beer glasses, first half 20th century

Historical information

Glasses are from Dixon's Hotel, now the Commonwealth Hotel in Orbost. Laura Dixon held the hotel licence from 04/04/10 until 05/02/17.

Significance

The Commonwealth Hotel opened New Year's Day 1901. Mr Jasper Drew held the first licence. It still stands today.

Physical description

Three beer glasses - assorted shapes and sizes.

Inscriptions & markings

Two glasses - Dixons Hotel
One - ULVA New South Wales Glass regulation 5

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