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Sydney Hotel Accommodation

THE situation with regard to hotel ac commodation in Sydney has wor sened considerably in the last four months. Where formerly it was usually

possible to secure some accommodation, it is now virtually impossible at short notice. This situation prevails, not only

in the city itself, but extends frequently to suburban hotels, guest houses and private hotels.

The reason for this is partly seasonal

but mostly it is due to frequent incursions of country and overseas visitors and mi grants. For some reason, best known to themselves, the people gravitate to wards Sydney, with the result that trans port and hotel services which were designed for a city of 1,000,000 people, now have to cope with a city of 1 500,000 people.

Visitors are therefore advised to book hotel accommodation at least one month in advance. It is also necessary, at all hotels, etc., to pay a sum, in advance, to hold a booking.

Suggestions

THESE two establishments might solve the holiday accommodation problem for some Island visitors: The first is a small apartment in the Bondi district. It consists of a double bedroom, verandah with single bed and separate kitchen. The weekly rental is £2 10/- per week. No linen is supplied.

Period of tenancy is limited to three months.

The second is a Country Club in the Rooty Hill district. This is a fine old home that has been converted to this purpose. It has a liquor licence and a 9-hole golf course. Children are not frowned upon, the house is excellently situated in very pleasant country and good bus and train services place it within easy reach of the city.

The addresses of either of these two places will be supplied on request.