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Sydney · Hotels & licensing

Hotels & licensing, 1930

1,199 stories in Sydney's papers · page 35 of 60

Hotel Fire. Two Stories Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 11

After firemen had subdued a fierce fire which caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at the Marlborough Hotel, Newtown last night, the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade…

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Robbery at Savoy Hotel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 15

Banknotes and silver to the extent of £100 were stolon from the Savoy Hotel, Castlereagh-street, on Monday afternoon, from the manager's office…

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Profits of a Hotel. Charge of False Pretences

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 8

A charge of false pretences was preferred against Annie Edith Mears, formerly the licensee of the Grand Hotel, Lawson, at the Central Police Court yesterday…

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After Fire Petrol, Kerosene Found Man Charged Hotel Extensively Damaged

The Sun · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 19

Kegs and tins filled with petrol and kerosene were found on the first floor of the Marlborough Hotel, King- street. Newtown,…

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Free Fight Show For Diggers Mysterious Hotel Night Blaze

The Sun · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 32

(In oval).-- MEN behind new mail sorting machine at G.P.O…

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Hotel Takings False Pretences Charge Against Woman

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 5

Charged with false pretences in connection with hotel takings. Annie Edith Mears was remanded to Penrith on August 8, from Central…

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Fire Damages Newtown Hotel

The Labor Daily · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 6

Fire caused damage to the extent of about £3000 to the Marlborough Hotel, King Street, Newtown last night. The rear portion of the ground and…

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Empty Hotel Ablaze £3000 Damage; Police Inquiring

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 24 July 1930 · page 2

Told by alarmed sightseers that a drunken man was trapped by flames which burst from the Marlborough Hotel, Newtown, last night, firemen…

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Newtown Fire Sequel Hotelkeeper Charged With Arson

Evening News · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 1

A SEQUEL to the fire which damaged the Marlborough Hotel. King-st, Newtown, on Wednesday, was heard at the local court to-day, when Gilbart…

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Hotel Fire. Man Arrested

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 11

Following upon a summons from the Chief Fire Officer (Mr. Nance), Detective-sergeant Sherringham, with Detectives Geldart and Morris, made exhaustive inquiries into the…

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Arson Charge Publican Remanded

The Sun · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 9

The Are in the Marlborough Hotel, Newtown, on Wednesday, was mentioned in the Newtown Court to-day when Gilbert Henry Allen, the…

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Shot Dead in Hotel Lounge Gangmen Fire 15 Bullets and Escape DETROIT

Daily Pictorial · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 4

While Gerald Buckley (37) was sitting in the lobby of La Salle Hotel, three men entered and fired 15 bullets at him, all of which took…

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Took Serviette Ring From Fairfield Hotel

The Biz · Friday 25 July 1930 · page 8

Thomas Joseph Kane (20) was a member of a team of footballers that visited Fairfield on July 5. After the match there was a banquet…

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Hotelkeeper Charged with Arson

The Labor Daily · Saturday 26 July 1930 · page 5

An allegation that he had set fire to the Marlborough Hotel on Wednesday with intent to defraud the London Assurance Company was contained in a…

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Your License

Truth · Sunday 27 July 1930 · page 23

TWO permanent license inspectors are maintained in Sydney by the P.M.G's. Department Their job It Is to ferret out the [?] listener and haul him forth…

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When Seventy's Bride Was Twenty-three! Elderly John Jeffries and Young Wife Haggle Over Money Matters Aged Publican's Assets Analysed

Truth · Sunday 27 July 1930 · page 17

BEWHISKERED and 70 years of age, John Thomas JefFries, licensee of the Alpine Hotel, at Kiandra, said to be the coldest spot in New South Wales, is wearing more wrinkles on his brow than could have been placed there by his three score years and ten. THE reason, from Jeffries' point of view, is not hard to find. Jeffries reckons that his…

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Secrets of the Chef Chef des Cuisines of the Savoy Hotel, London Savory Sardine Eggs

The Sun · Sunday 27 July 1930 · page 30

Hard-boil six eggs, out them in halves, and remove the yolks. Put the yolks into a basin, and work to a paste with a table- spoon of salad oil. Work into this paste…

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Hotel's Future To Be Discussed By Shareholders

Evening News · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 4

THE future of Hotel Savoy Co. Ltd., will be discussed at a meeting of shareholders at an early date. It is stated, that the hotel, with its…

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"Man From Texas" Just Ran So Did Big Policeman From Central Hotel Bar Stir

Evening News · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 9

THE jovial atmosphere of a city public bar was rudely shattered on Saturday afternoon, when a little…

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Hotel Fire Bankruptcy Case Startling Story Narrandera

The Sun · Monday 28 July 1930 · page 9

Hughie Robertson, under examination, in bankruptcy, before Mr. Baker, P.M., said that in 1927 he sold his farm, and went to…

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