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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1924

1,255 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 63

Bondi Casino Liquor Without License

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 1

William Leslle was fined £30 at Faddington Court to-day for having sold two bottles of sparkling bock, without being the holder of a license,…

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Hotel "Barber" Worries Police Max Arrested

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1924 · page 9

A number of thefts from leading city hotels should and with the arrest of a man yesterday by sergent carman, of the…

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Fairfield. Gun Licenses

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1924 · page 5

Holders of gun licenses are reminded that the latter expired on December 31, 1923. Renewals were due immediately, but many, who have previously held…

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Hotels Change Hands

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 8

Sitting at the Central Court this afternoon. the Metroplitan Lacensing Bench granted the following transfers of hotelkeepers' liceness:—…

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Albert Wood Applies for Trainer's License

Evening News · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 10

It is understood that the successful Jockey. Albert Wood. has applied to the A.J.C. for a trainer's No. 1 license to prepare…

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Better Roads. Country Suggestion. License Fees for Sinking Fund. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 January 1924 · page 8

Mr. Kilpatrick, member for Murray in the Legislative Assembly, states that although unable to get the Main Roads Bill through the House before it rose, the Progressive, party…

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Must Work Pony Jockeys Licenses- in Danger

Evening News · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 7

Pony jockeys have been advised by the ARC. stewards that they must ride work on the tracks at least [?] mornings in each month…

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Prominent Jockey. Albert Wood Retires. No. 1 Trainer's License Granted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 10

Albert A. Wood, one of Australia's most prominent jockeys, has retired from riding. At yesterday's committee meeting of the Australian Jockey Club he was granted a No. 1…

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Adelaide Licensed Victuallers. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 12

Following are the acceptances for the Licensed victuslles' meeting on Saturday:- Opening Trial Stakes, 6ft.—First division: Celia, 9; The Stuggard, [?] Meribilly, [?] Lynne Ferri, 7-12;…

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Found Dead in Hotel. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1924 · page 10

At the inquest concerning the death of Adelphus John Clemow, who was found dead on the floor of the bedroom occupied by him on Friday last, it was stated that decease…

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BROADCASTING Six Licenses Issued Federal Precautions MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 January 1924 · page 8

Six broadcasting license have been issued by the Postal Department -- three in Sydney, two in Melbourne, and one in Adelaide…

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Six Licenses Issued to Broadcasters

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—Six broadcasting licenses have already been issued by the Postal Department—three in Sydney, two in Melbourne, and one in…

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No Sleep for Publicans

Truth · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 9

How delightfully easy it is to fall within the clutches of the law, was revealed to Willowra Lewis Williams the licensee of the Northern Hotel…

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Servant's Bedroom Invaded At Coogee Bay Hotel Boozed Bounder Bashes Defenceless Young Girls Veale Pays for Rowdy Conduct

Truth · Sunday 13 January 1924 · page 10

Dismal disaster—not untinctured by a spice of excitement—broke in upon a mixed party of young people, who had foregathered at the Coogee Bay Hotel to see the Old Year out and the Now Year in. The episode occurred in the residential quarters of some lady…

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Hotel Thefts Two Men Sent to Gaol

Evening News · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 5

John Powter. 28. was changed at the Central Court to—day with having stolen, cutlery etc., from Ushar's Metropolltan Hotel, the Hotel Sydney…

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Licensed Victuallers' (S.a.) Meeting. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 14

The recently-formed Licensed Victuallers' Racing Club held its opening meeting at Victoria Park this afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance, Results:-…

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Hotel Thefts Employees Convicted

The Sun · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 8

Two hotel employees who had token advantage of their position to commit thefts wore sentenced at tho Central Police Court to-day. Frank Ashley, aged 45, was charged…

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30Ft. Fall From Hotel Window Sleep-walker Killed MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 January 1924 · page 6

Albert Swan (48), late of Auburn, Sydney, fell through a third floor window of the Newport Hotel, Newport, last night, and, striking the footpath 30 feet below,…

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Thefts From Hotels

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 6

Frank Ashley, aged 45 years, was charged at the Central Police Court yesterday with having stolen articles from the Hotel Bondi and the Carlton Hotel. He was also charged with having had in his custody…

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Jockeys Licensed Munro for the Ponies

The Sun · Tuesday 15 January 1924 · page 9

The A.J.C. jockeys J. L. Munro and Milton Sullivan have been granted permission to ride in 14.2 and under races at A.R.C. meetings. Thr A.R.C. rider, Frank…

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