THOMAS PROE, C.M.G. There are very few people in Brisbane that do not, know, or who have not heard of Mr. Thomas Proe, C.M.G., either as the licenseeof the Empire Hotel, Valley, or as a very much alive municipal councillor. Mr. Proe was… Read More ›
Queensland hotels
Prominent Publicans: 2
ROBERT VICKERS. Bob Vickers, the popular proprietor of the Longreach Hotel (Queensland), is a native of the Logan. He went to Victoria when a mere child, and returned 16 years ago, taking up the position of providore to the Johmonian Club where, coming in contact… Read More ›
Prominent Publicans: 1
THEODOR LENNEBERG. Theodor Lenneberg, the licensee of the New Crown Hotel, George-street, is too well known to need any introduction from this paper. For the last 40 years he and his family have been intimately connected with the history of Queensland. Born in Germany, at… Read More ›
Goats & Beer
Goat Liked Beer A RECENT article in your estimable paper, “Lamb Likes a Glass of Ale,” reminds me of Billy, of Sussex Street, Sydney. He was once a well-known identity in the shape of an old be-whiskered goat, but died some years ago. When he… Read More ›
Boycotting beer – The Great Pub Strikes
By MICK ROBERTS © THE barmaids must have looked on in sheer horror as thousands of thirsty beer drinkers began filling the public bar of their Bulli hotel on Christmas Eve 1940. With just 40 minutes before closing time, hardly a… Read More ›
Chinese publicans in Australia
By MICK ROBERTS © IT’S fair to say that the Chinese are not the first settlers who spring to mind when telling the story of Colonial pubs in Australia. Although the Irish and English dominated as Colonial publicans, there were… Read More ›
All aboard to the Royal George
IT was rather amusing to watch the Indignant bearing and glances of tram travellers at the corner of Brunswick and Ann streets [Fortitude Valley] yesterday and to-day. One lady almost caused a breach of the peace by asking a “nodding acquaintance” if she were… Read More ›
NSW/Qld border divided Hungerford pub’s bar
By MICK ROBERTS © LEGEND has it that a there was once a pub that sat ‘slap-bang’ on the border of Queensland and New South Wales. As a consequence the outback pub, located at Hungerford, had its bar half in… Read More ›
Pub scrap album
PUBS often featured in the pages of newspapers, revealing a fascinating glimpse into the workings and culture of Australian communities and in particular working class men and women. Here are a selection: FOR 44 years she has served beer. In… Read More ›