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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1905

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Breach of Promise. Causes a Publican's Bankruptcy

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 November 1905 · page 2

Examined before the Registrar in Bankruptcy yesterday Patrick Davis said his insolvency had been brought about by a verdict for £50 that was given against him in…

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Water Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 7

At the weekly meeting of the Water Licensing Court yesterday, the following transiers of publicans' lidenses were granted:—James West to Thos, W. Morshead, Millthorpe Hotel, Moncur-street, Woollahra:…

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Publican Fined

The Australian Star · Friday 24 November 1905 · page 6

An hotel-keeper named Frederick C. Willich was proceeded against by Sub-inspector M'Intosh, at the Newtown Police Court for selling liquor on a Sunday…

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An Old Hotel

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 4

The old Locomotive Hotel, Sydney-road, which has for close upon 20 years been held by Mr. Sam. Hill, on a lease, has been leased by him for another long…

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License Transferred

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 4

At a sitting of the Licensing Court at Hyde, on Tuesday, a transfer of the license of the Gladstone Hotel, Hunter's Hill, was granted from J. P. Seager…

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An important Licensing Matter. Rehabilitation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1905 · page 5

At the Parramatta Court on Wednesday morning. Wm. H. Pritchard applied for a special general auctioneer's license. He was represented by Mr. Wallace…

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An Audacious Swindle. Hotelkeeper Victimised

Evening News · Monday 27 November 1905 · page 5

A Kempsey hotelkeeper named James M'Quade was victimised on Saturday to the tune of £30, the method used for obtaining the money being a forged telegram…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge in Equity.) Lease of a Moree Hotel. Was There an Agreement?

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 7

Mr. E. H. Sheppard, instructed by Messrs. Ellis and Button, appeared for the plaintiff, Isabella Crook, of Sydney; and Mr. Street and Mr. Piddington, instructed by Mr. M. A. H…

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Sunday Selling. a Publican's Appeal

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 7

Judge Rogers had in his list at the Quarter Sessions yesterday the appeal of Michael Finnan against a conviction under the Liquor Act for delaying admittance to the…

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A Moree Hotel. Dispute About a Lease. an Equity Affair

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 5

The dispute arising out of the lease of a Moree hotel was again before the Chief Judge in Equity to-day. The plaintiff is Isabella Crook, of Sydney, for whom Mr…

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Licensing Business

The Australian Star · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 7

The Central Licensing Court sat yesterday. It was announced from the Bench that on and after December 1 all the licensing business of the metropolitan licensing district…

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EQUITY. (Before the Chief Judge, Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson.) a Moree Hotel Matter

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 28 November 1905 · page 8

This was an action in which Isabella Crook, the plaintiff, was represented by Mr. E. H. Sheppard, instructed by Messrs. Eilis and Button, and the defendant Frederick Wm. Kirkby,…

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The Liquor Bill. Council Carries the Second Reading. Vested Interests in Licenses

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 12

The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Liquor (Amendment) Bill was resumed in the Council. Mr. PILCHER said the bill was introduced…

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A Hotel at Moree. Crook and Kirby

The Australian Star · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 5

The case of Crook against Kirby, which was before the Equity Court during the week, was concluded to-day. The cause of action was an alleged breach of agreement…

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Gun License Bill

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 12

Mr. BROUGHTON moved in Committee that it was expedient to bring in a bill to regulate and license the sale, hiring, carrying, and use of guns and firearms in certain cases, and for…

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EQUITY. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge.) a Moree Hotel Case. Crook V. KIRKBY

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 14

The plaintiff. Isabella Crook, claimed mat defendant agreed to lease her an hotel at Moree for seven years, at a weekly rental of £8 10s, also to furnish same and effect necessary…

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Equity Court. (Before Mr. Justice A. H. Simpson, Chief Judge in Equity.) Lease of a Moree Hotel. Crook v Kirkby

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 7

Mr. E. H. Sheppard, instructed by Messrs. Ellis and Button, appeared for the plaintiff. Isabella Crook, of Sydney: and Mr. Street and Mr. Piddington, instructed by Mr. M. A. H…

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Audacious Swindle. Hotel-keeper Victimised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 November 1905 · page 2

A Kempsey hotelkeeper named James M'Quade was victimised on Saturday to the tune of £30, the method used for obtaining the money being a forged…

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Andrew Mack Interviewed in San Francisco. What Happened in Australia. a Note From Mr. Mack. Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, November 1, 1905

The Catholic Press · Thursday 30 November 1905 · page 5

My Dear—, We arrived safe and well after a pleasant voyage of twenty-one days. I need not tell you that I was greatly impressed…

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The Liquor Problem. Coming Poll in New Zealand. Interview with Rev. F. W. Isitt. the Alliance Secretary's Forecast. Big No-license Vote Predicted. Signs of the Times. Wellington, Nov. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1905 · page 7

The general secretary of the New Zealand Alliance for the Abolition of the Liquor Traffic is always a busy man—just now he is exceptionally busy. Glancing around the rooms of…

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