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Hotels & licensing, 1917

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Hotel Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 7 December 1917 · page 4

At the Metropolitan Licensing Court yesterday, the following hotel transfers were granted:—Mary Meehan, proposed administra[?] of Mary Doyle, deceased, to Andrey Vickers, Royal Edward H[?]l, Wilson and…

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Country Gossip News From All Sources Moree Hotel Burned

The Mirror · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 15

The destruction, by fire, of the Victoria [?] last week, was the consequende at the [?] in the town in the last half-year. The School…

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State Hotel Employees. an Award Defined

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 8 December 1917 · page 2

Mr. Justice Powers, presiding in the Commonwealth Court last week, delivered the following judgment in the matter of the claims of the State hotel…

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Licenses and Fees

Referee · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 6

A reminder is given regarding fees and licenses for A.R.C. tracks for the coming year. Applications from trainers and jockeys for the half-year ending June 30 will be received up…

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Enemy Licenses Revoked. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 December 1917 · page 13

Grazing licenses and other Crown leaseholds held in Victoria by persons of enemy birth will not be renewed during the war unless directed by the Minister…

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Re[?]tured at Breakfast. Gerhan Officer's Night at London Hotel

Evening News · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 10

The story of the dramatic [?] of [?] as [?] German officer from [?] came, at a [?] was told [?] by the…

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Hotels on Referendum Day

Evening News · Thursday 13 December 1917 · page 5

No decision has so far been arrived at with regard to the closing of hotels on [?] 20. The matter will shortly be considered by the Federal Government…

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Hotel Transfers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4

The Licensing Court yesterday granted the following transfers:—John Devereux to Michael Lehane, Terminus Hotel, Harris and John streets, Pyrmont; Ernest Alfred Moore to Andrew George Melville, Frisco Hotel,…

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Publican's Mistake Hard Words to Policeman Albury

The Sun · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 6

At the Albury Police Court this morning Wm. Allan Vincent, hotelkeepor, at Talgarno, was charged with acting in a disorderly manner at the Theatre Royal last…

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Hotels May Be Closed on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 December 1917 · page 4

The question of closing the hotels on polling day has not yet been decided by the Federal authorities. It is probable, however, that a proclamation will be issued next week closing…

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Hotels on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Friday.--The Prime Minister, when questioned an to the likelihood of the hotels throughout the Commonwealth being closed during polling hours on the 20th inst.,…

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Alleged Breach of Licensing Act

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 December 1917 · page 1

At Penrith Police Court on 4th December (before Mr. T.B. Clegg. P.M.) James Devitt, license of the federal Hotel, Penrith, was charged with having been "The license of hotel…

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Polling Day Question of Closing Hotels Last Referendum Vote

The Sun · Monday 17 December 1917 · page 7

There is no provision in the Licensing Act for the closing of hotels on a referendum polling day; it deals only with Parliamentary elections. The hotels were closed on last…

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On Polling Day. Adelaide Hotels Will Be Open

Evening News · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 7

[?]the [?] open on [?] day. When asked by the State Government for a report on the matter, the [?] of…

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Hotels on December 20 to Open in S.A. ADELAIDE

The Sun · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 7

A peculiar position has arisen on the question of the suggested closing of hotels on Referendum Day. The Government is anxious that no liquor shall be served on…

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Brisbane Hotels. Close on Polling Day

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 December 1917 · page 5

BRISBANE, Monday.—An order has been issued by the Chief Police Magistrate directing the closure of all hotels within the Brisbane licensing area between polling hours on…

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Hotels to Close To-morrow Official Announcement

Evening News · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 6

Hotels throughout the Commonwealth will be required to close to-morrow—Referendum [?] Under War Pro[?] Regulations passed yesterday by the Federal Executive Council…

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Gun Licenses and Permits

The Farmer and Settler · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 5

The Raleigh district council wrote protesting, on behalf of the Eungai branch, against producers having to pay for gun permits and licenses under the…

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Hotels Will Be Closed No Wine Prom Grocers

The Sun · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 7

The hotels throughout the Commonwealth will be closed tomorrow (Referendum Day). A War Precuations Regulation to this effect has been passed by the Federal Executive…

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Hotels to Close. Polling Day Restrictions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 December 1917 · page 8

Hotels throughout the Commonwealth will be required to close to-morrow, Referendum Day. Under War Precautions Regulations, passed…

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