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John Lumley was a
pound keeper at Patrick Plains in 1835 19 By 1839 he was proprietor of the
Horse &
Jockey Inn. In 1842 he moved to new premises and
placed the following add in the Hunter River
Gazette:
'In returning
thanks to his numerous friends and the public, for
the very liberal support he has received from them
for the last three years, John Lumley begs to inform
them that on the 1st July next he will remove to his
new and commodious premises in George Street, being
the principal thoroughfare through the town and
contiguous to the new court house which he furnished
with every convenience for the accommodation of travellers. He will open with a new and superior stock of wines, spirits
ales and trusts by strict attention to merit a continuance of their
favours.20
In September 1847
a public ball was held in Lumley's 'new and
commodious rooms', and another ball
to celebrate 60th anniversary of colony to was held
in the Long room in January 1848 A Ball was held on Easter
Monday in the 'spacious assembly rooms' . Tickets were 5/- each
and excellent music was promised for the occasion.
In July 1848 he
announced he was renaming the 'Horse & Jockey Inn as
the 'Rose Inn' -
'John Lumley in announcing the change in the sign
of his establishment avails himself of the occasion
to return his sincere thanks to his friends and
patrons for the very liberal support they have
awarded him during the nine years he has been in
business; and has much pleasure in informing them
and the public generally that he has lately made
very extensive additions and improvements to his
premises, which renders it the most complete
establishment in the district; combining the comfort
and privacy so desirable to respectable families in
travelling, with all the convenience requisite in an
inn. J.L. begs further to inform those who may honor
him with their support, that he will always have on
hand a choice stock of spirits wines cordials and
malt liquors selected personally from the best
importations;. Secure stockyards gratis for the
convenience of parties travelling with stock. Also
good stabling and an honest ostler.
John Lumley's wife
Catherine (daughter of William Cooke of 40th regt.) died on New
Years Day 1850 aged 29 - 'her benevolence of heart
and kindness of disposition throughout life gained
her the respect and esteem of all who knew her. She
has left an aged father, an affectionate husband and
six young children to mourn their loss'
John Lumley re-married in 1852 to
Sarah Nowland, second daughter of
Henry Nowland
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