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Hotels & licensing, 1917

548 stories in Sydney's papers · page 26 of 28

Hotel Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 4

At the Licensing Court yesterday the following transfers were granted:—John Kirkwood to Leslie C. Kirkwood, Ashfield Hotel, Liverpool-road, Ashfield; Jo[?] M'Chiskey to John Kirkwood, Tea Gardens Hotel,…

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Hotel Rent Question of Abatement

The Sun · Friday 23 November 1917 · page 2

Reserved judgment was to-day delivered by the Second Full Court, consisting of Mr. Justice Pring, Mr. Justice Sly, and Mr. Justice Gordon, in a special case of importance…

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Hotel Rent. the Liquor Referendum Law. a Majority Judgment

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 9

A decision of considerable importance in those interested in the liquor trade was delivered by Mr. Justice Pring, Mr. Justine Sly. and Mr. Justine Gordon in Banco yesterday…

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License and Liberty

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 4

All Australian journalist, writing from Ireland:—"Although violent Sinn Feiners declare that Ireland is governed by the sword, there is no doubt the country…

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Breaches of Licensing Act

Nepean Times · Saturday 24 November 1917 · page 2

At the Penrith Police Court on Tuesday, November 14th, before Mr. T.B. Clegg, P.M., William James Gershach pleaded guilty to a charge of having been found on Beensed premises in…

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Here and There Sale of Beer Without a License

The Sun · Monday 26 November 1917 · page 2

For selling beer at Reservoir-street on November 23, Nellie Mills, 39, was lined £30, in default four months imprisonment, by Mr. Smithers, S.M. at the Central Police Court…

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Supreme Court. Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) Repairs to an Hotel. Darton and others v Adams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 November 1917 · page 4

Mr. Alec, Thomson and Mr. Markell, instructed by Mr. J. T. Ralston, appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr. Mocatta, instructed by Messrs, Asher, Old, and Jones, for the…

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Barrier Hotels Raided. Forty Men Arrested. Broken Hill

Evening News · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 1

The police [?] on hotels [?] trading after hours There was a [?] some of the [?] but the [?]…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Hotels Arcadia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 November 1917 · page 8

Last week, on an ex parte application, Mr. J. A. Browne, instructed by T. J. Hurley, on behalf of Elward Thomas Pearson Meldrum and others, obtained an interim injunction till…

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Potatoes a la Maitre D'Hotel

The Land · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 10

Two potatoes, two ounces of butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, pepper and salt. Boil the potatoes with suit in the water, and peel them, being careful not to…

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Supreme Court. Banco Court. (Before the Chief Justice and a jury of four.) Repairs to an Hotel. Harton and others v Adams

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

Mr. Alee, Thomson and Mr. Markell, instructed by Mr. J. T. Ralston, appeared for the plaintiffs; and Mr. Mocatta, instructed by Mesrs. Asher, Old, and Jones, for the…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Hotels Arcadia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 4

On the application of Mr. J. A. Browne (instructed by Mr. T. J. Hurley), the interim injunction granted last week, restraining Hotels Arcadia, Ltd., from using a certain room for…

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Pressure on Germany Licensing of U.S. Imports VANCOUVER

The Sun · Friday 30 November 1917 · page 1

President Wilson to-night extended to imports tho same control as is now exercised over exports requiring the licensing of shipments to the United States. This will give…

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Landlord and Liquor Licenses. Refund of Rent. Test Case — Early Closing of Hotels — Burden of the Change. Judgment.— Two Opinions—justice Pring Favors Refund—justices Sly and Gordon Against

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 1 December 1917 · page 2

Judgment by majority was given by the New South Wales Full Court, on November 23, for defendants in the test case, Lawliss v. Fitzgerald and another…

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N.z. Hotels Close at 6 P.m

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 December 1917 · page 6

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Sunday.--The 6 o'clock closing of hotels was inaugurated yesterday in the non-prohibition areas without incident…

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Liquor and Lodgers Important Decision Hotel Arcadia Case

The Sun · Tuesday 4 December 1917 · page 3

Argument is proceeding today in the Equity Court before Mr. Justice Harvey in the application respecting the Hotel Arcadia, Ltd…

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In Equity. (Before Mr. Justice Harvey.) Hotel Lodgers' Liquor. Meldrum v Hotels Arcadia, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 December 1917 · page 8

Mr. J. A. Browne, instructed by Mr. T. H. Hurley, appeared for Edward Thomas Pearson Meldrum, of 16A Imperial Arcade, and other Plaintiffs; and Mr. Lamb, K.C., and Mr. A…

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