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Hotels & licensing, 1901

904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 23 of 46

Horsham (Vic.) C.C. (On July 24.) Commercial and Publicans' Stake

Referee · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 4

For an unlimited number of all-aged dogs at £1 is each, with trophy valued at [?] and publicans' purse valued at [?] Winner, 50 per cent. and trophy. and [?] added money;…

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Horsham (Vic.) C.C. (On July 24.) Commercial and Publicans' Stake

Referee · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 4

For an unlimited number of all aged dogs at £1 is each, with trophy valued at £3 [?] and Publicans Public valued at £8 5s. Winner, 50 per cent. and trophy, and £5 is added money;…

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Appointment of a Licens Ing Magistrate. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 7

With reference to the recent appointment of a magistrate to the licensing bench to fill the vacancy caused by the refil ement of the Hou. F. Jsgo Smith a meeting of magistrates was held this afternoon,…

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Hotel and Restaurant Employees

The Australian Star · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 8

At the first half-yearly meeting of this union at night the balance sheet showed that the finances were in a solid condition. The following were the officers elected for the next six…

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Newcastle. a Licensing Difficulty

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 7

The adjourned quarterly meeting of the Newcastle Licensing Bench was continued yesterday, Messrs. L. S. Donaldson, S.M. (chairman), M. S. Love, S.M., and G. C. Mortin, J.P., being in…

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That Conditional License. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 31 July 1901 · page 4

Sir.—It was with mingled feelings of pain and disgust that I read your report of the recent licensing court. In my opinion, the proceedings partook largely of the…

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Licensing Court

Evening News · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 7

At the meeting of the Water Licening Court on Wednesday the following transfers of publicans'general licenses were granted: From Mary Malumby to Thomas Joyce, for the Merton Estate…

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Bathurst Licensing Bench

Evening News · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 6

BATHURST, Wednesday.—Complications have arisen over the appointment of Dr. Brooke Moore , as a member of the Licensing Bench in place of Hon. F. Jago Smith, M.L.C, who vacated through…

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The Theatre Royal Hotel Burglaries. an Arrest in Brisbane

Evening News · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 4

Nearly a fortnight ago, as previously reported in the "Evening News," a burglar entered the Theatre Royal Hotel, Castlereagh-street, but was surprised by one of the barmen, and escaped…

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Breach of the Licensing Act

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 August 1901 · page 8

In the Summons Division of the Water Police Court, before Mr. Edwards, S.M., Inspector Potter proceeded against James O'Donnell, licensee of the Watson Hotel, George-street, city, for selling liquor on Sunday, July…

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Licensing Court Peculiarities

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 6

They manage affairs in a rather funny way at the Newcastle Licensing Court sometimes. Yesterday's business afforded a couple of instances in point. At the continuation of the…

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Deputations. Hotel and Restaurant Employees' Grievances

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 7

Mr. E. C.V. Broughton, M.L.A., introduced to the Premier yesterday a deputation from the Hotel, Club, and Restarant Employees' Association. Mr. E.M.Clark, M.L A., was present. The object of…

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Daring Robbery. In a City Hotel. Over £100 Stolen

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 5

One of the most daring robberies ever known in Sydney took place at Fitzgerald's Crystal Palace Hotel, opposite the Civil Ambulance Brigade's headquarters,…

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Northern Notes. Points at the Licensing Court. NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 6

At the Newcastle Licensing Court yesterday Henry Stevens, licensee of the Newcastle Hotel, was called upon to show cause why his license should not be cancelled, he having…

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Daring Robbery at a Hotel Over £100 Stolen

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 9

A daring robbery occurred at Fitzgerald's Crystal Palace Hotel, George-street, last night. Shortly after 9 o'clock a young man entered the bar, and after waiting some time, suddenly…

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Hotel and Restaurant Employees Association. Legislation Asked For

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 11

A deputation from the Hotel, Club, and Restaurant Employees Association yesterday waited upon the Minister for Labor and Industry, Mr. J. Perry, who received them in the Premier's…

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A Hotel Sensation

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—John Henry Connell, manager for Young and Jackson. licensees of the Prince's Bridge Hotel, Swanstoh-street, was arrested at about 1 o'clock this morning under…

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Pensioners and Publicans. Fine of £10 for Supplying Pensioners with Liquor

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 August 1901 · page 7

It may not be generally known, but it is a fact, that publicans who supply old-age pensioners with liquor run a risk. The last part of Clause 39 of the Act reads:…

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New South Wales Alliance v. Licensed Victuallers' Association. To the Editor of the "Evening News."

Evening News · Monday 5 August 1901 · page 8

Sir, —Mr. Lawson Dash seeks to make out a good case for his society in your issue of the 30th instant. This is quite a natural position for him to take up, and I should not have thought it…

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The Russian Government As Hotelkeepers. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 August 1901 · page 3

Sir,—In your issue of July 27 Mr. H. Boultwood writes under the [?] heading: "The only country so far which appears to have successfully grappled, with this p[?] traffic ([?] alcohol) is Russia…

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