(Draft) of early history of Bendigo Golf Club and Sandhurst Golf Club awaiting information to complete from documents sought from the Titles Office. Mention of: Prince Patrick Hotel (Fitspatrick's) , Eaglehawk; Tom Glover; ''Woodbury'' property' of Rupert Putnam; Ben Roper; Turf Tavern, Epsom; Bendigo Golf Club opening 21st Aug 1901; ''Ascot Park''; care of the new 18 hole course (mown by sheep!). Two copies.bendigo, clubs, bendigo golf club, prince patrick hotel (fitzpatrick's), eaglehawk, mr tom glover's, rupert putnam, "woodbury", drs catford, green, ker and lyons, messrs w. cook, j. smalley, p. samiley, messrs. mueller, sagar. myor, cr. ryan. the turf tavern

James Fitzpatrick was the publican of the Prince Patrick Hotel. He emigrated from Ireland in 1854 and settled at Eaglehawk Flat and commenced puddling for gold. He later built the hotel in Simpson's Rd. He married Katherine Kenevan and they had eleven children. Four children died in infancy.Prince Patrick Hotel, Simpsons Road, Bendigo. One storey white building with low mesh fence in front. Roofed with iron sheets.prince patrick hotel, hotel