One of three black and white photographs mounted on orange paper. This one is of Main Street Rutherglen, featuring the Victoria Hotel. The Standard Bakery is visible further up the street.At top left of photo: "Main Street, East Rutheglen" Caption on mount: "Victoria Hotel"victoria hotel, hotels, pubs, main street, standard bakery

Taken some time after 1864, these photographs depict the Star Hotel both directly (8674.1) and from the Hotel north west down Ford Street (8674.2). The images depict the building with its modern exterior, having settled for this brick form after several other building designs. The Star Hotel was the first hotel opened in Beechworth, and would go through a series of dramatic changes under its first three owners. The original timber structure was built by W.H. Neuber, though at the time it was only known as ‘The Beechworth Hotel’. The site was later purchased in 1855 by mining entrepreneur, and prolific business owner, John Alston “Six Stars” Wallace. He would go on to extend the established hotel, rebuilding much of it with weatherboard and a shingled roof, adding a two storey structure with a verandah and a theatre capable of supporting 400-500 people, which was often used for international performances. Renamed as the Star Hotel, it was the second in a chain franchise, eventually leading to the “Six Stars” moniker Wallace went by, with hotels at Rutherglen, Chiltern, Yackandandah, Bright, Snake Valley, and of course, Beechworth. Under his ownership, it developed into a popular location for merchants, wayfarers, and locals alike, with the help of his brother Peter as manager. Situated on a road once synonymous with Melbourne to Sydney roadtrips, and the allure of the gold mines, the popularity of the Star drew all manner of clientele from across the country. As such a central hub, the ‘Star Assembly Rooms’ were used as a meeting place for debates, discussions, festivities, and problem solving among the various working sects of the area. These meetings included shareholder discussions for prospecting companies, railway planning, council meetings, and discussions surrounding the interactions between European and Chinese miners, both good and bad. By late 1856, John had the Beechworth at auction through J.H. Grey & Co. It was most likely due to the high profile murder of the manager, Robert Murdoch, during an altercation in relation to a dine and dash event by a Swedish miner, Charles Jansen, who had been ‘excited by drink’ on November 17th. He had refused to pay for his meal and waiter James Mitchell failed to persuade him otherwise. Mitchell, or possibly Murdoch himself, forced him out as tempers and threats escalated. As the photos tell, there are a number of doors which may be entered through, and Jansen used an alternate entrance to access the building. Murdoch was investigating the noise when he encountered the furious man. He was subsequently stabbed with no warning by a small clasp knife, as he tried to stop the intrusion. His exclamations, "I’m stabbed, I’m stabbed!” alerting other occupants, and Jansen was restrained and arrested. Murdoch died the next day from his injuries, with the inquest carried out on the theatre stage. Some 3000 members of the town attended the funeral, and the Star hung black cloth in memory of Robert and his death. Afterwards, an auction caw the property pass to Messrs Robertson and Quirk, though would return shortly thereafter to Six Stars’ portfolio. Six Stars would later sell off his properties from 1862, with the Beechworth Star purchased by 1864 by John Sitch Clark. This allowed Clark to redevelop a significant portion of the Hotel, stripping a central section and constructing the brick structure that survives today, reopening the Star in July that year. It was after this time that our photographs were taken. Clark would later sell the property to Frank Mitchell, shortly before his own death. The next owner, Frederick Allen, lived on the property before the deed was sold to him in the 1880s. He would later sell the property to William Carroll in 1890, with proprietorship eventually moving to Mr. W.H. Porter, and transferring to a Mr. Marendaz by 1913 and Mr. Holly in 1915. Licensing disputes would arise 1917 between Margaret Carroll and a Mrs. McDonald, before it became delicenced some years prior to 1935. It was around this year that the property was bought by Mr. W.J. Pemberton at the meagre price of £500, down from the £13,000 Six Stars originally auctioned it for. It served as a Youth Hostel for a period of time around 1972, and currently the building serves as a private accommodation on the second floor, with shops taking up the ground floor level.These photographs of the Beechworth Star Hotel as they depict a form of Beechworth's first hotel, and also the site of a high profile murder. Two black and white rectangular photographs printed on matte photographic paper.8674.1 (reverse) Beechworth/ 734/ Tanswell’s Hotel [crossed out]/? Old Star/ Hotel,/[small pencil scratching]/ Saunders/ BMM 8674.1 8674.2 (reverse) Beechworth/ 60%[circled]/ Old Star Hotel/Building etc.,/ 12 ½ cm/ 3"[circled, arrows extending horizontally to edges]/[arrows extending top to bottom mid-right of reverse]/ Saunders/ 734[circled]/ BMM 867.2,/ [thin scribbled bordering around top, right, and bottom edges]star hotel, beechworth hotel, john alston wallace, ja wallace, john sitch clark, frederick allen, robert murdoch, meeting place, tragedy, theatre, mining town

Postcard photograph of Rutherglen seen from the Victoria Hotel verandahNote from W. Muir to "Ethel" on back.

Black and white, post card size reproduction of the West End of Rutherglen's Main Street, approx. 1920/1925. Taken from the High Street intersection.james tye fruiterer, smiths star hotel, main street

Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Histroical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of Main Street, Rutherglen looking east from the Drummond Street intersection. The Cumberland Hotel is on the right.rutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, main street, cumberland hotel

Typed information as follows: Originally the kitchen of the original Springhurst Carrier Arms Hotel, Circa 1913, was skidded to Donovan's property (Barnett Place) by John Wightons traction engine, and served as Springhurst Post Office until 1928. 1929-32 it was a general store, operated by Walter T Dawson. In 1955 it was relocated by Buscall & Cullen, builders of Rutherglen to the property of JE Blampied at CarlyleColoured photograph pasted on white card with typed information of buildingspringhurst carrier arms hotel, donovan, wightons, springhurst post office, dawson, blampied

Smith's Rutherglen Wreckers vs Strang's Stranglers. Apparently a match put on to help injured football players. Includes colourful description of team players. Program sponsored by Bray's Men's Wear, Jasper Bros Service Station and W.A.J. Lintermans Victoria HotelProgram, printed on paper for a Football Extraordinary match to aid injured players, about 1944football, afl, smith's rutherglen wreckers, strang's stranglers, bray's menswear, jasper brothers motors, victoria hotel, lintermans

Smith's Rutherglen Wreckers vs Strang's Stranglers. Apparently a match put on to help injured football players. Includes colourful description of team players. Program sponsored by Bray's Men's Wear, Jasper Bros Service Station and W.A.J. Lintermans Victoria HotelProgram, printed on paper for a Football Extraordinary match to aid injured players, about 1944football, afl, smith's rutherglen wreckers, strang's stranglers, bray's menswear, jasper brothers motors, victoria hotel, lintermans

The events of the afternoon included lunch for the bandsmen at the Memorial Hall, a street march to the Park, and performances at the Park, concluding with a massed march back to town. 10 bands from the surrounding districts participated. The donor was teaching at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School at the time of this event, and boarded at the Star Hotel.Program for a massed bands display, held by the Rutherglen & District Brass Band, on December 1939. Also included is a letter from the donor.bands, rutherglen town band, wangaratta town band, mooroopna town band, corowa town band, albury town band, goulburn valley pipe band, yarrawonga brass band, finley district citizens band, beechworth town band, benalla citizens band, rutherglen higher elementary school, star hotel

Black and white photograph showing a street view of an unmade road, featuring Chapman's Howlong Hotel. Man on horseback is near the front of the hotel.At bottom of photo is a very faint inscription: " [illeg.] Hawkins Street, Howlong"hotels, howlong hotel, chapman, howlong

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustrations taken from the Leader, Saturday 21 April 1894, page 31 (top half of page).garibaldi mine, main street, lake king, rutherglen park, great northern, victoria hotel, hotels, gold mines

Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a group of men working on the construction of a bridge. One of the men is wearing a diving suit.Sign on building in the background: "Buffalo View Hotel"bridge construction, mount buffalo, mt buffalo, buffalo view hotel, porepunkah bridge, bridges

The Royal Standard Hotel was destroyed on the eve of the "Back to Rutherglen" week, which was to begin on 26th March 1956. The owner of the hotel was Clive Philp, a former Hawthorn and State footballer. He had only become licensee of the hotel in the previous September.Black and white photograph of the Royal Standard on fire on the 25th March 1956.royal standard hotel, hotels, fires, clive philp

The Royal Standard Hotel was destroyed on the eve of the "Back to Rutherglen" week, which was to begin on 26th March 1956. The owner of the hotel was Clive Philp, a former Hawthorn and State footballer. He had only become licensee of the hotel in the previous September.Black and white photograph of the wreckage of the Royal Standard fire after the fire that took place on 25th March 1956.royal standard hotel, hotels, fire, clive philp

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Woman in photo may be Florence Iggsten. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches.Colour photograph taken in Post Office Lane, Rutherglen. Roof of the Post Office is visible on the left, and the front of the Victoria Hotel at the end of the road.post office lane, post offices, victoria hotel, florence iggsten, gollings square

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches. Colour photograph showing the Victoria Hotel from the vantage point of Post Office Lane.victoria hotel, post office lane, florence iggsten, gollings square

The large building left of centre is the Star Hotel. Two sides of Main Street on the eastern side of High Street are occupied by shops of David G HamiltonBlack and white postcard photograph of Rutherglen rooftops, probably taken from the roof of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall at the corner of Murray and High Streets.At bottom left of photo: "Rutherglen. 7." Written at top right of photo, with an arrow pointing to a house: "Our place". On back of card: "Rutherglen. April 4th 1918 [or 1910 - illeg.] | My dear Sister Marion, Mumma, Sadie, Florrie, Ruth & Mavis all join in wishing you Many Happy Returns of Your Birthday. We received Joan's letter today. Hope you are all well & that your arm is alright. Ruth is getting along nicely. Best love to all. Your affectionate Brother George."rutherglen, main street, high street, d g hamilton, star hotel

This view of Rutherglen shows, on the left: Red Boot Shop, Victoria Hotel, Quon Fruit Shop and Bank of Australasia. Banner across street reads in part "M.U.I.O.O.F. Welcomes Old Bros." MUIOOF is the Manchester Unity Independent Order of OddfellowsOne of three black and white photographs mounted on orange paper. This one is a view of Main Street looking west.Written on mount: "Main Street looking west from roundabout. Circa 1920-30"main street, red boot shop, victoria hotel, quon family, bank of australasia, muioof, manchester unity independent order of oddfellows, shops, hotels, banks

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012.Colour photograph of a gathering of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st October 2012" Caption on separate piece of paper: "Max Wright, Ian Stones, Max Turner, Bill Morris, Doug Stanton, Gary Grail, Ken Buscall | Bob Martin, Aileen Terrill, Ena (Buscall)___, Andree (Buscall)___, Rod Johnston | Kath Morris, Jean (Buscall) McDonald, Jean Stanton, Leonie (Nicholl) Martin" rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, eastern palace, star hotel, buscall family, max wright, ian stones, max turner, bill morris, doug stanton, gary grail, ken buscall, bob martin, aileen terrill, ena buscall, andree buscall, rod johnston, kath morris, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, jean stanton, leonie nicholl, leonie martin

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. At the back are Andree (Buscall) and Jean (Buscall) McDonald. In the front are Ena (Buscall) and Ken Buscall.Colour photograph of four of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st Oct 2012"buscall family, rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, andree buscall, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, ena buscall, ken buscall

Black and white photograph of crowd of people in Main Street for the Wine Festival.On back of photo: handwritten "Carracher", rubber stamp "Rutherglen Historical Society Inc." rutherglen wine festival, main street, victoria hotel, prescott's paint and paper shop

Black and white photograph of Main Street Rutherglen looking east. Features the Cumberland Hotel and Samuel Stones Bakery.

Photograph of the Advance Australia Hotel, Great Northern township.On back of photo: "1st Advance Australia Hotel" | "Hicks/McKay A A Hotel"hotels, advance australia hotel, great northern, hicks, mckay

The Hotel was delicensed 3.5.1975. Building still standing and occupied as a private residence 2017.Sepia coloured photograph of the Carrier Arms Hotel, SpringhurstSigns on awnings on front of hotel: "Cool Clean Beer. Carriers Arms Hotel. Cool clean beer. Try for yourself. For a good meal." At top on front of building: "Carriers Arms Hotel. Est. 1875" Written at bottom of photo: "Carriers Arms Hotel Springhurst. Delicensed 1975" Written on back of photo: "de-licenced 3.5.1975" "Carriers Arms Hotel Springhurst"carriers arms hotel, hotels, pubs, springhurst

Post card sized coloured photograph of Main Street Rutherglen, looking west. main street rutherglen, bank of australasia, victoria hotel, s younkman & co

Three black and white photographs of old postcards, mounted on a sheet of decorative grey paper. Top one is a view of Main Street, Rutherglen, looking west, featuring Younkman's Store and the Victoria Hotel. Middle one is also of Main Street, looking west, featuring the Star Hotel at the corner of High Street, with horses and carts in the street. Bottom one is of the Victoria Hotel in Main Street, with cars of 1970s vintage parked along the street.Centre photo has an upside down post mark: "Sydney | Jan 5 | 12 [illeg.] | 1909 | 75"main street, high street, star hotel, victoria hotel, s younkman & co

Two black and white photographs of old postcards, mounted on a sheet of decorative grey paper. Top one is of Main Street, Rutherglen, looking East, featuring the Cumberland Hotel and S. Stones, Baker and Confectioner. Bottom one shows a parade in Main Street, being led by the members of the Australian Natives Association, celebrating the passing of the Australian Federation legislation.main street, ana, australian natives association, australian federation, cumberland hotel, bakery, stones family

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustrations taken from the Leader, Saturday 21 April 1894, page 31 (bottom half of page).On back of photo: "The Leader, April 21 1894"main street, hotels, gold mines, rutherglen town hall, star hotel, d g hamilton, advance australia hotel, prentice freehold, wine cellars, great northern township

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches.Colour photograph taken in Post Office Lane, Rutherglen. The front of the Victoria Hotel is visible at the end of the road.post office lane, post offices, victoria hotel, florence iggsten, gollings square

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches. Colour photograph showing the Victoria Hotel from the vantage point of Post Office Lane.victoria hotel, post office lane, florence iggsten, gollings square