HMS Australia Cafe, 1915
Source: Helen Cottee
1915 - NEW GULGONG REFRESHMENT ROOMS.
One of Gulgong's most enterprising citizens is Mr. George Waite, who, for over 20 years, has resided in the old mining town. This gentleman has worked up a very lucratie business as plumber and tin smith, and lately has entered on a new venture, viz., a refreshment room. Mr. Waite has erected a very suitable building for the purpose. It is situated opposite the Lyric Theatre. The rooms, when complete, will be as up-to-date as any in the North West. Even at present customers are very well pleased with the manner in which they are looked after. The refreshment room is large, with plenty of ventilation, and on all sides everything represents the last word in cleanliness.
During the winter months it is Mrs. Waite's—who, by the way, will conduct the business— intention to provide hot suppers, etc., and when next summer comes on us once more the grounds at the rear of the building are to be brightened by a large number of lamps, and should present a grand sight in the evenings. This shows to what extent Mr. Waite intends to cater for the public. We wish him luck.
1915 - CAFE NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. G. Waite returned to Gulgong on Saturday morning last after having spent a few days in the city. During their stay they purchased a large soda fountain, which they purpose installing in their H.M.A.S. Australia Cafe, opposite the Lyric Picture Theatre.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Waite returned to Gulgong on Saturday morning last after having spent a few days in the city. During their stay they purchased a large soda fountain, which they purpose installing in their H.M.A.S. Australia Cafe, opposite the Lyric Picture Theatre.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Jan 1939 Page 13 which was quoting extracts from a copy of the "Gulgong Advertiser," dated 26th October, 1915.
