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Northern Rivers · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1931

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License Renewed Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 6

The V.R.C. to-day renewed the license of A. Wilson, which was suspended recently. Wilson will now be able to ride at Randwick on Saturday…

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Not a Pint Warning to Licensees SYDNEY

Northern Star · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 7

An interesting case was heard by Mr. Camphin, S.M., at the Central Summons Court to-day, when Inspector Degotardi, of the…

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Townsville Blaze. Hotel Buildings Damaged

Tweed Daily · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 3

TOWNSVILLE, Thursday.--Several thousands of pounds damage was done by a fire which broke out in the Newmarket Hotel buildings, Flinders St.,…

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A Story of Beer Seven Men Charged. Cargo on Railway for Local Hotel

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 2

Following on a raid by the police on the old railway engine shed on Wednesday, nine men were arrested and charged with having trespassed on…

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Liquor Prosecutions. on Licensed Premises

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 2

In the Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. A. Mahoney, P.M., John Neil Payne was charged with having been found on the premises of the…

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Alleged Arson Blaze at Hotel Licensee Committed Copmanhurst Affair Grafton

Northern Star · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 7

Concluding the inquiry into the circumstances of the fire at Small's Hotel, Copmanhurst, early on the morning of September 1…

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Startling Evidence Copmanhurst Hotel Fire

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 2

Startling allegations were made in the course of evidence at the inquiry into the recent fire which destroyed Copmanhurst hotel…

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Hotel Destroyed Harwood Island Fire GRAFTON

Northern Star · Friday 23 October 1931 · page 6

Damage estimated at about £2000 was caused by a fire this afternoon which destroyed the Harwood Hotel at Harwood Island. A number of…

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Committed for Trial Licensee of Copmanhurst Hotel

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 2

Concluding the inquiry into the circumstances of the fire at Small's Hotel, Copmanhurst, on the morning of September 1 (the (the first day's evidence…

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Harwood Hotel Destroyed by Fire

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 2

The Harwood Hotel, on Harwood Island, a wooden building, of 22 rooms, was destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. The Maclean fire brigade,…

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"Going Up To-night" Copmanhurst Hotel Fire. Sensational Evidence

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 24 October 1931 · page 1

Evidence of a sensational nature was given at the inquiry into the fire which destroyed the hotel at Copmanhurst on September 1. The building was owned…

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Fire at Copmanhurst Hotel Sensational Evidence. Licensee Committed for Trial

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 27 October 1931 · page 4

At the Coroner's inquiry at Grafton last week into the fire which destroyed Small's Hotel at Copmanhurst on September 1st some amazing evidence was…

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Primary Producers' Page Useful Food Ration for Pigs Refuse From Hotels

Northern Star · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 10

Hotel refuse is a useful food for pigs but it is by no means satisfactory as a sole ration, points out officers of the…

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License Betting Shops Queensland Cabinet Divided £100,000 Going Begging

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 3 November 1931 · page 3

BRISBANE, Monday:— Questioned to-day concerning the Police Commissioner's suggestion to license betting shops, the Premier (Mr. Moore) said…

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Licensing S.p. Bettors in Queensland

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 2

Questioned concerning the Police Commissioner's suggestion to license betting shops, the Queensland Premier (Mr. Moore) said that, personally, he…

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Going to Dance. Men on Hotel Premises. When Sergeant Paid a Visit

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 3

Following a visit after hours on October 9 to the Federal Hotel by Sergeant Seiffert, Charles Fauvell, William Reid and Reginald Johnston were,…

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License Suspended Pilots Alleged Breach Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 6 November 1931 · page 7

The Minister for Defence (Mr. Chiffley) announced that the pilot's license of Major Norman Brearley, managing director of Western Australian Air…

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£10,000 Robbery From London Hotel London

Northern Star · Saturday 7 November 1931 · page 7

The biggest hotel robbery in recent years was perpetrated at the Savoy Hotel. The victim was the Maharaja Dhiraja of Darbhanga, a delegate to…

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Waterside Licenses Important Judgment Melbourne

Northern Star · Friday 13 November 1931 · page 7

An important judgment was delivered by the Full High Court to-day when it was decided unanimously that a man need not be a member of the…

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Picked Up on Hotel Floor Stolen Diamonds What Sweeper Found in Cigarette Box

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 November 1931 · page 3

SYDNEY, Sunday:--When a bar attendant was sweeping the floor of a suburban hotel yesterday afternoon a cigarette box…

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