Charles Dee placed the following advertisement in November 1849:

The undersigned begs leave to acquaint the public that he has taken the splendid Inn recently finished and opened by Mr. James Holdstock, and known as the 'Steam Packet Inn'. C.D. Respectfully solicits the patronage of his old customers who have known him previously as an innkeeper, as he is determined to have every description of Wines, Spirits etc of the best brands; and good accommodation for man and horse. N.B - good Paddocks and horses belonging to up country travellers, Raymond Terrace