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Hotels & licensing, 1867

36 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 2

Licensed Victuallers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 January 1867 · page 5

THE quarterly meeting of the members of this association was held last night, at the Freemasons' Hall Hotel, Yorkstreet. Mr. Edward Byrne occupied the chair. Mr. PERRY read the quarterly report of the association,…

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Appropriate Motto for a traveller stuck-up at a bush hotel on a wet afternoon with nothing but a pack of cards to amuse himself with

Sydney Punch · Saturday 19 January 1867 · page 1

Durum! sed levius fit Patientid quicquid corrigere est nefas, or anglicé. When you're stuck-up at a country inn and nothing have to do, sir, You'll find 'Patience' is a splendid game to drive away the blues, sir…

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Licensed Victuallers' Association

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 26 January 1867 · page 4

For general information, we publish the following extracts from the rules of the above association:—" (2.) The objects of this association shall be as follows:—To protect and defend its members against frivolous,…

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The Licensed Victuallers' Association

Empire · Friday 22 February 1867 · page 4

The committee of this body met at a special meeting in the Freemasons' Hall Hotel, York-street, on the 8th instant. There were present Mr. Edward Byrne, president of the institution; Mr. Riley, vice president; Mr…

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Licensed Victuallers' Association

Empire · Tuesday 9 April 1867 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the members of the abovenamed association was held on Friday evening last, at the Freemasens' Hall Hotel, York-street. A tolerably fair number of the members was present. The chair…

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Licensed Victuallers' Association

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 13 April 1867 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the members of the abovenamed association was held on Friday evening last, at the Freemasons' Hall Hotel, York-street. A tolerably fair number of the members was present. The chair…

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A (poetically) Licensed Joke

Sydney Punch · Saturday 20 April 1867 · page 4

When is a poet like a land speculator? When he gets an acre on tick (Anacreontic). With PUNCH'S compliments to Mr. Sheridan Moore. A "PRACTICAL MAN" writes to enquire the difference between…

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Teetotal Tyranny. (From the Licensed Victuallers' Guardian.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1867 · page 6

ALL history has stamped the vice of selfishness as the fou[?]est which affects humanity. Both the Jewish and Christian religions dig at its roots, as being the most vital and strong of human evils. The latter, more…

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A Dublin Hotel

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 May 1867 · page 6

In a sketch of his tour through Ireland Mr. Thackeray complained that the windows of the inn in which he took his ease were supported, when up, by the hearth brushes, and in doing so…

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The Licensing System. (From the Times.)

Empire · Friday 10 May 1867 · page 3

There are some points about which public men ought to make, up their minds. As a matter of convenience, if for no better purpose, it is desirable that a few leading…

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A (Poetically) Licensed Joke

Illustrated Sydney News · Thursday 16 May 1867 · page 13

when is a poet like a land speculator? When he gets an acre on tick (Anacreontic). With PUNCH'S compliments to Mr. Sheridan Moore. A "PRACTICAL MAN" writes to enquire the difference between…

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Conference for Promoting the Revision of the Licensing System. (From the Alliance News, February 9)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 May 1867 · page 6

THIS conference was held in the Lower Hall, Exeter Hall, on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 29th and 30th. It commenced its sittings at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday. The Earl of Shaftesbury being unable to be present, Lord Elliot,…

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Publicans' Act. Deputatiuon to the Attorney-general and Colonial Secretary

Empire · Wednesday 29 May 1867 · page 4

At 11 o'clock, yesterday morning, a deputation from the committee of the Political Association for, the Suppression of Intemperance, consisting of the Rev Dr. Steel, the Rev. Thomas Smith, the Rev. Mr. Voller,…

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The Licensing System

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 May 1867 · page 5

A[?]PUTATION, consisting of the Rev. Dr. Steel, the Rev. Thomas Smith, the Rev. W. Kelynack, the Rev. J. Voller, and Mr. S Goold, representing the Politicil Association for the Suppression of Intemperance, waited upon…

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The Licensing System. the Deputation to the Colonial Secretary and Attorney-general. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Thursday 30 May 1867 · page 5

Sir,—In these days, according to the philosophy of Sir Alfred Stephen, those who express the slightest disposition towards even fair-play where criminals are concerned, lay…

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The Licensing System

Sydney Mail · Saturday 1 June 1867 · page 6

A DEPUTATION, consisting of the Rev. Dr. Steel, the Rev. Thomas Smith, the Rev. W. Kelynack, the Rev. J. Voller, and Mr. S. Goold, representing the Political Association for the Suppression of Intemperance, waited upon…

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Music and Dancing Licenses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 June 1867 · page 5

THE adjourned meeting of magistrates to take into consideration the advisability of granting music and dancing licenses was held yesterday. Present: Their Worships the Hon. G. Allen, Hon. A…

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Music and Dancing Licenses

Sydney Mail · Saturday 29 June 1867 · page 3

The adjourned meeting of magistrates to take into consideration the advisability of granting music and dancing licensee was held on Thursday. Present: Their Worship the Hon. G. Allen,…

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Licensed Victuallers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 July 1867 · page 3
Also in Empire

THE half-yearly meeting of the members of this Association was held at the Freemasons' Hall Hotel, York-street. on Wednesday evening, the 3rd instant. There was a large number of the members present. The chair was occupied…

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