Boomerang Hotel
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Town | Ballarat |
| Street | Main Road |
| Known dates | 1857-1863 |
The Boomerang Hotel was in Ballarat, Victoria, <1857-1863>.
Site[edit | edit source]
The Boomerang Hotel was in Plank Road (later known as Main Road), near the New Mining Company claims.[1] In January 1857 it was described as being opposite the Spun Puddling Machine.[2]
Background[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
The hotel was put up for auction on 12 May 1863. It was described as having:
"...besides the bar, an assembly or concert room, bar and other parlors, five bedrooms, kitchen, five stall stable and out-houses, and is situated on the Plank road, near to the claims which have been purchased by the New Mining Company."[1]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
The People[edit | edit source]
- In June 1857 the license was granted to Frederick Harris.[3]
- In June 1858 at his license renewal, Harris was given a caution about running a disorderly house.[4]
- In June 1859 the license was granted to J. Moisher (John Moizer).[5]
- In June 1861 the license was granted to Thomas Moiser.[6]
- In 1863 the hotel was owned by a Mr. Moser[1], or also given as John Moizer.[7]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Advertising, The Boomerang Hotel," The Star, Saturday 9 May 1863, pg. 3, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72556860, (accessed January 17, 2014)
- ↑ 1857 'Advertising', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 9 January, p. 4. , viewed 08 May 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66040388
- ↑ 1857 'GENERAL ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 13 June, p. 2. , viewed 16 Aug 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66042654
- ↑ 1858 'EASTERN POLICE COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 16 June, p. 2. , viewed 06 Dec 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66048685
- ↑ 1859 'AFTERNOON SITTINGS.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 14 June, p. 3. , viewed 05 Sep 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66053609
- ↑ 1861 'LICENSING SESSIONS.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 6 June, p. 1. (SUPPLEMENT TO THE STAR.), viewed 02 Oct 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66339704
- ↑ "Licensing Court for Publicans," The Star, Thursday 19 June 1862, pg. 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66324943, (accessed January 17, 2014)