TO the relief of publicans and drinkers a 34-day-beer strike by workers at the Carlton and United Brewery ended at 3pm on December 2 1952 – just in time for Christmas. ‘Hotels all over Melbourne were ready for the brewery… Read More ›
Young and Jacksons Hotel Melbourne
Publican composer made history in 1948 by topping the hit parade
By MICK ROBERTS © A SECOND generation publican, Allan Ryan became famous during the 1940s and 50s for his music writing talents. With orchestra leader William Flynn, Ryan, licensee of Melbourne’s Young & Jackson Hotel, composed the song, ‘Goodnight, Mr… Read More ›