Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Hotels & licensing, all years

Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1903

948 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 48

A Publican Fined

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 April 1903 · page 8

At the Paddington Police Court, Issac Scholes of the Rushcutters Bay Hotel, was fined £3 for selling liquor during prohibited hours…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Nepean Times. Saturday, April 25, 1903. Local and General a Drive to Irrigation Hotel, Mulgoa.*

Nepean Times · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 4

DANCING.—A private class for lady and gentleman beginners is now forming. For all particulars apply to Mr G Richmond, "Ballybegg," Penrith. At the meeting of the new Chamber of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

A Hotel Row

Evening News · Saturday 25 April 1903 · page 7

At the Central Police Court, Bertram Holiday, 20, labourer, was charged with assaulting Jessie Barnsley, on the 17th instant. The prosecutrix said she was the wife of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Liquor Traffic. Compensation to Publicans. LONDON

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 26 April 1903 · page 1

The bill introduced by Mr. J. G. Butcher, the Conservative member for York, dealing with the liquor traffic passed its second reading by 266 votes to 133…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wages of Hotel Workers. Employees' Experience. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 26 April 1903 · page 8

Sir,—I was struck by What 1 consider the very inconsistent letter of Ellen Rogers in your issue of April. 12 last. It appeans that the said lady holds on important interest in the hotel or catering…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Land of the Cherry Blossoms. Great Eastern Hotel, Kobe, Japan, March 7, 1903

Truth · Sunday 26 April 1903 · page 7

What were Sir Edwin Arnold, Louise J. Miln, and those other romancists dreaming of when they clothed Japan in such gorgeous plumage? I have been to…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Imperial Politics. the Liquor Interest. Fresh Levy on Publicans. for Their Unfortunate Brethren

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 4

LONDON, Saturday.--In the House of Commons yesterday, Mr. J. G. Butcher, K.C. (Conservative member for the City of York), moved the second reading of a bill,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Licensing Question

Evening News · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 6

LONDON, April 25.—The Bill introduced into the House of Commons by Mr. H. G. Butcher, M.P. (Conservative) for the City of York, providing for the raising of a fund of…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Macdonald's Suicide. Details by the Mail. Guest at the Hotel Interviewed

Evening News · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 3

FREMANTLE (W.A.), Saturday Afternoon.—The "Evening News" representative has had an interview with a passenger to Fremantle by the R.M.S. Oriental, which arrived from London…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Cootamundra Floods. Destruction of Property. Alarming Experiences. the Residents Panic Stricken. Mysterious Electrical Disturbances. Inexplicable Aerial Roarings. Natural Pyrotechnics. a Weird Scene. ' Destructive Fire Ball. Two Hotels Wrecked

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 7

One of the most extraordinary meteorological visitations that have been experienced in any part of this State fell to the lot of Coothmmundra on Thursday evening. A cyclone of a remarkable character…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Details of the Damage. Destruction of an Hotel. a Man Injured. Buried Beneath Bricks. Girl's Wonderful Escape

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 5

COOTAMUNDRA, Sunday.--The greatest destruction was done to the Commercial Hotel, occupied by Mr. W. Sullivan, and owned by Mr. J. Ryan. This hotel, a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Terminus Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 5

At 12 o'clock Mr. W. Falconer, licensee of the Terminus Hotel, which is situated in Wallendool-street, close to the railway station, and only a few yards from Nash's place, was sitting on the verandah near the front door. With him was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Licenses Transferred

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 6

Transfers of publicans licenses were yesterday granted by the Central Licensing Bench from Frederick C. Williams to Patrick Meade. Crown Hotel, Ultimo; and from John…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 3

The weekly sitting of the Central Licensing Court was hold yesterday. Mr. E. H. Wilshire, S.M., presided. The following transfers of publicans' licenses were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Licensing

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 8

At the Parramatta Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.M., a transfer of the license of the Cornstalk Hotel from Mrs. Pearce to Oliver Watsen was g[?]…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Parramatta Licensing Court. Monday, April 27. (Before Mr. T. E. MacNevin, S.m.) Transfer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 3

A transfer of the license of the Cornstalk Hotel, Parramatta North, from Mrs. Pearce to Mr. Oliver Watson, waa granted. Tho Commissioners have stated that they…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 7

At yesterday's sitting of the Water Licensing Court, Messrs. C. N. Payton, S.M., L. S. Donaldson, S.M., and Barnett, L.M., presiding, the following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Licensing Court

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 6

The weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court was held at the Water Police Court yesterday, the bench consisting of Mr. C. N. Pay ten, S.M. (chairman), Mr. L. S…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Water Licensing Court. Music Permits Refused

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 3

The weekly meeting of the Water Licencing Court was held yesterday, the magistrates on the bench being Mr. C. N. Payton, S.M. (Chairman), Mr. L. S. Donaldson, S.M., and Mr. A. N. Darnell. D.S.M. The following…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Trading in Hotels on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 7

John J. Harns, heensee of the Golden Grove Hotel, Raglan-street, Darlington, was charged with having on Sunday, April 5, sold liquor on his licensed premises to persous who were not bona-fide lodgers,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →