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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1941

199 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 10

On Licensed Premises

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 May 1941 · page 2

For having been found on the licensed premises of the Criterion Hotel. Islington during prohibited hours on April 22. Randall Thomas, of…

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Summons Division (Before Mr. C. G. Carr-Boyd, S.M.) Hotel Breach

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 May 1941 · page 5

Pleading guilty to having been the licensee of the Criterion Hotel. Newcastle, on March 23. on which persons were found during prohibited…

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Committee Points Butchers' Licenses Renewed

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 May 1941 · page 9

The Health Committee decided to grant the renewal of licences for 111 butchers' shops when application is made. The Chief Health Inspector reported on inspections of the…

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Man Collapsed and Died in Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 31 May 1941 · page 3

George Hudson, about 70 years. collapsed and died at the Commercial Hotel. Newcastle, to-day. The body was taken to the Newcastle…

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Offence in Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 June 1941 · page 5

James Andrew Turatowich, 30, laborer, and Thelma Reichert, 40, were each fined 10s when they pleaded guilty to a charge of offensive behavior in…

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Not As Great As Expected Import Licensing Impact on Revenue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 3 June 1941 · page 6

CANBERRA, Monday.—The impact of import licensing on the Commonwealth finances has not been as heavy as the Government anticipated. Actual revenue…

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East Maitland "Not Decent Hotel" East Maitland Mayor Hits Out

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 7

When Tooth and Co. Pty. Ltd., asked permission from East Maitland Council last night to sewer the Bank Hotel and Hunter River Hotel, the Mayor (Ald…

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Hotels at East Maitland Criticism By Mayor

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 June 1941 · page 2

East Maitland Council last night had before it two applications from Tooth and Co. Ltd. for approval to sewer the Bank Hotel and Hunter…

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Licensed Potato Growers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 June 1941 · page 5

All persons who propose planting potatoes in an area exceeding one acre should apply for a licence before planting is commenced. The fee payable is 10/, and…

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Radio Sets Out of Bars in Cessnock Hotels

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 7 June 1941 · page 5

Wireless sets disappeared from bars at Cessnock hotels this afternoon. The move followed police instruction which it was stated, had been issued to counter…

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Disturbance in Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 9 June 1941 · page 2

Cyril Minter, 35. laborer. George Minter, 24, blacksmith, and James Grahamt 36. laborer, were each fined 10s when they pleaded guilty to having…

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Plaza Hotel Licence Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 June 1941 · page 3

Six objectors appeared in the Licensing Court, to-day to oppose renewal of the licence of the Plaza Hotel. They were the president, general secretary…

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Plaza Hotel Cannot Spend £150,000

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 12

SYDNEY, Friday.—It was stated in the Licensing Court to-day that Commonwealth authorities had refused permission for expenditure of a further…

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£250 Stolen from Hotel

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Frank Benjamin, licensee of the Forest Lodge Hotel, to-day reported to the police that his weekend takings, amounting to £250, had been…

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Great Northern Hotel Staff Dance for Liquor Trade Queen

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 6

One of the last-minute functions for the Red Cross Queen competition was a dance at the Club Ballroom last night, arranged by the staff of the Great Northern Hotel, in aid of the Liquor Trade candidate. Miss Betty Bryant…

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At The Great Northern Hotel

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 June 1941 · page 10

SYDNEY visitors at the Great Northern Hotel this week Include: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Esson. Miss Bartlet. Mr. and Mrs. A. Campe. Miss…

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Poker Machines May Be Licensed Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 3

Consideration by the State Government of a scheme to licence poker machines is expected to follow a census of these machines which is now being taken by…

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Renewal of Publican's Licence Refused Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 June 1941 · page 6

Application for the renewal of a publican's licence held by Hnrbert Lancelot Robinson, licensee of tlie White Horse Hotel, corner of Sussex…

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Talked on Ships' Movements Hotel Manager Fined £110

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 June 1941 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.—For having communicated information that would be useful to the enemy and likely to prejudice the efficient conduct of the war, Thomas…

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Hospital Opposed Renewal of Hotel Licence

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 June 1941 · page 9

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Despite an objection by the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Board, Mr. Scobie, in the Licensing Court to-day granted a renewal of the…

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