Samuel Green, hairdresser (and later publican), Gulgong
Source: Mitchell Library, SLNSW
Samuel Green in front of his Hairdressing Saloon in Mayne Street, between Thomas McDonough the watchmaker and Tea Rooms, Tobacconist and Colonial Wines (unknown owner). William White, builder of Bayly Street, is on the left of Sam Green.
Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (Sept 2006)
Samuel Green in white apron
Detail from photo of Mayne Street, Gulgong, looking east from Colonial Wines, C. Giugni jeweller, Prince of Wales Theatre, S.Green's Hairdressing Salon and Dillon's Hotel
Source: Mitchell Library, SLNSW
NEWS ITEMS
1872 - Police Court
Landlord v Tenant – S. Green summoned by John Scully unlawfully in a tenement in Queen Street. Mr. Brooks involved, Green accepted Scully as his landlord instead of Brooks, in connection with a lease for 3 years of 3 shops next to the Prince of Wales Theatre.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 70, April, 1872
S[amuel] GREEN, while thanking his friends and the public for their patronage while in the Hairdressing Business begs to inform them that having taken over the above hotel, he intends to conduct it in a manner that must give satisfaction to all parties.
The ‘cuisine’ department will be under the supervision of Mrs. Green, who is proverbial for cleanliness.
The Bar will always be furnished with the best brands of Wines, Spirits, ale, Porter etc.
The Bedrooms will be found clean and airy.
The Stabling which is very commodious is well supplied with hay, corn and chaff.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 148, January 15, 1873
1873 - POLICE COURT - Robbery
Richard Jones alias Cohratt stole from Jacob Hocking, [Mining Manager of the Black Lead Amalgamated Claims] nine pounds. Hocking went to Mr. Green at Hill’s Hotel. Previously Hocking had slept at McKinnon’s Robert Burns Hotel. Bessy Clift sworn; said she lived with her mother at Angove’s Hotel, said Mr. Hocking had been boarding at the hotel. Walter Mills aged 12, son of John Mills gave evidence, also Neil McKinnon, Louisa Palmer barmaid at the All Nation’s Hotel, Thomas Edward Mills, Mrs. Sarah Green. Constable Forster was given some money as evidence. Committed to trial at Mudgee.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 180, May 7, 1873
Sometime after mid-night last Saturday a fire broke out in Green’s Hotel which was put out quickly with vary little damage done. It appears that a lady and gentleman had retired to bed and that some time
afterwards they were awakened by the cries of ‘fire’, the bed was found to be on fire and partially burnt.
Source: Gulgong Guardian, Issue No. 184, May 21, 1873
To Let Offices, situated next Green’s Hotel, Herbert St. Apply to S. Green, Green’s Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, March 24, 1874
1874 - Public Meeting
Public Meeting is to be held at Green’s Hotel for the purpose of drawing up a list of wants to give David Buchanan.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, March 24, 1874
1874 - Testimonial Presentation
Testimonial Presentation was made to Mr. Hannan at Green’s Hotel, regretting his departure from Gulgong, we understand Mr. Hannan has secured a much better appointment under the Queensland Government
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, March 24, 1874
1874 - ADVERTISEMENT
1874 - GULGONG COURT - AssaultWanted. Good Female Cook for the WELLINGROVE HOTEL, Glazier’s Paddock, wages 15/- per week. Apply to Mrs. Green, Green’s Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, March 26, 1874
White v Smith, this case occupied the court for some considerable time. It was a dispute, ending in an assault, relative to the erection of a store at Green’s Hotel. Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of 5/- or 12 hours imprisonment.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, April 2, 1874
1874 - LOST
A Black and Tan English Terrier SLUT, has a Chain Collar on with ‘S. GREEN’ on the brass plate 10/- reward on return to Green’s Hotel, opposite the Camp.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 5, 1874
1874 - ADVERTISEMENT
Wanted a GOOD FEMALE COOK, apply to Mrs. Green, Green’s Hotel, Herbert Street.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 14, 1874
1874 - ADVERTISEMENT
Wanted a good Housemaid apply to Mrs GREEN, Green’s Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, June 11, 1874
Gulgong - Positive and Unreserved Sale by order of the Proprietor, Mr. Samuel Green - All Stock, furniture and contents of the Premises, as the proprietor having determined to vacate the premises, the whole must be disposed of with the slightest reserve, to be held had GREEN’S HOTEL.
Plunkett and Co., Auctioneers.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, October 1, 1874
1874 - ADVERTISEMENT
10/- Reward - Lost, a little Black and Tan SLUT, answers to the name of Veno.
S. GREEN, Green’s Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, November 21, 1874
1875 - Gulgong Band
It will be seen by advertisement that a meeting is called for this evening at Green’s Hotel for the purposed of taking step for the formation of a Gulgong Brass and String Instrument Band, there is little doubt but all lovers of good music will attend.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, January 19, 1875
1875 - ADVERTISEMENT
Wanted - A waitress apply to Mrs S GREEN, Green’s Hotel, Herbert Street
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, January 21, 1875
1875 - Fire! Fire!! Fire!!!
This was the cry on Saturday evening and those who saw the fire at Green’s Hotel did not expect it would be subdued so easily. When there are willing hands an a little system, fire is often extinguished before it has time to make any great headway. The cause of the fire at Green’s was through the falling of a kerosene lamp in the billiard room. The billiard room is furnished with a chandelier, the branches containing the lamps being screwed on to the main rod. Mr Green removed one of these to re-trim the lamp and did not take precaution to have the rod held by some person, the consequence was that the weight of the other end caused the lamp to over balance and fall on the floor. The lamp at once broke and it contents ran over the room, which presented a sheet of fire. Dr Bennett happened to be in the room and gave the alarm. Prompt assistance being at hand, the table and floor were covered with blankets and the fire extinguished. The damage done is estimated at 40 pounds. It perhaps may not be our of place here to say that blankets, tablecloths, bags etc., are the proper remedies when kerosene is on fire. Had water been first used the probability is that not only Green’s Hotel but the adjacent buildings would have been burnt to the ground.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, January 26, 1875
1875 Fire
Just as the Fire Brigade had finished their practice on Thursday evening, some of the members observed, that one of the chimneys of Green’s Hotel was on fire. A couple of men were soon on the roof and the fire was at once extinguished.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 1, 1875
Wanted a man to cut wood, draw water and make himself general useful. Apply to S GREEN, Green’s Hotel.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 8, 1875
Captain Hollebone had his brigade out on Thursday evening for wet practice. There was a fair muster of members and the exercise upon an active scale. After the roll had been called and the names of the absentees checked for fines, the machine was taken in a rapid manner to the lower end of Queen Street. The hose was adjusted, the suction being placed in the cellar of Mr McGrath’s Hotel, and the unions having been joined the brakes were manned and a good stream of water was thrown over the roof of house up as far as the Harp Of Erin Hotel. The hose burst in several places showing that repairs are needed. After 1½ hours practice the machine was returned to the shed. At the same time this practice was being held, the committee of management were holding a meeting at Mr Green’s Hotel. There was an influential attendance and much enthusiasm prevailed. They are determined to have a full uniform and have everything ready for the Queen’s Birthday. A few gentlemen guaranteed 60 pounds for uniforms.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, May 15, 1875
Fire Brigade meeting held in Scully’s Building with Mr Samper in the chair. Mr Samuel Green was elected as an honorary member by Mr Harris.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, June 15, 1875
1875 - ADVERTISEMENT
Superior Sale of Household Furniture, Wines, Stock-in-trade
GREEN’S HOTEL
Plunkett and Co. have received instruction from Mr SAMUEL GREEN who is retiring from Business to sell by Auction on the above premises, July 5, the whole of his furniture etc.
1875 - Green’s Sale
GREEN’S HOTEL
Plunkett and Co. have received instruction from Mr SAMUEL GREEN who is retiring from Business to sell by Auction on the above premises, July 5, the whole of his furniture etc.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, June 26, 1875
1875 - Green’s Sale
See advert for details of this sale, this is a bona fide sale, we state that the hotel has been closed for several days.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, July 3, 1875
1875 - Sale at Green’s
Much of the stock was disposed of at fair prices at the great sale of furniture at Mr Green’s Hotel, held by Plunkett and Co.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, July 6, 1875
We understand that this gentleman, the late well-known caterer of Green’s Hotel, has commenced business as hotelkeeper at Muswellbrook
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, September 4, 1875
1875 - Publicans Licences
At the Police Court yesterday, Mr C L Morris made an application for a publican’s licence for the house previously occupied by Mr Mills, [All Nations] opposite the Bank of NSW. Sergeant Keenan objected to the granting of the licence because the applicant held an auctioneer’s licence; but the C P S stated that Mr Morris had handed in his auctioneer’s licence and that the certificate for next year would not be issued the objection was withdrawn and the licence granted, with the understanding that the house not being quite ready, Sergeant Keenan was to inspect the same before it was opened. Another application from John Scully, for the house formerly known as Green’s Hotel was adjourned for one week, the sergeant not having had time to inspect and report on same.
Source: Gulgong Evening Argus, December 15, 1875
