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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1925

1,100 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 55

Proposed Bexley Hotel

The Propeller · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 8

In the Appeal Court on Monday, before Judge Scholes, the decision of the Licensing Court to refuse a license for a new hotel at Bexley was appealed…

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Maroubra Hotel

The Labor Daily · Friday 25 September 1925 · page 10

Judge Scholes in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court yesterday upheld the appeal of Wilfred Kenneth Mann against the decision of the…

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York Hotel, Ltd

Truth · Sunday 27 September 1925 · page 18

This popular house has recently changed hands, and under the now management many innovations have been introduced for the benefit of patrons…

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Hotel Transfer

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 28 September 1925 · page 4

At Parramatta on Friday Judge Beeby delivered reserved judgment in the appeal of John Inch against the adjudication of the Licensing Court in refusing an application for…

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"Bleary Eyes" Driver's License Suffers

The Sun · Monday 28 September 1925 · page 9

"Having regard to the crowded state of the streets, it is highly important that motor drivers should be at least sober."…

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Transfer of Licenses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 7

The Metropolitan Licensing Bench granted the following transfers of publicans' licenses at the Water Police Court yesterday:— Britannia Hotel, Cleveland and Boundary streets,…

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Licensee's Appeal. Upheld by Judge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 6

At Parramatta on Friday, Judge Bee-by delivered reserved judgment in the appeal of John Inch against the adjudication of the Licensing, Court in…

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License Suspended

Evening News · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 7

Robert Samuel Ford. 30, 'bus-driver, was fined [?] at Glebe Court, to-day, for having ridden a motor-cycle in Annandale, while under the influence…

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Driver's License Suspended

The Sun · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 5

Robert Samuel Ford, 30, a 'bus driver, was convicted at the Globe Police Court to-day of driving a motor cycle along Annundale-street,…

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Pitt-street Hotel the George to Go Remodelling Scheme

The Sun · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 9

In a few months the lease of the George Hotel, which forms part of the block of buildings owned by J. C. Williamson, Ltd., at the corner of Pitt…

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Whisky Up! Hotel-keepers Pass on Duty

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 September 1925 · page 7

Following the recent increase of duty on imported spirits, the Licensed Victuallers' Association yesterday decided to raise the price of a measurod…

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Transfer of Hotel License. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 16

Before the Licensing Board, consisting of Messrs. Adrian, Le Brun Brown, and Arnott, at the West Maitland Court-house to-day, Oscar John Todd sought to transfer the license…

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Australia Hotel New Issue

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 17

The directors of Australia Hotel, Ltd., have decided to pay, on October 20, a bonus of 6/3 per share. Books close October 12. Counsel's advice is that, as the bonus is to be paid…

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Company News Australia Hotel Reserves Capitalised

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 September 1925 · page 12

During the year ended June 30 last the building and lands of Australia Hotel Company, Ltd., were revalued, and the amount was placed to reserve in the…

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License Suspended

Evening News · Thursday 1 October 1925 · page 15

[?] Perry, [?] driver , was [?] North Sydney court on a charge of having driven his motor car while he was under the influence…

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Waiter Flung Out of Window. Hotel Guests' Wrath On Seeing The Bill

The World's News · Saturday 3 October 1925 · page 2

A waiter who carried a tray of food to a r[?] on the ninth floor of an hotel in New York was thrown out of the window by the three intoxicated occupants of the room…

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Why Not the Publican?

The Labor Daily · Saturday 3 October 1925 · page 4

Sir,--The proposal of the Minister for Justice to amend the Fair Rents' Act in order to give relief to shopkeepers within certain limits, will be…

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No License

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 October 1925 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.—Georges Reed, the secretary of the Stepney branch of the Seamen's Union, who fired a revolver during a recent raid on the union's…

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Hampered Frivols Wentworth Compelled to Close Down Before Midnight, While at Other Cabarets "On with the Dance" is the Slogan Dances on Licensed Premises Penalised

Truth · Sunday 4 October 1925 · page 14

THE melody of sighing saxophones, muted trumpets and the dull beats of tom-toms—the frou-frou of short silken skirts—soft lights and subdued laughter—fizzing drinks in thin stemmed glasses—oyster patties—foi de gras wafers—the whirl of dancing…

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The Gilded Hotel Robertson May Shine Again Some Day Promoter Abbott Says Its Prospects Are Brighter Than Ever Will Sir Arthur Rickard's Influence and the Golf Links Restore it to its Pristine Glory?

Truth · Sunday 4 October 1925 · page 15

THE prospects of the success of the Hotel Robertson are better to-day than on the day when, to the plaudits of the moneyed multitude assembled, the Governor officially opened it. Sir Arthur Rickard is interesting himself in the hotel…

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