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Hotels & licensing, 1913

1,221 stories in Sydney's papers · page 60 of 62

'Reduction" Wins Where "No License" Fails

The Methodist · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 9

WE are not disposed to be pessimistic over the results of the Local Option polls. The hopes" of the more sanguine have not been realised, but an effective blow has been struck at liquordom in nearly a score…

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Police Courts. Friday, December 19. Hotelkeepers Fined

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 11

At the Glebe Court, Bridget Lenihan, of the Baden Powel Hotel, George-street, Camperdown, was lined £5, with 6 costs, or one mouth's imprisonment, for having for sale brandy which was found to contain 5.5 per cent…

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Parramatta Licensing Court "Wednesday, December 17. (Before Mr. E.L. Maitland, S.M., ana .Mr. W. F. Jago, J.P., Licensing Magistrates.)

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 4

The license of Geo. Buxton, Royal Hotel, Parramatta, was renewed. Assess-ment, £158. William John Farbrother, Rydalmere…

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Harry Walters' Hotel

Truth · Sunday 21 December 1913 · page 4

Despite the fact that many of our country cousins have come to the city during the Christmastide on a joyful juicy jag, and met a rich uncle, or plausible tale pitcher,…

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No-license's Third Defeat

The Sun · Sunday 21 December 1913 · page 18

On all appearances the loud advocacy of no-license has accomplished practically nothing. A few electorates have carried reduction owing to the absurd law which insists…

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Hotel Licenses Transferred

The Sun · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 7

In the Metropolitan Licensing; Court this afternoon the following transfers of publicans licenses were granted:-- Flemming's Hotel. George s.r.e. city,…

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On Licensed Premises

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 5

At the North Sydney Court the police proceeded against William Westphal, charging him with permitting drunkenness on his licensed premises in Walker-street, North Sydney…

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Licensing Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 9

At a special sitting of the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday, the following transfers of publicans' licenses were irranted:—From Peter B Flemming to Ellen Mary Flemming, Flemming's Hotel,…

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Hotel Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 16

Mr Arthur Richard, chairman of directors, last evening officially opened Hotel Sydney, which has boen erected near the Central Railway Station. There was a large…

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No-license in New Zealand. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 16

Sir,—As considerable discussion is taking place regarding accommodation in the [?] license areas of New Zealand, possibly [?] extract from my diary of three years ago in…

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Wagga Licensed Victuallers' Race Club. Boxing Day Meeting. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 16

The following are the handicaps for the Boxing Day meeting of the local L. V. Race Club:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—Will Mack, 9st, Seize, 9st; Rarutonga, 7st 12lb; Australene, 7st 6lb, Red Puss, 7st,…

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Racecourse Licenses. Five Hundred in the Year

The Sun · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 9

Over 500 racecourse licenses have been issued during the current year, representing a revenue exceeding £1200. A notable feature has been the large increase of racing on…

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The Hotel Sydney. Official Opening and Inspection 250 Rooms Available

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 11

At the invitation of the directors there was a large gathering of shareholders and prominent citizens at the Hotel Sydney yesterday evening when that magnificent building, Which…

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Killed in Hotel Brawl

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 13

Daniel Daly (39) was injures in an hotel drawn at the Haymarket on Saturday night, and was taken to the Sydney Hospital. He died at that institution early yesterday morning…

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Hotel Employees

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 December 1913 · page 6

A few weeks ago the Liquor Trades Employees' Federation decided to move in the Federal Arbitration Court on behalf of hotel employees if no agreement could be arrived at…

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L'hôtel Victoria

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 26 December 1913 · page 4

Cet établissement, qui, depuis longtemps réunit a Sydney [?] genre [?] bar réglais à tont le confort du café européen, vient, sur les plans de son…

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Broken Hill Licensed Victuallers' Races. Ben Cauishan Wins Licensed Victuallers Handicap. Malfa, Flying Handicap. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 December 1913 · page 17

The Boxing Day meetine of the Licensed Victuallers' Racing Club was held this afternoon, in splendid weather. There was a big attendance. Results:- Maiden Plate of 25 sovs, second horse 5 sovs; 6f.—M…

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Licensed Victuallers' Race Club. Quickberry Wins Boxing Day Handicap. Will Mack Flying Handicap. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 December 1913 · page 17

The Wagga Licensed Victuallers' Race Club's Boxing Day meeting was held to-day. There was a good attendance. Results:- Flying Handicap, 6f.—W. Ball's ch g Will Mack, by…

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No-license Fight. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 December 1913 · page 14

Sir,—In a leader you note the "progress which no-license has made." The first wedge in the liquor log was driven home in 1907, the second in 1910, and now the third in 1913. By the…

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