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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1903

948 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 48

Row in an Hotel. Suit Against a Publican's Wife

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 September 1903 · page 8

An action was heard in No. 2 Jury Court, before Mr. Justice Pring, in which James Smith, a miner, sought to recover £300 from Winifred Mary M'Coll, wife of William M'Coll,…

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Prohibition in New Zealand. the "No License" Vote. Incidence of Women's Franchise

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 10 September 1903 · page 3

The Rev. John Dawson, chairman of the New Zealand Alliance, is on a visit to this State. He leaves Sydney to- night for Lismore. It was primarily at the request of the Richmond River…

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John Norton's Gaiety Meeting. A Publican Robbed

Truth · Sunday 13 September 1903 · page 4

During the great crush at John Norton's meeting at the Gaiety Theatre last Sunday, several people had their watches and purses stolen; one Well-known…

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Raid on Hotels

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 September 1903 · page 7

The Brisbane police to-night made another raid on hotels for selling liquor on Sundays. The exact result is not known, but it is believed that several prosecutions will be the…

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Centrai Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 September 1903 · page 7

Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., presided at the Central Licensing Court yesterday. Messrs. J. L. King and L. S. Donaldson, D.S.Ms., were also present. The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted:—John…

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Publicans Prosecuted. Under the Public Health Act

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 5

Several publicans were proceeded against under the Public Health Act to-day. at the Water pollee Court. The defendants were Henry Punter. Royal Oak Hotel…

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Prince of Wales Hotel

The Australian Star · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 5

Mr. Harry Walers, proprietor of the new Prince of Wales Hotel, Haymarket, has issued a nicely-complied souvenir price list of Champagne, wines, bees, whiskies…

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License Fee for Seeling Cartridges

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 September 1903 · page 8

CARCOAL. Tuesday.--The local storekeepers have received a notice to the effect that on and after the 1st prox. they must pay a license fee of 10s per annum on the sale of cartridges…

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The Licensing Law. Promises of Reform

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 September 1903 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--In a letter to representatives of the licensed trade of Birmingham, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonies, mentioned that there was a…

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Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 8

Mr. G. H. Smithers, S.M., presided at Wednesday's Water Licensing Court. The following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted:—Edward Magnus to Julian Moses, Sydney Coffee Palace Hotel, Sir John…

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Licensed Victuallers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 8

Mr. J. J. Power, M.L.A., introduced to the Minister for Labour yesterday a deputation from the Licensed Victuallers' Association in reference to the Shops and Fact[?]ie[?] Bill. It was suggested that the…

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Public-houses in Western Australia. Licenses Granted Indiscriminately, Protest by a Police Commissioner. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 4

The Commissioner for Police. Captain Hare, in his annual report on the working of the Western Austrian Police Force, states that in almost every part of the State there are…

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Factories and Shops Bill. Licensed Victuallers' Complaint. a Deputation

The Australian Star · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 6

A deputation representing the Licensed Victuallers' Association of New South Wales, and consisting of Messrs. J. J. Power, M.L.A., W. J. Monfries (general secretary), and P. J…

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Cots for Children. Licensed Victuallers' Ball

The Australian Star · Friday 18 September 1903 · page 7

In the Lord Mayor's reception room yesterday afternoon Sir Harry Rawson was asked by. Mr. J. B. Sutton (president of the Licensed Victuallers' Association) to present to the…

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Hotel Burglary

Evening News · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 2

The Baulkham Hills Hotel was entered by thieves late on Sunday morning, and a cash-box containing 30s in change, two cheques, and some documents were taken from the licensee's,…

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Hotel Prosecutions

Evening News · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 5

At the Water Summons Court, to-day, Sub-inspector Mitchell proceeded against James Leighton, licensee of the Blue Anchor Hotel, George-street North, on a charge of keeping his premises…

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Hotel Guest Robbed

Evening News · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 5

Mr. Henry J. Adams, a Maitland resident, who is at present staying at an hotel iu Pitt-street, City, has informed the police that a gold chronograph watch, albert, and pendant, and a silver…

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Accident at an Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 September 1903 · page 7

Late on Saturday night Philip Karrett residing in Jersey Terrace, Lower Domain, fell a distance of about 15ft. at Tattersall's Hotel, in Pitt-street. He was conveyed to the Sydney…

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Licensing Court. Held at the Central

The Australian Star · Tuesday 22 September 1903 · page 6

Yesterday, at the Central Licensing Court, before Mr. Payten, S.M., Mr. Donaldson, S.M., and Mr. King, D.S.M., the following publicans' licenses were transferred:--Excelsior…

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Central Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 September 1903 · page 7

Mr. C. N. Payten, S.M., presided at the Central Licensing Court yesterday. Messrs, L. S. Donaldson, S.M,, and J. L. King, D.S.M., were the other members present. The following applications for transfers of publicans' licenses…

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