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Hotels & licensing, 1888

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Coroner's Inquest. the Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 May 1888 · page 6

Yesterday morning the City Coroner, Mr. H. Shiell, J.P. began an inquest at his court, Chancery-square, with reference to the origin of a fire which took place on the morning of the 21st instant at the Governor Denison Hotel, Kent…

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Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 May 1888 · page 8

An inquiry was begun before Mr. Henn Shiell, J.p., this morning, touching the origin of the recent fire at the Govern Denison Hotel…

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The Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel. Important Evidence at the Coroners Inquiry

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 May 1888 · page 3

An inquiry was commenced before the City Coroner at his court in King-street yesterday into the origin of the fire which occurred at the Governor Denison Pote, Kent and Erskine…

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Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 May 1888 · page 3

The usual weekly meeting of the Metropolitan Licensing Bench was held at the Central Court yesterday, Messrs. C. Delobery, D.S.M., and Macintosh, L.M., presiding. The following…

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The Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel. the Inquiry Resumed and Again Adjourned

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 May 1888 · page 3

The inquiry into the origin of the fire which occurred at the Governor Dension Hotel, Kent and Erskine streets, on the morning of the 21st inst. was resumed before the City Coroner…

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Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The weekly meeting of the Licensing Bench was held at the Water Police Court yesterday, before Messrs. Lee and Macintosh, L.M's. Transfers of publicans' licenses were granted…

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Important to Publicans

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 3

An important licensing case was heard before Mr. Fisher at the Water Police Court yesterday. Kate Hannay, licensee of the Great Northern Hotel, was proceeded against for…

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The Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel. Verdict of Arson Against the Licensee

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 3

The inquiry into the origin of the fire which occurred at the Governor Denison Hotel, Kent and Erskine streets, on the morning of the 21st ult., was resumed and concluded before the…

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Coroner's Inquests. the Fire at the Governor Denison Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 9

Yesterday the inquest begun by the City Coroner on Tuesday last with reference to the origin of a fire which occurred at the Governor Denison Hotel, Kent and Erskine streets, on the morning of the 21st ultimo, was resumed…

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No Lady No License

The Australian Star · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 6

DURING the hearing of an application for a transfer of a publican's [?]eonse in the Water Police Court to-day the Inspector of Police who had charge of the appliestion…

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Licensing Bench

The Australian Star · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 8

A MEETING of the Licensing Bench, composed of Mr. Lee, S.M., and Mr. M'l[?]toah, L.M., was held at the Water Police Court to-day, when the following business was…

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The Licensing Act. Meeting of Vignerons. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 June 1888 · page 4

WEST MAITLAND, Thursday.--A unattended meeting of the vignerons of the Hunter River district was held in Maitland district this afternoon to take into…

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Mishap to a Publican

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 June 1888 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, This Day.--Henry Eyre, the licensee of the Sydney Junction Hotel, yesterday burst a Mood vessel. Drs. Morgan and Hedley were promptly…

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Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 June 1888 · page 5

AT the Licensing Court held to-day at the Central, transfers of publicaus' licenses were granted to Joseph B. Quail from F. M. Goodwin, Britannia Hotel…

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A Terrible Fire. Destruction of an Hotel. Loss of 11 Lives

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 June 1888 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Night.--News has been received of a terrible fire at Rookwood, Texas, North America. The fire broke out in an hotel during the…

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Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 June 1888 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Star

The weekly meeting of the Licensing Bench was held at the Water Police Court yesterday, Mr. Addison, S.M., presiding. Transfers of publicans' licenses were granted from Winifred…

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Important to Publicans. a Policeman Without his Authority. NEWCASTLE, This Day

The Australian Star · Friday 8 June 1888 · page 5

The wife of a publican was yesterday summoned at the Licensing Court for refusing admission to Senior Constable Thompson on the licensed premises of her…

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