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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1937

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Drunken Driver Loses His License "A Menace," Says P.M.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 May 1937 · page 2

"Defendant is a menace to other users of the road who must be protected from drunken drivers," said Mr. R. G. Coolison, P.M., in…

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Wireless Sets Removed from Hotel Bars Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 1

The police on Saturday removed all wireless sets from hotel bars in Cessnock. The move, which is designed to…

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Three Months' Gaol Stealing From Hotel

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 5

At the Dubbo Police Court, yesterday, Cecil Henry Lynch, who has been a frequent visitor to the court recently, was again brought before Messrs. E. J…

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Wireless in Hotels Government Attitude S.P. Betting Aspect Sydney, Friday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 1

Although the State Government has no power to ban broadcasting of racing information in hotels, any police officer in any town may…

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Local and General Hotel License

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 2

At the Dubbo Licensing Court yesterday, Mr. R. G. Cookson, L.M. transferred the license of the Royal Hotel, Dunedeo, form Howard Cecil Walker…

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Hotel Destroyed Brisbane

The Wellington Times · Monday 14 June 1937 · page 1

During a fire which destroyed the Argent Hotel at Mount Isa, Leslie Seanlon leapt from his bed just in time to see it disappear into the…

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Daring Robbery Money Taken From Cash Register At Imperial Hotel

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 17 June 1937 · page 1

A daring [?]oad daylight robbery was committed in Gilgandra on Thursday last, the exact time not being known, as the…

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Local and General Licensing Court

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1937 · page 2

At the Licensing Court, yesterday, Mr. R. G. Cookaon, L.M., grunted the transfer of the license of Tattersall's Hotel from Arthur W. Cleaver to…

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Club Liquor Licenses

The Western Herald · Friday 25 June 1937 · page 5

Minister for justice Martin hinted last night that liquor licenses might be issued to certain approved Clubs. He added the…

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Narromine Weather and Crops Hotel Improvements PERSONAL

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 26 June 1937 · page 4

On a visit to Narromine are Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin. They are spending a holiday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill, of Temoin Street…

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HAIRDRESSING Teachers to be Licensed Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 28 June 1937 · page 1

The Minister for Labour and Industry, Mr. Dunningham, said last night that teachers of hairdressing must obtain on or before the first of…

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Probable Reduction in Listeners' Licenses

The Western Herald · Friday 2 July 1937 · page 4

The Federal Ministry will consider making a reduction in the fees for wireless listeners' licenses when the Budget is being prepared. This…

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Tasmanian Licensing Laws May be Altered Hobart

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 July 1937 · page 1

It is reported that upon the return of the Premier, Mr. Ogilvie, the Tasmanian Government intends to introduce legislation which will…

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Enngonia Hotel

The Western Herald · Friday 16 July 1937 · page 4

Mr. J. Webb, well-known mail, contractor and carrier, has decided to give up the road and go pulling beer instead of wool. Jack…

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Banking Commission's Report Private Banks to be Licensed Profits to be Disclosed

The Wellington Times · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 4

The report of the Banking Commission, which was released on Tuesday, contains many important recommendations. The Commission,…

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After 75 Years Hill End Hotel Closes. Ancient Landmark

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 22 July 1937 · page 6

The old landmark known for the past 75 years as Weir’s Hotel, has closed its doors as a licensed house. It was closed in right royal style,…

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Licensing Court

The Western Herald · Friday 23 July 1937 · page 4

Before the Licensing Court on Tuesday last, the license of the Enngonla Hotel was transferred from C. Johnston to J. Webb, and…

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Special Liquor Licenses

The Western Herald · Friday 6 August 1937 · page 4

It is understood that the question of issuing licenses to hotels to permit drinks to be served in the lounges after six o'clock may…

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Hotel Raids Government Not Responsible Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 1

The Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) stated this morning that the police in their recent raids on the leading city hotels acted…

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Radios Must Be Licensed

The Western Herald · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 4

Those whose radios are unlicensed had better look out. The Postal Department is on the warpath. A departmental inspector stated…

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