LICENSING MEETING.

Cromwell Argus, Volume III, Issue 135, 11 June 1872, Page 5

LICENSING MEETING.

The following applications were heard before Messrs Uarevv and Taylor, J. IVs : NEW LICKKSES. Thomas Hudson, general license for premises at Oanickton.—Granted, subject to the condition that necessary accoramodatio:i should be completed before house is opened. Duncan M'Phai'son, general license for premises at Rocky Point, —Fn this case no householders' certificate was appended to the application, and the hearing was adj turned till Thursday next. I Samuel Champion, general license for premises near Shepherd's Creek, Baunuokburn.— The granting of this application was strongly opposed by the police, on the grounds that the place had formerly been a low shanty ; that there was little or no accommodation such as required for an hotel ; that a licensed house was not required in the neighbourhood ; and for other reasons. Sergeant Cassels, on examining the list of signatures attached to the application, pointed out that only one business man had signed the document : all the rest were miners.—The Bench decided to grant the application, and cautioned the i applicant to conduct the house properly. Jesse Alley, general license for premises lately occupied by.John Jackson, <>•: the (Jarrickton road.—This application Was also opposed by the police, on the ground of iasvs lieiont accommodation. Their Worships, hnwever, granted the application,—stating that the police could summon the licensee if they found no proper accommodation on the premises. TR VNSFERS. Jesse Alley, transfer of general license ( All Nations Hotel) to John Jackson.—There beiri" jno objection by the police, the transfer was I sanctioned by the Bench. John M'Cormick, transfer of general license (Carriok Range Hotel) to Thomas Hazlett.—No objections : granted. George M'Lachlan, Rocky Point Hotel, ap- ! plied for permission to transfer his license tit prej mises situate 200 yards farther down the river. ; —(J ranted.