The premises of 'The Green Gate', 'The Robin Hood' and 'The Horse and Jockey' were owned by the Brown family. Select here to read 'Industry and Perseverance' a history of the Brown family of Jerry's Plains.

THE ROBIN HOOD INN - Thomas Brown was Innkeeper at the 'Robin Hood Inn' between 1840 and 1843 when Morris Magney took over. Thomas Brown had placed advertisements seeking patronage from race goers at the Jerry's Plains races during his tenure. Morris Magnay added to the business by advertising that the Royal Mail called at the Inn. Passengers were informed the conveyance was good and that they would always find a good breakfast at the Robin Hood with superior wines spirits and liquors. Saddle horses and gigs could be let also. The Royal Mail started from Singleton called at the Robin Hood, Jerry's Plains on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and returned on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday. 5

Morris Magnay later took over the Prince Albert at Mt. Thorley and the Queen Victoria Inn at Glennies Creek 6

Alexander Gibson took over the 'Robin Hood Inn' in 1844. In 1847 he advertised for a man and his wife without encumbrance; the man to make himself generally useful and the woman to work as a laundress and to assist her husband when required 7

Twenty five year old Charles Capp was granted a publican's license for the 'Robin Hood Inn' in April 1848 8

THE HORSE AND JOCKEY INN

Henry York was publican at The Horse and Jockey Inn in 1852

Patrick Ward was granted a license in 1853

(8) MM 26 April 1848