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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1901

904 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 46

Daring Robbery at an Hotel. Over £100 Stolen

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 August 1901 · page 6

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

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Metropolitan Transit and Licensing Act

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 August 1901 · page 7

A meeting was held at the Trades Hall on Friday last, under the auspices of the Cabimen's Union, the Master Curriers' Association, and the Trolly and Draymen, and Carters' Union, the object of the…

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That Hotel Sensation

Evening News · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon.—The charge against Jno. Connell, of having altered a cash register, with intent to defraud, was further heard at the City Police Court today. Great…

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Licensing Court

Evening News · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 3

At the usual weekly meeting of the Central Licensing Court held on Tuesday, the following transfers of publicans licences were granted: John Braley to William George Sales, Butcher's…

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Suicide of a Publicans' Wife

Evening News · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 5

The city coroner held a magisterial inquiry on Tuesday at the Moorefield Hotel, Rocky Point-road, Rockdale, relating to the death of Susannah Alcorn, 34, wife of Charles Albert Alcorn, which…

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"The Rocks" Hotels

The Australian Star · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 6

On Friday next the Premier will receive several deputations. Those already arranged include one representing the Temperance Grand Lodge. which will urge the closing of…

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Central Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 10

The Central Licensing Court sat yesterday, Messrs. Smithors, S.M. (chairman), and Penny, L.M., presiding. The following transfers were granted:--John Brayley to Wm. Geo. Sales, Butchers' Arms Hotel, St. Peters; Eliza…

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That Conditional License. to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 August 1901 · page 4

Sir.—When the temperance opposition ([?]) to the above license is rightly described by the ARGUS as a "fiasco," and by Mr. W. Bean Smith as a "farce," it certainly is time to join…

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Water Licensing Court

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 8
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian Star

At the Water Licensing Court the transfers of the following publicans' licenses were granted:--William Cadden to Charles Goldsmith, Royal Oak Hotel, Sussex- street: John Murphy to Janet King, Underwood…

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Her Majesty's Hotel Shooting Case. Yesterday's Proceedings. Beale Discharged

Evening News · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 3

At the Central Police Court yesterday, John Beale, 24, laborer, was charged with feloniously shooting Ellen Jenkins, with intent to murder. There was a second charge of shooting Alice…

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Alleged Shooting. Occurrence in Her Majesty's Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 3

At the Central Police Court yesterday, before Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S. M. a man describe as a tubourer was charged with feloniously shooting one Ellen Jenkins with intent to murder the said Ellen…

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Important Licensing Decision

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 8

An important decision in connection with the Licensing Act was given by Mr. Love, S.M., in the Summons Division of the City Court. Sub-inspector M'Vane proceeded against the licensee of an hotel in the city for an alleged…

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Northern Notes. Newcastle, Thursday. Breach of the Licensing Act

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 2

In the summons division of the Newcastle Police Court yesterday Daniel M'Auliffe, licensee of the Great Britain Hotel, was prosecuted, for selling after hours. The defendant…

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The Hotel Shooting Case. One Charge Breaks Down. Beale Demanded on Another. "Extraordinary Evidence."

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 7

John Beale, 24, labourer, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with feloniously shooting Ellen Jenkins, with' intent to murder, on the 21st July last…

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A Noteworthy Licensing Decision

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 7

A decision which gave a good deal of satisfaction to the hotel- keeping fraternity of Newcastle was delivered yesterday by Mr. M. S. Love, S.M., from the Newcastle Police Court bench. Charles…

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About the Hotel. Interview with a Former Licensee

Evening News · Friday 9 August 1901 · page 4

An "Evening News" reporter this morning had an interview with Mr. J. Epstein, the licensee of the Royal Standard Hotel, Bathurst and Castlereagh streets, who was the first landlord…

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Collapse Oe a Hotel Balcony. Scene of Great-excitement. 150 Person's Concerned. Many Injured. Train Despatched for Doctors. Some of the Injured. Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 August 1901 · page 5

A terrible accident occurred to-night about half-past 8. The Imperial Hotel balcony collapeed with 150 polo people on it. Mr. M'Donald, president of the club, had just finished presenting the prizes to the…

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A Shocking Affair. Collapse of a Hotel Balcony. the Quirindi Polo Carnival. Many People Injured. a Scene of Carnage. Wreckage Besmeared with Blood

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 August 1901 · page 5

QUIRINI, Thursday.--During the presentation of prizes in connection with the polo carnival, an accident of an appalling nature occurred which will arouse sympathy with many of the…

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