Club Hotel (Scarsdale)
- For other hotels with the same or similar names see Club Hotel.
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Town | Scarsdale |
| Known dates | 1871-1879 |
| Demolished | Destroyed by fire, September 1879 |
The Club Hotel was a hotel in Scarsdale, Victoria, <1871-1879>.
Site[edit | edit source]
The hotel was in Scarsdale.[1]
Background[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
The hotel was one of two offered for sale in December 1871:
GOOD INVESTMENT. To Hotelkeepers, Speculators, and Others, FREEHOLD FOR SALE. No. 1 and part of No. 2, allotment A. section 11, parish of Scarsdale, township of Scarsdale, county of Grenville, with buildings erected thereon, well known as the Freemasons' (late Union) Hotel ; corner allotment to the main Hamilton road. Also, Nos. 8 and 9a, allotment A, section II, with all buildings thereon, better known as Farroll's Club Hotel. The above bring for positive sale, is really a good investment. Immediate possession given. Titles— Crown Grants. Liberal Terms. Apply W. Hawkridge, City Tea Company Armstrong street, Ballarat.[2]
The hotel was destroyed by fire in September 1879:
Smythesdale, 16th September. At two o'clock this morning Gargan's Club Hotel, Scarsdale, took fire. A strong wind was blowing, and the building was soon consumed. It was insured for £200 in the City and National offices. An inquiry will probably be held.[3]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
Politics[edit | edit source]
- William Clarke, February 1877, committee room for the Grenville election.[4]
The People[edit | edit source]
- In December 1871, Thomas Farrell had his license renewed.[1]
- In December 1878 the license was transferred from J. Taylor to G. Gargan.[5][6]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1871 'POLICE.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 14 December, p. 4. , viewed 06 Oct 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197574893
- ↑ 1871 'Advertising', The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1882; 1914 - 1918), 20 December, p. 3. , viewed 23 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article191429143
- ↑ 1879 'VICTORIA.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 17 September, p. 3. , viewed 09 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199365328
- ↑ 1877 'Advertising', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 24 February, p. 3. , viewed 03 Feb 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199827075
- ↑ 1878 'SCARSDALE LICENSING BENCH.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 5 December, p. 4. , viewed 09 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article199346235
- ↑ 1878 'SCARSDALE LICENSING MEETING.', The Ballarat Courier (Vic. : 1869 - 1882; 1914 - 1918), 5 December, p. 4. , viewed 05 Sep 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article210371123