LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8128, 7 June 1906, Page 3

LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

PEE PBKSS ASSOCIATION. Donedin, June 6. At the annual mefetmg of the Licensing Committee for Waikouaiti, m accordance with the yerdiet ol electors that there should be reduction in the number of licenses, three licenses were refused, namely the Golden Fleece (Waikouaiti), Gilmore's Hotel (Dunback) and an accommodation house at Waianakarua. Just at th> close, it was mentioned that no application had been made for a license for the Waihemo Hotel. The point was raised that in that case the committee were only entitled to reduce the number by two others, instead of three licenses, and it is understood the Supreme Court will be moved to compel the committee to grant a license to one of the hotels refused. At Taieri seven applicants fori renewal were adjourned. The committee intimated that in accordance with the result 6f the local option poll, three of these licenses would be refused'. Gbeymoutii, June 6. The annual meeting was held to-day. All applications for renewals were granted. Permission was granted to transfer the license of old Gilmer hotel to a new building to be erected in Gresson street. The application was opposed by Inspector Wilson.