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Unlicensed to swill

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In Australia, the practice of patrons' bringing a bottle of wine to restaurants, called BYO restaurants, is disappearing. Most such restaurants, which originated in Australia, are getting their own liquor licences. After 50 years, in Victoria in 1966 the law changed and the compulsory 6 o'clock closing of pubs ended. Various interesting customs and products developed during the time of the BYO establishments. There are some licensed places that also allow patrons to bring their own and have a corkage fee.

Restaurants, Wine service

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Eminently clubbable

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Issues concerning the reform of the Legislative Council, the Upper House of the state of Victoria, Australia, are discussed. The views of Steve Bracks, Victoria's Premier, on proposed reforming legislation are presented.

Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Political reform, Legislative bodies, Reform, Victoria, Bracks, Steve

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Ned reckoning

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The Australian Ned Kelly has been turned into a legend and was even included in the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. A book published in 2000 by Peter Carey reveals the truth behind this murderer.

Works, Murderers, Bibliography, Carey, Peter, Kelly, Ned

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