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Angel Inn

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Charles St, eastern side near York St corner

Opposite the Plough Inn (“Flotsam and Jetsam”, Henry Button, facsimile ed. 1993, p. 158)
Approximately here (Google Maps)

1845-46 Benjamin Hyrons, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1847 Benjamin Hyrons, Angel Inn, Tamar & Brisbane Streets
1847 Benjamin Hyrons, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1847-48 James Whiting, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1848-50 John Sutherland, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1850-54 Isaac Coote, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1854-55 Britton Jones, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1855-58 Joseph Brown, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1858-59 James Hammond, Angel Inn, Charles Street
1859-62 William Dormer, Angel Inn, Charles Street

From “Annual Licensing Meeting”:
NEW APPLICANTS
B. Hyrons, Angel Inn, Charles-street.
Mr. Douglas appeared for Mr. Taylor, Mr. Thorn, and Mr. Sweeney, to oppose this application. He did so upon the grounds that the house was not required, and called upon the meeting to take notice of the personal injury likely to be sustained by the three old established publicans for whom he appeared. They stood at high rents, and had effected considerable improvements by directions of former meetings.
Mr. Rocher replied for Mr. Hyrons, stating that he was compelled to dispose of his former license from temporary embarrassments, and having thus released himself desired to renew his occupation; he called upon the meeting to be consistent, and not to reject a license as being superfluous whilst they had licensed adjoining houses. He referred to the personal claims of the applicant, and concluded with the old argument, that the meeting had not the power to refuse any application if the premises were eligible and the character unobjectionable.

This raised a host of oppositionists, and the application seemed perilled. Several gentlemen protested against such an infringment upon their rights. Mr. Moore energetically disclaimed against being a mere automaton, and repudiated the legal dictation of Mr. Rocher; Captain Friend we also understood to protest against the principle which reduced them and their authority to a mere nominal position. Mr. Breton said, he had but one opinion on the subject, which was in favour of the complete authority of the meeting to reject a license upon any reasonable grounds; the plan was to object to the premises; if asked for a further reason, he should decline giving any, but merely say, “I object to the premises,” which would be in accordance with the act. Captain Gardner gave Mr. Hyrons his especial support, and rose for the purpose of advocating his peculiar claims; no magistrate voted against the application, and it was therefore granted.
Launceston Examiner, 3 September 1845

POLICE REPORT
Hyrons versus Hutley. — This was a charge of assault preferred by “mine host” of the Angel Inn, Charles-street, arising out of a little misunderstanding respecting a horse that had been left in complainant’s stable, belonging to Mr. Mills. Mr. Hyrons having slated the particulars of his information, begged permission to withdraw the charge, to give him an opportunity of taking professional advice on the proper course of proceeding. Charge withdrawn.
Cornwall Chronicle, 18 October 1845

GAS.-The Angel Inn, kept by Mr. Hyrons, exhibits the novelty of being lighted up with gas. We are informed that the expense, after the original cost for apparatus, &c., is less than that incurred by burning sperm oil.
Launceston Examiner, 29 October 1845

Manufacture of Gas — We were much pleased, a few evenings ago, in witnessing, for the first time in Launceston, an illumination by gas, manufactured on the spot at Mr. Benjamin Hyrons’, Angel Inn, Charles street. It seems that two ingenious men have been employed by “mine host” to erect the necessary apparatus, and matte the gas for use on the premises, and the experiment has succeeded far beyond the expectations of the parties. In the back yard of the Angel, the retort is erected, with the proper accompaniment of lead and iron pipes, which communicate with the “gas purifier,” and from thence to the “gasometer” that retains the gas, in its prepared state, until required for use. It is then conveyed by other pipes to the burners, where a strong bright light is produced. Mr. Hyrons has one burner in the front bar, amply sufficient to give light to every part, so much so, that a pin could be seen and picked up in any part of the shop. The large lamp in front of the door, is also lighted with the same material, the burner producing a beautiful illumination, in the form of a star ; which may be seen from the most distant part of the street. The mode of preparing the gas is extremely simple, common oil, tar, the refuse of casks, and even what is called pork slush, will by the inventor’s plan, produce the beautiful white gas thus exhibited.so that after once the apparatus is erected, the cost of lighting a large shop, or even several rooms in a house, will be very insignificant, certainly much cheaper than by the ordinary mode. The artists are two clever mechanics, residing near the Cataract-hill, named George Byron, blacksmith and John Jones, tinman ; Byron is, we believe, the man who constructed the beautiful little model steam engine, exhibited at Mr. Duchene’s shop sows time ago. We hope these young men will meet with due encouragement, as the introduction of gas to the town by their means, will form no unimportant era in the history of Launceston.
Cornwall Chronicle, 29 October 1845

The Observer, 28 November 1845

"ANGEL INN"BENJAMIN HYRONS HAS the pleasure to intimate, that he has removed to those commodious premises recently the 'Sawyer's Arms,' CORNER OF TAMAR AND BRISBANE STREETS, where he invites the patronage of his numerous friends and wellwishers, whom he assures that his WINES, SPIRITS, and MALT LIQUORS, will be of the best quality, and at most reasonable charges. PERSONS FROM THE COUNTRY will find this to be the most comfortable Inn in the neighbourhood WELL-AIRED BEDS & GOOD STABLING N.B.- Passengers and Parcels Booked for the ' COMET" Coaches. Remember the "ANGEL INN," a short distance from Government Cottage. — The Cornwall Chronicle, 13 January 1847

Benjamin Hyrons, ” Angel Inn,” Charles-street. House well conducted, good and clean; excellent premises. Granted. Launceston Examiner, 4 September 1847

QUARTERLY LICENSING MEETING.- The Quarterly meeting of justices for considering applications for transfer and granting licences for public houses, was held on Monday, when the following justices assembled :- W. H. Breton, Esq, chairman, William Tarleton, Esq., P.M., H. Welman, Esq., C. S Henty, Esq.; A. Gardiner, Esq., James Robertson, Esq.. D’Arcy Wentworth, Esq, W. G. Sams, Esq.- Transfer:-The following transfer was granted: Benjamin Hyrons to James Whiting, “Angel Inn,” Charles-street. New Licences: -The following new licences granted with very little discussion, Mr. Tarleton alone opposing: William Bryant, “The Market: House,” St. John and William streets; John King, “York Wine Vaults,” York-street; William Smart, “Lamb & Flag,” Bathurst and York streets; William Webb, “Jolly Anglers,” Wellington street; Augustus Wood, ” Macquarie Hotel,” George Town.
Launceston Examiner, 3 November 1847

From “Meeting for Transfer of Victuallers’ Licenses
The following transfers were allowed, vis ;— To Stephen Knapper from James Burns of the Steam Packet Hotel, Old Wharf.
John Sutherland from James Whiting of the Angel Inn, Charles-street.
The Cornwall Chronicle, 9 August 1848

To let — Cornwall Chronicle, 23 February 1850

From “Quarterly Meeting”:
From Isaac Coote, Angel Inn, Charles Street, to Britton Jones, jun. Granted.
The Cornwall Chronicle, 3 May 1854

From “Publicans’ Licenses”:
The Angel Inn, Churles.street, to Joseph Brown, from Britton Jones, jun. Approved.
Launceston Examiner, 6 November 1855

From auction notice:
Lot 9.
Those truly valuable properties inCharles-street, Launceston, known
as the Angel Inn and Cornwall Auction Rooms. The lease of the auction
rooms has five years to run, at the rentof £80 per year; the Angel Inn is leased for five years at £200 per annum.
Launceston Examiner, 22 March 1856

From “Quarter Transfer of Licences”
The Angel Inn, Charles-street, from William Brown to James Hammond.
The Cornwall Chronicle, 3 November 1858

ANGEL INN, Charles-street.—JAMES HAMMOND having taken the above house, begs to return thanks for past favours, and assure those, who may patronise him that they will at all times be supplied with a first-rate article.
N.B.—Good accommodation for country customers, and careful ostlers.
Launceston Examiner, 6 November 1858

“Angel Inn,” Charles-street.-From James Hammond to William Dormer.
Mr. Miller, for the applicant, put in certificates of character from Messrs. Leake
and Anderson.
The application was granted.
Launceston Examiner, 2 August 1859

WILLIAM DORMER, ANGEL INN, Charles-street, Launceston. Good accommodation for travellers N.B.— Good stabling. — The Cornwall Chronicle, 8 October 1859

From “Annual Licensing Day—Launceston.”
William Dormer, Angel Inn, Charles-street.
The Police Magistrate mentioned that when he went round with the Superintendent of Police inspecting the public-houses, he found that the landlord of this inn had been absent some time, the landlady had been away a short time, and the house had been left in the charge of a little girl about fourteen years of age. On going into the yard he saw a man-servant staggering about under the influence of drink, and the female servant was not altogether sober. There was one objection against the premises. Half the building was occupied as the Angel Inn, whilst the other half was a shop. The yard was not properly fenced in, and there was a right of way common to several persons, and so many ways of egress and ingress as to render it an impossibility for the police to detect crime.
The applicant said he could not alter the arrangement of the premises, right of way, &c. It had been a licensed house for many years, and there was only one conviction against him. After some discussion the license was granted on the condition that a gate on the left side of the premises should be fastened up.
Launceston Examiner, 10 December 1861

MR. HOWE is instructed by Mr. Dormer, who is declining business in consequence of ill health, to sell by auction, on the premises, in Charles street, on Wednesday, 31st instant, at 11 o'clock[details of sale] — Cornwall Chronicle, 27 December 1862

White Hart Inn

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Elizabeth Street, unknown
Wellington Street, west side, between Elizabeth and York Streets. Google Maps, approximate location

1840-45 Thomas Neville, White Hart, Elizabeth Street
1845-1852- Thomas Neville, White Hart, Wellington Street
1853-1854 Henry Neville, White Hart, Wellington Street
1855 Lydia Neville, White Hart, Wellington Street
1855-1876 William Chester, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street
1876 Henry Stratton, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street
1876-1877 Thomas Bryan, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street
1878 Henry Bryant Deeks, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street
1878-1885- Margaret Mullane, White Hart Inn. Wellington Street
1885 James H. Tregea, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street
1885-86 James H. Tregea, New Zealand Arms, Wellington Street
1886 Fanny Lenora Tregea, New Zealand Arms, Wellington Street
1886-87 Sydney Edward Holland, New Zealand Arms, Wellington Street
1887 William Turner, New Zealand Arms, Wellington Street
1887-1890 William Turner, (Turner’s) Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington Street
1891 Thomas Maloney, Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington Street
1892 Thomas Arthur Westwood, Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington Street

James Maddon, Irish Harp, once occupied by Mr. Neville, and Janes Forbes, for the Rainbow, late Freemasons’ Tavern, could not be entertained, licenses to the same houses having been refused at the annual meeting, on account of premises.
Cornwall Chronicle, 4 November 1846

Wellington Street premises

Wellington & York, 1942, showing former White Hart in the middle of the block
(Crop of photo by Doug Wherrett, QVMAG collection QVM:1986:P:0069)

White Hart Inn.
THE undersigned respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed his license to those new and extensive premises in Wellington, street, situate in front of the old “Irish Harp,” where from the ample accommodation in sleeping apartments, together with good stabling, he will he enabled to afford every comfort to parties from the country.
The most choice selection of wines and spirits always on hand.
Thos. Neville.
Cornwall Chronicle 18 June 1846

WHITE HART INN,
Wellington-Street, Launceston.
TO LET, the White Hart Inn, at present occupied by Mr. Thomas Nevile, to whom application must be made. Terms moderate. The stock and furniture may be taken at a valuation.
Cornwall Chronicle, 15 March 1851

From “Adjourned Annual Licensing Meeting”
William Chester, White Hart Inn, Wellington Street. Granted— as the Superintendent of Police informed the Bench that the repairs requisite for isolating the back premises from those adjoining had been effected.
Cornwall Chronicle, 12 December 1860

TO LET-The old-established:. Public house known as the White Hart Inn, Wellington-street. Apply to W. CHESTER.
Launceston Examiner, 26 February 1876

WT. BELL is instructed to sell by auction, at his mart, on Monday, 18th instant, at 12 o'clock, that well-known Inn. The White Hart, situate in Wellington street, — The Cornwall Chronicle, 8 March 1876

From “Commercial”:
The White Hart Inn, situated in Wellington-street, was knocked down to Mr John Sinclair for £380, and two allotments in Charles-street to Mr Thomas Richardson for £150.
Weekly Examiner, 18 March 1876

William Chester was granted permission to sell liquors at the Star Hotel till next quarterly: licensing meeting, under the license held by C. G. Croft.
Similar permission was granted Henry Stretton, to sell at the White Hart Inn, under the license held by Wm. Chester.
Launceston Examiner, 23 March 1876

The White Hart Inn.— Mr Thomas Bryan applied to the justices presiding at the Police Court n Friday, for permission to sell liquors under the license held by Mr Henry Stratton, for the White Hart Inn, Wellington street, until the next licensing meeting. Permission was granted.
Cornwall Chronicle, 20 November 1876

Thomas Bryan, White Hart Inn, Wellington-street.
The Superintendent of Police said there was no objection to the applicant, but the house had not been in the state it ought to be in since Mr Chester left it. The neighborhood was very low, and unless attention were paid to cleanliness disease would be engendered.
The Chairman—Could it be put in order by the adjournment day ?
Mr Coulter—Yes, the deficiencies might be supplied ; the applicant has some excuse, as there had been two tenants, the last of whom transferred to this man.
Mr E. D. Harrop thought an assurance was wanted that he should keep the premises clean in future.
The applicant said the premises were very much dilapidated.
The further consideration of the application was adjourned for a week.
Weekly Examiner, 9 December 1876

TO LET—The White Hart Inn, Wellington-street. Apply at once to W.T DEEKS, Charles-street.
Weekly Examiner, 17 November 1877

White Hart Inn.
Mr Coulter objected to the renewal of the license by Thomas Bryan, the present landlord, on the ground that there was no furniture in the place, as required by law.
Mr Powell, who appeared on behalf of another applicant for the same house, asked that the application stand over until his client’s was considered. He explained that the furniture in the house had lately been sold under distraint for rent, and the son of the owner of the house was an applicant for the transfer of the license.
After some discussion it was decided to consider each application separately, on its own merits. The objection raised by the Superintendent of Police, namely that the house was not furnished, was, after some consideration, considered fatal, and the application was refused on that ground.
Weekly Examiner, 8 Dec 1877

Thomas Bryan, White Hart Inn, Wellington street.
The Mayor and Mr Coulter, Superintendent of Police, stated that when they visited the place on Friday, they found It apparently deserted and without any furniture in it.
Mr J. Powell said the landlord, Mr Henry Bryant Deeks, had applied for a . .license for the house, as he intended to, lay out a large sum of money in improving it The present occupant was in arrear with his rent, the furniture had been sold off by Mr East, the brewer, the sale only amounting to £17, and Mr Bryant would have to go out on the 31st December. He would therefore apply to the Court to postpone this application and consider the two together. The Chairman said as the objection was that the house was not furnished according to law, it would be better to deal with Mr Bryan’s application on its merits. Mr Bryan said the landlord was taking an unfair advantage of him. The Bench refused the license on the ground that the house was not furnished according to law
. . .
NEW APPLICATION FOR AN OLD LICENSED HOUSE
Henry Bryant Weeks, White Hart Inn, Wellington street.
This was the house for which Thomas Bryan’s application had been refused.
Mr Mason said that the application might be granted, on the understanding that the certificate would not be issued until the house be furnished and put in good order.
Mr Powell said Mr Deeks would undertake to do this.
Mr ?haw said it would be grant Mr Deek’s application after refusing that of Mr Bryan. The same objection that the house was not furnished according to law, lay as much in the one case as the other.
Mr Powell then withdrew the application.
Cornwall Chronicle, 5 December 1877

From “Quarterly Licensing Meeting”:
Henry Bryant Deeks applied for a license to the White Hart Inn, Wellington-street.
The license had been refused at the last meeting on the ground that the house was not properly furnished.
Mr Adye Douglas stated that it was now in proper order, and that Mr Deeks, the owner of the property, would conduct the house in a bona fide manner until a proper transfer was obtained. Mr Harrap supported the application. Mr Bennett said he thought there were enough public-houses already in the town. The licence was granted.
Weekly Examiner, 9 February 1878

Margaret Mullane, White Hart Inn, Wellington-street.
Superintendent Coulter offered no objection to the granting of the application.
Mr Grubb said he thought there were serious objections to the granting of the license, as the place was not necessary. It was a brothel.
The Chairman enquired if Mr Grubb had a charge to bring against the place, or did he object on the ground that the house was unnecessary?
Mr Grubb said the place was unnecessary. He had seen bad characters congregated about it, and it was a miserable building. There were too many licensed houses in the neighbourhood.
Superintendent Coulter said the White Hart was a good brick building. When Mr Grubb spoke of the place as a brothel, he ought to remember there were brothels in the locality.
The Chairman said there was a good deal of allowance always made for an old-established place. The application was granted.
Launceston Examiner, 2 December 1881

MARGARET MULLANE, thanking her friends and the public for the support and patronage accorded her at the White Hart Inn, Wellington-street, informs them she has removed to the Caledonian Hotel, George-street, and respectfully solicits a continuance of their favors. The best of ales, wines, and spirits, combined with civility and attention.
Daily Telegraph, 15 July 1885

White Hart Inn, Wellington-street. — James Henry Tregea, from Margaret Mullane.
The Police Magistrate stated that when the application for permission to sell had been made to him, he made it a condition that the applicant should make a certain promise before the application was granted. He had rather not bring it before the meeting, but if he found the promise broken he should then bring it before them.
The application was then granted.
Daily Telegraph, 4 August 1885

TREGEA.—On 16th January, at his residence, the New Zealand Arms Hotel, Wellington-street, James Henry, eldest son of the late Mr. J. B. Tregea, of Nelson, New Zealand, aged 42 years.
Launceston Examiner, 18 January 1886

Permission to Sell. — Mrs Tregea, widow of the late J. H. Tregea, of the New Zealand Arms, was granted permission to sell liquor at that hotel, under the license held by her husband, until the next annual licensing meeting.
Daily Telegraph, 22 January 1886

TO LET-The New Zealand Arms Hotel, Wellington-street. Immediate possession. Wm. H. Abbott, Cornwall Brewery
Launceston Examiner, 2 July 1886

Advertisement by William Turner for the Turner's Hunt Club Hotel. formerly New Zealand Amrs — Daily Telegraph, 16 January 1888

HOTEL TO LET.- A BARGAIN.
For sale.-The lease, goodwill, stock and furniture, as it now stands, of the Hunt Club Hotel. Wellington-street, now doing a good business, and can be still further improved. Large premises, good yard, and stabling; all been lately put in thorough repair. Rent, only £80 a year. Apply at once to the proprietor, on the premises.
Launceston Examiner, 19 May 1888

Permission was granted to Thomas Arthur Westwood at the City Police Court yesterday to sell liquors under the license of Thomas Maloney, at the Hunt Club Hotel, until the annual meeting of the Licensing Bench.
Launceston Examiner, 15 October 1892

William Turner, Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington-street. Mr Whitfield said he had lately been in this hotel, and it was such a very old place that something should really be done with it. Granted. No police objection being offered.
The Colonist, 6 December 1890

TRANSFER OF LICENSES. — At the City Police Court yesterday, the following transfers of licenses were granted : — Wm. Turner, Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington street, to Thomas Maloney ; Gottlieb Sulzberger, Railway Hotel, Lilydale, to P. J. Somerville.
Daily Telegraph, 1 Jan 1891

THE HUNT CLUB HOTEL CASE.-Thomas Maloney, licensee of the Hunt Club Hotel, Wellington-street, was proceeded against for delaying admission to Sergeant Moir and Constables Gregory and Ryan on the night of the 6th inst. whilst in the execution of their duties after 11.30 p.m. Mr G. C. Gilmore appeared for the defendant. The ease was heard before Messrs G. W. Waterhouse and hon. H. I. Rooke some days ago, and as the magistrates could not agree the information was dismissed, the chairman of the bench stating the case might be reopened before other magistrates. The evidence taken at the previous hearing was read and confirmed by the witnesses. The bench considered the police should get admission as soon as possible, but they had a doubt as to whether the delay occasioned was wilful. They believed the evidence of the police, but gave defendant the benefit of the doubt. Taking into consideration the expense defendant had been put to in defending two actions, the information was dismissed, the chairman administering a severe caution to Maloney.
Launceston Examiner, 24 September 1892

The application of Thos A. Westwood, of the Hunt Club Hotel, was refused on the grounds that it had communication with other premises. Mr. M. Clerke, who appeared for the applicant, offered to close up the window referred to, but Mr. Whitfeld said there was a well beaten path from the window. Several spoke of the poor condition of the house, and the license was refused
The Mercury, 1 December 1892

For Sale the commodious premises, situate in Wellington-street, formerly known as the Hunt Club Hotel. — Launceston Examiner, 7 August 1893

Horse and Jockey (2)

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1838 Joseph Dell, Horse and Jockey, Launceston

I don’t know if this has any association with the other houses of the same name. Dell owned property in Brisbane Street, so it might have been located there.

The undermentioned individuals have obtained licenses to retail wines and spirits:–
Buckinghamshire–Alexander Gore Ward, Saracen’s Head, Sorell ; Henry Brown, Bird in Hand, Hamilton.
Cornwall-Geo. Coulstock, London Tavern, Launceston; Joseph Dell, Horse and Jockey, do ; Philip Davis, Horse and Groom, do.
Hobart Town Courier, 17 November 1837

Longevity— It is not generally known that Samuel Day, one of the oldest hands, and, perhaps, one of the oldest men in the colony being upwards or ninety five, is at present residing with Mr. Joseph Dell, of the Horse and Jockey, who has kindly offered to him in his extreme old age, that asylum and shelter of which he so much stood in need of.
Cornwall Chronicle, 28 April 1838

Robin Hood and Little John

5 March 2024 by Xenith

1835 James Osborn, Robin Hood and Little John, Launceston

Cornwall Chronicle, 28 November 1835

Wattle Tree Inn

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Bathurst & Elizabeth Streets
(not NE corner)

1837-39 Henry Stephens, Wattle Tree Inn, Bathurst & Elizabeth
1839-40 John Aughey, Wattle Tree Inn, Bathurst & Elizabeth

Mr. Henry Stephens, of the Wattle Tree, appeared to answer an information charging him with having neglected to keep the outer door of his licensed house closed on Sunday last. Mr. Home for the defence, stated to the Bench, that it was not his intention to plead to the information, but objected to give his reason, saying that should he do so, it would only militate against the interests of his client, for the present information would be with drawn, and another laid, in which the informality would of course be rectified. Capt. Wentworth here said, that if Mr. district constable Keenahan would consent, and Mr. Home’s objection prove valid, he would promise that no other information on the present case, should be brought into court. Mr Keenahan consented, and Mr. Home then pointed out, that the summons did not mention any Act of Council which his client was stated to have transgressed. Capt. Wentworth was, however, of opinion, that Mr. Stephens having appeared to it, all defects in the summons was cured, and Mr. Home again denied any appearance, firstly, because he had refused to plead, and secondly, because when the case was called in ‘an early part of the morning, himself and client were both absent, and he, therefore, con tended, that a non-appearance should have been entered. Upon this point, Copt. Wentworth finally arranged to consult the opinion of the Attorney General, and in the mean time suspended the proceedings. The case was then adjourned.
Cornwall Chronicle, 17 February 1838

WATTLE TREE INN,
TEA AND COFFEE ROOMS,
CORNER OF
BATHURST AND ELIZABETH STREETS,
Launceston.
H. STEPHENS begs leave to inform his Friends and the Inhabitants in general that he has fitted up a room for the above purpose, in which they will find every accommodation and comfort; and they will always find ready, in addition to Tea and Coffee, Meats, Sandwiches, soups, &c., at very moderate charges.
H.S., in soliciting the patronage of the inhabitants of Launceston and his country friends can assure them that every Article provided shall he of the best quality, and he trusts that one trial will ensure him a continuance of their favors.
Dinners, Made Dishes, &c, provided for parties in a superior style at the shortest notice.
N. B.— Good Beds and Stabling.
Launceston, 2nd February, 1839
Cornwall Chronicle, 2 February 1839

AT a MEETING held on the 12th inst., at Mr. H. Stephen’s, ” Wattle Tree Inn,” it was unanimously agreed, that there should be a SUBSCRIPTION BALL held there on TUESDAY, 5th March.
ARTHUR MAINS,}
JOHN AUSTIN, } Stewards
Tickets to be had of the Stewards, or at the Bar.
Cornwall Chronicle, 2 March 1839

LICENSES REFUSED.
Mr. Aughie, Wattle Tree. Mr. W. Brigg, deferred to Quarterly Meeting, the applicants being at present insolvent, but on the point of making a composition with his creditors, before which he was not entitled to receive a license.
Launceston Advertiser, 3 September 1840

To respectable men of moderate capital.
TO Let, and possession given in 10 days, that invaluable Licensed House and Premises, corner of Bathurst and Elizabeth-streets, now in full trade, and known as the sign of the Wattle Tree Public House. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. J. Gerard, Cataract Brewery, or Mr. H. Stephens, on the premises.
June 8th, 1839.
Cornwall Chronicle, 20 July 1839

NOTICE.
At a quarterly meeting of Justices held at Launceston, on Monday, the ?th day of August, the following Transfer of Licence to retail fines and Spirits was allowed :–
Thomas Archer to Charles Grant, “The Plough,” Charles-street, Launceston.
And on Friday, the 9th of August, the following Transfers were approved of.–
John Ashton to Frederick Meyers, ‘”The Queen’s Head,” the comer of Wellington and Elizabeth-streets, Launceston.
Henry Stephens to John Auchey, ‘The Wattle Tree,”‘ the corner of Wellington [Bathurst] and Elizabeth-streets, Launceston.
Dated this 12th day of August, 1839.
M. KENNEDY,
Clerk of the Peace.
Cornwall Chronicle, 24 August 1839

From an advertisement:
A capital brick house situate at the corner of Elizabeth and Bathurst-street, lately known as the ” Wattle Tree Inn,” together with large allotment of land, these premises are let at the rate of £40 per
Launceston Examiner, 8 December 1847

Currency Lad

1 September 2023 by Xenith

Brisbane Street
Bathurst & Frederick Streets

1834 John Biles, Currency Lad, Brisbane Street
1835 John Biles, Currency Lad, Bathurst & Frederick Streets ( Gardener’s Lodge)
1835 Edward Symonds, Bathurst St

Original building demolished:

The Information and Complaint of John Peers who being sworn saith–I reside in Launceston and carry on business as a Builder in Partnership with Thomas Twinning–About three months ago Thomas Twinning and myself purchased of George Hamilton certain premises in Brisbane Street which were Known as the Currency Lad Public House We shortly afterwards pulled down the House and other premises attached to it, for the Purpose of improvement, and during the Progress of pulling it down, a quantity of Timber, consisting of flooring boards was feloniously stolen.
1 January 1836
(QVMAG MS154 B 18)

Fox and Hounds

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Paterson Street

1834-35 Isaac Tibbs, Fox and Hounds, Paterson Street

Horse Shoeing and Farrier
MR. PETTIT, next door to the Fox and Hounds, in Paterson Street, begs leave respectully to acquaint the Inhabitants of Launceston, and the Settlers generally that he has commenced business in the above line, having recently arrived from Hobart Town, where he has carried on business with much satisfaction to his employers for a considerable time. All orders with which he might be favored will be carefully attended to.
N. B. — His charges will be very moderate.
Cornwall Chronicle, 21 February 1835

Macquarie Hotel, Evandale

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cnr Macquarie & Barclay Streets, Evandale

1861-68 Ann Richards, Macquarie Hotel, Evandale
1871-73 Philip Mullane, Macquarie Hotel, Evandale.
1875-6* Richard Chugg, Macquarie Hotel, Evandale

*From assessment rolls

IMPROVEMENTS AT EVANDALE.—Mr. Richards is erecting at Evandale a building for an hotel, at the corner of Cambock and Macquarie-streets, which will not only be an ornament to the township, but also a great acquisition to travellers passing to and from the White Hills; and should a license be granted it will be the means of the township improving and extending in that locality. The proprietor has spared no expense in order to meet the requirements of the inhabitants, having attached a very large room for holding meetings, &c.
Launceston Examiner, 25 October 1860

EVANDALE LICENSING MEETING — At the licening meeting at Evandale a few days since, all the old licenses were renewed, and a new license was granted to Mrs. Richards for a house to be called the “Macquarie Hotel.”
Launceston Examiner, 17 December 1861

Launceston Examiner, 13 March 1862

Noah’s Ark

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cnr Margaret & Brisbane Streets

1859 Alfred Fowler, Margaret and Brisbane Streets
1859-1860 Robert Cotton, The Ark, Margaret and Brisbane Streets transfer
1860 Alfred Fowler, Ark, Margaret and Brisbane Streets transfer
1860 Patrick Torley, The Ark, Margaret and Brisbane-streets

From assessment rolls, southern side of Brisbane Street, possible eastern corner.

LICENSING MEETING
Alfred Fowler, premises in Brisbane and Margaret-streets.
The Police Magistrate said the house was not in a fit state to be occupied, much more to hold a license, and was not wanted in the neighborhood ; there was the Hibernia
Inn and the Elephant and Castle near.
Refused as not necessary.
Launceston Examiner, 2 December 1858

Alfred Fowler appealed against the decision of the licensing meeting, refusing to grant a license to new premises at the corner of Margaret and Brisbane-streets, on the grounds that it was not necessary and that it was not in a fit state to be occupied. After a little discussion, a license was granted.
Launceston Examiner, 4 January 1859

BREACHES OF THE LICENSING ACT. — Robert Cotton was charged on information by Mr. Superintendent O’Connor with abandoning the “Noah’s Ark” Inn, the license of which he held, and Robert Fowler was charged with selling liquors on the said premises without a license.
Launceston Examiner, 28 February 1860

George and Dragon, Jolly Butchers (1)

23 January 202626 October 2017 by Xenith

Cnr Charles & York Streets
(Not SW corner, as Caledonian Inn is there.)

Note: the George Inn is sometimes referred to as the George & Dragon at this time.

1835-38 Jonathan Ives, George and Dragon, Launceston
1839-44 Jonathan Ives, George and Dragon, Charles and York Streets
1844 Thomas Turner, George and Dragon, Charles and York Streets
1844-49 Thomas Turner, Jolly Butchers, Charles and York Streets
1849-51 John Dowling, Jolly Butchers, Charles and York Streets
Moved to Brisbane Street

To Let,
For a term not exceeding nine years, the Public House at the Corner of Charles and York-street, known as the George and Dragon Inn. The tenant can take the stock on hand or any part of it with the fixtures. The situation needs no comment.
Apply to Mr. Jonathan Ives, on the premises.
June 11.
Cornwall Chronicle,18 June 1842

FOR SALE at the George and Dragon
Inn, at the corner of Charles and York. streets, some of the best draught Sherry ever landed in this Colony, at the price of common Cape wine or black strap, the purchaser can take from one quart to five hundred gallons, at the rate of four shillings per gallon.
Also Brandy of a superior quality, at sixteen shillings per gallon.
Cornwall Chronicle, 27 January 1844

TO BE LET, that old, well-known, and established INN, known by the sign of the “George & Dragon,” at the corner of Charles and York Street, which needs no comment, being in the best thoroughfare in Launceston, and cannot be rivalled.
Person or persons desirous of treating for the same will be compelled to lake a new Billiar Table, recently arrived from London, made to order of the late Thos Reibey, Esq., now in full play; also a small quantity of Plate and Plated Goods, with Furniture, Stock-in-trade, and Bar- fixtures.
Any persons wishing to treat with the undersigned may insure themselves a small fortune in a few years. No persons need apply who cannot meet the terms, which are as follows — £600 cash, or good security for that amount, with interest, payable within six months from this date.
Jonathan Ives.
Jan. 20.
Cornwall Chronicle, 27 January 1844