The Post Office Hotel is located on the corner of Herbert and Robinson Streets, Gulgong. During the gold rush in the 1870s this was the location of John Hill's Hill's Hotel.
Post Office Hotel, 1897
NEWS ITEMS
1878 - HOME RULE?
Found, on the 24th September last, in a yard at the rear of the “Post Office Hotel,” Gulgong, by James Haydon,—A child 3 years old, a lady’s gold Geneva hunting watch, chased cases, inscription on dome “Improved patent lever, jewelled in fine rubies,” maker’s name “ Gustave Raymond, Loele,” No. 1437. Also, found the same day, outside the bar-door of the same hotel, by Cornelius Driscoll,—A gold oval-shaped locket, belt pattern, one side chased, on the other two glasses for likeness. Owners required.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 6 Nov 1878 [Issue No.45] Page 4011880 - PERSONAL
REV. W. S., Windsor,—H. J. W., Gulgong, at Post Office Hotel.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 15 Jan 1880 Page 1
REV. W. S., Windsor,—H. J. W., Gulgong, at Post Office Hotel.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 15 Jan 1880 Page 1
Dr. J. L. M. McCreadie, Surgeon to Gulgong Hospital. MAY be Consulted at WHITE'S Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 20 Dec 1895 Page 41
1897 - FOR SALE, the POST OFFICE HOTEL, Gulgong
This old-established and well known hotel, situated opposite the Post-office and Courthouse, offers a most exceptional opportunity to those desirous of making a sure investment.
The property is freehold, and is offered on account of the owner retiring from business. Inspection invited, and all particulars furnished (to principals only) on application to the proprietor R WHITE, Post-office Hotel, Gulgong
1899 - BLUNT
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong. W. M. Blunt BEGS to announce that he has acquired a lease of the above well-known hotel from Mr. Richard White and would ask for a continuance of the public favor shown to his predecessor. The hotel will be conducted on the same lines as heretofore and only the best of liquor kept.
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong. W. M. Blunt BEGS to announce that he has acquired a lease of the above well-known hotel from Mr. Richard White and would ask for a continuance of the public favor shown to his predecessor. The hotel will be conducted on the same lines as heretofore and only the best of liquor kept.
William Meredith Blunt, former police constable
and owner of the Post Office Hotel
Source: Richard Blunt
1899 - R. WHITE'S Post Office Hotel, GULGONG.
RICHARD WHITE begs to inform visitors to Gulgong, that his old established hotel, second to none for accommodation and comfort, will be found the place to put up at. Just call, and that should satisfy. The best of wines and spirits, excellent tabling and stabling.
Note, Opposite Courthouse and Post Office.
There was a large assemblage at Blunt's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, on Monday evening, when the leading townsmen and residents of the district gathered together at the invitation of Mr. Richard White to partake of a social glass on the eve of the departure of himself and family on a trip to Europe and America. [Full article at link]
1900 - BIG TRADE
Mr. Blunt, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, continues to do a big trade. It is a great house-of-call for the district folk. The bar is admirably looked after by Mr. Blunt himself.
1900 - RAPP'S GULLY MYSTERY
Host Blunt, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, being an " ex-member of the force," and not a bad one either, was naturally somewhat in demand on Tuesday " between drinks," for his opinion on the Rapp's Gully mystery, but he could scratch his head and along with others admit that the problem was one for astrologers to solve.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 22 Nov 1900 Page 10
1901 - [ILLNESS]
Mr. Blunt, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, has been very ill for some days, but is now on the mend.
Contractor Bennett is making good headway with the extensive alterations to Mr. R. White's Post Office, Hotel, Gulgong. Mr. White certainly gives evidence of his faith in the old township, and is determined to give the public the best accommodation. It is men who have faith in a town who make things move along.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 7 Apr 1904 Page 11
1910 - ADVERTISEMENT
Wanted A COOK. Apply MRS McDERMOTT, Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
1904 - The Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
1905 - Cyclists at Gulgong. Meeting at Mr. White's Hotel.
1908 - GULGONG CRICKET CLUB.
The Post Office Hotel at Gulgong is nearing completion, and the contractor Mr. M. H. Bennett, will have fulfilled his contract in about four weeks time. Mr. Alex Low, of Mudgee has got the contract for the painting, and will be soon putting the finishing touches on the building. Mr. R. White opened the new bar last week.
1904 - Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
R. WHITE Begs to inform the Public generally that having erected a COMMODIOUS BRICK HOTEL, he is now prepared to accommodate all callers.
TARIFF'S: First-class Meals and Beds, 1s each. Board, £1 per week. Private Tables by Arrangement.
Tooth and Toohey's Ale on Draught. White Horse Cellar and Walker's Special Whisky on Draught and Bottled by R. WHITE, 5s per bottle.
A special meeting of cyclists, and those interested in cycling, was held at Mr. R. White's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, on Wednesday afternoon. Mr. R. White (vice-president) was inthe chair, and there were also present Messrs. H. Byfield, W. Gudgeon, G. Gunnell, and G. H. Dowell (Gulgong), C. M. Page, R. S. Kear, E. Doswoll, S. Keech, D. Ezzy, H. Byrnes, and A. E. Southwick (Mudgee).
Mr. White explained the objects of the meeting, and expressed regret at the poor attendance of the Gulgong cyclists. The secretary of the M. D. C. and A. C. (Mr. Southwick), mentioned the principle items in connection with the club's doings for the past year, and also mentioned the prospects of the ensuing year, when about £200 will be given away in prize money, Mr. D. Ezzy proposed, and Mr. S. Keech seconded, 'That Mr. H. Byfield be elected joint secretary to the club, and to control matters in connection with the club at Gulgong.'
The following gentlemen were elected members of the club:— Messrs. R. White, E, Doswell, H. Byfield, W. Gudgeon, and G. Gunnell. Intending members may procure tickets from Mr. H. Byfield, of Gulgong, or Mr. A. E. Southwick, hon. sec, Mudgee.
The annual meeting of the above was held at Lincoln's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong on Friday night last. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £2 16s 2d. The annual subscription was fixed at 5s. Mr A. P. Lambert was elected hon. secretary. The following have promised trophies for the ensuing year: Messrs. P. Ford, C. Lincoln and W. G. Scott.
1909 - TRANSFER
Mr Charles Lincoln has disposed of the lease, license, good-will, &c., of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, the purchaser being Mr J. Donoghue, who enters into possession on the 18th instant.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 11 Jan 1909 Page 2
1909 - TALLEWANG HOTEL
Chas. Lincoln, (Late of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong). BEGS to inform the residents of the surrounding districts and travelling public that he has purchased the above hotel, which has been thoroughly renovated throughout. Only the best brands of Wines and Spirits stocked. Good Stabling and Accomodation Paddocks. Excellent Cuisine. Civility and strict attention to patrons.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Apr 1909 Page 18
1909 - GULGONG BUSINESS CHANGE
Mr. Albert Robinson, an hotel keeper of considerable experience, has taken over the Post Office Hotel at Gulgong, where there is no doubt he will maintain the prestige so long enjoyed by the old established hostelry.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 Oct 1909 Page 16
1910 - BACK TO CARINDA.
Mr. John Donoghue, for some time host of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, has gone back to Carinda, where he will again take over the Grand Hotel there, which is his own property.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 31 Mar 1910 Page 17
1910 - BUSINESS CHANGE.
The Post Office Hotel at Gulgong has changed hands, Mr. A. Robinson having disposed of the business to Mr. P. McDermott. The hotel is well and favorably known, and Mr. M'Dermott, comes with a good reputation from both Orange and Murrumburrah, where he has conducted first-class houses.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 May 1910 Page 16
Wanted A COOK. Apply MRS McDERMOTT, Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 19 May 1910 Page 16
1910 - RECURRING ADVERTISEMENT
Post Office Hotel GULGONG.
ALBERT ROBINSON, Proprietor.
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION BEST BRANDS OF ALES AND SPIRITS STOCKED:
Spacious and Convenient Sample Rooms.
Good Stabling aud Attentive Groom.
ALBERT ROBINSON, Proprietor.
FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION BEST BRANDS OF ALES AND SPIRITS STOCKED:
Spacious and Convenient Sample Rooms.
Good Stabling aud Attentive Groom.
1910 - J. A. BAMBER - SOLICITOR. GULGONG.
HAVING disposed of his Lithgow Solicitors' practice to Mr A. J. Tartakovor, has re-commenced as a Solicitor in Gulgong, and until further notice may be consulted in McDermott's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
1910 - ADVERTISEMENT
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong - P. McDermott. (Late of Orange and Murrumburrah.) BEGS to announce that he has purchased the above Hotel, lately run by Mr. A. Robinson. He solicits a share of public patronage. The business will be conducted on up-to-date lines. Only the Best Brands of Liquors will be stocked. Travellers may rely upon getting first-class accommodation. Commodious Commercial Rooms Shower Bath, &c. Acetylene gas throughout. Phone No. 4.
1910 - LOCAL BREVITIES
Mr. P. McDermott, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong is a man who has had considerable experience in the hotel business. The Post Office Hotel is a place that has always been well supported by country folk, and no doubt the patronage will be continued in the same way in the future, as the place is fully up to its
previous good reputation. Mr. McDermott is one of the well-known McDermott family of Orange.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Jul 1910 Page 14
1912 - DIED IN SYDNEY.
Mrs. Thame, mother of Mr. R. Thame, or the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, died in Sydney on Thursday night. This lady was an old resident of the Barraba district, but had been living in the metropolis for some time past. Mr. Thame went to Sydney on Friday night to attend the funeral.
1912 - Publican's Licences
Thame Richard, Herbert Street Gulgong, Post Office Hotel, 26 Oct, 1912
Source: Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 2001) Wed 27 Nov 1912 [Issue No.166] Page 6980
1912 - [NEW MANAGEMENT]
Mr. John Donoghue, an old Gulgongite, is again located at Carinda, where he has taken over the Grand Hotel. This hotel is owned by Mr. Donoghue, who was for some time landlord of the Post Office Hotel, at Gulgong, now run by Mr. R. Thame.
Ex-constable Blunt, one time a foot policeman at Mudgee and Gulgong, died recently in Sydney. After resigning from the force he conducted the Post Office Hotel at Gulgong, and while there made many friends. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. All through his long illness — part of which was spent in the Little Bay Hospital — he had a staunch friend in Mr. Richard White.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 24 Oct 1912 Page 32
1912 - DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED.
Mrs. Thame, of the Post Office Hotel, Guglong, was much shocked and startled by a peculiar mishap. She opened a small box lying on the counter which had been in an adjoining bedroom for some time, but had been brought out of it on account of renovations going on. In the box she found a Revolver, and without thinking began to snap the trigger. The third snap brought about an explosion. The bullet went deep into the window frame leading into the adjoining parlor. Her husband was seated at the table in that room, and had the bullet gone three inches further to the left he would in all probability have stopped it with more or less disastrous results.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 25 Nov 1912 Page 3
1913 - A GULGONG FAREWELL.
At Thame's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, last week, between 50 and 60 friends of Mr. Percy Barton met to bid him farewell and present him with a small memento of the esteem in which he was held. Mr. A. P. Lambert spoke of Percy's services to the town during his residence amongst them, and regretted his departure. He presented to the departing guest, on behalf of his many friends, a travelling bag. Other speakers to add their regrets at Mr. Barton's departure were Messrs. Upham, R. Thame, F. Campbell, J. English, H. Stahl, H. Curran, R. Upham, Dowell, and H. Naughton. Mr. Barton suitably replied.
1915 - SHOT IN THE FOOT.
Mrs. H. Thame, of the Post Office 'Hotel, Gulgong (says the 'Champion') had a most unpleasant experience on Monday night last; The Ernest Archer Dramatic Co. was in Gulgong and a member of the company was staying at the hotel. He asked for the loan of a revolver which would be used in the play to be staged that night. Mrs. Thame at once procured the revolver. So apparently satisfied was she that it was not loaded, that she began pulling the trigger, with the result that the weapon went off and the bullet passed through her right foot. Investigation showed that there were two more unused cartridges still in the revolver.
1915 - CYCLING NOTES
On Saturday week a race is going to start at Thames' Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, and finish at McCulloch's Post Office Hotel, Mudgee. This should be good train for the 53 miles race, which io to be run round the Eumaralla-Gulgong course, starting at McCulloch's and finishing at Barrett's.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Jul 1915 Page 21
1918 - DENTAL NOTICE.
Mr. W. T. Hattersley, Surgical and Mechanical Dentist, will visit the following:— Gulgong (Post Office Hotel). Friday, August 30.
1918 - Wedding. MALONE— LOVEGROVE.
The wedding was celebrated at the Gulgong R. C. Church yesterday by the Rev. Father E. P. O'Donnell, of William Malone, of "Dalkeith," Cassilis, and Kathleen Lovegrove, daughter of Mr. Ambrose Lovegrove, jun. of Cassilis. The breakfast was held at Mr. W. J. Saunders' Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, where the usual toasts were proposed and honored.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 Dec 1918 Page 18
From left: AW (Wal) Saunders, Con Ashton, Tom Saunders, Bolger Brooks and friend
Photo taken at the back to the Post Office Hotel (licence held by Wal Saunders)
Word has been received to the effect that Corporal Sidney Saunders, son. of Mr. T. Saunders, of Gulgong and Mrs. Saunders, of Moore Park, Sydney, had died. Corporal Sidney Saunders was a brother of Mr. W. A. Saunders, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong. Mr Saunders received the news of his brother's death on Saturday.
On the previous Wednesday the deceased soldier's mother received a cable from him stating that he was well and about to board a transport for home. On Thursday, however an official telegram contained the notification that Private Saunders was dangerously ill, and on Friday another cable contained the news of his death at Monte Vides camp while awaiting to start for home.
Corporal Saunders waa a native of Gulgong and was 34 years of age. When a lad, he was for a time employed in the 'Advertiser' Office, Gulgong, but he relinquished the printing trade and took up hair dressing, etc. - under Mr. Samuel Copeland. Eventually he went to Sydney and for many years was in the employ of Messrs. Craig and Aitken. He enlisted in 1916. He was attached to the infantry and while serving his country in France he received a serious gunshot wound in the face and leg. The late Corporal Saunders was married. The mother of the fallen soldier lies in a low state at her home in Sydney. Private E. Saunders, another son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Saunders, has been in hospital in England for a considerable time, suffering from the effects of gas.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Jan 1919 Page 16
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong
L/R: Charlie Grimshaw, __?__, Jim McDonnell, Wally Saunders, Albert Ryan, Harry Stahl
Wanted - A GOOD STRONG WOMAN, 20 to 40 years of age, to act as Nurse. Salary 25s to 30s per week and keep to suitable woman Apply J. MURLY, Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 30 Jan 1919 Page 13 1919 - DENTAL NOTICE.
Mr W. T. Hattersley, dentist, of Market-street, Mudgee, will visit Gulgong Post Office Hotel) on Friday next. All intending patients please note.
Mr. T. Saunders, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, is at present very ill. Mr. Saunders who is 77 years of age took ill this week, and was compelled to take to his bed. Mr. John Murn, another old Gulgong identity, is very ill in Sydney. We hope these two old warriors will soon be about again.
1920 - DEATH OF MR. C. LYNCH.
Mr. Charles Lynch passed away on Sunday last at Woller. Deceased was over 70 years of age, and was a well-known resident of the district. He was born at Rylstone and had resided for 40 years on "Mogymill," near Leadville before that property was sold to Mr. F. Swinson some vears ago. The late. Mr. Lynch was unmarried. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, viz.: Mr. Samuel Lynch, Medley-street Gulgong; Mr. John Lynch, of Goulburn; and Mrs Thomas Farley, Uarbry. Mr .John Lynch (formerly of the Royal Hotel, Gulgong), and Mrs. W. A. Saunders (of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong) were nephew and niece respectively of the deceased. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery at Wollar. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Mr. S. J. L. Turner.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Jul 1920 Page 13
1920 - Licensing Court
At the Licensing Court, before Mr. Walter Scott, P.M., the license of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, was transferred from Mr. W. A. Saunders to Mr. F. C. Harris, of Sydney.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 9 Sep 1920 Page 16
1920 - GULGONG NEWS
Miss C. Blunt, who has been visiting friends at Lahey's Creek, is at present an inmate of the Gulgong District Hospital. She is a daughter of Mr. William Blunt, who was a policeman at Gulgong, and who resigned to take over the licence of the Post Office Hotel. Gulgong, some years ago.
White's Chambers, Gulgong, 1920s
Source: Gulgong Pioneer's Museum
Pictured (left to right): R. McClintock, Cliff Morrissey, George Cornish, W. Gaudry, H. Bemi.
1920 - Gulgong Turf Club Races.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 22 Nov 1920 Page 7The Gulgong Turf Club will hold a race meeting on the Gulgong racecourse on Wednesday, December 8. The programme consists of five events, amongst which £6o prize money will be distributed. The first race will start at 12.30 p.m. Nominations for all events close on Saturday, November 27, at 8 p.m. As this meeting is a few days after the Mudgee Cup meeting, it should be a great success, and there is sure to be a lot of first-class horses competing in the various events. All particulars may be obtained on application to the secretary, Mr. F. C. Harris, Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
WANTED - WAITRESS. Apply, POST OFFICE HOTEL, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) View title info Thu 1 Dec 1921 Page 9
1923 - POST OFFICE HOTEL. GULGONG. Phone, No. 4.
J. ERICKSON IS now conducting the above well known and up-to-date hotel. Everything true to label, and nothing but the best stocked. Dining Room under the personal supervision of Mrs. Erickson. Plenty of Stabling Accommodation.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 15 Feb 1923 Page 17
WILDE and MAY'S POST OFFICE HOTEL, GULGONG (Under New Management).
THIS old established hotel has been completely renovated and newly furnished throughout. Excellent Accommodation. Cuisine the best. Only the best brands of liquor stocked.
Seven-seater Buick Car for hire night or day. C. MAY. Proprietor.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 5 Oct 1925 Page 14
1924 - Gulgong
1924 - GULGONG NEWS - POST OFFICE HOTEL.
1925 - SHIELD FOR CRICKET COMP.
MR. E. SILVA, the well known Herbalist and Masseur, of Mudgee, will visit Gulgong (Post Office Hotel) on MONDAY, 18th February. Clients and Intending clients please note.
Mr. Bennett, who has the contract of enlarging the Post Office Hotel, has the work nearing completion. This hotel will be a fine building when completed.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 Nov 1924 Page 11
1925 - Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
Mrs. J. Lynch, who, together with her late husband, helped to make the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, one of the most popular hostelries in the district, has handed over control to Mr. C. W. May (nephew) a gentleman who knows exactly how to carry on the good work of his predecessors. The Post Office has been completely refurnished at a cost of approximately £1000, and a further weighty wad of coin will be expended in the erection of a commodious lock up garage and other improvements. Mr. 'Happy' Wild, is associated with Mr. May in the management of this old established hotel, and he will be pleased to welcome all old friends and make the acquaintance of new clients.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Aug 1925 Page 25
Messrs. Wilde and May, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, have generously donated a shield for competition amongst the cricket, clubs taking part in the newly formed association competition. The shield will be on view at an early date, as the donors have asked Mr. J. Dowd to make the purchase during his visit to Sydney. The 1925-26 season should be the most successful yet experienced in Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 18 Sep 1925 Page 15
1925 - RECURRING ADVERTISEMENT
THIS old established hotel has been completely renovated and newly furnished throughout. Excellent Accommodation. Cuisine the best. Only the best brands of liquor stocked.
Seven-seater Buick Car for hire night or day. C. MAY. Proprietor.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 5 Oct 1925 Page 14
1926 - AN ALLEGED LOAN.
An action was brought by Minnie Nelson against John Erickson, to recover two sums of money, amounting to £625, alleged to have been advanced to him by way of loan, to enable him, it was said, to purchase the Post Office Hotel at Gulgong. The defence was a general plea of never indebted. Mr. Frank J. Tanner appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Paterson (instructed by Mr. E. R. Abigail) represented the defendant. The case is part heard.
1927 - BURGLARIES, ETC
Gulgong.—Stolen, between 11 p.m. the 1st and 7 a.m. the 2nd instant, from a room at the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, the property of Roland Anthony Patterson, residing at the hotel,—The sum of £73; a cheque-book on the Australian Bank of Commerce, and papers, &c., in the name of Roland Anthony Patterson. Suspicion attached to EDWARD ANNIS, about 34 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, well built, dark complexion, hair and eyes, clean shaved, some teeth in the upper jaw gold capped; generally wears grey striped sergette trousers, and a white tennis shirt, and usually without a coat or hat; a motor driver.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 13 Apr 1927 [Issue No.15] Page 205
1927 - OBITUARY - MRS. C. McDERMOTT.
1927 - ADVERTISEMENT
WHY SUFFER? When you can be cured by pure Herbal Treatment by Mr. Peter Yee Lee (Registered)
CHINESE HERB SPECIALIST, 50 GEORGE-STREET WEST, SYDNEY (and Melbourne) may be consulted at
Every ailment (internal and external) of both sexes treated most successfully. Long standing complaints a speciality.
P. Y. LEE, 50 George Street West, Sydney. Practised in State over 40 years.
The death occurred at St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Sydney, on Monday afternoon, of Mrs. Catherine McDermott, who had been the licensee of the Royal Hotel. Parkes, since her husband's death, a little over two years ago. Mrs. McDermott, who had been in serious ill-health for about twelve months, was 54 years of age, and was the second eldest daughter of the late P. Gallagher, of Orange. Her marriage to the late Mr. P. McDermott took place some 26 years ago, and she is survived by three daughters—Mrs. George Marshall (Millthorpe), Miss Mary ("Pop") McDermott (Parkes) and Patricia McDermott, at present a student in the Molong Convent. There are also two step-children—Mr. Cecil McDermott (Moree) and Mrs. Townend (Kiama).
With her husband Mrs. McDermott first entered upon hotel keeping at Murrumburrah, and was afterwards at Gulgong (Post Office Hotel), Peak Hill (Commercial Hotel), Parkes (Railway Hotel), Kiama, and then back to Parkes, where they took over the Royal Hotel seven years ago.
The remains were brought to Parkes for interment, and on arrival yesterday morning were taken to St. Jarlath's Church. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when, after a short service in the Church, the cortege moved to the Catholic cemetery, where the last prayers were read by the Rev. Father O'Sullivan, assisted by the Rev. Father Heath, of Peak Hill. The funeral arrangements at Parkes were in the hands of Messrs. Shakespeare and Sons. We join in extending sincere sympathy to the members of the bereaved family in the sad loss they have sustained.
WHY SUFFER? When you can be cured by pure Herbal Treatment by Mr. Peter Yee Lee (Registered)
CHINESE HERB SPECIALIST, 50 GEORGE-STREET WEST, SYDNEY (and Melbourne) may be consulted at
- MUDGEE Post Office Hotel, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18.
- GULGONG Post Office Hotel, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 19.
Every ailment (internal and external) of both sexes treated most successfully. Long standing complaints a speciality.
P. Y. LEE, 50 George Street West, Sydney. Practised in State over 40 years.
Messrs Donnison and Connelly, of the Licensed 'Victuallers' Association, who are in charge of the anti-prohibition campaign, visited Mudgee on Monday, and in the afternoon addressed a very large and representative meeting in the Town Hall. All local hotel-keepers were in attendance, also several from Gulgong and adjoining towns.
The visitors delivered interesting addresses, after which it was unanimously resolved to prepare for the campaign against prohibition. A strong committee was formed, with Mr Ryan (Tattersall's Hotel) president and Mr Byrne (Post Office Hotel) secretary. Gulgong will be controlled by a special subcommittee, with Mr O'Brien as president.
Meetings will be held at regular intervals, and arrangements for thoroughly organising the anti-prohibition forces throughout the district put in hand. It is anticipated that prominent speakers will address meetings in all the most important centres, starting from April next.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 16 Feb 1928 Page 15
1928 - ADVERTISEMENT
This old-established hotel has been completely renovated and newly furnished throughout. Excellent Accommodation. Cuisine the best. Only the best brands of Liquor stocked. Seven-seater Buick Car for hire night and day. C. MAY, Proprietor.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 13 Feb 1928 Page 14
Among the police promotions recently gazetted is that of First class Sergeant Grimes, an old Gulgong district 'boy' whose worthy wife was a Miss Wild of Coolah. Mr. Wild and Mrs. Lynch, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, are brother and sister-in-law. The Sergeant, who was at one time stationed at Coolah, now controls the Walgett station.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 15 Apr 1929 Page 11
1929 - Presentation - WILDE AND MAY CUP - GOOLMA CLUB CONGRATULATED
The Gulgong District Cricket Association at the last meeting congratulated the Goolma club on winning the cup presented by Messrs A. E. Wilde and C. May, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, to be won three times in succession or five times in all. [more at link].
1929 - Obituary - MRS AMY MAY.
Mrs. Amy May, relict of the late Mr Charles May, was found dead in her bed at 1 o'clock on Tuesday morning. Mrs May, who stayed with her son (Mr C. May) and brother (Mr A. E. Wilde) at the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, retired at 11 o'clock the previous night in her usual state of health, and was found dead in the morning by Mrs McManus, who entered Mrs. May's room with a cup of tea. The late Mrs May, who was a native of Coolah, was 52 years of age, and had not been in the best of health during the past few weeks, and it is believed that the tragedies in the district over the week end hastened her death. Sympathy is felt for Messrs Wilde and May, and other members of deceased's family Messrs Arthur Wilde (Western Australia), Harold Wilde (Coolah), Mesdames J. Lynch (Gulgong), Robert Harper (Sydney), and Mrs Grimes, wife of Sergeant Grimes (Barraba). The funeral will take place at 3 p.m. to-morrow (Wednesday).
If there is one man in Gulgong who looks like having cheated the depression and ill health— even if not death itself—that man is Mr W. A. Saunders, known to one and all as "Wally" Saunders — a popular figure in the town. Mr Saunders, who for over two years had been in a bad state of health, was absolutely helpless some months ago, but to-day is a new man.
His vigor is returning and his enthusiasm for business is daily becoming manifest. It would not be out of place to mention that "Wally" is one of the most enthusiastic of the many residents of Gulgong who are just now praising the proprietary of the "Mudgee Guardian" on the "new and improved" paper, and Mr Saunders knows something about newspapers, he knows the difference between a paper and a "rag." He ought to at any rate, because he was himself once a "printer's devil," and ever since has been keenly interested in newspapers and printing. "The 'Mudgee Guardian' is a great credit to the proprietors,'' he said when asked his opinion of the present production. The fact that he is one of the first to anxiously get a copy as soon as the mail brings them to Gulgong each Tuesday and Friday morning emphasises the truth of what he says.
Mr Saunders was born on Red Hill, Gulgong, which hill was the place where his father, the late Mr Thomas Saunders, first discovered gold in the town. His father, who passed away a few years ago, was credited with being Gulgong's "grand old man."
"Wally" was a pupil of the Gulgong Public School. Leaving school he joined the staff of the "Gulgong Advocate," to learn the trade. Those were the days. Mother's clean boy would sometimes be ink from head to foot. It was only natural, how could it have been otherwise? Go to a paper office to learn the trade and you were known as a "printer's devil." He learnt it, sticking to it for about five years. Mr C. R. Plunkett owned the business and later Mr Arthur Croft, the latter now being the well known resident at "Bellambi," Gulgong. At that time the paper was printed on a hand press, in the dining room portion of the present Prince of Wales Hotel building in Mayne street.
Mr Saunders then went to Sydney and got a job on the trams, and later worked in the tramways office. He met with an accident that compelled him to give up the job and he returned to Gulgong. He was employed for a couple of years in the grocery department of Jas. Loneragan Co.'s Gulgong store. In 1913 he became licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Gulgong and held the license for four years. He then bought the Cassilis Hotel at Cassilis, which six months later was burnt to the ground. Mr Saunders was away on the Talbragar fishing that night in November, 1917. He had left the town at one o'clock that day and when he returned the building and contents were reduced to ashes. He was a heavy loser. In April of the following year he purchased the license of the Post Office Hotel in Gulgong from Mr R. Thame and ran the business till 1920, when he sold it to Mr Fred Harris. He then associated himself in the auctioneering business with Mr D. H. Spring, and when Mr Spring left for Mudgee in 1923 Mr Saunders took over the business himself. He conducted it very successfully until his health completely broke down over two years ago, compelling him to relinquish it. Since then he has been under constant medical attention and was a patient in the Gulgong District Hospital a couple of times. He was also in Sydney and spent some months on the South Coast. Mr Saunders has a record of useful service as a citizen to his credit. He has been secretary to the Gulgong Race Club, Coursing Club and Agricultural and Pastoral Association, in fact is still the secretary of the latter body, the arrangement in force being that another citizen is acting as secretary pending Mr Saunder's restoration to health. Other public bodies with which Mr Saunders has been associated, include the Gulgong District Hospital. He was also many years ago financial secretary of the Gulgong branch of the Q.U.O.O.F. He never undertook aldermanic responsibilities. Strange to say, he never had any inclination to go in for gold mining.
A good fellow at heart, "Wally" rendered a lot of clerical assistance to his elders when his health allowed him to do so. To-day, it is a pleasure to see Mr Saunders looking so well. He hopes soon to be able to hang out the sign "business as usual," and good luck to him.
The 'Us Four' Syndicate, Mr J. Kavanagh, Mrs J. Beck, Misses E. Warner and R. Power, all of whom are employees of Messrs Wilde and May, Post Office Hotel, Gulgong), won £100 in the 19th State Lottery. Naturally, there was great jubilation when the news was known. 'Joe' won £5 in a drawing recently.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 3 Dec 1931 Page 12
1935 - CYCLNG
1936 - HONEYMOON1932 - ADVERTISEMENT
1935 - SHOW. PRIVILEGES - Good Prices Realised
About Your Eyes and Glasses - CONSULT ALEXIS V. GRAHAM - M.I.O. - OPTOMETRIST, Denver Building, Strathfield, Sydney (One of Sydney's leading Optometrists for the past 20 years).
NEXT QUARTERLY VISIT:- MUDGEE— Club House Hotel, Friday, September 2nd.
- GULGONG— Post Office Hotel, Saturday, September 3rd.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 Jul 1932 Page 12
1933 - [PRACTICAL JOKE]
THERE was a snowstorm and two-thirds of Gulgong's population was on the slopes of the big hill, rolling snow to build a man 20 ft high. Unity [Russell] came up Mayne street and heaved a hefty ball into Johnny's bar. It broke a bottle of whisky. The joker had to pay — and shout, too.
'A pint of beer,' said the stranger to Johnny. The latter looked at the applicant, picked up the sixpence, and handed it back. 'Go to Dick White, he sells pints — I don't.'
One night we had been 'booted' out of the bar at 11 o'clock, and went down to Unity House for a snack — said snack mostly came out of biscuit and fish tins. After this job was attended to, Unity got a large basin with a handle on it, and the said utensil was hauled to the top of Dick White's 35 ft. flagpole.
All next day Unity took crowds to the hotel to enjoy the joke, Dick being kept in ignorance, it was supposed. About 5 p.m. Unity said: "Well, Dick, I'll haul it down now, the joke has been on you all day."
"You leave it where it is,' said Dick.' 'I've taken £7/10/ over the bar to-day because of it, and can easily make it a tenner before 11. Ask anybody, that pot is mine now."
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 17 Aug 1933 Page 12
1933 - MR HICKSON'S VISIT
MR R. R. B. Hickson, solicitor, of Mudgee, who visits Gulgong regularly, may be consulted at the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong on Thursday, August 10. On the occasion of his last visit he was kept busy.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 Jul 1933 Page 13ON Thursday afternoon the privileges in connection with the forthcoming show in Gulgong were submitted to public auction at the office of the secretary (Mr W. A. Saunders) in Mayne street. On account of Mr Saunders ill health, Mr C. M. Manusu, of Cock and Manusu, wielded the hammer.
The publican's booth was knocked down to Messrs Wilde and May, of the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, for the sum of £52/10/-. The fruit, soft drinks and ice cream stall was sold to Mr. Alf Brigden, of Gulgong, for the sum of £13/10/-.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Feb 1935 Page 12
1935 - ADVERTISEMENT
K. M. BARTLETT - BUILDER - GULGONG AND MUDGEE
Gulgong Address: POST OFFICE HOTEL.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 23 May 1935 Page 13
Riders are reminded that a race will be held next Saturday starting in Mudgee and finishing at Messrs Wilde and May's Post Office Hotel, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 23 Sep 1935 Page 31936 - OPTOMETRIST'S VISIT
THE well-known optometrist. Mr A. Beaumont Cole. M.I.O., will visit Mudgee on February 10 and Gulgong on the following day. His address at Mudgee will be the Club House Hotel, and at Gulgong the
Post Office Hotel.
VISITORS to the Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, last week were Mr. and Mrs. Willicks, newlymarried in Wellington, and on their way to Brisbane to complete the spending of their honeymoon.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Aug 1936 Page 12
Post Office Hotel, April 1938
Post Office Hotel, August 1939
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong 1966
Source: State Library of NSW
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong 1966
Source: State Library of NSW
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong 1966
Source: State Library of NSW
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, 1968-72
Source: Wes Stacey archive of architectural photographs, 1968-1972
Source: Wes Stacey archive of architectural photographs, 1968-1972
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, 1968-72
Post Office Hotel, Gulgong, about 1970
Source: Barbara Gurney
Post Office Hotel, 1973
Source: Gulgong Environmental Study, July 1981 by Perumal Wrathall & Murphy
