In 2026, the Fiddler's Hame takes up position on the corner of Mayne and Medley Streets Gulgong.
Fiddlers Hame, 139 Mayne Street Gulgong
Signage for "The Boot King" still evident on facade
Signage for "The Boot King" still evident on facade
Source: Col Bailey, Goldfields Motor Inn Gulgong
HISTORICAL DETAILS
1936 - [ADVERTISEMENT]
TOWN PROPERTY
Friday, February 14 at 11 a.m.
W. A. SAUNDERS has received instructions from the Executors of the Estate of the late M. Tuxford to sell by auction at his Rooms, Mayne street, Gulgong, on above date, the following Properties: —
Lot 7 of Sec. 2, C.G. of 28 perches, Parish Guntawang, County of Phillip, having a frontage to Mayne and Robinson streets, Gulgong, on which is erected a stone and wooden building, with large storage sheds at back. [the long side of this property faced Medley Street, opposite the Centennial hotel].
This well-known property was formerly carried on as a produce and ironmongery business by the late John Tuxford. The property adjoins Mr. L. C. Naughton's Mayne street premises.
Also Lots 5, 6, 7 of Section 11, containing an area of 2 roods 16¾ perches, Parish Guntawang, County of Phillip, having a frontage to Medley, Queen and Bayly streets.
Erected thereon is a residence of 6 rooms and kitchen and several large sheds.
SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, at 11 a.m.
J. J. Dowd, Gulgong, Solicitor for Estate.
W. A. SAUNDERS, Property Salesman, Gulgong.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 Feb 1936 Page 5
Section 2 Allotment 7
Source: GULGONG TOWN_nla.obj-1549993946-1
One of Gulgong's well known citizens is L.C.N., and he is always on deck to care for the wants of all in need of clothes, shoes, etc.
The name of Naughton has been long associated with the old town, and we hope will be for a long time
yet. For many years now Mr. Lou Naughton has been catering for every want of the shoe-wearing public, and is truly called 'The Boot King.'
LCN Boot King/Boot Palace
Source: Alan Walker
Source: xxx
1955 - GULGONG MOTORS
These three photos from the Commonwealth Bank Group Archives would have been taken when the Bank was scoping the property for use as their temporary branch prior to construction at 110 Mayne Street.
Gulgong Motors, front view, November 1955
Source: Commonwealth Bank Group Archives
Gulgong Motors, side view, November 1955
Source: Commonwealth Bank Group Archives
Gulgong Motors, rear view, November 1955
Source: Commonwealth Bank Group Archives
1956 - COMMONWEALTH BANK BRANCH
CommBank’s first branch in Gulgong opened on 16 January 1956 in a leased premises on the corner of Mayne and Medley Streets ... where The Fiddlers Hame is located today. It was leased from Mr. C. A. Lund. In 1961 the branch relocated to its purpose-built premises at 110 Mayne Street.
Source: Commonwealth Bank Group Archives
1960s-70s - DR HUMPHREY
Doctor Humphrey conducted his medical practice at this address in the 60s and 70s.
