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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1928

1,290 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 65

Murder Charge. Sequel to Hotel Fight

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 December 1928 · page 19

After lying unconscious in the Roynl Prince Alfred Hospital since Saturday afternoon. Ernest Noville, aged 43 years, of St. Peters, died yesterday…

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Heard by the Way A Very Absent Voter—The Bottle in his Pocket—Lived in Piano Box—Undesirable Shows—Mayoral Wisdom, etc. Owners become Licensees

Nepean Times · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 1

AT Pearith Licensing Court on Monday the license of the Oricutal Hotel, Springwood, was transferred, from Mrs Edith Amanda Meers to 'the…

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Canberra "Wet." Liquor on Sale To-day. Hotel Staffs Increased. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 14

The prohibition of the sale of liquor in the Federal Capital Territory will cease to have effect from 9 a.m. to-morrow, and under the control of the Commission liquor will be on…

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Jockey Duncan Loses License V.R.C. Decision "During Pleasure of the Committee" Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 2

THE V.R.C. Committee considered the report regarding the allegation that V. Duncan, the erurk Jockey, had gone to a ticket-hour in a well- known…

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Barber Without License £8 Fine Is Imposed

The Labor Daily · Saturday 22 December 1928 · page 5

James Vlora has a barber's shop in Morgan Street, Newcastle. When Health inspector O'Koefo visited it on December 15 the Instruments were…

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Wentworth Hotel Friendly Atmosphere Prevails Home of Good Cheer

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 December 1928 · page 24

"CHRISTMAS comes but once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer," and I immediately wanted to add "cheerfulness" as I stepped into…

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Struck Oil! Hotel Cellar Ooze Bathurst

The Sun · Sunday 23 December 1928 · page 2

The village of Newbridge became excited yesterday when it became known that Mr. Alfred Kassbar, owner of the…

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Victorian Hotel Employees Win Better Conditions Melbourne

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 5

In the Federal Arbitration Court, chief Judge Dethridge delivered judgment on an application by the Liquor Traders Union to have the various agreements…

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Revolver Shot Stops Car Fight Outside Hotel Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 1

A fight occurred outside a h [?]l at Hexham to-night. Two men. who drove up in a motor car. got into an argument with the licensee, during which a…

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Canberra Suddenly Goes Wet Three Hotels and Three Cafes Sell Liquor

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 24 December 1928 · page 3

CANBERRA, Sunday.--"Mine's a Jimmy Woodser'," said the first man m Canberra to have a legal drink of liquor. He was not a native of…

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Dog Racing to Go on Renewing Present Licenses Government Reserves Right

Evening News · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 4

THE State Government is favorable to the continuance of dog racing, and present licenses are to be renewed, on condition that the Government reserves to itself the right to legislate against this form of sport if it so desires…

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Billiards License Is Renewed Maitland

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 6

Although opposed by the police, James Piatt, of Cessnock, was granted a renewal of his billiards license by Mr. Reed, P.M.. at Maitland…

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Brothers Hurt in Brawl Outside Newtown Hotel

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 1

A During a brawl outside on hotel the intersection of King and [?] Streets. Newtown, at 6.30 on Blenday evening, two brothers were…

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Devastating Christmas Eve Fire in Trangie Half of Main Street an Inferno Fourteen Shops and Hotel Wiped Out; Valiant Work by Bucket Brigade Damage Estimated at £80,000

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 5

TRANGIE, Tuesday.--Fanned by a High northeast wind, a fire leapt from shop to shop in Dandaloo Street, Trangie's. business centre, on Christmas Eve, destroying 14 shops and an hotel…

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Carlton Hotel Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 December 1928 · page 14

That the taxation of the company absorbs about half the amount available for distribution was pointed out by the chairman, Mr. Norman B. Rydge, at the annual meeting of…

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License Suspended Haulage Contractor Fined

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 5

Trevor Marsh Massey (29), haulage contractor, was fined £15 with 10/6 costs at the Parramatta Police Court on Monday for having driven a motor…

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Disastrous Fire. At Trangie. 16 Shops and Hotel Burnt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 9

A disastrous fire which broke out late on Christmas Eve practically destroyed the southern side of Dandaloo-street, Trangie, the business portion of the town. Sixteen shops…

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Coursing. Licenses to Be Renewed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 9

It is understood that the State Government intends to renew the licenses already held for dog coursing after live haves. The State Cabinet will reserve the right to…

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Breach of Licensing Act. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 10

Frederick John Dudley was prosecuted at the Goulburn Police Court for obtaining liquor at the Goulburn railway refreshment rooms on Thursday night during prohibited hours,…

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12 Months' Grace Electricians' Licenses

The Sun · Thursday 27 December 1928 · page 9

Payment of fees for the renewal of electricians' licences which would have expired on January 31 will not be required for another year…

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