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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1928

1,290 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 65

New Hotel for Auburn

The Labor Daily · Monday 27 February 1928 · page 4

The Licensing Magistrates. Messrs F. G. Adrian and W. S. Arnott, have granted the application of Alban James Martineer for a hotel [?]…

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Law Report. No. 1 Full Court. (Before Mr. Justice Gordon, Mr. Justice James, and Mr. Justice Davidson.) Hotel Sale at Parramatta. Vitnell v Perpetual Trustee Company, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 7

Reserved Judgment was given in this matter, which was argued in December last before the Court on a demurrer by the defendant to a count in a declaration in an action brought by…

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Motor Licenses. Magistrate Surprised. Coonabarabran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 12

At the police court, before Mr. Nott, P.M., Albert Edward Dickson was charged with falling to return his motor car license. Defendant stated that before expiry of his license he…

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Hotel Slug at Canberra Tariffs to Rise Canberra

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 28 February 1928 · page 5

There is general perturbation in Canberra over the rumor that the Commission intends drastically to revise the tariffs in the Territory. The…

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Publicans' Licenses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 12

The following transiers of hotel licenses hate been granted by the Metropolitan Licensing Court:—York Hotel, King-street, Sydney, Bridg[?]t Cordinigley to Walter Michael Cordingley; North [?]itish Hotel,…

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Mixed Auction List College, Private Hotel

The Sun · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 2

A city property, 11-13 Bond-etreet, will, be the chief offering at Messrs. Raine and Horne's auction sale in their rooms tomorrow. Another--187…

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Bitter Draught Hotels Closed to Him Drank Too Much Attractive Girl's Plea

The Sun · Wednesday 29 February 1928 · page 15

Norah Landrigan, an attractive and well-dressed girl, was so concerned with the condition of her brother-in-law, James…

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Hotelkeepers Match

Evening News · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 2

THE second annual cricket match between teams representing the Sydney and Suburban Hotelkeepers and Hotel Brakers, will be played on the Sydney…

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License League. Formed at Canberra. Proposed Deputation. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 12

At a meeting held at Civic Centre, an organisation was formed which will be known as the Federal Capital Territory Licensd League. Mr. L. G. Russell was elected…

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Alleged Misappropriation. Hotel Broker Arrested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 12

A hotel broker, in chambers in Pitt-street, city, was arrested at his home at Waverley last night by Detectives Smith and James, and charged at the Central Police Station with…

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Day in Traffic Court Cases Number 250--Dull Lights and Overdue Licenses Mr. Blix's Busy Day

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 5

The man who owns the motor-car, The. fellow who drives it near and far, The woman who takes the turning…

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Old City Landmark Beehive Hotel to Go

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 March 1928 · page 6

One of the oldest hotels in Sydney the Beehive--will be handed aver to the demolishers shortly. Situated in Princes Street, the…

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Country Drivers Motorists' Difficulties Renewal of License

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 13

A case that showed the difficulties under which motor-drivers in the country are laboring in the renewal of their licenses was before the police…

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No License for Four Years. Drunken Motorist Punished

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 13

Apparently the magistrates are realising that drunken motor-drivers must be punished more severely than in the past. If this post is to be…

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Not Loitering Taxi Outside Hotels S.m.'s Decision

Evening News · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 5

IN a decision given at Central Summons Court to-day, Mr. Mahon, S.M., held that, if a taxi-driver pulled up outside several hotels for a few…

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Canberra Layout. Officer's Criticism. Motor Licenses. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 March 1928 · page 12

Strong criticism of some features of the layout of Canberra was made by the officerin-charge of the Commonwealth Police Force (Major H, E. Jones) in evidence beforo the…

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An Ancient Inn. Beehive Hotel. to Be Demolished

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 18

A few days only of existence remain to one of the oldest buildings in Sydney. This is the Beehive Hotel, at the corner of Princes and Argyle streets, which has to be…

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Manly Hotels, Ltd

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 19

A reduced profit is shown by Manly Hotels, Ltd., for 1927-£2811 net against £5662 net the previous year. Dividend of 10 per cent, accounts for £3500, and the amount brought…

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Laughter and Tears. Mum Tries It on the Dog Licensed Premises After Hours

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 18

MUM wanted a new hat, but Dad declared there was no money to spare for finery. "What's wrong with that hat you've got?" he asked. "Nothing," said Mum, "only that it's faded and lost…

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Lower Profits How Adverse Weather Affected Manly Hotels, Ltd

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 March 1928 · page 22

Manly Hotels. Ltd., reports a net profit of £2801 for the year ended December 31, 1927, after allowing for the cost of repairs and renewals and…

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