Bricklayers' Arms
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Town | Ballarat |
| Street | Melbourne Road |
| Known dates | 1860-1867 |
The Bricklayers' Arms was a hotel in Ballarat, Victoria, <1860-1867>
Site[edit | edit source]
The Bricklayers' Arms was in Melbourne Road, Ballarat.[1]
Background[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
There was an accident outside the hotel in May 1863:
At about five o'clock in the afternoon of Thursday, Mr John Sullivan, of Gordon, was violently thrown from his horse while on the Melbourne Road, near the Bricklayers Arms Hotel. The animal, it seems, stumbled at one of the dangerous crabholes which abound in this locality, and his rider was flung forward overhead, the horse also falling and rolling over his rider. Mr Robert G. Dawson, of Errard street, happened to be passing at the time and assisted in carrying Mr Sullivan to the hotel, where he received every attention at the hands of Mrs Young. When picked up, the unfortunate sufferer was found to be very much bruised about the head, but to all appearance no fracture had taken place in any part of the body. Medical attendance was speedily procured, and we understand Mr Sullivan is going on favorably.[2]
The hotel was offered for sale in June 1864:
THE BRICKLAYERS' ARMS. MELBOURNE ROAD, BALLARAT. The premises stand on three quarters of an acre of ground, and comprise commodious bar, private sitting room, 10 bedrooms, dining room 24 x 14, kitchen, outhouses, garden, &c., together with extensive stabling, bullock yards, skittle alley, &c, the whole in thorough repair. The above property is situate in a thriving neighborhood, and is on the main road to Ballan, Gordon, Warrenheip, Springs, and Bullarook; and in close proximity to the Ballarat East Gymnasium Reserve; Success, Nonpareil and Confederate Gold Mining Companies. The hotel is known to command the best trade on the road, and the most satisfactory reasons can be given for the proprietor relinquishing business.[3]
The hotel was offered for sale in January 1867:
WEDNESDAY, 16th JANUARY. To Publicans, Storekeepers, and Others. ABSOLUTE SALE OF FIRST-CLASS ROADSIDE HOTEL. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. J. S. CARVER has received instructions to sell by auction, on the above-named day, on the premises Melbourne road, near the New Orphan Asylum, That commodious and substantially built hotel, the Bricklayers' Arms, erected on a fine allotment of land of 3 roods, securely fenced. The house contains large bar, sitting-room, ten bed-rooms, dining hall 24 x 14, outhouses, stables, bullock yards, all in good repair. As the new wing is about to be erected at the Asylum, a large and increased trade must be done at the house, which is for absolute sale. Terms-A third Cash, balance at three and six months. Title perfect. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp.[4]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
- In 1864, Mr. Deeble used the hotel for a political meeting:
Mr Deeble met the electors of Ballarat East last evening at Young's Bricklayers' Arms Hotel, Melbourne road. Mr Button occupied the chair. Between twenty and thirty persons were present. The candidate reiterated his views on the various political topics at present occupying public attention, and also answered numerous questions put to him at the conclusion of his general remarks, to the apparent satisfaction of the meeting. On the motion of Mr McComas, seconded by Mr Matthews, and supported by Mr J. S. Francis, it was unanimously agreed that Mr Deeble was a fit and proper person to represent the District in the Assembly.[5]
The People[edit | edit source]
- In May 1860 the license was granted to Thomas Young.[6]
- In June 1861 Thomas Young did not appear in court for the license hearing.[7] The license was granted one week later.[8]
- His license was renewed in June 1862.[1]
- In June 1862 the license was granted to William Young.[9]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Licencing Court for Publicans," The Star, Thursday 19 June 1862, pg. 4, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66324943, (accessed January 19, 2014)
- ↑ 1863 'NEWS AND NOTES.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 29 May, p. 2. , viewed 30 Oct 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72557358
- ↑ 1864 'Advertising', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 23 June, p. 3. , viewed 20 Oct 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66345902
- ↑ 1867 'Advertising', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 14 January, p. 3. , viewed 06 May 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112860723
- ↑ 1864 'NEWS AND NOTES.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 29 October, p. 2. , viewed 01 Mar 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66349263
- ↑ 1860 'LICENSING BENCH.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 23 May, p. 2. , viewed 12 Dec 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72466933
- ↑ 1861 'DISTRICT LICENSING MEETING.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 13 June, p. 1. (SUPPLEMENT TO THE STAR.), viewed 20 Aug 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66339879
- ↑ 1861 'EASTERN POLICE COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 20 June, p. 1. (SUPPLEMENT TO THE STAR.), viewed 15 Apr 2021, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66340024
- ↑ 1862 'BALLARAT EAST LICENSING COURT.', The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), 26 June, p. 4. , viewed 02 May 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article66325077