By MICK ROBERTS © A STRIKE of brewery maintenance workers in 1948, just as Sydney was showing some signs of recovery from beer shortages and rationing during and after World War II, had a profound impact on the working class… Read More ›
Surry Hills
Brothers, butchering and beer
By MICK ROBERTS © THE five Hill brothers made their fortune through beer, wine and spirits. The ‘currency lads’ – a name given to native born colonist – George, William, David, and Richard were Sydney publicans, who besides pumping ale,… Read More ›
