The Old Black Swan, West Maitland

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The Old Black Swan

West Maitland

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In April 1835 the Sydney Gazette held an advertisement for the newly build Black Swan inn at Maitland which was without a tenant at this time. By 1837 Charles Bowman had taken over as innkeeper. He placed this advertisement in the Sydney Herald

In March 1842 the following advertisement appeared in the Maitland Mercury - 'To Let:

On Lease for any term that may be agreed upon -

The well known late Black Swan Inn, situated on Campbell's Hill; well adapted for the public line, wholesale spirit Stores, General warehouse etc. on account of its excellent situation and conveniences. Apply to Mr. Peter Green, West Maitland for particulars.'

In March 1843 Jacob Hinchcliff, a General dealer recently moved to Maitland advertised the opening of 'those large and commodious premises formerly known as the Old Black Swan Inn at Campbell's Hill as a General Store where he would supply wines, spirits, porter, ale flour, tea, sugar, tobacco, American furniture, ovens etc. He would accept all kinds of colonial produce in exchange, requiring no money.

Select here to read about a battle amongst natives tribes near the Old Black Swan in 1843

Jacob Hinchcliffe was granted a publican's license for the White Swan in October 1843