Argyle Hotel (Doveton Street)
- For hotels with the same or similar names, see Argyle Hotel.
 Argyle Hotel, date unknown | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Town | Ballarat |
| Street | Cnr. Doveton Street and Clarendon Street |
| Known dates | 1859-1940 |
| Evidence | Building still standing, now a private residence |
| Google maps | -37.5529278,143.8566972 |
The Argyle Hotel was a hotel in Ballarat, Victoria, <1859-1940>.
Site[edit | edit source]
The Argyle Hotel was in Doveton Street.[1] In 1868 it was described as being in Soldier's Hill.[2] Hargreaves described it as being on the north east corner of Doveton Street and Clarendon Street.[3]
Location[edit | edit source]
- Current address: 402 Doveton Street North.[4]
- 37°33'10.54" S, 143°51'24.11" E
- Google maps
- MGA 752353, 5839950 (54)
Background[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
In June 1900 the court found the publican was not responsible for breaches of the licensing laws while she was absent from the hotel:
A POINT IN THE LICENSING LAW. Mary M'Clusker, landlady of the Argyle Hotel, was proceeded against at the city court on Monday on charges of permitting an unlawful game to he played on her premises, and with permitting liquor to be sold during prohibited hours. Mr. H. S. Barrett, who appeared for the defence, showed that Mrs. M'Clusker was away from home at Gordons when the alleged offences were committed, and therefore did not "permit" them, and was not amenable to the law for the action of a servant. In support of this contention counsel quoted the decision of Mr. Justice Hood in the case of Mahoney v. Le Page, and also cited an English authority bearing up on a similar case. Inspector Young said that if the decisions in question were to be regarded as a guide for magistrates, the Licensing Act could never be enforced. The bench agreed with the arguments of Mr. Barrett, and dismissed the case.[5]
In January 1902, three blank cheques were stolen from the publican:
During the past few days business people have been victimised by an individual, who obtained three blank cheques forms from Mr. McCusker, of the Argyle Hotel, which he filled in for various amounts, and then tendered in payment for goods. From Mr. Purdue, saddler, he purchased a bridle, and paid for it with a cheque for £4/2/6. He took the goods, and received the change. Similar procedure was followed in respect to purchase from Mrs. Downes, umbrella-maker, and others. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.[6]
The publican was fined in November 1928:
Annie Ballenger, Argyle Hotel, sale of liquor during prohibited hours on 3rd November, fined £2. A charge that persons were found on the premises was withdrawn, but three persons were each fined £1.[7]
The publican, James Murphy, was fined in April 1937 for breaching liquor laws at his farewell party:
FAREWELL PARTY ENDS IN COURT BALLARAT, Tuesday.- The Sunday before he left the Argyle Hotel, Doveton Street, Ballarat where he was then, licensee, James Murphy had a few friends in to say farewell, his solicitor Mr T. E. Byrne, told the Ballarat City Court today. Murphy was fined 15/ for having men on licensed premises who were not bona fide travellers or lodgers. A charge of having disposed of liquor was dismissed.[8]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
Politics[edit | edit source]
- July 1868, Mr. Doane, a candidate for the state seat of Ballarat West spoke at a meeting at the hotel.[2]
The People[edit | edit source]
- In May 1859, Peter Lang (spelled as "Long") failed to appear at the Licensing Court.[9]
- In 1859-1862 the publican was Peter Lang.[1][10][3]
- In February 1865 the license was transferred to Agnes Lang.[11]
- In December 1873, Agnes Lang had her license renewed.[12]
- In December 1875 the license was granted to John Smith Shearer.[13]
- In April 1891 the license was transferred from Agnes Scott to Manuel Avelina de Frage.[14]
- In June 1900, the publican was Mary McClusker.[15] (or McCusker).[6]
- In October 1908 the license was transferred from Grace Barrett to John Henry Ballinger.[16]
- From at least 1909 to 1915 the license was held by John Henry Ballinger.
- From 1915-1929 the publican was Annie Christina Ballinger.[17] She was fined for opening after hours.[18]
- In April 1937 the publican was James Murphy.[8]
- In September 1937 the publican was Lily Lloyd. She was fined £2 for selling liquor during prohibited hours.[19]
- In July 1940 the license was transferred from V. Hickey to Agnes Swan.[20]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1862 'DISTRICT POLICE COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 18 June, p. 2, viewed 12 February, 2014, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66324917
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 1868 'MR DOANE AT THE ARGYLE HOTEL, SOLDIERS' HILL.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 27 July, p. 4, viewed 26 May, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article113846068
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Hargreaves, John. Ballarat Hotels Past and Present, pg. 19, 1943, Ballarat
- ↑ Victorian Government,http://maps.land.vic.gov.au/lassi/LassiUI.jsp
- ↑ 1900 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 19 June, p. 6. , viewed 22 Mar 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190060555
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 1902 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 15 January, p. 8. , viewed 22 Mar 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article9624137
- ↑ 1928 'PROVINCIAL CITIES AND TOWNS.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 23 November, p. 14. , viewed 22 Mar 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204247055
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 1937 'FAREWELL PARTY ENDS IN COURT', The Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), 27 April, p. 10. , viewed 22 Mar 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article244646311
- ↑ 1859 'DISTRICT POLICE COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 28 May, p. 2. , viewed 18 May 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66053306
- ↑ 1859 'DISTRICT POLICE COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 28 May, p. 2, viewed 1 June, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66053306
- ↑ 1865 'POLICE.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 3 February, p. 4, viewed 1 June, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112884501
- ↑ 1873 'LICENSING BENCH.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 24 December, p. 4. , viewed 09 Jul 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201608890
- ↑ 1875 'POLICE.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 22 December, p. 4. , viewed 18 Aug 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article200186441
- ↑ 1891 'No title', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 7 April, p. 2. , viewed 10 Jan 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article209713546
- ↑ 1900 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 19 June, p. 6, viewed 24 July, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190060555
- ↑ 1908 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 17 October, p. 14. , viewed 22 Mar 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202194149
- ↑ 1915 'The Ballarat Courier.', The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1875; 1914 - 1918), 18 September, p. 2, viewed 27 May, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article75149303
- ↑ 1929 'COUNTRY NEWS.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 26 June, p. 20, viewed 27 May, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article4016649
- ↑ 1937 'BALLARAT AND DISTRICT.', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 15 September, p. 14, viewed 27 May, 2015, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11116663
- ↑ 1940 'HOTEL LICENSES', The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), 2 July, p. 9. , viewed 31 Jan 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11322251