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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1899

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Billiards. the Licensed Victuallers' Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 3

The above was commenced at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's showroom, 214 Castlereagh-street. The following were the results:—P. Hart (receives 50) heat N. Feltham (receives 20) by 2. M. Bourke…

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Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 7

At the Central Licensing Court yesterday before Messrs. Is[?]acs, S.M. (chairman), and Penny, L.M., the following publicans' transfers were granted:— G[?]ttel Solomon to Fred Smith, Royal Exchange,…

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Licensing Benches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 8

At the Parramatta Police Court yesterday, when the Bench was hearing a case under the Licensing Act, the P.M. remarked that, following a dictum of Mr. Judge Cohen, the Bench had decided to leave…

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Rookwood Hotel Rows

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 September 1899 · page 7

The disturbance in the Railway Hotel, Rookwood, on August 26th last, which has occasioned a number of prosecutions for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was the cause yesterday of the prosecution of the publican,…

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BILLIARDS. Angles of Reflection and Incidence Explained and Illus=trated. the Markers Form an Association. "A Hot Pool." The Licensed Victuallers' Tournament—Started on Monday. Champions Run in Families. Angles and Strength

Referee · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 10

The long-accepted axiom that the "angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence" explains, to some extent, the theory of angles propounded by most writers of…

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Billiards. Licensed Victuallers' Billiard Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 5

The above was, continued last night at Messrs. H[?]ron and Smith's billiard showrooms with the following results:—A. Flanagan (receives 40) beat W. Tuchin (receives 95) by [?] C. Greaves (receives 90)…

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Water Licensing Court

Evening News · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At the weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court, held yesterday, the following publicans' transfers were granted: Martin J. M'Sweeney to James Quinn, Dolphin Hotel, Crown-street, Surry Hills; James…

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Licensed Vanmen's Grievances. Complaints Against Carrying Companies

Evening News · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 3

A few weeks-ago a numher of licensed vanmen submitted to their representative on the Metro­politan Transit Board (Alderman John Norton) a number of grievances, which they wished him…

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Billiards. Licensed Victuallers' Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 8

The above was continued at Messrs. Heiron and Smith's bilhard showrooms, 214 Castlereagh-street, last night with the following result:—R. Walsh (receives 70) beat A. Williamson (receives 10) by 9…

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Billiards. Licensed Victuallers' Tournament

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 7

The above tournament was continued last evening at Messrs, Helron and Smith's showrooms, when H. Walters (receives 20) forfeited to T. Frost (scratch), M. M'Namee (receives…

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Breaches of the Licensing 'Act

The Australian Star · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 5

At the Newcastle Police Court yesterday Sub-inspector Hinds proceeded against Daniel M'Aulife, of the Great Britain Hotel, and Robert Scott, of the Club House Hotel, for…

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My Post Bag. Newmarket Hotel

The Catholic Press · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 5

Elizabeth and Campbell-streets, Sydney, Dear Playmate,—I am going to toll you about the Triduum which we had at our school last week. On Thursday at 20 past…

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Billiards. the Licensed Victuallers' Tournament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 12

The above was continued at Messrs. [?]on and Smith's billiard showroom, Castlereagh-street, last night, with the following results:—H. Ackalnd (receives 40) beat C. Purdue (receives 70) by 61, J…

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Billiards. Licensed Victuallers' Tournament

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 11

The following games were played at Messrs. Helron and Smith's showrooms last night:-- H. Ackland (receives 40) beat C. Purdue (receives 70) by St. J. Bulluss (receives. 90) well…

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Converson Oe Barmaids and Publicans. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 6

Sir,--In reference to Mr. Arnold's letter in yesterday's issue, we are told that I illustrate the eagerness of a man to frustrate the work of "good" people. I certainly did criticise a certain…

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Offences Under the Licensing Act

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 12

At the Newtown Court yesterday, FredericK Parker, licensee of the Freemasons' Hotel, Burwood-rd., Burwood, was charged with having on Sunday. September 10. sold liquor on his Remised premises to persons other than…

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The Royal Hotel

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 36

In the heart of the principal street, and almost directly opposite the new post office, is the Royal Hotel, of which Mr. Horace Beeton is the attentive host. The Royal is an old-established house,…

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The Australian Hotel

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 36

This is not only the leading hostelry in Wingham, but is credited with being the largest hotel in the whole of the north coast districts. The…

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The Commercial Hotel

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 36

There probably is no better, known hotel in Taree than that conducted by that genial old townsman, Mr. George Fotheringham, whose name throughout the district is synonymous of…

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