Abstract: A paper roll dispensing apparatus (1) includes an outer winding separation an inner wining restraint member (122, 126) for restraining inner windings of the paper roll from unrolling while simultaneously separating an outer winding of said paper roll from its inwardly-adjacent winding, and a tension-supplying member (124) for pressing a restraining edge of the outer winding separation and inner winding restraint member against an outside layer of the paper roll, both when the paper roll is substantially full and as the paper roll becomes depleted. Preferably, the paper roll also includes a tack adhesive portion (108) for adhering successive windings of the paper roll to one another when the outer winding is not pulled away from its inwardly-adjacent winding and simultaneously enabling the adhesion to be broken without substantial tearing of the paper when the outer winding is pulled away from its inwardly-adjacent winding. In another embodiment (FIGS.