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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1896

790 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 40

South Australian Parliament. the Licensing Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 August 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Treasurer stated that the absence of statistical information would probably delay his budget speech until Thursday week…

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Water Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 August 1896 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

Tho weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court was held yesterday. Mr. Johnson. S.M., presiding. The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted:--Elizabeth Winter to John Schrieber…

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Thirteen Citizens. An Enterprising Hotelkeeper

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 August 1896 · page 6

An application was made to the Registrar in Bankruptcy this afternoon by Mr. Perkins on behalf of Thomas Hurley for a certificate of discharge. It…

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Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 13 August 1896 · page 6

At the weekly meeting of the Licensing Court, held at the Water Police Court today, Mr. Johnson, S.M., presided, and Mr. Edwards, S. M., and Mr. F. Penny, L. M.,…

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Compensation to Publicans. A. P. Fletcher

The Methodist · Saturday 15 August 1896 · page 4

THIS is a much vexed subject, and Mr. W. H. Miller acted wisely recently in asking for light upon it. One of the hindrances to much needed reforms is the fear that in…

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Fire in the City. An Early Morning Outbreak. Roberts's Hotel Alight. Splendid Work by the Brigades. The Extent of the Damage. Some Narrow Escapes

Evening News · Saturday 15 August 1896 · page 6

The efficiency, of our fire extinguishing corps was perhaps never better demonstrated than this morning, when a fire, which resulted in considerable damage being done, broke out at Roberts's…

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Fire in the City. Roberts's Hotel Ablaze. Fire Through the Building. The Inmates' Thrilling Experience-- Speedy Firemen Quench the Flames and Save the Building

The Australian Star · Saturday 15 August 1896 · page 5

Roberts' Hotel, corner of George and Market streets, was this morning saved from what would most likely have been sure destruction by the prompt arrival of…

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Fire at Roberts' Hotel. Narrow Escape of Inmates. Good Work by the Brigades. a Lucky Save

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 August 1896 · page 5

EARLY yesterday morning a fire broke out in the upper portion of Roberts' Hotel, at the corner of George and Market streets, and, but for the promptitude of the…

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Roberts' Hotel. Presentation to Miss McDonagh. Was She a Mascotte?

Truth · Sunday 16 August 1896 · page 4

WHAT may, under all the circumstances of the case, be considered as a curious coincidence, verging on fatality, occurred in connection with, or rather immediately…

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Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 5

The weekly sitting of the Central Licensing Court Teas held to-day. Tine bench was occupied by Messrs. Addison (chairman), Delohery, S.Ms., and Penny, L.M. The following transfers were…

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Fire at Roberts's Hotel. the Roof of the Building Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 7

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade received a call from a street box from Mr. Ryan at 4.[?]0 on Saturday morning to a fire at Roberts's Hotel, at the corner of Market and George streets. Knowing the…

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The Fire at Roberts' Hotel

The Australian Star · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 2

The timely alarm in connection with the fire at Roberts' Hotel, was given from box No. 12, at the corner of Farmer and Co.'s establishment, which…

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Fire at Roberts' Hotel. Extensive Damage to the Premises. Good Work by the Fire Brigade

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 August 1896 · page 6

A little before 5 o'clock on Saturday morning a fire broke out at the Crown and Anchor Hotel, more generally known as Roberts's, at the corner of Market and George streets. Before the…

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Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 3
Also in The Australian Star

The weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday. There were present— Messrs. Addison, S.M. (chairman), Delohery, S.M., and Penny, L.M. Applications were granted as…

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Police Courts. Central Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 August 1896 · page 2

The weekly sitting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday, Messrs. Addison (chairman) and Delohery, S.Ms., and Penny, L.M., occupying the bench. Renewals were granted to Edward Cook, of…

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Water Licensing Court

Evening News · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 5

The weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court was held this afternoon, before a bench of magistrates comprising Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M. (chairman), and Mr. F. W. Edwards. The…

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South Australian Parliament. the Licensed Victuallers Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 August 1896 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.--In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Attorney-General gave notice that on Thursday he would ask leave to introduce a bill dealing with the restriction of colored…

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Water Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 August 1896 · page 2

The weekly sitting of the water Licensing Court was held yesterday, Mr. Smithers, S.M., presiding. The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted:-- Nellie Jowsey to Daniel James Costin, Bridge Hotel,…

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