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The Hunter Valley is no exception and has a deep connection with historical pubs and hotels, but most of this information was hard to find… until now.
A project from the Australian National University (ANU) Archives has brought the history of the Hunter Valley and surrounds online for the community to enjoy.
It includes establishments from Greta, Branxton, Singleton, Scone, Denman and Aberdeen.
The ANU Archives has a new online exhibition showcasing the history of Tooth and Company, a significant New South Wales brewer, and the many hotels it owned and supplied throughout the state.
They include:
Maitland (East)
* Bank Hotel
* George & Dragon Hotel
* Hunter River Hotel (re-built 1955)
* Windsor Castle Hotel
Maitland (West)
* Angel Inn Hotel
* Belmore Hotel (re-built 1941)
* Caledonian Hotel
* Carrington Hotel
* Club House Hotel
* Currency Lass Hotel
* Doch-an-Doris Hotel (Commercial Hotel to 1950s)
* Exchange Hotel
* Grand Central Hotel
* Grand Junction Hotel
* Imperial Hotel
* Metropolitan Hotel
* Queens Arms Hotel
* Railway Hotel
* Royal Hotel (ex-Martins Royal)
* Sportsmans Arms Hotel
* Volunteer Hotel
Rutherford
* Rutherford Hotel
Lochinvar
* Lochinvar Hotel
Kurri Kurri
* Chelmsford Hotel
* Empire Hotel
* Kurri Kurri Hotel
* Station Hotel
Greta
* Prince of Wales Hotel
* Sportsmans Arms Hotel
* Tattersalls Hotel
Branxton
* Commercial Hotel
* Royal Federal Hotel
Singleton
* Agricultural Hotel
* Albion Hotel
* Caledonian Hotel
* Central Hotel
* Club House Hotel
* Court House Hotel
* Criterion Hotel
* Federal Hotel
* Imperial Hotel
* Percy Hotel
* Royal Hotel
* Tattersalls Hotel (ex-Terminus)
Scone
* Belmore Hotel
* Golden Fleece Hotel
* Royal Motor Inn Hotel
* Thoroughbred Hotel (ex-Empire Hotel)
* Willow Tree Hotel
Dungog
* Bank Hotel
* Court House Hotel
* Royal Hotel
Gloucester
* Avon Valley Inn Hotel
* Gloucester Hotel
* Royal Hotel
Denman
* Denman Hotel
* Royal Hotel
Aberdeen
* Aberdeen Hotel
* Commercial Hotel
* Segenhoe Hotel
This exhibit is available online along with a special interactive map, providing you access to valuable historical information, as well as incredible photographs.
The ANU Archives has access to additional images and records on most of the hotels.
The online exhibition links to all the records located in the ANU Open Research repository, which are available for users to view and download.
ANU is committed to making important collections such as these available online, as it provides access to world-class resources to the broader community.
View the exhibit online at archives.anu.edu.au/toothhotels
