Horse and Jockey Hotel, 1872
Source: Mitchell Library, SLNSW
Detail, Horse and Jockey Hotel, 1872
Source: Mitchell Library, SLNSW
Thomas Ryan's Horse and Jockey Hotel in Herbert Street, Gulgong. Ryan was a former jockey and rode the champion hurdler 'Garry Owen' to many of its victories. The hotel closed in 1878 and Ryan died in Gulgong in 1890, but the building remained standing for over 60 years before it was pulled down.
Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis Research, Gulgong (Apr 2007)
Thomas Ryan, born ca 1831 in Ireland (possibly Tipperary), married Anastasia Ryan nee Walsh in Bathurst in about 1849. Thomas was aged 18 and Annastasia, 16.
Anastasia Walsh was born ca 1835, in Gortnahoe, Tipperary, Ireland and came to NSW in 1849 under the Earl Grey Irish Famine orphan scheme, aged 16.
Thomas and Anastasia's children included:
- Margaret, born 1851 (NSW BDM 1853/1851 V18511853 68) registered St Michael's Catholic Church Kelso (Bathurst)
- John W, born 1860, Bathurst (NSW BDM 4816/1860)
- Annastasia, born 1862, Wellington district (NSW BDM 14601/1862); died 1863
- Agnes, born 1864, Wellington (NSW BDM 16020/1864)
- James P - born 1866, Mudgee (NSW BDM 11445/1866)
- Lydia Ellen, born 1872, Mudgee (NSW BDM 13141/1872)
- MICHAEL, born 1859
- EDWARD, born 1860
- THOMAS, born 1860
- JOHN, born 1858
- AGNES, born 1864
- JAMES, born 1866
- ELIZA/ELIZABETH, born 1871
- WILLIAM, born 1872
Three female children pre-deceased their mother.
Thomas Ryan was an outstanding horseman, jockey and son of a horse trainer He was the Clerk of Course for the Gulgong Turf Club for many years.
Thomas died in 1890 and his wife Anastasia died in 1900, both buried in Gulgong Cemetery.
Thomas died in 1890 and his wife Anastasia died in 1900, both buried in Gulgong Cemetery.
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1872 - RECURRING ADVERTISEMENT
1871 - Sudden Death
1872 - APPREHENSIONS
1872 - Police Court - Before Police Magistrate and H. Tebbutt, Esq
1872 - Police court
1875 - Police Court Before T A Browne PM
On Tuesday last and enquiry was held at the West Coast Hotel, into the death of Henry Barton, by Police Magistrate. Ellen Stewart stated she had known the deceased for 9 months, he was a miner, living in a hut close to her home, on Friday night he had violent pains in his stomach, he said he had some brandy, that did not agree with him, took him to her place. Saturday he was no better so gave him a dose of salts, he went back to his hut, also gave him a dose of castor oil on Saturday and Sunday, with him all day Monday, gave him drink on Monday night, gave notice to the Police Camp, never saw the deceased drunk, he was from England. Robert George Stewart also gave evidence as did Thomas Ryan Publican stated the decease was a hard drinker, he was from London and appeared to be in good health. Verdict: died of natural causes.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 38, November 4, 1871.
John Martin, charged with forging a £1 note, on the Bank of New South Wales, Sydney, and uttering the same to Thomas Ryan, has been arrested by Sergeant O’Donnell and Constable Stapleton, Gulgong Police. Committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions to be holden at Mudgee.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 7 Feb 1872 [Issue No.6] Page 39Assault – Bernard Burns charged with assaulting Ann McGee, she was struck on the nose and mouth, knocking her down, only provocation she gave was, asking for money she had lent him to buy clothes prior to his going to gaol, there was no relationship between them, except living with him for two years. While he was in gaol she got another husband to better herself. The assault took place at Mr.Lewis’s residence Herbert Street, Mary Jane Mannon Mrs. McGee, Thomas Ryan gave evidence. Dr. Belinfante for the defence gave the Bench his usual smattering of Latin ... Fined £5 and £1 cost or 2 months gaol.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 102, August 7, 1872.
Broke My door – John Devine [on bail] broke a pane of glass and a door property of Mrs. Lewis, Herbert Street. Constable Rogers made the arrest, did not see any broken door. Mrs. Lewis upon being called, behaved in a most flippant manner. Sergeant O’Donnell warned her she could be committed for contempt of court. Prisoner denied the charge. Thomas Ryan gave evidence for defendant. Case dismissed.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 110, September 4, 1872.
1872 - Police Court
1875 - The Fire Brigade
Assault – Henry and Mary Thornton charged with assaulting Edward McIntyre. Both men presented a pitiable sight, being severely cut and bruised all over the face. The row occurred at McIntyre’s house in Queen Street at the rear of the ‘Horse and Jockey’ public house. The female defendant first assaulted McIntyre, husband came to her rescue and a general melee resulted, during which blood flowed freely from all parties. After hearing a lot of contradictory evidence, the prisoners were each fined £5.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 52, February 10, 1872.
1872 - A Runaway
1874 - Christmas Races
On Thursday afternoon a horse and spring cart belonging to Mr. W. Smith of the Royal Hotel, bolted in Herbert Street, and despite every effort to stop him, he went head first into a Chinese store adjourning the Horse and Jockey Hotel and could not be extracted until a large portion of the front was cut away, much to the bewilderment of John. Little damage was done to the horse or cart.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 131, November 16, 1872.
1872 - Race Committee Meeting
Nineteen members attend this meeting held at Selff’s Hotel, Mr. DeCourcy Browne in the chair. The sum of £23/17/- was paid to the Treasurer. The right to erect the Grandstand and Saddling paddock and charge admission according to a scale to be fixed by the Committee was ordered to be sold today by Mr. C. L. Morris. Meeting was adjourned to next Wednesday evening at Mr. Ryan’s Horse and Jockey Hotel, Herbert Street.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 133, November 23, 1872.
1872 - New Years Races
A Committee Meeting will be held this evening at 8 p.m. at Ryan’s Horse and Jockey Hotel, Herbert Street. HENRY BEAL, Secretary
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 134, November 27, 1872.
1873 - Catholic Bazaar and Art Union at Mudgee
Some of the six thousand, eight hundred tickets were counted carefully, twice and placed in a new corn sack, nothing else large enough being available. The committee to superintend the drawing commenced their work at nine in the morning at the Odd Fellows Hall. George Coleman and John Daly assisted. Following are the results:-
1st prize, horse ‘Fireball’ Mr. Pendergast, Two Mile Flat;
2nd prize set of buggy harness, Mrs. Smith Canadian;
3rd prize gold hunting watch Mr. Gannon, Gulgong;
4th prize cushion value £10 Mr. T. Ryan, Horse and Jockey Hotel, Gulgong;
7th prize alabaster clock Mr. John Williams, Gulgong;
8th prize Mr. H. Woods, Gulgong; 9th prize a gold nugget, Mr. Court, Ryan’s Hotel Gulgong;
10th prize Mr. Martin, Home Rule;
11th prize, gold ring Mr. T. H. Jamieson, Gulgong.
[All other prizes went to Mudgee residents.]
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No 185, May 24, 1873.
1874 - Auction Sale at Home Rule
Positive sale of the ROCK and FOUNTAIN HOTEL, situated in Main Street within a few steps of the Bank of NSW. JONES & Co.
also
Good Business sites adjoining the Royal Shamrock Theatre, Home Rule, instructed by T. Ryan of the Horse and Jockey Hotel of Gulgong
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 28, 1874.
1874 - Police Court
Obscene Language - Chon Hong, dealer, Herbert Street, charged. Constable Forster stated: At lower Herbert Street, near the Horse and Jockey Hotel, crowd had gathered and the defendant used the language. Mr. Cory said that the words were used towards another Chinese man after Hong had found him in the bedroom of his wife and that he was under great provocation, fined 2/6
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, November 3, 1874.
Plunkett and Co. sold by auction the right to Gates at the course and Booths etc:
Entrance Gate, 177 pounds, John Hunter.
Entrance Gate, 177 pounds, John Hunter.
Saddling Paddock and Grand Stand, Thomas Ryan, 30 pounds.
Grand Stand Booth, John Hill, 30 pounds.
No 1 Booth, John Hill, 30 pounds.
No 2 Booth Mrs Gaffney, 22 pounds.
No 3 Booth, Mr Lynch 16/10/-.
No 4 Booth, Mr Dennis 11 pounds.
Fruit Stalls etc realised 15/10/-; total 332 pounds.
Grand Stand Booth, John Hill, 30 pounds.
No 1 Booth, John Hill, 30 pounds.
No 2 Booth Mrs Gaffney, 22 pounds.
No 3 Booth, Mr Lynch 16/10/-.
No 4 Booth, Mr Dennis 11 pounds.
Fruit Stalls etc realised 15/10/-; total 332 pounds.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, December 19, 1874.
1875 - A Runaway
On Saturday last as the horse of Mr Barslay of Mallinson’s Reef attached to a buggy, was standing in front of Mr Ryan’s Horse and Jockey Hotel, in Herbert Street, he got frightened and started away at full speed up the street. A young man who was in the buggy at the time, but who had not the reins, managed to jump out without injury when the horse was running at a fearful pace. The frightened animal continued as far as the cross street by the Shamrock Hotel, and then turned down and ran across the flat to Mr Binders cottage, where the wheels came in contact with a stump, the cross-tree snapped asunder, and the horse with the harness on, continued to run towards the Black Lead. Up to the present time neither the horse or the harness has been recovered. The buggy was but slightly injured, which is almost a miracle under the circumstances.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 4, 1875.
A large attendance at the meeting, Mr Collins in the chair, Shaw/Halliday. Secretary Beal, read the minutes, confirmed, Samper/Richard Marshall. There are between 50,000 and 60,000 gallons of water available at any moment. Mr McCulloch paid the 23/- he was owed. Messrs Harris and Lazarus, elected to the salvage committee, to be added too. Mr Lazarus proposed that Thomas Ryan be elected to the brigade and Messrs Witton and Jansan to be honorary members, to be decided next meeting. Peter Langbein and Richard Marshall were proposed as working members of the brigade. Lazarus/Maloney proposed that a meeting be held prior to the amateur performance. Mr Scully has rented the meeting rooms and it was decided to meet at the Albion Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, July 27, 1875.
Obscene Language - Thomas Ryan fined 20/-
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, August 26, 1875.
1876 - Green Swamp Races
Judge and Handicapper: G D Lane Esq.
Hon Secretary: Joseph M Cox
Treasurer: C W Paine
1876 - Police Court before the PM, TA Browne
1876 - GULGONG. Friday.
Judge and Handicapper: G D Lane Esq.
Stewards: Messrs: S E Tuckerman, Vivian Cox, J D Little, John J Webster, William Selff, and Edward Paine.
Clerk of the Course: Mr Thomas RyanHon Secretary: Joseph M Cox
Treasurer: C W Paine
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, January 12, 1876.
1876 - Oddfellows
G U O O F No 1613 - Loyal Lodge of Gulgong - Anniversary BallTickets available from committee members: Bros. C Driscoll, T McDonagh, R Brown, H J Woods, J O’Connor, Thomas Ryan, J Rowbotham and P Dwyer [Home Rule]
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, September 30, 1876
Abusive Language Thomas Ryan on bail appeared to answer the charge of using abusive and insulting language in a public place towards Dr Wilson Ramsay. The accused pleaded guilty under provocation. Constable Merrin proved the arrest and said he heard the accused call the plaintiff a @#*@ old rogue etc. Wilson Ramsay sworn: About 10pm I was in Selff’s Hotel with Mr Bowes when the accused came in and because I refused to give him an explanation to a question he asked called me @#*@ old rogue.
By the accused: You wanted me to explain why I did not appoint your place a polling booth, I refused to explain. Constable Merrin, in answer to the Bench explained that Ryan was under the influence of liquor. Fined 2 pounds or one months; imprisonment, fine was paid.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, October 21, 1876
[Evening News ]—At the Police Court, today, Thomas Ryan was charged with having called the Returning Officer in the late election a rogue. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 40s.
Source: The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser (NSW : 1843 - 1893) Tue 24 Oct 1876 Page 3
1876 - Correspondence
Sir—A case was heard in the Police Court on Friday in which Mr Thomas Ryan, Publican of Herbert Street, was charged with using abusive and insulting language in a public place towards Dr Wilson Ramsay. The accused pleaded guilty, under provocation and was fined 40/- or one months imprisonment.
Now, Mr Editor I may be wrong but I am of the opinion the constable exceeded his duty in making the arrest as it did not appear under the clause of the Vagrant Act the accused was arrested. The quarrel took place in a public house and I think a summons should have been issued. Expressions like those used are of every day occurrence and little notice is taken of them. The apprehending constable in answer to the Bench said the accused was under the influence of liquor at the time. Under all the circumstances I am of the opinion that the Bench forgot that golden rules tempering justice with mercy for a nominal fine of one to five shillings would have been sufficient to meet all the ends of justice. I am sir, BIZARRE.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, October 21, 1876
Thomas Ryan headstone, Gulgong
Source: Austcemindex
Thomas Ryan, publican, died 28 May 1890, from "DAMENTIA PARAPLEGIA" of 7 years duration. His father was Michael Ryan, a horse trainer and his mother was Mary Grey.Annastasia Ryan died 28 September 1900, from "HEART FAILURE & HYDATID CYST OF LIVER". She was 65 years old. Her father was John Walsh, a farmer.
