Saturday, February 16, 2013

Horse & Jockey Hotel, Tarcutta

Horse & Jockey Hotel, Tarcutta

Just about halfway between Melbourne and Sydney on the Hume Highway, the Horse & Jockey Hotel.

Horse & Jockey Hotel, Tarcutta

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  1. HelsFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    Pubs are normally places of relaxation and pleasure, yet the Horse and Jockey was more no-nonsense. Austere, even.

    Court houses and police stations were often built austerely, I suppose to frighten the citizens into good behaviour. Perhaps country people had to be warned about their drinking as well :)

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    1. David ThompsonFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:05 AM

      It reminds me of the Sydney deco hotels but I like your theory Helen. :-)

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    2. UnknownDecember 8, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      I am interested if the building was actually built for this current use ? Helen may have been on the money, former Police or Govt; ? Thank You. David do You know ?

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    3. UnknownDecember 8, 2015 at 11:02 AM

      I don't know for sure Gregg but I found an article in the Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga) from 1939 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article143649072) that talks about extensions and alterations to the hotel. That kind of date would fit the style of the current H&J Hotel and points to a Deco makeover of an older pub which is a common occurrence.

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