ROCK AND FOUNTAIN

James Lambert married Elizabeth O'Brien in Gulgong in 1871.

Their children included:

• Bridget Anastasia - born 1872
• Mary Ann - born 1873 at Home Rule; died 23.6.1874 (aged 10 months) from convulsions.
• Francis Ernest - born 1875

James Lambert, a labourer or stonemason, held a hotel licence in 1871 for the Rock and Fountain Hotel on the Caledonian Lead. 

He relocated the Rock and Fountain to Home Rule between 1872-74.

Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Fri 20 Sep 1872 [Issue No.252 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2412
Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Tue 9 Sep 1873 [Issue No.212 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2464
Source: Pubs Past & present by late Roma Wallis

NEWS ITEMS

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.

Source: GULGONG EVENING ARGUS - May 28, 1874