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 :)
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 ?
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.
Pubs are normally places of relaxation and pleasure, yet the Horse and Jockey was more no-nonsense. Austere, even.
ReplyDeleteCourt 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 :)
It reminds me of the Sydney deco hotels but I like your theory Helen. :-)
DeleteI 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 ?
DeleteI 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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