Search The Database

 
 

PRINCE ALBERT INN/ WINDMILL INN, MT. THORLEY

In 1843 William Cook announced that he was commencing business at 'The Windmill' Inn halfway between Black Creek and Jerry's Plains. 34. This had formerly been the house of Phillip Thorley. 47

Morris Magney was granted the publican's license for the 'Prince Albert Inn' at Mt. Thorley in 1845.  He had previously been innkeeper at the Robin Hood Inn  at Jerry's Plains.  The Prince Albert was considered a comfortable stage from Black Creek and Jerry's Plains. Magnay promised every comfort to accommodate the public at a very economical charge. He boasted a choice collection of wine, ale, porter and spirits from one of the first house in Sydney. Stockyards for sheep and cattle were provided.  26.

In 1847 at the annual licensing meeting attended by Magistrates James Glennie and William Russell, Morris Magney's application to transfer the license from the 'Windmill Inn' to the Queen Victoria' at Glennie's Creek was accepted. 27

Later Morris Magney moved to Newcastle where he took out the license for the California Hotel

(26)MM 22 November 1845

(27)MM 24 April 1847

 

 
 

 © Free Settler or Felon

 
Users Online