Sister Pubs, A history of the Bellambi Hotel, Bellambi & Heritage Hotel, Bulli
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TO help celebrate the 130th anniversaries of the Heritage Hotel, Bulli and the Bellambi Hotel, Bellambi, ‘Time Gents’ presents the history book, ‘Sister Pubs’, featuring stories of their colourful characters, a list of all the publicans, amusing yarns, and plenty of beaut … Continue reading
The untold story of Mrs Jones, Ned Kelly and the Glenrowan Inn
By MICK ROBERTS ©
THE Glenrowan Inn where the bushranger Ned Kelly’s ‘last stand’ took place in 1880 is likely Australia’s most infamous pub.
While the history of bushranger Ned Kelly is well documented, the story of Glenrowan Inn host, Ann Jones, and her pub, just over 230km … Continue reading
Queensland’s ‘sedated swill’ at 8pm
By MICK ROBERTS ©
UNLIKE most of Australia, Queensland and Western Australia had a ‘watered-down’ version of the infamous ‘six-o’clock swill’.
The 'swill' was a nickname given to the frenzied rush by Australians and New Zealanders to buy drinks from the pub before closing time of 6pm … Continue reading
Japanese beer invasion
AUSTRALIAN soldiers found this bottle of Asahi beer at Milne Bay, New Guinea, after defeating the Japanese in one of the great battles of World War II.
The Australians were the first to brake the invincibility of the Japanese army at Milne Bay in 1942.
In late August, unable to move further … Continue reading
Beer Facts
- Adelaide Chronicle March 17 … Continue reading
Perth newspaper vendor, Jimmy could make beer run up hill
MEET Jimmy 'Tich' McCann (pictured).
Jimmy was a well-known newspaper seller and ‘bootblack’ on the streets of Perth, Western Australia, during the 1930s.
The 'old fella' loved his beer - especially upside down. You see, Jimmy claimed he could make beer run uphill faster than anyone else in … Continue reading