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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1928

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In Suspense Tin Hare Licenses a Mixed Position

The Sun · Sunday 1 January 1928 · page 2

Though it is expected that coursing ground licenses will be renewed for 1928, the Government's omission to deal in the matter before the…

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Tit-bits From Kensington A.J.C. Jockey Suspended Sharpe Again Succeeds: Changes in Jockeys' Licenses: Pony Dates Allotted

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 6

At kensington, on Wednesday, an A.J.G. jockey, E. Ellis, fell foul of the pony stewards. Hit mount. Ale Queen, interfered with Little Lady in the 14.1 Handicap, and E.Ellis was suspended for three months. This is the first time for many years that an A.J.C. jockey has been suspended by the A.R.C. stewards. As a consequence,…

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A.r.c. Licenses

Referee · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 6

The following have been licensed by the Associated Racing Clubs for the half-year ending june 30, 1928: H. G. Anderson, W. Bourke, R. Bruce, G…

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Popular Penrith Hotel

The Catholic Press · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 32

Visitors to the beautiful Nepean district—as many are already aware—will find most excellent accommodation at the Red Cow Hotel, Penrith, conducted by…

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Hotel Sanitation. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 January 1928 · page 10

The policy of the State Licensing Bench regarding sanitation in hotels was declared by the chairman (Mr. F. G. Adrian), in giving a decision at the Grafton Court this afternoon…

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Collector's Lapse Applies for Another License "Unfit for Hard Work"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 1

Until June of last year, Henry Allen Issanchon, of Berry-street, Clyde, was what is known in police circles as a "cleanskin."…

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"Slashed with Razor" Altercation at Hotel Eighteen Stitches in Barber's Arm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

In an altercation at a Parramatta hotel, Alfred Henry Eaton received a severe gash in the forearm-a Wound that required eighteen 'stitches…

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"Gave Wrong Name" "Using Another Man's License"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

Hanging over the head of Ernest Rupert Jarrett are charges of having driven a motor car while under the influence of intoxicating liquor at Kellyville on…

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LISTENERS-IN. License Fees Reduced

The Land · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

The new Listeners' Fees, resulting from the legislation pawned by the Federal Parliament, last month, came into operation on January 1…

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Answers to Questions Legal. (Answers to "Legal" questions are supplied by Mr. J. W. Maund, "The Land" solicitor). Room on Hotel Balcony

The Land · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 5

"Coonabarabran Shire" writes: With the recommendation of a council's building inspector, permission was given to erect a room of the usual…

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To Close Hotels Anzac Day Move

Evening News · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 8

AT meeting of the Association of Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Clubs last night it was decided to [?] the co-operation of all soldier organisations,…

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Glebe Landmark Old Hotel to Remain

Evening News · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 3

AN old Sydney landmark, the University Hotel, at the corner of Parramatta and Glebe mads, will remain for at least another three years, following…

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Hôtel Ranelagh. ROBERESON

Le Courrier Australien · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 4

Parmi las nombreux- visiteurs qui se sout succédés la semaine dernière, pour'les holidays'de Noël se trouvaient:…

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Country News and Personal Notes Most Beautiful Town in N.S.W. Licensing Chairman Says "Grafton"

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 January 1928 · page 13

GRAFTON, Thursday. -- Grafton is the most beautiful town in New South Wales. That is the considered opinion of…

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Robbed in Darlinghurst Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 January 1928 · page 4

Attacked by a man in an hotel in Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Charles Mullane was robbed of £2 last night. Mullane fell to the floor, dazed and…

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Tin Hare Licenses Some New Schemes Cabinet to Consider

The Labor Daily · Monday 9 January 1928 · page 4

The Government's policy on the question of whether existing tin hare licenses should be extended will be considered at a Cabinet meeting to be…

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Licenses Transferred

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1928 · page 8

The Metropolitain Licensing Court yestorday granted the following transfers of publicans licenses:—Morris Woolf Miller to Edgar Sept[?]mus Miller, Regent Hotel, George-street…

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Licensing Court. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 16

At a special licensing court at Maclean, presided over by Mr. F. G. Adrian, permission wan granted for the rebuilding of the North Head Hotel, Iluka, which was recently des…

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Tin Hares Licenses to Continue for the Present

The Sun · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 15

The eight licenses for mechanical hare coursing which have been issued already will not be Interfered with, for the moment, at least…

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Melbourne Hotel Offers Australia's Greatest Value

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 33

When visiting Melbourne, make your headquarters at Carlyon's. It is right opposite to Spencer Street station; just walk across the road -- no bother about…

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