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Hotels & licensing, 1906

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Licensed Shareholders

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 11

The first case of the kind under the New Zealand Sharebrokers' Act came before the Dunedin Police Court recently, when F. G. Cray was charged with acting as a…

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The Licensing Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 10

A caucus of Ministerial supporters in the State Assembly was held this afternoon, and lasted from 2 o'clock until the House met. Considerable time was occupied in discussing…

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Publican's Wife Seeks a Divorce, Housemaid's Alleged Confession

The Australian Star · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 5

In the Divorce Court to-day, 'Alison Cadden (formerly Eadie) sought a dissolution of her marriage with William Cadden on the ground of adultery…

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Licensing Land Agents. Croydon's Train Service. to the Editor. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 September 1906 · page 13

Sir,--Since the conclusion of taking evidence in connection with what is known as the "Lands Scandals, the question of licensing land agents has cropped up. Whilst agreeing with the Sir,--Would you kindly allow me to point out through your influential dally some of the inconveniences experienced by the residents of Croydon? The 8.24 a.m. train from Croydon,…

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No-license Campaign

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 4

At a meeting of the council of the New South Wales Alliance on Monday the revised plan of campaign in connection with the approaching "no-license" poll was approved…

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Wentworth Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 4

A new dining room on a larger scale than the old one has just been erected at the Wentworth Hotel, and its appointments arc characterised by the best of good taste. The Went worth has established a reputation for its…

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Brawl in an Hotel. a Young Man's Death

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 September 1906 · page 4

KALGOORLIE, Wednesday.--A young man, Albert Scown, met his death as the result of a brawl in Hannan-street, at a late hour last night. From the meagre particulars available…

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Publicans' Licenses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 10

At the Central Police Court yesterday the following transfers of publicans' licenses were granted:— Thomas Tobin to Michael Toohey,Golden Grove Hotel, Raglan-street, Darlington; William Thoms Evans [?]…

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Hotels Change Hands

Evening News · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 6

The Licensing Bench, sitting at the Central Police Court, has granted the following transfers of publicans' licenses:—The Golden Grove Hotel, Darlington, from Thomas Tobin to…

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Fishing Licenses. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 5

Sir,—As several communications of mine on the subject of trout fishing have been considered by you as worthy of publication, I crave a little further space in the interest of…

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'Dr.' Sheridan Arrested Discovered in an Hotel Adelaide

The Australian Star · Friday 21 September 1906 · page 6

The police got on to the track of "Dr." Sheridan this week, and this morning at 10 o'clock two detectives went to the Hackney Hotel, about two miles from Adelaide. They…

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Licensing Court MONDAY. Before Mr F. R. Vilshlre, L.M., and Mr A Colless, J's.P

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 4

The following colonial wine licenses were renewed, viz, Richard Tamm, Charles Annesley, Elizabeth Craig and Alfred Marx. An application for a renewal of the license…

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A Population of Dogs. Six Thousand Licenses Held in Haverfordwest

The World's News · Saturday 22 September 1906 · page 17

Probably the doggiest town in Great Britain is Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. It is an oldworld town, and is absolutely dependent upon agriculture and the breeding of dogs for its…

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Death in an Hotel. Supposed Suicide

Evening News · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 4

A widower named H. S. Mackay, who bad been residing at the Palace Hotel, George street, Haymarket, died there on Sunday afternoon under circumstances which suggest…

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Hotel at Camperdown Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 September 1906 · page 7

The Commercial Hotel, Camperdown, was burned down at 3 o'clock this morning, as well as five shops. Part of the building was of wood, and this burned very freely, and…

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Parramatta Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 September 1906 · page 9

At the Parramatta Licensing Court yesterday, before Mr. W. Clarke, D.S.M., and Messrs. C. J. Byrnes and W. A. M'Donald, Js.P., Donal Chapman applied for a renewal of his publican's license at Merrylands…

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Parramatta Licensing Court. Monday. September 24. (Before Messrs. W. Clarke, Deputy S.M., C. J. Byrnes, and W. A. McDonald, J's.P.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 1

An application by Donald F. Chapman, licensee of the Merrylands Hotel, for a renewal of his publican's license was granted, the assessment being fixed at…

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"One Man, One Drink" a Strange Departure in the Conduct of a Hotel

The Australian Star · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 1

A case of much interest, especially to brewers and hotelkeepers, was recently decided by the Court of Appeal in England. The case had come to be known as the "One…

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Action by Licensed Victuallers' Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 September 1906 · page 9

The United, Licensed Vietualiers' Association of New South Wales is forming strong branches in the Federal electorates in the metropolitan area, preparatory to branches…

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Row in a Hotel. Woman's Earrings Torn Out

Evening News · Thursday 27 September 1906 · page 5

Molly Stewart, a barmaid, experienced a lively few minutes in King's Head Hotel, corner Elizabeth and Park Streets, city, on Saturday night last. At the Water Police Court this morning,…

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