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Photograph, Albion Hotel Main Street Stawell 1890's
Albion Hotel Stawell 1890's
Albion Hotel built in 1868 by John Allingham, who held the license himself for that year. It was advertised that the hotel contained a billiard table. In 1869 Thomas Nightingale was the Licensee, he advertised Billiards, Skittles and a lunch daily between 11am and 1pm.
There were various licensees until 1884 when John T. S. Julian bought the Hotel and was there until his death in 1899. Mrs. Julian owned the premises until her death in 1923. In 1924 the owner was Mr. W. Earle. In 1938 Mrs. Earle was the licensee until her husband died. William Hugh Earle was the licensee from 1938 to 1963.
Mrs Jean Earle then leased out the Hotel till at least the 1990's. Hotel with 3 bay verandah. Lady in doorway, horse and buggy at left. Various men and lady posing in photo.
Dog far right of photo.stawell