Cornish Arms
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Town | Ballarat |
| Street | Cnr. Doveton Street and Doveton Cres. |
| Closed | 1892 |
| Known dates | 1869-1892 |
The Cornish Arms was a hotel in Ballarat, Victoria, <1869-1892.
Site[edit | edit source]
The hotel was on the corner of Doveton Street and Doveton Crescent.[1]
Background[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
It was one of the 26 hotels closed in 1892 in Ballarat as part of the changes to licensing laws.[2] The owners were paid £1024 compensation for the closure of the business.[2]
Community Involvement[edit | edit source]
Politics[edit | edit source]
- In August 1869, a candidate for the North Ward, R. Baker, held a meeting at the hotel.[3]
- In August 1886, a candidate for the North Ward, P. B. Ivey, held a meeting at the hotel.[4]
Sport[edit | edit source]
- Ballarat North Fox Terrier Club - August 1886, first quarterly meeting.[5]
The People[edit | edit source]
- In December 1873 the publican's license was granted to J. B. Rogers.[6]
- In May 1880, the publican, Mr. McCartney, was elected to the Ballarat District Licensed Victuallers' Association.[7]
- In August 1886 the publican was named Male.[4]
- In December 1892 the publican was George Robertson and it was owned by J. B. Rogers.[1]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1892 'BALLARAT WEST LICENSING COURT.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 10 March, p. 4. , viewed 12 Jul 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204323157
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hargreaves, John. Ballarat Hotels Past and Present, pg. 9, 1943, Ballarat
- ↑ 1869 'BALLARAT WEST.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 10 August, p. 3. , viewed 24 Mar 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article112891410
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 1886 'Advertising', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 29 July, p. 3. , viewed 26 Mar 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204435239
- ↑ 1886 'BALLARAT NORTH FOX TERRIER CLUB.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 6 August, p. 4. , viewed 09 Aug 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article210833446
- ↑ 1873 'LICENSING BENCH.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 24 December, p. 4. , viewed 07 Nov 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article201608890
- ↑ 1880 'BALLARAT DISTRICT LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION.', The Ballarat Star (Vic. : 1865 - 1924), 14 May, p. 4. , viewed 09 Aug 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article202511462