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Thornton's Family Hotel, Muswellbrook

Thornton's Family Hotel was built by Silvester Thornton in 1842 and commanded the trade of the principal thoroughfares of the township. When he died in April 1845, the Hotel was advertised to be let for a term of 3 or 5 years.28

The house contained on the ground floor

One large parlour 15' 4" by 14' 6 "

large bar, 14 '2 " by 15 ' 4 "

Inner Parlour, 15 ' 4 " by 15'

Bedroom , 10' 6 " by 10 '

Sitting Room 10' 6" by 10 '

Laundry 17 ' by 10 '

There was a large kitchen,  offices and servants bedrooms; one six stall stable and coaching house; a garden in full cultivation and yard attached. The Upper flat contained four bedrooms the whole length and breadth of the house. There was also a small cottage adjoining which was to be included along with the hotel.29

(28) MM 4 October 1845

(29)MM 4 October 1845

 

 
 

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