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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1891

723 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 37

Publicans and Sinners

Evening News · Friday 15 May 1891 · page 6

In the summons division of the Water Police Court on Thursday several of the above were dealt with by Mr. Abbott, S.M. Michael O'Hea was charged with selling liquor…

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Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 May 1891 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the water Police Licensing Court was held yesterday. The Bench consisted of Mr. T. K. Abbott (chairman), Captain Fisher and Mr. B. Lee, S.Ms…

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The Licensing Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 16 May 1891 · page 4

At the usual monthly meeting of the council of the Church of England Temperance Society, held yesterday, the Rev. T. B. Tress moved and Mr. Crosbie Brownrigg…

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An Hotel-breaker

The Australian Star · Monday 18 May 1891 · page 5

JOHN CONNORS, who is an old familiar frontispiece in the police docks, was at the Central to-day ordered to pay £2 5s. for smashing a door, the property of Mrs…

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Hotel Thieves

Evening News · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 6

John Connors and Thomas Byrne, on remand, were charged at the Central P. Court on Monday, before Mr. W. Johnson, S.M., with having stolen a cashbox containing about 10s, the property of…

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Hotel Looters

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 May 1891 · page 6

ABOUT 10 o'clock on Friday night John Connors and Thomas Byrnes strolled into Mrs. Taylor's, Derby Hotel, Regent-street, and had a couple of drinks in the front bar,…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 4

Messrs. C. Delohery D.S.M., and J. Graham, L.M., presided at the weekly meeting of the Central Division of the Licensing Court, held at the Central Police Court yesterday. Transfers of publicans' licenses…

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Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 5
Also in The Australian Star

The Central Licensing Court was held yesterday before Mr. C. Delohery (presiding) and Mr. J. Graham. The following transfers of publicans' licences…

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Fire at an Hotel. a Swagman Suspected

Evening News · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 6

ALBURY, Tuesday.—The police of Mahonga are searching for a man of the "sundowner" stamp who is suspected of arson in connection with the fire which occurred at the Pastoral Hotel…

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The Licensing Law

The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 May 1891 · page 5

THE members of the Local Option League and Clerical Temperance Organisation will wait on the Premier (Sir Henry Parkes) at half-past 11 o'clock to-morrow morning to…

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Stealing from an Hotel

Evening News · Thursday 21 May 1891 · page 2

At the Parramatta Police Court on Wednesday, three young men named Frederick (or Paddy), Frank, and Alfred Lock, were charged on warrant with stealing two saddles, valued at £1, the…

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Fire at Casino. a Hotel Destroyed. CASINO

The Australian Star · Thursday 21 May 1891 · page 5

A fire broke out about 1 o'clock this morning in Mr. D. Hurley's, jun., Casino Hotel, a wooden structure, and, despite every effort, it soon consumed…

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Deputations. the New Licensing Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 6

A deputation from the Local Option League and others waited upon the Promier yesterday morning with regard to the Publicans' Licenses Further Restriction Act. The deputation was introduced by…

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Water Licensing Court

Evening News · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 6

The ordinary weekly meeting of the licensing bench was held at the Water Police Court on Thursday. Captain Fisher, S.M., presided, and with him were Mr. Abbott, S.M., and Mr. Lee,…

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Publicans and Sinners

Evening News · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 3

Margaret Gaffney was summoned to the Water Police Court yesterday, before Captain Fisher, to show cause why she should not be dealt with for permitting liquor to be drank on her licensed…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 6

In the WATER POLICE LICENSING COURT, held yesterday, Mr. T. K. Abbott S. M., presided and he was supported by Captain risher, S. M., and Mr. Benjamin Lee, S. M. The following transfers were granted:—…

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Hotel at Spring Wood

The Australian Star · Friday 22 May 1891 · page 6

As will be noticed by advertisement, the Oriental Hotel,Spring wood, is now open. The hotel contains 40 beautifully furnished rooms, and being situated in a healthy…

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Publicans' Licenses Further Restriction Bill. Public Meeting at Castle Hill

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 6

A PUBLIC meeting to consider the above Bill now bofore the country was held in tho Oddfellows' Hall, Castle Hill, on May 14th. There was a fair…

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Hotel at Spring Wood

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 May 1891 · page 6

AS will be noticed by advertisement, the Oriental Hotel, Springwood, is now open. The hotel contains 40 beautifully furnished rooms, and being situated in a healthy…

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