Emerson’s Hotel, Barcaldine

Emerson’s Hotel was one of the first hotels operating in Barcaldine. From 1886 to 1890, Alfred Emerson was the Proprietor and licensee. Oak Street c1888. Emerson’s Hotel would be one of the buildings to the left …

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Half-Way Hotel, Barcaldine

The Half-Way Hotel was situated at the 20 mile dam at Mildura, halfway between Barcaldine and Aramac.  Alfred Emerson, from Emerson’s Hotel, was licensee from 1892-94 and at some point in 1897.  William Kemp held …

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Queen’s Hotel, Barcaldine

It appears that the Queen’s Hotel did not operate as licensed premises as it does not appear in any of the Barcaldine District Licensing Court reports. The only evidence that it actually existed is an …

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West End Hotel, Barcaldine

In 1887, Mr. George H. Lewis was licensee of the West End Hotel. The hotel also included his blacksmith and wheelwright business. Western Champion, 4 October 1887 Western Champion, 5 April 1887 Postcard of original …

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