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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1908

1,369 stories in Sydney's papers · page 50 of 69

No-license in New Zealand. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 23 September 1908 · page 14

Sir,--In connection with the correspondence on no-license in New Zealand, the following extract from a letter received by Mr. Geo. Dash of Waimate, New Zealand, editor of the New Zealand "Ni-License Handbook",…

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Hotelkeeper's Dilemma. Entertained His Old Friend. How the Police Interfered

Evening News · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 5

A case of Interest to hotelkeepers was heard at Redfern Police Court this morning when Sub-inspector West proceeded against William Henry Taylor, licensee of the Australian Inn,…

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No-license in New Zealand. Increase in the Drink Bill. an Extraordinary Position. Wellington, Sept. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 7

There is an unwonted inacilvity on the part of the no-license people. They are still in evidence, it is true. They still have their organisations…

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"Our Friends the Enemy." Temperance Advocates and Hotelkeepers. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 11

The members of the Newcastle Licensed Victuallers' Association held a social at Wickham this evening, and amongst those present were Mrs. Courtenay Smi[?]n, State president…

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Drummoyne License Fees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 6

The following fees have been fixed by the Drummoyne Council under section 109 of the Local Government Act:—Hoardings, 2s Od per square yard; billposters' licenses, 2s 6d per year; butchers' shops or…

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Wagga Licensed Victuallers' Club. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 14

Following are the weights for the Wagga Licensed Victuallers' Race Club's opening meeting on Wednesday and Thursday next:— First Hurdle Race, 2in.—Zillah. 12st 71b; Alcido, 10st…

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The Liquor Law. Publicans and Teetotallers Fraternise

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 September 1908 · page 9

NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.---The members of the local, branch of the Licensed Victuallers' Association held a ball and social at the Wickham School of Arts to-night, and amongst those…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 4

The Central Licensing Court yesterday granted the following applications for transfers of publicans' licenses:—Coronation Hotel, George and Park streets, city. Andrew Henderson to Christopher Millar; Botany…

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Publicans' Transfers

The Australian Star · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 7

The Metropolitan Licensing Bench this afternoon granted, the following publicans transfers:--Andrew Henderson, Coronation Hotel, George and Park streets, Sydney, to…

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A Tramway Meeting. in an Ultimo Hotel Raid by the Police

Evening News · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 7

In the Central Summons Court this moraine, Albert Read, licensee of the Glasgow Arms Hotel. Harris-street, Ultimo, was proceeded against on an information charging him with…

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Hotels Change Hands

Evening News · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 9

The Metropolitan Licensing Bench has granted the following transfers of publicans' licences:— Coronation Hotel, George and Park streets, Sydney, from Andrew Henderson to Christopher…

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Watered Rum and Milk. the Publicans' Private Bottle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 4

At the Redfern Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Payten, S.M., the inspector under the Health Act for Redfern proceeded against Nellie Devir, wife of the licensee of the Post Office Hotel, George and…

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"The New Two Up" Raid on an Hotel Charge Under the Liquor Act

The Australian Star · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 5

Albert Read, licensee of the Glasgow Arms Hotel, Harris-street, Ultimo, was proceeded against at the. Central Summons Court this morning on charge of permitting gaming…

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Hotel-keeper and His Debts. Bankruptcy Judgment. Application for Discharge Refused

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 25 September 1908 · page 3

In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday the Acting-Registrar, Mr. F. H. Salusbury delivered reserved judgment in the certificate application of henry Benjamin Liebmann for discharge from…

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The Licensing Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 14

The Legislative Council last night concluded consideration of the Licensing Bill in committee. Many amendments were made, the most important being the change of voters at…

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Alleged Gambling. a Licensee Charged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 10

Before Mr. Love, S.M., yesterday, at the Central Summons Court, Albert Read, licensee of the Glasgow Arms Hotel Harris-street, was proceeded against on an information charging him wich having…

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The Temperance Question. Opposition to Grocers Licenses. Boycott Urged. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 September 1908 · page 14

At the W.C.T.U. Convention, which was continued to-day, a report was read dealing with licenses issued to grocers for the salo of liquor…

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Imperial Licensing Bill. Will Not Pass the Lords London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 September 1908 · page 7

Lord Lansdown, leader of the Opposition in the House of Lords, in consultation with his colleagues, has decided that the Licensing Bill will not…

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A Quiet Hotel

Sunday Times · Sunday 27 September 1908 · page 5

A new Alpine hotel is advertised as the ideal resort for those who want a complete rest-cure. All the plates, dishes, cups, and saucers are made of papier…

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Licensing Bill London, Saturday, 7 a.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 27 September 1908 · page 1

The "Daily Express" announces that the Marquis of Lansdowne has, in consultation with his colleagues, decided to prevent the passage of the Licensing Bill in the…

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