Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Hotels & licensing, all years

Mid North Coast · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1938

146 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 7 of 8

Fire at Wentworth Hotel. Lad Jumps to His Death. SYDNEY

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 21 September 1938 · page 2

There were several dramatic Incidents when a fire broke out on the upper floors of the Wentworth Hotel, in the city, late night…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Licensing Court. Taree, Monday, September 19. (Before Mr. R. Solling, P.M.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 23 September 1938 · page 3

Frederick A. Riddett applied for permission to carry on business temporarily in neighbouring premises. The application was granted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Taree Hotel Cotract

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 4

Just recently a contract was let on behalf of Mr. A. Fotheringham Taree, for re-building Fotheringham's Hotel, at the corner of Victoria and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Country Coursing Clubs. New License Conditions. Clubs Must Be Non-proprietary

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 24 September 1938 · page 2

New conditions of Hemoes in respect of country coursing clubs have been announced, and are now engaging the attention of clubs. The Greyhound…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Short Measure. Hotel Licensee Fined. Difference in Glasses

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 27 September 1938 · page 3

An unusual charge, that of having failed to. give correct measure when asked by a customer for a pint of old beer, was heard before Mr. M. E…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 3

Before the Licensing Court Sergt. Johnstone mentioned the repairs to the Gladstone Hotel, and advised that many of them had already been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Expired Driver's License

Macleay Argus · Friday 7 October 1938 · page 3

William H. Harvey, charged with failure to return an expired driver's license, pleaded guilty and explained that it was the first time he had…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Licensing Court. Port Macquarie, October 4. Before Mr. R. Soiling, L.M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 8 October 1938 · page 4

The application for transfer of the license of the Tourist Hotel, Port Macquarie, from J. W. Riddett to William Edward Mofflin, was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Hotel Declared Black. Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 11 October 1938 · page 5

The Imperial Hotel at Clifton and its licensee were yesterday declared "black" by the South Coast miners. It is alleged they resented remarks…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tourist Hotel

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1938 · page 4

Last week, Mr. J. W. Riddett passed over the lease and goodwill of the Tourist Hotel to Mr. and Mrs. Mofflin and son, of Sydney, and left…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 2

Before the Licensing Court Samuel William Farrell was granted the license of the West Kempsey Hotel, Mr. J. Murray appearing for the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Local and General. Licensing Reform

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 4

The heavy majority against nolicence in Victoria is viewed in political circles as indicating the urgency of licensing reform rather than…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Greyhound Racing. Krambach Application for License

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 October 1938 · page 10

The secretary of the M.R.A. and H. Association (Mr. C. A. Jackson) said at the meeting of the committee of that body on Thursday night that its…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Building in Taree Royal Hotel and P.o

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

The building trade is particularly active in Taree at present. For some weeks there has been much activity in connection with the rebuilding of…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Greyhound Racing. Krambach Application For License

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 7

The secretary of the M.R.A. and H. Association (Mr. C. A. Jackson) said at the meeting of the committee of that body on Thursday night that its…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fotheringham's Hotel First Brick of New Hotel Laid

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 2 November 1938 · page 4

Quietly and unobtrusively, as is characteristic of Mr. Arthur Fother ingham, owner of Fotheringham's Hotel. Taree the first brick of the…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 11 November 1938 · page 4

Before the Kempsey Licensing Court A. W. Stenner was granted a Sunday trading license. Robt. D. Cooper, E. A. Sydenham and John…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Crime at Mountain Hotel

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 8

Hector Cousins was holidaying at a mountain resort when an invalid, Henry Templay, was found dead in his hotel room. Hector could make…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Licensee Fined

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 6

William George Burns, licensee of the Greenhill Hotel, charged with having persons on his premises during prohibited hours, pleaded guilty and…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Found on Licensed Premises

Macleay Argus · Friday 25 November 1938 · page 6

George Hobbs, Leo Simpson, Vincent McDougall and Reginald Gill were each charged with being found on the licensed premises of the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →