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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1903

948 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 48

A Resumed Hotel. Proceedings for the Recovery of Possession

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 November 1903 · page 9

A novel tenancy case was investigated at the Water Summons Court yesterday, when John Jackson, as manager for certain resumed properties, proceeded against Arthur Haughton, licensee of the Star Hotel, corner of…

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Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 November 1903 · page 8

At the Water Licensing Court on Wednesday, transfer of a publican s license was granted from James Trouton to Henry Hathorn, Evening Star Hotel, Crown-street…

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Parson and Publican

The World's News · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 12

Clerical inability to reach the masses is an evergreen argument in the mouths of critics. But now and again…

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The Liquor Bill. Proposed Early Closing of Hotels

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 13

At the last meeting of the East Willoughby Progress Association, consideration was given to the Liquor Bill, which has been introduced into Parliament by the State Treasurer, and it…

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Licensing Bookmakers. a Protest From the Clergy. [By Telegraph.] MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 16 November 1903 · page 6

At Maryborough the local branch of the Highland Society proposes to hold sports, and agreed to license bookmakers. The clergy objected, on the ground that this encouraged…

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Licenses Transferred

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 3

The Licensing Bench yesterday granted transfers of publicans' licenses from Spencer Harden to Isaac Schofield, Riverview Hotel, Cook's River-road, Tempe; Jas. Barrett to…

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The Publican

Evening News · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 7

"Quench Thirst" writes:-I am a publican in the suburb which was lately favoured with the detective attention of your correspondent "S. H." I fail to endorse "Fair Play's" opinion…

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Police Courts. General Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 4

The weekly meeting at the Central Licensing Court was held yesteday, before Messrs. G. H. Smithers, S.M (chairman), E. H. Wilshire, S.M., and A. N. Barnett D.S.M. The following applications for transfers of publi[?]…

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A Redfern Hotel. The Question of Tenancy

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 November 1903 · page 8

Mr. Shand made an application to the Full Court yesterday afternoon on behalf of Walter Sydney Smith, of 182 'Wells and Abercrombie streets, Redfern, for a rule nisi…

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Arrest of a Publican

Evening News · Wednesday 18 November 1903 · page 5

In consequence of a statement mode to the police on Tuesday by Patrick Thomas, the man who hat his nose cut off during a quarrel at Surry Hills on the previous evening…

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Arbitration Court. (Before Mr. Justice Cohen, President, and Messrs. W. D. Cruickshank and S. Smith.) Hotel Club, Restaurant, and Caterers' Employees. the Award of the Court. Tea-rooms Not Affected. the Question of Sobriety. Union and Non-union Harmony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 November 1903 · page 4

The Hotel, Club, Restaurant, and Caterers' Employees' Union, claimants; and the Caterers and Restaurant-keepers' Association, respondents…

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Parson and Publican

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 5

Clerical inability to reach the masses to an evergreen argument in the mouths of critics. But now land again the masses are reached, by varying means, With tangible results. The…

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MAGNUS v. Moss. a Disputed Partnership Affair. Purchase of an Hotel

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 4

The suit of Magnus v. Moss came before the Full Court, consisting of his Honor the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Owen, and Mr. Justice G. B. Simpson, this, morning in…

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Purchase of a Hotel. Alleged Breach of Agreement

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 November 1903 · page 9

An application was made to the Full Court, on behalf or Edward Magnus, to set aside an order granted by Mr. Justice Pring, in an action which he had brought against Robert Moss for alleged…

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On Licensed Premises After Hours

The Arrow · Saturday 21 November 1903 · page 6

"Now, then, why isn't this house closed ?" demanded the constable of the publican, whose house he found open after hours…

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Hotel Cecil, Brisbane

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 November 1903 · page 38

The above hotel (writes our travelling representative in Q.) is situated in the most charming proximity to the gardens, and away from the noise of the city, yet it is within three minutes' walk…

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Those Dog Licenses

Sunday Times · Sunday 22 November 1903 · page 2

"J.A.C." writes:—The zealous, if uncouth, Irish "copper" has recently been fluttering the suburban dovecotes in the matter of dog licenses. He calls at a house,…

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Warner's Team. Entertained at Dinner. at the Hotel Australia

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 22 November 1903 · page 1

Warner's team were entertained at a banquet by the New South Wales Cricket Association at the Hotel Australia last night. About 120 gentlemen were present, including,…

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Hotel Transfers

Evening News · Monday 23 November 1903 · page 5

The following transfers of hotel licenses were granted by the Central Licensing Court to-day:- Sidney H. Staples to James M. Vaughan, Square and Compass Hotel, George-street. Sydney…

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Married in a Hotel

Evening News · Monday 23 November 1903 · page 4

Joseph Edward Irwin petitioned for a divorce from Isabella Rebecca Irwin, formerly Douglas, on the ground of desertion. Petitioner said he married the respondent in…

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