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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1929

1,277 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 64

Which Hotel?

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 December 1929 · page 2

Traveller, who has missed his connection: "Which is the best hotel in the town?" Porter: "There are some that prefer…

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Record Christmas Dinners at Hotels

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 December 1929 · page 5

This Christmas all the big hotels in the city and at holiday resorts had record bookings for christmas dinner…

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Fracas in Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 December 1929 · page 10

There was a fracas in a hotel in King-street yesterday, and after the combatants had been somewhat borted out, it was seen that one man had been badly hurt…

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Drivers' "Passports" Scheme to Foil Motor Bandits Photo-licenses

The Labor Daily · Friday 27 December 1929 · page 8

Passports for car drivers in one of the measures advocated by Lord Byng, Chief of the London Police, to help the police in their war against the…

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SPORT and Sportsmen Man of Big Ventures in Horseflesh Sydney Publican Who Spends Fortunes in Search of a Champion Racehorse Story of a Grey Flyer Who Wouldn't Rise

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 December 1929 · page 5

FEW owners have had the fluctuating fortune on the turf that has befallen Mr. T. C. Trautwein, who has just landed an expensive New Zealand purchase in Sydney, Chide. Once he owned a brace of champions at the same time…

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By the Way Hotels as Souvenirs

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 28 December 1929 · page 12

THE genial stranger whoso shout I returned in Geelong (Vic.)…

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Gashed His Throat Dived to Death Hotel Manager's Determination in Ill-health Helensburgh

The Labor Daily · Saturday 28 December 1929 · page 1

ALFRED EDWARD ORCHARD, 55, manager of the Paragon Hotel, made a determined and sensational business of taking his…

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U.S. Hotel for Sydney? Theatre Royal Site Plan Underground Garage To be Run on Most Modern Lines

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 December 1929 · page 1

BREWERS, hotelkeepers, and real estate men of Sydney are intrigued by the very persistent rumor that a mighty American…

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Hotel Australia Gaiety

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 December 1929 · page 16

CHRISTMAS EVE at the Hotel Australia was a scene of much revelry and well-wishing among hundreds of people, of the city and country…

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Women's Social Interests Holiday Spirit in Evidence at Hotel Wentworth

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 December 1929 · page 16

Many happy parties have emphasised the holiday spirit at the Wentworth during the Christmas week. All sorts of novelties have been introduced to add to the gaiety of gatherings, and, as there are many visitors from other States and from the country…

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Tudor House Hotel

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 December 1929 · page 11

The proprietors of Tudor House Hotel, Phillip-street, invite inspection and criticism from the public. The building is only about 18 months old, and was built…

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Loses License Drunken' Car Driver

Sunday Times · Sunday 29 December 1929 · page 2

Alexander Creagh, 52, agent, was fined £15 at the Central Court yesterday for having driven a motor car at Kensington while he was under the influence of…

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£400 Stolen From Hotel Safe Mysterious Seaside Burglary

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 30 December 1929 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Detectives are investigating the disappearance of £400 from the safe at the Portsea Hotel, Portsea, during Saturday night…

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Transfer of Publicans' Licenses

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 31 December 1929 · page 3

The following transfers of publicans licenses were granted by Licensing Court yesterday: Wynyard Hotel. Clarence and…

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Radio Licenses Amateur Stations Melbourne

Evening News · Tuesday 31 December 1929 · page 7

AS the new broadcasting stations for the National Broadcasting Service will not be in operation by January 2, the Postal Department will be prepared to…

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Billiard License Refused. "Nothing But Betting Shop."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 December 1929 · page 6

The application of Norman Henry Ernest Childs for a renewal of his license for a billiard saloon at 56 South-parnde, Auburn, was refused by Mr. Flynn, S.M., at the…

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Firemen Mingled with Guests Exciting Few Minutes at Big Bondi Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 31 December 1929 · page 2

Firemen in shining helmets mingled with guests, in evening dress, last night, at the Hotel International, Bondi…

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