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Hotels & licensing, 1883

204 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 11

Deputations. the Licensing Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 8

Yesterday, a deputation waited upon the Colonial Secretary and the Minister for Justice, to make suggestions in reference to the proposal to amond the Licunsing Act. It was introduced by Mr. N. Meiville, M. L. A., and Mr. J. G[?]rard,…

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The Licensing Act in Danger

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 3

We are informed that there is some danger that the Licensing Act of 1881, which was so long waited for by social reformers, and was so, carefully prepared…

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The Licensing Act

Sydney Punch · Saturday 17 February 1883 · page 3

THE recent forcibly entry of a Policeman into the bedroom of the sick wife of an Hotel Heeper, in search of Sunday topers—the action of members of the Police Force impersonating Market…

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Licensed Surveyors. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 21 February 1883 · page 3

SIR,—I was much pleased on reading your article on the above subject in your issue of February 12. As one fact is worth a great many suppositions cases, I will give you my experience in the matter…

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The Licensing Bill. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 23 February 1883 · page 3

Sir.--I see by your issue of Saturday you are in favour of letting the public houses keep open till 12 o'clock every night except Sunday. Now, if there is one benefit which the Licensing Bill has conferred…

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Licensing Law Reforms

Evening News · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 4

THE delay which has taken place with respect to the introduction of a bill to amend the Licensing Act may be accepted as an indication that it is easier to perceive the evils in the existing law…

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Police and the Publicans

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 18

THE report of the Inspector-General, published during the last week, suggests a few remarks, which I cannot help making just now, coming, as thay do, with a peculiar force, at a time when a large…

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Deputations. the Licensing Act

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 378

On the 16th instant, a deputation waited upon the Colonial Secretary and the Minister for Justice, to make suggestions in reference to the proposal to amend the Licensing Act. It was introduced by…

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In Chambers. (Before Mr. Justice Windeyer.) THE S.S. Morpeth License Case. Walter Lenthall District Licensing Inspector, v. EVATT

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

Inspector Lenthall appealed under 45 Vic., No. 4 Sec., from the decision of Messrs Buchanan and Addison, S.Ms., because they refused to state a test case for the opinion of the Supreme Court, in reference to…

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The Fiery-Cross Brigade; or, A Caution to Publicans

Sydney Punch · Saturday 24 February 1883 · page 6

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Licensing Law Reforms. To the Editor

Evening News · Wednesday 28 February 1883 · page 3

SIR,—I have read your able leader of Saturday last, and I will, with your permission, endeavour to put matters in the right trim. Clause 14 should be so altered as to permit…

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The Licensing Act. To the Editor

Evening News · Saturday 3 March 1883 · page 6

SIR,—Having read your very able leader in last Saturday's issue, I desire to bring the following case under your notice:— A lady friend of my mine (a widow wife four…

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The Licensing Act. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1883 · page 8

Sir,—An impression is gaining ground that any amendment of the existing laws governing the sale of liquor will probably provide for the keeping of public-houses open till 12 o'clock. Now, I am sure, if a majority of the members…

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The Licensing Act. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 March 1883 · page 3

Sir,—About four years ago I took a lease of a hotel for ten years, for which I paid a bonus of £800, and £2 per week as rental. I do not regret the bargain. Since I took the hotel a certain sect built a…

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The Licensing Act. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 7

Sir,—There is an evil existing that has been entirely overlooked in framing the Act of 1882, and, from what I [?]ear of the amendments about to be introduced, the evil will still exist. By the reading and administration of the…

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The Licensing Act

Evening News · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 5

For the information of our readers, it may be as well to state the fact that at the present time a petition is being passed round for signatures in favour of continuing, in its entirety, the present…

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The Licensing Bench

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 13

IF the amending Licensing Bill to be submitted by the Government to the As­sembly does not contain any provision for radical change in the Metropolitan…

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The Licensing Act Amendments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 March 1883 · page 9

A deputation, consisting of Messrs. W. J. Foster, J. Roseby, J. Davies, C.M.G., A. Hu[?]chinson, A. Morris, M'Beth.P. R. Holdsworth, G. H. Wigley, J. B. Price, L. E. Har[?]us, S. Brown, T. L. Nicholson, and Bowmaker,…

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The Licensing Act. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 March 1883 · page 5

About 250 porsons assembled in the Temperance Hall last night to discuss certain matters in connection with the liquor traffic. The Mayor, who had convened the meeting by request of some of the residents, presided. Addresses were…

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The New Licensing Bill

Evening News · Wednesday 14 March 1883 · page 3

The Colonial Secretary yesterday introduced into the Legislative Assembly the Bill to Amend the Licensing Act of 1882, and the measure was read a first time. The following is a summary of its…

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