Star Hotel, Mayne Street next to Booth & Co. 1871-73. W. Binder, licensee
Source: SLNSW
William Binder, licensee to 1873. William Binder is on the far right. Attached to the rear of this hotel was Binder's London Music Hall and the sign says Edmond Holloway and his wife were playing that night. The Holloways played in the week starting 13 April 1872 (Gulgong Guardian).
Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (Sept 2006)By 1874, William Binder was operating the Star Hotel at the New Tallawang Rush and the Star Hotel in Queen Street Gulgong was run by Henry Dennis.
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 2 Sep 1874 [Issue No.209 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2642
These two photos are taken in succession. It's possible this was a second attempt because the one above was too dark when developed. Compare the two below:
Source: New South Wales Police Gazette and Weekly Record of Crime (Sydney : 1860 - 1930) Wed 2 Sep 1874 [Issue No.209 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 2642
Star Hotel next to the Oriental Bank, Mayne Street. William Binder, licensee. Binder is standing next to the 'Sparkling Ale & Porter' sign in the white scarf. Two girls left could be Binder's daughters
Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (Sept 2006)
Star Hotel, Mayne Street, 1871-73.
Source: SLNSW
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1871 - UNLICENSED
A prosecution having been instituted at Gulgong against William Binder, landlord of the Star Hotel, on the information of Marmaduke Constable, of the Ward's Theatre, [Joey Gougenheim's husband] for that he (Binder) did allow a theatrical performance in his house, he not being duly licensed so to do, has been heard by the Bench, which, not being able to agree in opinion, transmitted the depositions for the opinion of the Attorney-General.
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 18 Nov 1871 Page 5
1872 - [THEATRE]
1872 - BENEFIT
Mr. Tom Lacy, a very popular comedian upon this Goldfields, assisted by Maggie Oliver, Mr. and Master Cameron and others, takes a benefit at Binder's Theatre. 'Nan, the Good for Nothing' is the feature, and from the well known ability of the actors they are sure to have a crowded house.
The Panorama of the late Franco-Prussian war continues to attract a large crowd to Binder's Hall, nightly. Mr. Ryan, the lecturer, relates the various incidents in a most feeling and impressive manner. It is worth a visit if it were only to listen to the charming music of the band connected with it.
