History with Brian James: Great Eastern Hotel and beyond

By Brian James
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:24am, first published October 19 2020 - 2:10pm
The Great Eastern Hotel. Brian James produces his column for publication in the Young Witness each Tuesday on behalf the Young Historical Society Inc. Most of this column was sourced from Ross Maroney. Photo: contributed
The Great Eastern Hotel. Brian James produces his column for publication in the Young Witness each Tuesday on behalf the Young Historical Society Inc. Most of this column was sourced from Ross Maroney. Photo: contributed

The Great Eastern Hotel and beyond

History with Brian James

The Great Eastern Hotel was erected by John Allen of Stoney Creek Station Circa 1861. The present building was erected by Millards in 1904. The Great Eastern Hotel was built opposite Dr Temples building in Burrawa street. Sam McGuinness was licensee of Great Eastern hotel (1862), W . Brotherton was an early licensee. Christopher Ward licensee 1865-70, he died and had been landlord for 11 years and resident of the town over 30 years. David Hughes '78-'79. Collins '78-'79. Grovenor 1880. Dwyers 1881-1893.

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