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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1928

1,290 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 65

Prohibition. Hotel Owner's Advocacy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 10

"The United States, in my opinion, is better off with prohibition," said Mr. J. F. Child, who controls a chain of residential hotels in Hawall…

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"On the Air" Fullers' Proposal License Applied for Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 10

Sir Benjamin Fuller, acting for the Arm with which he and his brother, Mr. John Fuller, are identified, has applied for a license to establish an A…

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Bexley Hotel. The Editor of the Call

The St George Call · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 2

Sir,—I, with many other readers of your very valuable paper, was highly pleased with the statement made by Alderman Rayment at Bexley Council…

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New Proprietor at Hotel Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 15 June 1928 · page 5

Mr. Carl A. Zimmerman is the new proprietor of Hotel Cronulla, upon the sea (only we say sur mer instead of upon the sea, because we think…

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No Hotel for Colyton Transfer of License From Rooty Hill Refused Voluminous Evidence Chairman of Licensing Board on "Trippers" and "Travellers"

Nepean Times · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 3

After a two-days sitting and the hearing of evidence from numorous witnesses, Mr F. G. Adrian, Chairman of the Licensing Board, gave his decision on Monday evening on the application for the transfer of the license of the Imperial Hotel, Rooty Hill, to a commodious…

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Hotels on Anzac Day

The Sun · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 7

The Returned Soldiers' League has decided to adhere to its original request to the Minister for the compulsory closing of hotel bars throughout…

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Brewery Merger Castlemaine and Perkins Control of Hotels Brisbane

The Sun · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 7

Although arrangements have been finalised for the merger of Castlemaine and Perkins breweries, details, have been withheld until the shareholders…

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Jockey Johnny Kelly Is Too Tiny for a License

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 5

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Radio at St. James ? SIR B. Fuller's Idea "A" Class Broadcast License Sought Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 16 June 1928 · page 4

"If our application for a license to establish an 'A' class broadcasting station in Sydney is granted." said Sir Benjamin Fuller to-day. "we will…

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Hotels Will Be Closed on Anzac Day R.S.L. to Adhere to its Original Plan

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 June 1928 · page 1

The Returned Soldiers' League has decided to adhere to its original request to the Minister for the compulsory closing of hotel bars throughout the whole…

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Ban on A.J.C. RIDERS Not In Demand Now Pony Jockeys Resent Them A.R.C. Should Not Grant Licenses

Sunday Times · Sunday 17 June 1928 · page 9

The status of the A.J.C. riders at the ponies has fallen considerably in recent months. Once looked upon as high class riders, and eagerly sought after by owners at the ponies, they have of late been cast aside. This is as it should…

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FINED £15 Motorist Loses Licenses "Slightly Under Influence"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 2

Thomas Bridge, at the Parramatta Police Court yesterday, was charged with having driven a motor-car while under the influence of intoxicating…

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Fatal Point Prosecution of Licensee How Law "Mixes" Rum

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 1

Take three bottles of rum and three empty bottles. Pour into one of the empty bottles some of the rum from each of the three, filling the other two…

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"Am I Drunk ?" Motorist's License Suspended

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 3

Under the influence of liquor, Erie Charles Reath stepped into his Ford at Liverpool, last Saturday night. He hadn't gone far, however, when…

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Busy Burglars Two Hotels Raided

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 4

Recently burglars raided two hotels in the Auburn district. the first one reported, was from the Loco Hotel, Sydney-road, and the…

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The Letter Bag All Motor Mechanics Should Be Licensed Protect Car Owners Reforms That Are Urgent To the Editor

Evening News · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 10

SIR,—Motor mechanics should be licensed read that a motorist had trouble since the cold weather started in changing his gears. A kindhearted garagemen took his gearbox down and…

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District Court. (Before Judge Edwards and a jury.) Injured by Falling Picture. Reid v The Manly Hotels, Limited

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 6

In this case Hazel Reid, widow, of 38 Denlson-street. Manly, costumiere and dressmaker, claimed £200 damages for negligence from The Manly Hotels, Limited. The case for…

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Drunken Driver Fined License Suspended

The Sun · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 19

At the Glebe Court today Reginald Britten McNaughton, aged 18, a carrier, was fined £15 or six weeks' imprisonment for having driven a motor…

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Bushrangers' Haunt Historic Hotel Passes Forbes

The Sun · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 15

The Bushman's Home Hotel, at one time the haunt of Ben Hall, the notorious bushranger, and his gang, has been sold, and is now being demolished…

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"Rum Running Down Gutter" Licensee Fined £200 for Possessing Illicit Spirits Sequel to Sydney Case

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 June 1928 · page 9

WOLLONGONG, Monday. -- "Rum was running down the gutter outside the hotel. We broke into the hotel, and found defendant watching…

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