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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1937

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Fight in Hotel

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1937 · page 10

A disturbance in the bar of the Hotel Mayfield, Mayfield, on the afternoon of October 2, led to the appearance of Frederick Monaghan, 30, labourer, Robert…

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On Licensed Premises

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 11

For having been found on the licensed premises of the Exchange Hotel Largs, on October 12, during prohibited hours, Denis William Deacon, 19, was fined £1,…

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Murder Trial Woman Hotelkeeper's Death Witness Tells of "High Words" Charleville

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 20 October 1937 · page 10

Further evidence was heard today in the charge against Edwin Claude Helton of having murdered Mrs. Margaret Jane Roche, hotelkeeper, at Augathella, on…

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Drinking in Lounges Hotel Licensees Going Ahead Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 1

After further considering the question, the Licensed Victuallers' Association is determined to introduce lounge…

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Hotel Accommodation Criticism by Deputation

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 11

Hotel accommodation in West Maitland was criticised by a deputation from the Maitland and District Chamber of Commerce which waited upon the Licensing…

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Sister's Evidence Death of Country Hotelkeeper Man on Murder Charge Charleville

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 21 October 1937 · page 10

Further evidence was heard to-day in the case in which Edwin Claude Helton, 36, a storekeeper, was charged with the wilful murder of Margaret Jane Roche at…

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After Hotel H[?]

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 9

As a sequel to a man being seen by a sergeant to enter the hotel in the early hours of October 3, Marry Ann Derbyshire, licensee of the Royal Hotel,…

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Hotel Transferred

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 9

The licence of the Clarendon Hotel. Hunter Street Newcastle, was transferred from George Lynch to Edgar Reginald Samuel Poolman by Mr. M…

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"Less Betting" Position at Hotels Licensing Inspector's Report

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 11

"Starting-price betting has been reduced in a number of hotels. Others have practically suppressed the offence but some are still suspected of allowing…

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Licensing Court Booth Licences

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 15

Alton Thomas Cusick, licensee of the Hotel Gosford, Gosford, was granted three booth licences for Newcastle races on November 2…

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Found in Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 9

For having been found in the Toronto Hotel at unlawful hours on October 3, Eric McGulnness and Cecil Ashton, of Toronto, were each fined £l…

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Second Dog License for Sydney Racing Resumes Next Month Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 5

Special legislation is to be introduced next week to enable greyhound racing to be resumed at Harold Park on…

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Modern Hotel for Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 20

THE MODERN HOTEL illustrated here replaces the old Gladstone Hotel, Stockton, which was a relic of the days of sailing ships…

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Fall Down Steps Hamilton Hotel Tragedy Accidental Death Verdict

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 7

A verdict of accidental death was returned by the District Coroner (Mr. A. G. Chiplin) at an inquest on George William Leonard Baker, 57, business…

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Licensee's Plea Could Not Pay Rent in Trading Hours SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 6

Patrick Edwin McEwan, licensee of the Pottery Hotel, Surry Hills, was fined £15 at the Licensing Court to-day for having carried away liquor from the hotel after…

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In the Courts Licensing Court

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 2

An application for the transfer of the licence of the Commercial Hotel. Newcastle, from Donald James Prayer to Jean Priest. was granted by Mr…

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Point in Workers' Compensation Hotel Cook's Plea Rejected Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 7

A hotel cook. who fell down a flight of stairs when going to her room for the evening. was refused workers' compensation by Judge Pordriau in a…

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After Hotel Hours

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 7

For having been found on the Royal Hotel. West Maitland after hours on October 23. Michael Joseph Bowen. of Miller's Forest. was fined £1. or two…

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Licensing Court Alterations to Hotels

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 3

Tooth and Company Ltd. were granted permission to make alterations to the Kent Hotel. Hamilton. Permission was granted Mrs. Elizabeth…

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On Hotel Premises

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 9

Michael Joseph Bowen, of Miller's Forest was fined £1, default two days' imprisonment, for having been found on the licensed premises of the Royal Hotel…

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