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Riverina · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1915

144 stories in Riverina's papers · page 7 of 8

Correspondence. Hotel or Coffee Palace ? [To the Editor.]

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 November 1915 · page 10

Sir,—In reply to Mr. Hughes I wish to admit that I cordially agree with him on two points he refers to. First, in regard to providing additional…

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Items of News. Auctioneers' Licenses

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1915 · page 2

At the Wagga Licensing Court yesterday 20 -auctioneers wrer granted renewals of license…

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Billiard Licenses

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 24 November 1915 · page 2

All applications for renewal of billiard licenses must be lodged at the Wagga Court House before December 7. The Licensing Court will sit on…

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Hotel or Coffee Palace? [To the Editor.]

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 26 November 1915 · page 9

Sir,—I am unaccustomed to writing, and therefore find it a hardship, but feel I cannot let such a letter as that by "Diogenes" pass…

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Fire in Hotel Building Partly Destroyed. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 29 November 1915 · page 3

Tattersall's Hotel at Wellington (N.S.W.) was partly destroyed by fire early this morning. The occupants had to escape by way of the balcony…

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Excitement at Liverpool. Night-loan Carouse. Thousand Soldiers Participate. Shops and Hotels Attacked. Panicstricken Residents. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 1 December 1915 · page 3

A serious riot, in which over 1000 soldiers participated, occurred at Liverpool township last night. Stones and bottles were thrown freely and the…

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Transfer of Hotel License

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 4 December 1915 · page 4

At the Wagga Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. C. J. B. Helm, P.M., the transfer of the Royal George Hotel, Wagga, was granted to John…

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Great Fire in Sydney. Hotel Australia Ablaze. Three Floors Destroyed. Vast Crowds Witness Spectacle. Damage Estimated at £100,000 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 December 1915 · page 2

About 11.30 this morning a fire broke out in the Hotel Australia, and enormous crowds immediately collected. The flames spread with remarkable rapidity…

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Fire at the Hotel Australia

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 2

At about 11.30 on Sunday morning a fire broke out in the Hotel Australia, and enormous crowds immediately collected. In a few minutes the…

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City Fires. Sydney, Monday. Hotel Australia

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 3

A GREAT blaze occurred in Sydney on Sunday afternoon when the Hotel Australia was on fire. The three top floors were completely…

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German Clubs. Renewal of Licenses Deferred. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 2

Application was made to the Melbourne Licensing Court to-day for the renewal of the licenses of two German clubs, but it was decided to…

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Correspondence. Hotel or Coffee Palace? [To the Editor.]

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 December 1915 · page 10

Sir,—Will you kindly allow me to trespass on your space again, as I now have some statistics for the enlightenment of your correspondent "Diogenes." He…

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The Liquor Bill Closing of Hotels. Council Agrees to Nine O'clock

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 15 December 1915 · page 4

The Liquor Amendment Bill was further considered in Committee in the Legislative Council on Monday evening, when an amendment was inserted,…

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The Hotel Question

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 10

"A.B.C." talks :—"Have been sitting back reading with amusement the various letters on the question whether Leeton should…

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Betting Cases. Hotelkeeper Fined

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 December 1915 · page 4

Lionel Charles Harper, licensee of the Albury Hotel, was proceeded against by the police for a breach of the Gaming and Betting Act at the…

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Club Hotel

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. C. T. C. Terry, proprietor of the Club Hotel, has a large stock of wines, spirits, beers, lagers, stouts, and is prepared to deal with the Xmas rush…

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Commercial Hotel

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. W. Crawford, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, has in stock a large supply of spirits, wines, bottled beers cordials, and other liquid refreshments…

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Royal Oak Hotel

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

The Royal Oak Hotel, conducted by Mr. C. S. Calman, has a large stock of Xmas. wines, spirits, largers, stouts, and cordials. Tooth's beer is on tap,…

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Correspondence. Hotel or Coffee Palace? [To the Editor.]

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 7

"Diogenes" hits out in a strong mood :—"A Leeton Settler's" second cry of rage in your last issue goads me to reply, more in sorrow…

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Fatality at Junee. Hotelkeeper Falls Off Balcony

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. Robert Miller, the well-known proprietor of the Locomotive Hotel, Junee, met his death in a sensational manner yesterday morning. Between…

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