Newspaper article from 'Bendigo Advertiser' supplement 11th December, 1968. Article is titled 'Queen of the Shamrock' and tells the story of Joyce Smith, licensee of the Shamrock Hotel who was known as 'Diamond Lil'. She was 'known for wearing 10 diamond rings on her fingers ... and not as well known perhaps for her charity' Photo from same article, attached behind text article, shows Joyce pouring a beer behind the 'Golden Bar' at the Shamrock Hotel.person, bendigo, joyce smith (diamond lil')

Copy of newspaper article 'The Age' 1.3.1973, written by Claudia Wright. Article describes the life and times of Joyce Smith, publican, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo. Contains photos of Joyce Smith and photo of Joyce on the staircase of the Shamrock, where she is wearing a white arctic fox fur over a formal gown. Joyce was renowned for her diamond rings (six on one finger) and her love for her dachshunds.bendigo, hotel, shamrock hotel