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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1928

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Another 'Bus License In Lieu of Tram Extension

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 6 July 1928 · page 4

When will the Mayfield tram be extended to Tourle-street? "It may not be for years, and it may not be for ever," said Alderman McGregor at the…

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While Fire Blazed Hotel Till Raided Man Arrested Hunter-street Outbreak

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 July 1928 · page 3

During the excitement of a fire at R. Beyant's saddler's shop in the early hours of this morning, a man walked calmly into the…

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Brawl in Hotel Man Seriously Injured

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 6

Alleged to have been the result of an altercation which occurred in the Rawson Hotel. Hunter-street, Newcastle, Thomas Maloney aged shout 40 years,…

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"IMPUDENT!" Laborer's Theft from Newcastle Hotel Gaol for Nine Months Caught Rifling Bar Till While Fire Blazed

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 5

"There was no one about and something must have come over me," said Ernest Lahiff, 25, laborer, when he was charged at Newcastle Police Court to-day with having stolen £3 19s 9d in cash from the Oxford Hotel on Friday night…

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Rode While Drunk Didn't Have a License Motor Cyclist Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 July 1928 · page 5

John MacCormack, 28, laborer, who pleaded guilty, was fined £20, with 8s, costs, in default four months imprisonment, by Mr…

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Motor 'Bus Licenses

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 6

Sir,—At lat Waratah Council meeting Mr. S. Hugaes was granted a motor omnibus license to run from Mayfield West via Woodstock and Crebert streets, to…

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Died in Hospital Incident at Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 10 July 1928 · page 5

Thomas Moloney. who was injured in a brawl at a City hotel last Saturday, died in the Newcastle Hospital this morning…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, S.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 11 July 1928 · page 4

Booth licenses were granted to: H. J. B. Robinson, Northern Star Hotel, Hamilton, Newcastle Speedway, July 12 and 14; T. L. Fines, Lemongrove Hotel,…

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Closing of Hotels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 6

Mr. Lee, the Minister for Justice, has informed the executive of the Returned Soldiers' League that the Liquor Act will be amended during the forthcoming…

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'Bus Licenses New Lambton Applications

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 July 1928 · page 6

A number of applications for additional 'bus routes in New Lambton were considered by the council. To permit of the necessary…

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Hotel Employees. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1928 · page 5

The Hotel Employees (State) Conciliation Committee will sit at Newcastle on July 25 and 26 to give further consideration to the application of the Hotel,…

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Four Fined On Licensed Premises

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 July 1928 · page 7

For having been found on licensed premises during unlawful hours, James Kerr, of 787 Hunter-street, Newcastle West; John Harris, of 115…

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Compensation for Hotels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 4

The Licensing Board yesterday granted compensation amounting to £9550 in respect of three hotels which have been closed in the Balmain licensing area. The…

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Drove Without License Cessnock Motorist Fined Accident Recalled

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 7

For having driven a motor car, without holding a license, William Henry Lawson, age 18, was fined £3, with 8s costs, in default 14 days' gaol,…

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No Light, No License Cessnock Motorist Fined

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 July 1928 · page 5

On charges of riding a motor cycle without a light, also with riding without a license, Frank Norris, aged 18, was fined 35s, with 16s costs, in…

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Newcastle Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, L.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 18 July 1928 · page 3

Booth licenses were granted to G. S. Luscombe, Bald Faced Stag Hotel, Letenhardt, Newcastle Showground, July 21; T. L. Fines, Lemongrove Hotel,…

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Injured in Hotel Boilermaker's Death Alleged Brawl Inquest at Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 July 1928 · page 7

Alleged to have injured during an hotel brawl on July 7, Thomas Maloney, [?]0, boilermaker, died in Newcastle Hospital on July 10…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. W. I. Perry, L.M.)

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 July 1928 · page 13

The license of the Wallarah Hotel, Catherine Hill Bay, was transferred from H. W. Modern to Samuel Hurst. Mr. C. A. K. Cohen appeared in support of…

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A Cessnock Application. Spirit License Refused

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 6

Lewis Lazarus applied for a spirit merchant's license for premises situated on Wollombi-road, Cessnock. Mr. W. J. Enright appeared for applicant. Inspector…

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Licensing Court

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 July 1928 · page 6

Mr. D. W. Reed. P.M., presided in the Maitland District Licensing Court, yesterday, when Inspector Graham submitted his quarterly report, which showed…

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