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New England · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1920

98 stories in New England's papers · page 1 of 5

Notice to Quit. Actresses and Hotel

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 7 January 1920 · page 4

Much indignation and resentment is expressed by members of the theatrical profession in Melbourne at an incident which is reported to have occurred at…

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Traps for Publicans

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 14 January 1920 · page 9

In the Dubbb Licensing Court, reports the "Dispatch," Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., remarked that there were three traps which unwary…

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Darwin's Hotels

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 17 January 1920 · page 6

Before the Commission sitting at Darwin, an inquiry was held into the management of the State hotels. The hotel supervisor's evidence was to the…

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Hotels on Rails Prince of Wales in Canada

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 3

The forthcoming visit to Australia of the Prince of Wales gives particular interest to an account of the admirable railway arrangements that were made…

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Licensee's Responsibilities

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

"The charge against Edwin Gentle for the keeping of his premises open for the sale of liquor after hours was then proceeded with the evidence being…

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On Licensed Premises

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

Patrick Bourke pleaded guilty to being on the premises of the Empire Hotel during prohibited hours. Fined 10/, and 6/ costs or seven…

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Inverell Hotels

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 20 January 1920 · page 4

At the Licensing Court yesterday, the Inspector (Mr. Bolton) submitted his quarterly report on the various licensed houses within the district. With…

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D.T's. at Darwin, Result of Sly Grog. "Hotels to Be Opened."

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 6

Under the above heading, Sydney "Sun" of January 8th carried a Darwin despatch which shows the evils that follow in the wake of even partial…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 21 January 1920 · page 2

The Quarterly Licensing Court was held on Monday morning. The Bench was constituted by Mr. G. Atkin (Licensing Magistrate) and Mr. R. T…

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Traps for Publicans

The Inverell Times · Friday 23 January 1920 · page 2

In the Dubbo Licensing Court, reports the "Dispatch," Mr. A. R. Perry, P.M., remarked that there were three traps which unwary licensed victuallers…

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Licensing of Public Vehicles

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1920 · page 7

Under the law as it stood, before the new Local Government Act was introduced this year, all public conveyances outside the metropolitan area required…

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Hotel Employers Union

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Sydney Thursday—The Hotel Club and Restaurant Employees Unioin has decided to demand a 44 hour week…

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American Hotels Where They Excel Atheltic Waitresses and "Eats."

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 2 March 1920 · page 7

I have [?] at 250 different Am[?] I have paid as [?] for a b[?] in a [?] and I have paid…

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Ashford Hotel Sold

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 March 1920 · page 4

Mr. J. Feagan, auctioneer of Ash Ford, reports having sold the freehold and license of the Ashford Hotel. The purchaser was Mr. Arthur Parker, of…

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American Hotels City Under One Roof

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 3

A large American hotel is a city in itself with its seething halls and passages and the infinite capaciyt of service (writes a traveller in the United…

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Police Court Monday: March, 22nd. Before Mr. H. H. MacDougall, P.M. on Licensed Premises

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 March 1920 · page 2

Patrick James Matin, a youth, who on the previous Monday had pleaded not guilty to being on licensed premises, the then being a prohibited person,…

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The Homeless Rich. Hotel Shortage in London

The Inverell Times · Thursday 1 April 1920 · page 2

London is becoming the city of the homeless rich, says a correspondent of the Vancouver "Province" writing just before Christmas…

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Hotel Sensation Licensee's Wife Drugged. Intruder Escapes

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 4

Mr. T. Hardy's Oxford Hotel, Otho Street, was the scene of a sensational occurrence about 3 o'clock on Wednesday morning, when a masked man…

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License Transferred

The Inverell Times · Friday 16 April 1920 · page 4

At the Licensing Court yesterday afternoon—Messrs. C. C. Loxton and P. C. Campbell on the bench—the license of the Imperial Hotel was…

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A Most Unusual Case. Selling Beer Without a License

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 3

A licensing case possessing unusual features has been adjudicated upon by Major Crane, P.M., of Grafton. Evidence was taken at…

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