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Hotels & licensing, 1897

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Licensed Victualler's Picnic

The Australian Star · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 6

We are requested to call attention to the forthcoming picnic of the United Licensed Victuallers' Association of New South Wales, which is to take…

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Breach of the Licensing Act

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 13

John Madigan, the licensee of the Victoria Hotel, Marrickville, was charged at the Newtown Court yesterday with having, at 9.12 p.m. on Sunday, the 28th February, kept his premises open for the sale of liquor,…

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The Ryde Royal Hotel Nuisance. Kelly v. Terry and Haddow

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 4

Considerable interest is being manifested in the above case which has been expected to come before the Chief Justice in Banco for the last few days…

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The Frankston Tragedy. a Double Murder. Drink and Jealousy. a Giddy Judge And an A amorous Peeler. The Publican Peppers the Policeman. A North Sydney Don Juan Reminiscent

Truth · Sunday 14 March 1897 · page 3

A QUARTER of a century ago I had occasion to make a trip from Melbourne to Phillip Island, which lies in Western Port Bay, just outside port Phillip Heads. I made the trip…

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The Courts. Central Licensing Court

Evening News · Monday 15 March 1897 · page 5

The weekly sitting of the Central Licensing Court was held at noon to-day. The bench was occupied by Messrs. Addison (chairman) and Smithers, S.Ms., and Mr. Penny, L.M. The…

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Broker and Client. Looking for a Hotel. A Publican's Transaction with a Broker. The Accused Acquitted

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 6

George Alfred Cox was charged before Judge Murray at the Sessions to-day with the larceny of £10, the property of William John Wilson. He pleaded not…

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Charge Against an Hotel Broker

Evening News · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 5

George Alfred Cox pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with having on December 23 stolen the sum of £10, the property of William John Wilson. For the Crown it was stated that…

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Central Board of Advice. Meeting at Aarons' Exchange Hotel. an Earnest Gathering

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

Taking advantage of the number of delegates in Sydney for the Rabbit Bill Conference, a meeting of stockowners was called at Aarons…

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Parramatta Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

At the Parramatta Licensing Court on Monday, before Mr. T. E. M'Nevin, P.M., the application for the transfer of the license of Tattersall's Hotel, Parramatta, from B. Neville Mayman to J. M…

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Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

The weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday. There were present—Messrs. Addison, Smithers, S.Ms., and Penny, L.M. Transfers of the following hotel licenses were granted:—…

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Property Dispute. An Amusing Melbourne Case. An Old Man's Eccentricity. Tilly Used to Ploy and Sing -- His Sunday Clothes--They Were Very Ragged -- They Wanted the Hotel Thrown In

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

A case which evoked more than the ordinary amount of interest came on before the Victorian Chief Justice in the Melbourne Supreme Court the other…

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Breaches of the Betting and Licensing Acts

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

In the Summons Division of the Central Court yesterday, heore Mr. Isaacs,' S.M., Inspector Alfred Potter proceeded against Charles Burton, under 39 Victoria 28 section 3, for a breach of the Betting Houses…

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Police Courts. Central Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 2

The weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court was held yesterday, the Bench being occupied by Messrs. Addison and Smithers, S.Ms., and Penny, L.M. The following transfers were sanctioned:--Henry Baker…

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Newcastle News. The Fletcher Memorial. And the Cycling Sports. Now Lifeboat from England -- Licensed Victuallers' Outing. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 5

The adjourned meeting of the Fletcher Memorial committee was held af the City council-chambers last evening. There were also present several…

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Licensed Victuallers' Picnic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 6

A meeting of members of the Licensed Victuallers Association was held this evening at the Great Northern Hotel to consider the arrengements for the annual picnic of the Licensed Victualler's…

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Assaulting a Hotelkeeper

Evening News · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 4

A man named Patrick Farl was charged at the Glebe Police Court this morning, before, Mr. F. B. Isaacs, S.M., with having on the 18th instant assaulted Thomas Smith, licensee of the Freebairn's…

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Leichiiardt Larrikins--a Publican Assaulted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

John Grcatorex, licensee of the Imperial Hotel, Leich hardt, has lately been greatly annoyed by a gang of young larrikins, who infest his billiard-room. On Wednesday night they were more obnoxious than ever, and…

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The "Royal Hotel Case." Mrs. Kelly's Law-Suit. £1000 Compensation Claimed From Messrs. E. Terry and C. Haddow. the Action in the Supreme Court. Verdict by Consent for 40/-

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 9

On Tuesday, an action was brought before Mr. Justice Owen, and a jury, by Ellen Eelly, a married woman, residing with her husband at Ryde, for the recovery of £1000…

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New Licenses

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 12

At the Parramatta Court on Monday, an auctioneer's license was applied for on behalf of William Henry Windsor, and was duly granted. An application was also made for the transfer…

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Licensed Drivers and Their Grievances. Interview with Mr. R. Adams

The Australian Workman · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

The metropolitan licensed drivers have anything but a plessant situation. Knowing this, we determined to get a little information from Mr. R. Adams, their…

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