Early Dungog Inns
The Union Inn The Dungog Inn Settlers Arms Tradesmans' Arms Durham Hotel
The Union Inn
James Davenport Walker held the publican's licence for the
Union Inn at Dungog in 1841.
This Inn was situated on Half Moon Flat on part of the estate of
Brookfield and was held up by bushrangers known as the
Jewboy gang in 1840.
Robert Mason arrived on the convict ship
Eleanor in 1831. He held a publican's licence for the
Union Inn between the years 1844 and 1848.
A public Farewell dinner for Vincent Dowling was held at Robert Mason's Union Inn in December 1844. 'The resident gentlemen of the district were anxious to testify their esteem and regard towards Mr. Dowling for his uniform integrity of purpose and urbanity of manner as a magistrate and private gentleman'. The party comprised the elite of the district and the Dinner was on the table at 7 p.m. when 'a most praiseworthy and commendable attack was made of the good cheer provided for the occasion'. (Maitland Mercury 21 September 1844)
In 1856 Robert Mason was granted a publican's licence for the
Black Bull Inn in Dowling Street Dungog
The Dungog Inn
James Stephenson held the license of the Dungog Inn in Dowling Street, Dungog between 1848 and 1860
From the Maitland Mercury in 1854.....
Death of an Old Resident - On the 5th October in the 33rd year of her age, Mrs. James Stephenson, died here, leaving her husband, with two small children and a great number of friends to deplore their loss. Mrs. Stephenson along with her husband had held the Dungog Inn for the last fourteen years and was much respected. Her funeral was followed to the graveyard by almost all the respectable persons of the district. I have not seen such a crowd together in this district.
Mrs. Richard Curtis of
The Dungog Inn died in January 1855. In October 1855 Mr Justice Therry accepted the surrendered estate of
Richard Curtis of the
Dungog Inn, Dungog. Liabilities £1600
Settlers' Arms
Joseph Finch was granted a publican's licence for the Settlers Arms on the corner of Brown and Lord Streets, Dungog in 1853.
He was publican of the Royal Hotel of Dungog in 1864
Joseph Allen held the licence for the Settler's Arms in 1855 - 1857
Charles Richardson held the licence for the Settler's Arms in December 1863
Tradesmans Arms Inn
Joseph Robson was granted a publican's licence for the Tradesmans Arms Inn at Dungog April 1854
Durham Hotel
Edward Tate was granted a publican's licence for the
Durham Hotel on the corner of Mackay and Dowling Streets, Dungog in April 1854