

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