Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1999, were published as part of the newspaper's regular feature highlighting local businesses and traders throughout the district.

The photographs showcase the sports bar at the St Albans Hotel, located at 5 McKechnie Street, St Albans.

The images document a local hospitality venue and provide a snapshot of the hotel's facilities and role within the St Albans community.

Significance

Sports bars are significant within Australian pub culture as community gathering places where people come together to watch and discuss sporting events including betting on various events.

They reflect the importance of sport in Australian society and provide spaces for social interaction, local identity, and community participation.

Their popularity highlights the enduring connection between sporting traditions and the role of pubs as social and recreational centres.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned coloured negatives

Inscriptions & markings

7700.01 - St. Albans Hotel Sports Bar 5 McKechnie Street St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 302).JPG

7700.02 - St. Albans Hotel Sports Bar 5 McKechnie Street St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 302).JPG

7700.03 - St. Albans Hotel Sports Bar 5 McKechnie Street St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 302).JPG

7700.04 - St. Albans Hotel Sports Bar 5 McKechnie Street St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 302).JPG

7700.05 - St. Albans Hotel Sports Bar 5 McKechnie Street St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 302).JPG