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GEORGE & DRAGON INN - CLARENCETOWN In 1844 publican
James Williams was holding quarterly sales of stock
at the George & Dragon in the extensive sale yards he had
erected for the purpose
In 1848 Joseph Croft took out the following advertisement in the Maitland Mercury 'Joseph Croft respectfully informs the inhabitants of Clarence Town, Dungog, and the surrounding district, that he has taken the house known as the 'George and Dragon Inn' Clarencetown which has been stocked with the best of spirits wines ales porter etc and trusts by attention to those who may favour him with a call to obtain a share of the public patronage. Good stabling and prices reasonable' (5)In April 1851 Joseph Croft announced he was leaving the district after three years in business .(19) He took over the license of the Commercial Inn in Newcastle (20)Samuel Walters advertised the George & Dragon for sale in March 1854 and described as a brick building with 8 rooms, front verandah, all well finished and in excellent condition. There was a detached kitchen and 5 stall stable with store room above.(5)MM 22 July 1848 (18) MM 10 August 1844 (19)MM 5 April 1851 (20) MM 30 August 1851
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