2
Corner Hunter & Telford Sts
Newcastle,
East
End
- 1910
- Built as the Wombah Flats in Telford Street
- 1910 -
Charles Treleven & T. Waterman, 1910-1920 (as per the 1910 & 1920PhoneBook)
- 1930 - The Vienna
Cafe. The original Vienna Cafe was fitted out by
businessman Kurt
Picardi back in
the early years. I recall, around 1958 the Vienna was totally renovated by the new owner Demetrios
(Jim) K. Kolivas who
was also known by his stage
name Valentino or Rudy, just after his return from
a stint in Hollywood.
- 1979 - The
building was demolished and now part of Pacific Park.
- The Vienna
Cafe ..
I recall the owner of the Vienna, Demetrios, had bought one of the early 'black &
white television sets' in the neighborhood. He had it take pride and place in the
back room of his Cafe. As I was just living just a few doors down the street
in Hellenic Court, he used to invite me in to watch TV anytime.... The
TV intrigued me so much... but not as much as the TV antenna
installation... I was stunned at watching the TV Antenna
installers putting up a 50 foot mast up on the roof of the building....
Then for weeks i would sit outside the cafe and stare at this 'Antenna
on the roof' and thinking " how does all this work ?" What goes
down those two wires?, What makes this thing tick !!, How do those
things appear on the screen through a couple of of bits of wire.... For those that know me, "The rest is History"....
4 Hunter
St Newcastle
- 1920
- James McHattle, resided on the premises. (20PhBk) (as per the 1920PhoneBook)
- 1929 - The Canberra
Cafe, 1929
-1936, was built on this site in 1929 the later in 1936 was sold and the Fixtures and fittings were auctioned
off at the Kosciusko
Cafe venue opposite.
- 1936- The Shortland
Cafe, 1936-1943 The Canberra Cafe was purchased in 1936, renamed and reopened as the Shortland Cafe.
- 1943
- The
Morris Cafe, the Shortland was purchased in 1943. It was renamed and reopened as the Morris Cafe. The cafe closed down a short time later.
- 1979 - The
building was demolished and is now part of The Pacific Park.
- Currently - Pacific Park
6 Hunter
St Newcastle
- 1920 - Mrs Julia Patton, resided on the premises. (20PhBk)
- 1930 - Gartrell White Ltd, Opened up a Cake and Pastry Depot, they also incorporated an Aeroplane Flour Depot
- 1932 - M.S. Riddle, In 1932, Riddle bought the business and turned it into a Mixed Business Store
- 1935 - M.L. Frith, 1935-1940, Grocer & Confectioners
- 1940 - MacNeill's Cafe 1948-1950 (50PhBk)
- 1950
- The
Original
Shipmates, began 1st January
1950. It
was the brainchild of pioneer restaurateur Clem
Ashford,
a tattooed adventurer who returned from the South Seas in 1975 to shake
up the local food scene. As well as having some of the best chips and
hamburgers in Newcastle. Clem also opened up two other shops right
across the road. They were Shipmates Dairy Delight, a
milkshake shop and Shipmates Sugar & Spice a
donuts and hamburger shop. Clem was a wee bit ahead of his time
and a great operator.Clem Ashford later also created
Clams, a landmark seafood restaurant at Merewether.
- 1979 - The
building was demolished, now part of Pacific Park.
- Currently - Pacific Park
- For
more fascinating stories on Clem Ashford click here
8a Hunter
St Newcastle
- 1920 - Vacant land part
of the
Newcastle East Sand Hills (20PhBk)
- 1935 - T. P. Ryan, Tailor
- 1953 - Dr Wilkinson, Dr Van Dyke, Upper Floor
- 1969 - Karl Manhood,
Lived in an upstairs flat directly opposite Shipmates [ 6 Hunter St ]
in 1969/70. The downstairs shops were all empty except for the fleas
and other " inhabitants".
- Currently - Pacific Park
The Pacific Cafe with Shipmates next door, Hunter St, Top of Town, with my residance on the far left
8b Hunter
St Newcastle
- 1920 - Vacant (20PhBk)
- 1938
- Vacant land part
of the
Newcastle East Sand Hills
- 1940
- Blakes Book Shop ok
- 1953 - The Pacific Cafe, It was operated by Chris Sofianos and Stan Tsohadsis, who
were Cousins and partners / proprietors. It was located directly
across the road from the Kosciusko
Cafe, The Pacific Cafe was large shop, with serving
counters at both sides as you entered. The Pacific Cafe was.sold in
1959. Chris then went on to Red Funnel.Fisheries in Wharf Road.
-
1979 - The
building was demolished, now part of Pacific Park
- Currently - Pacific Park
Note
- Back in the 1960's and 1970's, This particular block of shops in
Hunter St between Telford and Pacific Street, (now demolished) were the
most popular shops of Hunter St ... 'top of town', a late
Saturday night Hamburger was just the thing after a big night out !
Pacific Park
North Side of Hunter Street extended
The
blocks below, up and until 1920, to Watt St, where mainly shifting sand hills
34-36 Cnr Hunter St / 10-12
Hunter St, Newcastle, (in 1932-50 it was
known as 10 Hunter St
- 1930 - Standard Credit Tailors Ltd
- 1938
- Lawrence &
Hanson Electrical
Pty. Ltd. 1938-1950, Electrical Wholesalers & Radio
Supplies 10 Hunter St
- Currently - Backpackers
by the Beach
- Proposed - Serviced apartments with ground floor commercial tenancy
- Property
Owner: J A
RICHARDSON 2300
62
Hunter
38-40
Hunter St / 14-16
Hunter St, Newcastle
- 1930
- Jones & Jones Cafe
1930-1955
- 1935 - John Layfield & Co, Horehound beer bar 16 Hunter St
- 2010 - Missy Mou, clothing Store
- 2015 - Q Hair, Hairdresser Lueur Hair Studio
- 2017 - Knot
- Currently - Lueur Hair Studio
- Property
Owner:R TESLA 2010
42-44
Hunter St / 18
Hunter St, Newcastle
- 1932 - Mrs A Clarke, 1938-1950, Florist, Boot and Shoe repairers. 18 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- 2008 - Current - Edward
Cross Photography
- Property
Owner:C J
LAWLOR
46 Hunter St / 20
Hunter St, Newcastle, (in
1932 start of 16 Hunter St)
- 1930
- Charlie E. Church, Solicitor 20 Hunter St
- 1932 - Church & Youll, Solicitors 20 Hunter St
- 1938 - Natural Health Store, Grocer & Cafe
- 1950 - Wellbeing
Massage Therapy
- 2008 - Current - Wellbeing Massage Therapy
- Property
Owner:C J
LAWLOR 2299
48-56
Hunter St / 16a
Hunter St) Newcastle
(Photo Google 2019)
The Sun Building 50 Hunter St 1955
48-56
Hunter St / 24 Hunter St Newcastle, Multi Story, The Sun Building, MMI Building- 1930 - Mrs W. Armstrong, Confectionary
- 1930
- Newcastle
Sun Newspapers, 1930-1955, Evening
Daily newspaper, The
Northern Times was first published in 1916. In 1918 the Times was
purchased by Sir Hugh Denison, publisher of The Sun who changed the
name to The Newcastle Sun..The Newcastle Sun was acquired by Newcastle
Morning Herald in 1936 and continued until 1980 when it ceased
publication. (30PhBk)
- 1932 - W.
Armstrong,
Jeweller
- 1940
- Radio 2NX
1940 to 1970 Associated
with the Sun Newspaper from 1926.
- 1947 - Lance Adams, Music Teacher and retailer of musical instruments
- 1952 - Willmore and Randell
- 1953 - Level 5, Nautilus Gym
- 1960 - Level 5, Police, 1960-2010, Special Opps and AFP
- 1970 - Level 3, Nautilus Gym
- 1980 - Australian Scenic Tours
- 1989 - Building owned by the Kurts Property Group of Brisbane
- 2010
- Level 5, Yoga Loft. Loft Community is a YOGA loft initiative.
- Note - The Sun Building
with various tenants including, Kingston Properties, eamarked in 2019 for a
major refit of the top floors
-
2008 - Current - SiDCOR chartered accountants
58-60 Hunter St / 26 Hunter
St, Newcastle
- 1930 - Level 4, Lawrence & Hanson Electrical, Office , 26 (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Prudential Assur Co Ltd, 1935-1940
- 1950 - Civette, Hairdresser, (50PhBk)
- 1970 - Police Credit Union, office
- 1980 - Stuart & Dunn, Stationers
- 2008 - HR Workbench
- 2015 - Bridges Financial
- 2020 - Current - Hunter Financial
- Property
Owner:RJR
INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED 2291
62
Hunter St Newcastle
- 2008 - SunCity Solariums
- 2015 - Exhale, Beauty Emporium
- 2018 - MisKonduct Klothing
- 2019 - Current - Conveniance Store
64
Hunter St / 28 Hunter St, Newcastle
- 1920 - F.J.Street, Hairdresser Tobacconist 28 (20PhBk)
- 1930
- W. S. Brenden, Radio Engineer
- 1930 - General Sports Co, Sporting Requirements
- 1976
-
Nick's
Barber Shop
- 2006 - Tony's Hairdressing
- Currently
- Tony's Hairdressing
- Proposed - Partly Demolished ... the existing ground level shop and construction of a shop top housing development
- Property
Owner: A
RUFO 2303
66-72
Cnr Hunter St / 30-32
Hunter St Newcastle
National
Bank Chambers
- 1880 - Dalgetty Brokers
- 1895 - Lang Wood & Co, An
advertisement in another column announces that Mr. H.H. Lang,
auctioneer, has admitted Mr. J. C. Wood as a partner into his business.
and that henceforth the firm will carry on as Lang, Wood, and Co.
- 1910 - National Nank of Australasia Ltd, J.A. McDonald Mg 30 (20+30PhBk)
- 1920 - W.E. Smith Ltd, Printers and manufacturing stationers 30 (20PhBk)
- 1920 - F.J. Street, Hairdresser & Tobacconist
- 1920 - E. F. Wilks & Co Pty Ltd, 1920-1945, Piano sales (40PhBk)
- 1930 - HC Lockwood, Hardware
Merchant
- 1933 - Radio 2KO Newcastle
Broadcasting Pty Ltd,1933-1950, In 1933,
the station was operated from several locations including 72 Hunter St,
until January 1950, then it moved to new studios and offices in the
heart of Newcastle in the CML Building at 110 Hunter Street.
- 1938
- Upper Level, Douglas Pty Ltd, Merchants, Tasmanian Government Tourist
Bureau, Globe Racing Service,
L.E. Lewis, Chiropodist, Willmore &
Randell, Agent
House and Land, Burroughs
Ltd, Adding
Machines, Wanted, Senior Burroughs Calculator operator and Senior
Burroughs Ledger
Machlne Operator.
- Newcastle
Amateur Radio Club, Sydney Daily Telegraph, Newcastle
Aero Club, Leslie
E.Thompson & Co, Accountant, Col Mutual Life Asurance
Soc Ltd, E. M. Engert, Dental Mechanic, Stronach Pty
Ltd, Builders, Upper Level, L.G.
Regan, Agents Financial, K.F. Gilligan, Agent House and
Land,
Australasian Cath
Truth Society, The Surf Life Saving
Association of Australia, The
Federal Taxation Dpt, EF
Wilks & Co, J.
Braun, Barrister, Homecrafts,
refrigerators etc, Gordon and Gotch Australia Ltd.Bookseller, F.
J.
Jamieson and Son,
Builders
- 1950 - Upper Level, Jones C Campbell, Accountant, McGregor &
McGregor, Accountant, F.L. Rouse, Agents
Financial, J. Braun, Barrister
- 1950
- Upper Level, W.I.
Evans, Agents
Manufacturing, E. Farrell,
Agents Manufacturing, G.T. Hick,
Agents Manufacturing, Newcastle
Rugby Union
- 1950
- Upper Level, Jeater, Rod &
Hay, Architects, R.G.Lees, Architects, Florist
Needlecraft, Art
Needlework, Australian Red Cross
- 1950
- Upper Level, Assoc of Employers
Union of
Waterside Labour, Australian Railways
Union, Australian Steamship
Owners Federation.
- 1950
- Upper Level, Newcastle & Dist
Assoc for Crippled Children, R.A. Jones, Chiropractor
- Currently - Multi
story Office
Block building
- Property
Owner: UNIBUILD HOLDINGS PTY
LIMITED 2284
North Side of Hunter Street (Wellington St)
Note:
Watt Street was known as High Street or George Street (after King
George) prior to 1823. It is said that the first track was formed by
convicts carrying barrows of coal from the coal mine down to the wharf
at the foot of the street.
The
Newcastle Post Office, Public
Works Dept &
Police Dept (photo UNI)
- 1879 - Commercial Bank on the Corner (from old maps)
- 1895 - Ball Bros, Grocers, Provision, Wine, and Produce Merchants,
- 1909 - The Christian's Center, 1909-1950, Bookseller.
- 1950 - G.R. Felser, Accountant
- Currently - Multi story with various tenant
The
Start of Watt St at the Post Office (Photo Ncle Herald) Hunter St
Blocked at Watt St T intersection by Lang Wood & Co Building
82-86 Hunter
St Newcastle, The
Newcastle Post Office
- 1850 - Newcastle Post Office and Exchange (from old maps)
- 1860
- The
Newcastle Post Office, The
first Newcastle Post Office was opened on 1 March 1828, being
one of
the first seven opened outside Sydney. The original office
was situated
in the 'Sessions House' on the corner of Watt and Church Streets, with
Duncan Forbes Mackay, the Superintendent of Convicts, as the first
Postmaster.
- 1872 - The Public
Works Dept, Shops & Factories Dept, Old age pension Dept, 1872-1932
originally a post office constructed in
1860 it was redesigned in 1872 by James
Barnet for the Public Works Department (20+30PhBk)
- 1920 - Health Dept, (20+30PhBk)
- 1920 - Weights & Measures,
Education Dept. (20+30PhBk)
- Currently - 'The
Lock UP' was Hunt & Hunt Lawyers
- Property
Owner: NEWCASTLE
HISTORIC (R98160) RESERVE TRUST 2300
Post office & Telegraph Office (Photo Percy Sternbeck) 1886
88 Hunter
St Newcastle, The
Electric Telegraph Office
- 1850 - Telegraph Office (from old maps)
- 1861
- The
Electric Telegraph Office The Inspector weights
and measurements, Health Dept. 1861-1930
- 1891
- The School of Arts moved to premises at the Telegraph Office
(Hunter Street)
- Currently - 'The Lock UP' The
Lock-Up was built to support the Newcastle Police Station which was
housed in the adjacent Court House (now the site of the former 1902
Post Office) and was used from 1861 until its closure in 1982.
- Property
Owner: NEWCASTLE
HISTORIC (R98160) RESERVE TRUST 2300
Lookimg West in Hunter St near Watt St Corner (Photo Ralph Snowball) Spero Digicolor about early1887
Hunter St looking towards the Post Office and The Ship Inn (Photo Ncle Herald Arch) 1830
90 Hunter St Newcastle, The
Newcastle Police Station
- 1850 - Watch House / Police Station
- 1859
- The
Newcastle Police Station. 1859-1982, designed
by Mortimer
Lewis in 1859, the old police station was
further extended by J. Barnet in 1890. Now
known as Heritage House, it houses The
Lock-Up, which houses an art gallery, Artist
in Residence (AiR) program and museum
to create a unique destination with a range
of cultural activity, The work of a celebrated list of Colonial and
Government Architects. Built in 1861 as the Newcastle Police Station
and Lock Up. One of the few examples of this architectural style in
Newcastle. Victorian Regency style.
- 1890 - Police Station
further extended (30PhBk)
- Currently - Timeless Textiles and The Lock-Up, fibre art galery
- Property
Owner: NEWCASTLE
HISTORIC (R98160) RESERVE TRUST 2300
Old courthouse, Hunter and Bolton Streets, Newcastle (Photo Ralph Snowball) 1839-1893
In
1857 Mr Christie recalled seeing a huge bed of sand outside the present
post office. It may well have been Newcastle's first roundabout as it
was used to "turn" bullock teams. In a paddock on the corner of Hunter
and Bolton Streets - the site of the old State Bank - horses grazed and
residents kept their carts and drays.
92-94
Hunter St / 62
Hunter St / 22 Hunter St , Newcastle East,Newcastle, The Lock-Up
- 1850 - Court House (from old maps)
- 1838 - The Lock-Up In
1838 a Court House designed by Colonial Architect Mortimer Lewis was
constructed on the corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets, where the
former Newcastle Post Office building now sits. It included a lock-up
comprising two cells but by 1855 as the former penal settlement was
developing into a flourishing coal export centre, it was deemed
inadequate. The building of the Newcastle Police Station and Lock-Up
was completed in 1861. Mortimer Lewis Jnr designed a single storey
building under the direction of James Barnet.In 1867 a kitchen block
was added to the rear and other alterations carried out between
1870-1890 included additional cells. Symmetrical extensions were added,
which enlarged the Hunter Street facade, and a brick perimeter wall was
built in 1882. Aligned with the corners of these new extensions, the
wall provided secure exercise yards.
- 1903 - The
Newcastle Court House,
In 1890 Government Architect Walter Vernon added a second storey over
the front section of the building. In the same year a new Court House
was built in Church Street and the old building was subsequently
demolished to make way for a new Post Office (1903), which still stands
today.
- 1920 - Commonwealth Savings
Bank (20+30PhBk)
-
1932
- Post & Telegraph office, The
Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was an Australian Government
department, established at Australia's Federation in 1901, whose
responsibilities included the provision of postal and telegraphic
services throughout Australia. It was abolished in December 1975, and
in its place two separate legal entities were established: Telecom
(which later became Telstra) and Australia Post. Robert W. Arnott (Post Master 1905)
- 1990 - Built in
1903 it's
the old Newcastle
Post Office One of the City’s
most magnificent architectural icons. Symbolises importance of
Newcastle at the turn of the century
- Currently - being redeveloped
-
Further Info on the Post Office Building
-
The old Newcastle Post Office this
was the site of the original Court House,
the Post Office was erected in 1903 and
designed by W. L. Vernon, a fine example
of Edwardian classical architecture. The
NSW Land and Property Management
Authority has purchased the historic
former Newcastle Post Office and is
committed to redeveloping the site.
North Side of Hunter Street (Wellington St)
<<<<< Crossing over Bolton St (St Patricks St) and continuing west along Hunter Street
>>>>
Bolton to
Newcomen St Block....
for South side click here NOTE in 1935 the Hunter St numbers written in BLUE were used... e.g. 68
Hunter St,
before 1908, the Hunter st shop numbers are shown in 'green' e.g. 24 Hunter St. up to Perkins St
96 Hunter / 24 Hunter / 68
Hunter St, J.J. Kittson, A. Dalby, Great Northern Boot Emporium, Ship Inn/Hay's Furnature Arcade (Photo Ralph Snowball) 1891 96 Cnr Hunter
St / 64-66
Hunter St / 24 Hunter St, Newcastle East, ANZ
Bank building
(in 1909 / 24 Hunter St, in 1920 66-68 Hunter St)
- 1823 - James and Nancy McClymont
arrived on the Andromeda. In 1824, James McClymont
applied for and was granted an allotment of land in Newcastle. This was allotment 136 in Hunter street near Perkins
Street. This was very close to the site of William Rouse's hotel which
became known as the Newcastle Inn in the 1840's, As well as allotment
136, James McClymont was also granted land on the Hunter River. He became the innkeeper at The Ship Inn which was situated at the foot of Watt Street, Newcastle, close to the site of the future Great Northern Hotel in Scott Street. It was the first hotel in Newcastle. When James McClymont died in 1829, John
Hillier took over as innkeeper of The Ship
Inn. By 1832 James Pawsey took over & kept the The Ship
Inn. During 1831 to 1832 he was issued a publican's license for
The Australian Inn.
By 1841, James Hannell had taken over the licence for The Ship
Inn. Around 1842 The Ship Inn Hotel's location was changed to a new building; a publican's license was issued to James Hannell under the sign of The Ship
Inn in Perkins Street, Newcastle. - 1844 - The license was issued to James Hannell for the Ship
Inn which he now situated on the south eastern corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets, on the site of The Union Inn Hotel.
- 1846 - James Hannell moved the license for the The Ship Inn from the Union Inn Hotel Site, to a new site diagonally opposite on the north west corner of Hunter and Bolton Streets. During December 1846, James Hannell constructed a new
Ship Inn on this site, and it became an important meeting place for the
community. Hannell was a prominent Newcastle businessman and citizen,
and after playing a leading role in achieving Municipal status for
Newcastle in 1859, he was elected Newcastle's first Mayor. Next to the Ship Inn Hotel in Bolton St was The Bank Of
Australasia, Down further along Bolton St was the office of Wood Brothers & Co
all situated opposite the former Court House which later became the
Post Office.
The Ship Inn Hotel was demolished in 1912. It was
reported that the license of the Ship Inn had been eventually
transferred to the site of the Union Inn (near the Civic area, now known as 451-459 Hunter St). - 1879 - Union Bank Chambers,
The Hannell family sold the land to the Union Bank of Australia in
1885, but it appears that the bank had been operating from the hotel
building on a leasehold basis since November 1879. The bank continued
to trade from the Ship Inn building, adapted to suit their operations,
until 1912, when it was demolished to make way for the
purpose-built premises, The ANZ Bank
building (09+20PhBk)
- 1888 - A. Hay's Furnature Arcade
- 1905 -
Brown & Mitchell, Solicitors 24
Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1912
- The Ship Inn and surrounding buildings where demolished for the
construction of the new ANZ
Bank building, NOTE: Before
1810, barter was the primary form of transaction in NSW.
The colony was not provided with an adequate quantity of English coins
for these alone to suffice for the purchase of imports and internal
transactions, and the Governors administered the use of coinage
originating from various parts of the world. (20PhBk)
- 1920 - Union Bank, 64+66 (20+30PhBk)
- 2013 - The
Reserve Wine Bar, which closed down operations in 2019
- Currently - The Ship Inn, From the guys behind the Newcastle East eatery, The Falcon Bar
& Restaurant, mates Mike & Brendan have been working tirelessly
bringing The new Ship Inn to life..
chk ok24
- For
further info on the ANZ Building
- Further info on James Hannell
- Property Owner: BOMBALA
INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED & R B MAWHINNEYchann
98-102 Hunter St / 68a Hunter St / Newcastle, ANZ
Bank Building
- 1888 - A. Dalby, Boot Warehouse, Great Northern Boot, 96 Hunter
- 1903 - New
Standard Radio, 1903-1950, Electrical
Equipment
- 1905 - Taylor Bros, Hairdressers (09PhBk)
- 1912 - The Ship Inn and surrounding buildings where demolished for the
construction of the new ANZ Bank
building
- 1914 -
ANZ Bank Building, Scott and Green Architects / Inter-War
Commercial Palazzo style.
- 1920 - Way's
Ltd, Cafe 1920-1930 68 Hunter St
- 1930 - Hunter The Stationers Ltd, Bookseller
& Stationer 66a Hunter St
- 1940 - Sargent's Milk Bar 1940-1950 (50PhBk)
-
2013 - The
Reserve Wine Bar
- Currently - The Ship Inn
104 Hunter St / 70 Hunter St / 28
Hunter St Newcastle,
ANZ
Bank Building
- 1888
- J. J. Kittson, Drapery
and Clothes,
- 1895 - Myers & Co, Macinohes
- 1905 - Beale &
Co Ltd, 1905-1932,
Piano
Wholesalers 28
Hunter St 70
Hunter St 28 Hunter St (09+20+30PhBk)
- 1912 - Buildings where demolished for the
construction of the new ANZ Bank
building
- 1920 - R.H.
Hunter, Jeweler
- 1930 - The Bargain Arcade, No2, fancy goods etc
- 1935 - San Toy Cafe
- 1950 - M. Chiplin,
Cake Shop (50PhBk)
- Currently - The Ship Inn
106 Hunter St / 70a
Hunter St / 30 Hunter
St, Newcastle, ANZ
Bank Building- 1905 - Singer Manuf & Co (Richard Allnutt Mgr)
- 1909
- William Whitby, Tea Rooms 30
Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1912 - The buildings where demolished for the
construction of the new ANZ Bank
building
- 1940 - Chic Salon, Lingerie 1940-1960 (50PhBk)
- Currently - The Ship Inn (4th Aug 2020}
LaneWay
108 Hunter St / 32 Hunter St / 72 Hunter St (1932) Newcastle,
Colonial Mutual Life Building- 1886 - J Martin, Tailor
- 1900 - Phillips, The record tailor 32
Hunter St
- 1901 - Barnett Phillips, merchant tailors,
The Record Tailor in Newcastle."We beg to inform the public of
Newcastle and districts that we have secured the services of Mr R Rundle (Late of Messs Peapes & Co Ltd Sydney) as Head Cutter. The wide experiance and thorough practical knowlodge possessed by Mr Rundle,
will placed at the disposal of our clients and in future the whole of
the cutting department, as well as the building of our garments will be
placed in his entire charge and under his personal supervision".
Remembering the fact that Mr Rundle
is a past Master in his profession, we can with absolute confidence
like you to place ANY Order you may wish to execute with us, and
guarantee it will bear the 'Hall Mark'of Fashion. 32
Hunter St (09PhBk)
-
1910 -
W. Morris & Co, 1910-1920, Clothier
& Mercer 72
Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1930 - H.C. Lockwood, Hardware 72 (30PhBk)
- 1932 -
Lazers, Hardware
- 1935 - M. Chiplin, Cafe
- 1937 - Colonial Mutual Life Building was
erected, Hennessey and Hennessey Architects /
Inter-war Art Deco style. A unique example of an Art Deco skyscraper in
Newcastle
- 1949 - G.S.Bilbie, Upper Floor, Solicitor
- 2008 - Groceries
-
2015 - For Lease
- 2008 - Current - Porky's Nest,
Homewares and coffee
- For further information regarding the Rundle Family, Click Here
property Owner: WESTLINE
110 Hunter St / 32a Hunter St / 72a Hunter St, Newcastle, , East End, Colonial Mutual Life
Building
- 1886 - H. Asser, Stationer
- 1910 - Irvine Ltd, Tailors
- 1918
- Robert
Ingall and Sons, 1918-1923, working
mans trousers, Gabaerdino Overcoat, suitable for rain or
chilly weather
- 1932 - A. Hall & Co
Ltd, Radio
Dealers
- 1950 - Radio 2KO,
Click for more info 1950-1980, Upper 6th Floor, (72 Hunter St)
- 1940 - Browns Manchester Store's Pty Ltd,
1940-1950, Drapers (50PhBk)
- Currently - The CML
Building, a Multi Story building with Various Tenants.
112 Hunter St / 32b Hunter St / 74 Hunter St (1920) Newcastle, East End, Colonial Mutual Life
Building- 1916 - Glbb and Beeman,
Ltd, 1916-1935,
Opticians, expert Sight
Testing and Spectacles, five shillings. Satisfaction guaranteed, or
money refunded. Gibb and Beeman'' 74 Hunter St (20+30PhBk)
- 1930 - Keswick Book Depot, 74 Hunter St
- 1930 - Newcastle Bag Store, 74 Hunter St (30PhBk)
- 1930 - Gresham Studio's (30PhBk)
- 1930 - A.L. Barnes, Plan Printer 74 (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Tom Jack & Sons, Fruiterers 74 Hunter St
- 2010 - Current - Sallini's
Barber.
Centennial Hotel (Photo Google)
2019
- 1888 - The
Centennial Hotel Lena Campbell, Hugh
Cameron's daughter,from the Star Hotel ran the Centennial
Hotel - which was one of the largest hotels in the southern
hemisphere - she owned it for a period of time, kept the freehold title
but she leased the hotel to Tooth & Co. Just before her father
died
she purchased the whole thing outright." (SV
Brain), 1888-1935, The bar of this hotel extended from Scott St
to Hunter St. From what has been said through a friend of Terry Brain, it
was the longest bar in Australia. Built Jan
26,
Henderson / Victorian Italianate style. Extends into Scott St .Intended
by its owner, Walter Sidney, to bring a new standard of hotel to
Newcastle. Featured 60 rooms, 4 bars, and largest dining room north of
Sydney. 76 Hunter St (09+20+30+40+50PhBk)
- 1898 - The Niagara Cafe. Angelo
Bourtzos, after he left
Vlahokerasia, Greece bound for the USA around 1898 and before
the turn of the century. He traveled from the USA to Australia,
eventually settling in Newcastle and opening the Niagara
Cafe. In 1898, It was
located next
to the CML Building and on the North
side of the street and virtually opposite The Brazil Cafe.
- 1912 - The
Niagara Cafe was taken
over by Brothers
Michael and Theo Karanges (who was
Bourtzos godson) Theo stayed on to take over the business when
Bourtzos died, while Michael Peter
Karanges opened
up his own Niagara Cafe a few miles away in the Newcastle suburb of
Hamilton... Around 1920 George Peter
Kostakes and Michael Karanges became
partners. By 1926 they had incorporated with George Peter
Kostakes and Mr. P.Karanges as First
directors... Con and Nick
Karanges arrived
from Vlahokerasia, Greece around November 1936 and worked for their
Uncle Michael
Karanges. It was here
at the Niagara that Nick met his wife to be Olive May Watts.. Con and Nick Karanges worked,
saved and bought their own cafe's, In 1942, Con bought The Embassy
Cafe at
303 Hunter Street, whilst Nick Karanges bought
the Central Cafe at
Belford St Broadmeadow opposite the Century Theatre. In
1951 George
Peter
Kostakes, Passed
away. He died in the Royal Newcastle Hospital yesterday, aged 60.
He lived at 13 Anzac Parade Newcastle which later became the Nick
Gerakiteys household. 112 .(39PhBk)
- 1935 - The Niagara Cafe. For Fried Fish, Meals, etc. Follow the Lead, Come to the Niagara Cafe for an Excellent Supper or Hot Malted Milk. G. Psaltis.
- 1940 - The Niagara
cafe owned its own cake and
sweets factory in Bull-street, Cook's Hill, which was sold in
1952.
-
Nick
Karanges went to the
Central Cafe Broadmeadow. Con worked at the Embassy till
he retired in 1976. Around 1938 George Velissaris arrived from Greece and began working
for his uncle Michael Karanges at the Niagara. Around 1946 George Velissaris bought out his brother Michael and ran the
business himself. Around 1954 brothers George and Nick Velissaris bought the Station Cafe in Campsie Sydney and
moved there with the family. In 1940, Steve Gounis arrived
from Greece to work in the Niagara Cafe. John Scoufis,
from the same village, also came to Australia to work in
the Niagara but unlike the others he settled in Sydney.
Scoufis bought and ran the Central Inn Cafe in Railway Square, Sydney
in 1933 Phone 654.
- 1960 - Northern Spectacle &
Optical Co Pty Ltd. Proprietor James Kingston. Retired in 1980
- Currently - Fruit
& Peel Coffee Shop. ok34
- For more Information on The
Centennial Hotel
- Property Owner: BENDLINK PTY LIMITED & M
CONSTANTINE
Niagra Cafe (Photo 1920 via Helen Bertsos) with Mr Kostakis, Michael Karanges, Aleko Zeppos, Chris Giannacas
Ells
Bookstore 1940's
- 1828 - The Australian Inn
Richard Binder had become a publican at the Australian Inn in Hunter
Street, Newcastle by 1828. When he died in 1830 his widow Ann Binder
took over running the Inn. On the publican's licence Ann Binder was
granted in July 1830 it was stated that she had held a publican's
license for two years. In 1831 Ann Binder married James Cox at
Newcastle, she died in 1857
- 1831 - James Pawsey who had been employed as landing waiter and postmaster at Newcastle, took over the Australian Inn in 1831/32
- 1833 - Peter Joseph Fredericks
was granted a license in 1833. When the vessel 'Ceylon' was wrecked at
Newcastle on 17th February 1834, Peter Fredericks provided
accommodation at the Inn for the survivors.
- 1834 - Francis Beattie formerly of the Crooked Billet, held the license.
- 1836 - Charles Hughes
was publican. A charge against Hughes by Constable Rouse of supplying a
prisoner of the Crown with liquor without a pass was dismissed by the
Bench in February of that year.
- 1844
- An advertisement mentioned Binder's allotment....Great sale of town
property at Newcastle, In the Insolvent Estate of James Cox, by order
of the Creditors..... allotments of land at Newcastle adjoining the
land of T.W. Winder Esq., and generally known as Binder's allotment; it
is situated close to the harbour, and, in the event of Newcastle
becoming a free port will be immensely valuable. There is a house on
the land which is at present rented at £24 per annum. This was the same
allotment or close to, that the Steam Packet Inn was situated on.
- 1886 - Thomas B. Blackall & Hunt, 1886-1909, Chemist & Dentist (09PhBk)
- 1920
- Palings
Rooms, 1920-1945, Pianoforte, player pianos, organ & Music Warehouse. Also Upper Floor,
Edward
Tyrrell, Teacher and other Various music teachers,
technicians. 78-80 Hunter St (20+30PhBk)
- 1930 - A Pure Fruit Drinks Store
- 1946 - Ells
Bookstore , Max Ell was the owner, Arthur
Warner was the Manager, Well-known for its range of books, toys and stationery. (78 Hunter St) (50PhBk)
- 1995 - Hardware store
-
2010 - Gentleman's Outfitters...
- 2022 - Breakaway Surf Newcastle, celebrating... 15 years of the man himself, Jamie Lambert owning Breakaway Surf Newcastle!
- 2010 - Current - Breakaway Surf Newcastle
-
Property
Owner: CITY ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LIMITED
120 Hunter St / 40 Hunter
St / 82 Hunter St, Newcastle, East End, The City Arcade
- 1896 - George A. Campbell,
Cycles, next door to Palings in 1896. Managed by H. Markham. George
Campbell owned a tobacconist and barber shop across the road from the
Cycle business
- 1905
- Abel & Co. Ltd,
Wholesale Confectionery 40 Hunter
St (09PhBk)
- 1916 - Ways, Ltd,
The Victoria Cafe,1916-1920 Tel
531. (20PhBk)
- 1930 - Aeolian Co, Steinway, Steck, Strand and other famous brands, Weber, Duo-Art Pianola 82 Hunter St (30PhBk)
-
1932 - Harringtons Ltd,
Photo & Radio Supplies 82 Hunter St
- 1932 - Tom Blackall, Dentist
- 1939
- The City Arcade, L-shaped,
with a spring-fed swimming baths below floor level. Tenders for
construction of the arcade, the first of its kind in the city, were
called in April 1938. Forecast to become "a promenade and spending
market for many shoppers of the city and district", the new arcade
featured 17 shops and 7 small kiosks. On the ground floor were a
butcher, optician, baby wear shop, lingerie, smallgoods, costumiere,
mercer, art shop, florist, stamp dealer, milliner, stocking service,
tobacconist and shoe repair depot.Two flights of stairs led to the
first floor, which was occupied by a ladies' hairdresser, photographer
and other craftsmen, and a record-making studio.
- 1947 - Dorothea Salon, Dressmaker (50PhBk)
- 1947 - Barnets Tobacco
- Currently - The City Arcade, Barnets Tobacco and
other tenants
122-132 Hunter St
/ 42 Hunter
St / 84 Hunter St Newcastle, East End,
Multi
story building
- 1886 - D. Smith, Boot Shop
- 1889 - Thomas Blackall & Hunt,1889-1930, Chemist 84 Hunter St (30PhBk)
- 1890 - Commercial developments of the Newcastle Borough Council.
Victorian Free Classical style. Originally had a two storey veranda.
- 1892 - W H Paling and Co. Pianos Organs and Music, Later moved to
larger premises at 176 Hunter St 42 Hunter
St (09PhBk)
- 1909 - Edwin M. King, Musician
- 1920 - Thomas Blackall & Son,
Chemist, Blackall & Sons. (W. Blackall was
the father, Tom Blackall the son. Blackalls Park is named after Tom) also Blackall & Son Dentist 84-86 Hunter St (20+30PhBk)
- 1920 - Franc Pearce, Jeweller &
Optician
- 1930 - Harrigtons Ltd, Photo and Radio Supplies, 84-86 Hunter St (30+39+40PhBk)
- 1932 - A.H. Gilliman, Fruiterer (2 shops)
- 1935 - Cash & Carry Drapery Store 84 Hunter St
- 1940 - Patton's & Baldwins, Knitting Yarn Mfrs
- 1950 - Upcroft Bros, Agent House and Land
- 1950 - Christian Science Reading Room.
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- 2010 - Hunter Hearing / Bloom Hearing
Specialists
- 2020 - Current
- Mr Baker
William
Henry Paling (1825-1895),
musician, merchant and philanthropist,
was born on 1 September 1825 at Woerden, Netherlands, son of John
Paling, pianoforte manufacturer. He was trained in music under Berthold
Tours, a leading violin pedagogue, who favoured Paling as a pupil and
made possible his appointment as violin teacher at the Academy in
Rotterdam. In later advertisements he described himself as 'first
violinist of the Royal Holland Academy' and as director of an academy
of music in that country. He
sailed for Sydney and arrived in 1853.
Paling
attracted quick recognition as a music teacher and entrepreneur. He
offered private tuition in both violin and piano, and was also a
'professor of music' at Springfield College, a ladies' boarding school
founded at Darlinghurst by Lady Murray.
From the same period dates the
first W. H. Paling music warehouse at 83 Wynyard Square, 'an
unpretentious place, built of timber and galvanized iron, and
surrounded by an uneven wooden fence'. As composer he issued his
'Sydney Railway Waltz' to commemorate the inauguration of the Sydney to
Parramatta railway on 26 September 1855. Later that year he appeared in
concerts as soloist in the Beriot concerto and in association with
Edouard Boulanger, Flora Harris, Sara Flower and the Sydney
Philharmonic Society; the most favoured venue was the concert room of
the Royal Hotel. In November Paling announced the opening of a 'New
South Wales Academy of Music arranged on a continental system'.
It was
established at 5 Bligh Street although the notices were issued from
Paling's residence at 66 Macquarie Street. He also inaugurated a
Quartette and Glee Club for Gentlemen Amateurs, and a society, Erudito
Musica, which first met in January 1856. In that year he assumed
exclusive direction of the Academy of Music, took charge of piano
classes at the School of Arts, appeared as organist with the Sydney
Choral Society and conducted a Philharmonic Society concert.
The favourable
economy of the golden years generated demand for imported European
pianofortes and local topical sheet music. Paling obtained an agency
from European pianoforte manufacturers and his commercial enterprises
rapidly brought him affluence and influence.
124 Hunter St
/ 44 Hunter
St / 86 Hunter St Newcastle, East End
- 1905 - The Co-op Coupon Co Ltd, 1905-1920, 44 Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1920
-
Thomas Blackall & Son,
Dentist, Blackall & Sons. (W. Blackall
was the father, Tom Blackall the son. Blackalls Park is named after
Tom).84-86 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1932
- A.H. Gilliman, Fruiterer
(2 shops)
- 1930 - Harrigtons Ltd, Photo and Radio Supplies, 84-86 Hunter St (30+39+40PhBk)
- 1935 - Cash & Carry Drapery Store 86 Hunter St
- 1940 - Kodak (40PhBk)
- 1940 - Stewart Chemist, R.H.Stewart, 1940-1950, Chemist
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- Note
-
Multi
story building with various tenants
- 2015 - Current
- My Baker, has the best pies in Newcastle currently, hands down
-
Property Owner: G
S HILL 2300
126 Hunter St / 46 Hunter
St / 88
Hunter St Newcastle, East End
- 1905 - Alaska Diamond Co, Jewelers 46 Hunter St
- 1920 - Co-op Coupons Co Ld 88 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1930 - Myers Ltd, Shoe Store
- 1930 -
Ranson's Clergy Wear
- 1930 - Home Recreations Aust Ltd, Phonographs
& Bird Tables 88 (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Cash & Carry Drapery Store 84 Hunter St
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- 2015 - Current
- The
Wren
128 Hunter St / 48 Hunter
St / 90
Hunter St Newcastle, East End
- 1905 - Sorby & Co , Ironmongers
- 1909
- Macrow & Sons Pty Ltd, Jewellers 46-48
Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1920 - Newcastle Nursery Co. 90 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1920 - Walter Neve,
Furniture
Manufacturer & Undertaker
- 1930 - Bernard's, Picture framers &
photographers
- 1930 - Bargain Arcade
Ltd, Fancy
Goods, 3 shopsMacrow & Sons Pty Ltd, Jewellers 48 Hunter St, 90-94 Hunter St (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Cash & Carry Drapery Store 90 Hunter St
- 1940 - Breckenridge's Blue Room
Cafe
- 1950 - Breckenridge, Draper
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- 2010 - Budget Eyewhear
- 2017 - Opsm
Intersection
of Hunter street and Newcomen street c1970
130 Hunter
St / 50 Hunter
St / 92 Hunter St, Newcastle, East End
- 1862 - Thomas Buxton,
Adjoining the Inn was the residence of Thomas Buxton, and at the
rear of those properties was a spring known as the Water Reserve. It
was from this spring that the residents of early Newcastle secured
their water supply.
- 1905 - Sorby & Co , Ironmongers
- 1909 - James A. Leslie, Tailor 50
Hunter St (09PhBk)
-
1914 - Tom Ingall &
Son, Tailors 92 Hunter St (20PhBk)
-
1921 - Elliot's
Pty Ltd, 1921-1950, High
Class Tailors and Mens complete outfitters, Mercer. also at 537 Hunter
St
- 1930 - Bargain Arcade
Ltd, Fancy
Goods, 3 shops 90-94 (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Cash & Carry Drapery Store 94 Hunter St
- 1940 - Hunter & Son Shoes Pty Ltd, Shoe
store
- 1948 - Pallings, 1948-1953, for Piano's and Washing Machines, Refrigerators electric models..
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
-
2010 - Cash Store
- 2017 - Vodafone Store
-
2018 - Current - Jewels
On Hunter
The Steam Packet Inn, Cnr Hunter & NewcomenSt, With Newcomen St, on the left, sloping towards the harbour, 1860
132 Cnr Hunter St / 52 Hunter
St / 94
Hunter St, Newcastle,
East End, (1909 = 52 Hunter
St,1932 = 94 Hunter St)
- 1857- The First Steam Packet Inn was situated in Scott street, Newcastle, opposite the Steam Wharf, and nearly opposite the Railway Terminus and on the opposite side of the present Great Northern Hotel. There were a few dilapidated buildings. A hotel was erected there afterwards, and was called The Steam Packet Hotel. It was conducted by a man named Harry Williams. It caught fire..... Later he built a hotel at the corner of Hunter and Newcomen streets,
and that was also called the Steam Packet. The fire mentioned above
occurred in July 1862 and Henry William's young daughter was killed.
- 1858 - Another disastrous 'fire' in Newcastle on Wednesday 16 July 1862.
About 8 o'clock last night, the terrible cry of 'fire !' was heard. On
proceeding to the spot we found that the alarm was but too true, and
the flames were bursting out from the roof of the 'Steam Packet Hotel', in Scott- street.
Reminiscences of George Priest, the oldest native of Newcastle in 1923.
'When I was a lad,' Mr. Priest said, One of the hotels was the Steam
Packet, kept by Harry Williams. It was on the east side of where the
Great Northern Hotel now stands. A fire destroyed the hotel and a child
of Williams's was burned to death. Williams opened a second Steam
Packet hotel at the corner of Hunter and Newcomen streets. It also was destroyed by fire in 1881.
- 1862 - By September of this same year the Hotel was re built on the Eastern corner of Hunter
and Newcomen Streets, Newcastle. This was close
to The Australian Inn. Adjoining The Steam Packet Inn was the residence of Thomas Buxton,
and at the rear of those properties was a spring known as the Water
Reserve. It was from this spring that the residents of early Newcastle
secured their water supply. in 1881 the Stem Packet Inn was saved from another fire.
Carts and barrels went in from Hunter Street by a narrow lane at
the side of Buxton's property and when barrels were filled, continued
along the lane and came out in Newcomen Street at the rear of the Steam
Packet..Many years later the Newcastle City Council erected The Corporation Baths on the site of the spring. This also became the site of the Fire Station in Newcomen Street - By contributor Maree Eggleston, Fed by the stream that ran under Bolton St
from the top of the Hill, we knew about the stream, we could hear
it running when we worked late nights at the Herald before the presses
wound up.It was always the sound of trickling water, and it ran
directly under Bolton St, probably still does. We climbed down there
once in the early 1970s, just because we could in the old building. My
father was a printer and told us how.
- 1872 - The Steam Packet Inn Hotel to Let, Lease, goodwill, furniture and impovements was listed for sale 20th June 1872.
- 1881 - Fire of 1881, The Steam Packet Hotel, Mr. Moore's drapery and outfitting store, a hairdresser's shop, and other wooden builings were burning freely,
- 1891 - Mercantile Bank of Sydney (George Leishman)
- 1905 - Sorby & Co , Ironmongers
- 1914 - Commonwealth Bank, 1914-1929, on Hunter street before they relocated across the road to Newcomen street, next door to the Rawson 96 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1930 - Miss Duncan, Milliner 94a (30PhBk)
- 1930 - Paynes
Hustlers, Drapery
- 1935 - G. McLeod, Smallgoods 96 Hunter St
- 1950 - C E Sorby & Company.
Forks Rakes, Shovels Wire Netting, Watering Pots Garden Hose
- 1950 - Hustlers 1950-1970, General Drapers 84-96 Hunter St (50PhBk)
- 2010 - Noodle Box
-
2018 - Current- Jeremiah Jones, Fish n Chips Boutique.
Hunter & Newcomen St looking down Newcomen, The Crystal Palace Hotel is to the left, Mercantile Bank of Sydney / The Steam Packet Inn on Right
with the 'Newcastle Swimming Club', just past the fire station down the street (Photo R. Snowball) 1891
Hunter & Newcomen St, Commomwealth Bank of Australia 1914, on the old site of the Stram Packet HotelNorth Side of Hunter Street (Wellington St)
134-142 Cnr Hunter & Newcomen / 54-58 Hunter / 96-98 Hunter St, The
Rawson Hotel 1920, & CBA next door
- 1850 - Thomas Buxton, Land owner
- 1868 - The
Crystal Palace Hotel 1868-1910, The
Crystal Palace Hotel opened on the 13th May 1868. It was said to
be a very elegantly finished hotel and Mr James Anderson spent upwards
of 700 pounds fitting it out. The architect was George Henry
Cox.
- 1877 - Fire broke out at the shop next door, Mrs Prevost, which affected the roof of the Crystal Palace
- 1888 - Thomas Buxton, Advertised Auction, City freehold property, The Crystal Palace Hotel
and 3 shops, In the centre of the City, Edwards & Tighe have
received instruction from the administrator in the estate of the late
Thomas Buxton, to sell by Auction on Monday 23rd January 1888 at 12 oclock At the Great Norther Hotel. Having frontage to Hunter St and realisng the sum of 726 Pounds per Annum..Mr Joseph Wood purchased the Crystal Palace Hotel and
two shops in Hunter Street, in Jan 1888 for 12,000 pounds. The hotel
underwent renovations, architect being James Henderson and it was
reopened in July 1888. George Lindsay was the licencee at that time. other
licenses were The other licencee's were: 1868 to 1878 - James Anderson,
1879 - Elizabeth Nield, 1880-1882 - Edgar William Ashby, 1883 - George
Galley, 1884 to 1891 - George Lindsay, 1892 to 1900 - Albert Beaumont,
1901 to 1903 - Walter Ingall, 1904 - Fanny Ingall, 1905 to 1906 -
George Lindsay, 1907 - George P Adkins, 1908 to 1910 - James P
Bonnar... In August 1910 James P Bonnar was granted
permission to change the name from the Crystal Palace Hotel to the
Hotel Rawson, he was also given permission to erect new premises. (09PhBk)
- 1911 - The
Rawson Hotel 1911-1964, (J.W.Wallace)
The Hotel Rawson was built in 1911 on the corner of Hunter and Newcomen
streets, it was
demolished after its licence expired and sold to the Commomwealth Bank
in 1964 The Rawson was sold in 1923 for 42,000 pounds. The
licencee's for the Hotel Rawson were:1911 - Maggie Vanderveken, 1912 to
1914 - John Rowan, 1915 to 1918 - Dugald Thomson, 1919 to 1920 - Edith
M Kerr, 1921 - John D Watkins 96-98 Hunter St (20+30+50PhBk)
- 1964 - The Rawson Hotel was sold to The
Commonwealth Bank of Australia then demolished for the construction of the Commonwealth Bank building
- 1964 - The construction of the Commonwealth Bank building, 1964-2010,
- 2010 - Current - Discount
Warehouse Chemist
- Property
Owner: COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
134-142 Hunter / 54-58 Hunter / 96-102 Hunter St, (Photo R. Snowball) 1891
L to R Robert Ingall, Porters, Harry Charleston Photography, George Emery Bodley, Oyster Saloon and The Crystal Palace Hotel
136a Hunter St / 98a Hunter St Newcastle, Part of Hotel- 1886 - Singer Sewing
Machine Co, 1886-1920 98a Hunter (20PhBk)
- 1930 - Howe's Shoes Pty Ltd. 1930-1940, Shoe store
- 1940 - J. J. Kelly, Jewellers (shop part of the Hotel)
- 1940 - Rex Asher, Fishing Tackle
- 1949 - Sergeant's Milk Bar, situated on the western, ground floor of the Hotel Rawson (from our contributor Matthew Ward)
- 1965 - Electrolux
Hunter St Mall around 1970 (Picture via Terry Davis)
- 1850 - Thomas Buxton, owned the Land,
- 1885 - Oyster Saloon. Efstratios Androulakis, leased the shop with Cretan partner Peter Soutiriou, known as Lord Carrington, Oyster Saloon, Fish Oyster and Refreshment Rooms.Efstratios) arrived in Australia in 1877 from Crete 56 Hunter St ok checked
- 1890 - Efstratios Androulakis sold the bnusiness to Efstratios Mavrokefalos (Stathy Black) from Ithaca.
- 1903 - Efstratios Mavrokefalos sold the business to Macree & Co, Con Makris and Alex Paxinos
- 1903 - Macree & Co, Con Macree (Makris) and Alex Paxinos,
Oyster Saloon
56 Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1911 - Hunter The Stationer Ltd, 1911-1932, Bookseller
& Stationers 98-102 (30+50PhBk)
- Hilliers
- 1939 - New Standard Radio owned by Viv and Dell Saunders, David Scarr and Barry Lawrence bought New Standard Radio
when Viv Saunders died in the late 70,s.They then took over when it was
moved to the City Arcade and ran it until its closure after the
Earthquake in 1989. New Standard Radio was
one of my favorite stores with its various electrics. It virtually
paved the way of my future into the Electrical Trades... 102 (39+50PhBk)
- 1985 - Doug's Dely, 1985-1993,
- 1964 - Commercial Banking Corporation
- Currently - Discount
Warehouse Chemist
140-142
Hunter St / 58 Hunter
St / 102a
Hunter St, Newcastle
- 1850 - Thomas Buxton, owned the Land
- 1875 - Alderton's Building
- 1876 - Mrs Prevost,
watchmaker and Jeweler, As
Advertised, The
oldest Established Business in Newcastle, 1877 Fire broke out in
Chimney, 1894 Looking for new larger premises after the 1885 fire broke
out in the store caused by fireworks.
- 1880 - Lasker Bros, Tailors1896 "At Lasker Brothers tailoring establishment on Christmas Eve a number of the firm's employees assembled for the purpose of presenting Mr. R. Rundle
(who for the past four years his filled the position of cutter) with
a light souvenir, on the occasion of his leaving for Sydney to
assume an important paitior with Messrs. Peapes and Co. Mr Rundle
resigned from Lasker brothers and with his father, Richard Alan Rundle,
headed towards Sydney where he was apprenticed to Messrs Peapes and Co as a journeyman coat maker, he also attended Sydney Technical College..
- 1891 - George Emery Bodley, Children's toy shop, Newsagent, From Frank, the grandson of G. E. Bodley, George Emery Bodley was the son of George Bodley and Isabella Smith Bodley (who was a sister to William Arnott,
the founder of Arnott's Biscuits) The family lived in Newcastle, and
when quite young (aged only 22 years} George had a book and stationery
shop (and Toy Shop as well) at 58 Hunter Street (near Newcomen street)
It
seems that he was not too successful, as there appears to be a lot of
advertising in the Newcastle Morning Herald during 1891 but it then
stopped
As advertised "Toys,
Toys, Toys. for Children for Christmas. Toys for Christmas for
Children. A splendid lot just opened. Remember, My Prices are as
usual" The Cheapest in Town." - 1899 - Harry Charleston, Photographer, Later moved to oposite side of the street near Soul Pattinson, 58 Hunter
St Locked in
- 1909 - Payizis
& Macree, Fruiterers
58 Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1920 - Way's Ltd, Cafe, 1920-1935 100-102 Hunter St (20+30PhBk)
- 1930 - Robert Ingall
& Sons, Tailors & Mercers
- 1970 - Rundles menswear
- 2010 - Newsagent
- Currently - Newsagent
144-146
Hunter St / 60 Hunter
St / 104-106
Hunter St, Newcastle, Northern Emporium- 1880 - Robert Ingall
& Sons, 1880-1900, Northern Emporium, Tailors & Mercers 60 Hunter St
- 1908
- Rundle's, menswear
- 1909
- J. Kingsborough & Co,
Drapers 60 Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1910 - David Boyd, Draper
- 1920
- R.H. Hunter, Stationer & Jeweler (20PhBk)
- 1929 - Farr's Markets Ltd
- 1930 - Bargain
Arcade Ltd No 2, Fancy Goods 104-106 Hunter St (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Nicholson's music store
- 1940
- Betta-Cakes, 1940-1950, Cake store. (40+50PhBk)
- 1950 - Coo-Ee
Clothing Company, Boys
clothing retail (50PhBk)
- 1952
- Rundles menswear, The company
employed more than 500 people and was one of the largest employers of
women in the Hunter region
- Currently - Newcastle City Health Foods and Blue Kahunas Cocktail Bar
- Further information regarding the Rundle Family
Rundles
Hunter & Morgan Sts (Photo Uni) c1960
- 1880 - David Miller, Grocer 62 Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1908 -
Richard Thomas Rundle opened his tailoring shop calling it
Rundles. Richard was an early innovator and was one of the first
tailors to see the potential of sewing machines as a more cost effect
method of tailoring, controversially moving away from hand sewing on
the knee. For more than a century Rundles has been looking for ways to
offer its customers exceptional value for money. Rundle's, the
store for men & boys.Down the side street, Morgan street
took you straight into the Rundles Factory
- 1920 - Lane & Trewartha Ltd, 1920-1935, Grocers, The best for the least 108 Hunter St (20+30PhBk)
- 1930 - Mrs E. Winn, Cotume Maker
- 1937 - Howe's Shoes
- 1940 - Goldsmith
Pty Ltd 1940-1950. Boot and Shoe
retailers.
- 1940 - R, W. Upfold, Electrician
- 1950
- Reid's Commercial Services. Business
Consultants. Miss J. McGeachie, Dressmaker (50PhBk)
- 1950 - J.R.Trahan, Agents Manufacturing
- 1950 - Retail Traders Association of
NSW
- 1950 - H.H. Benjamin, Clothier (50PhBk)
- 1952 - Rundles Pty Limited, under second-generation tailors Nelson
Rundle and Lindsay Rundle, Rundles began its expansion by wholesaling
quality suits and blazers nationally while maintaining a retail
presence in Newcastle. In 1952 it became a public company, Rundles Pty
Limited.
- 1973 - Rundles, under the guidance of Lindsay Rundle and
now third generation tailor, Peter Rundle. The business
established itself as one of Australias largest suiting manufacturers.
The company employed more than 500 people and was one of the largest
employers of women in the Hunter region.
-
1996 - Rundles closed down its top of town City operation, moved to Hunter St West
- 2015 - Charge
- 2010 - Runnaway clothing store
-
2018 - Currently - Ka-fey cafe, Down to earth cafe
- For further information regarding the Rundle Family, Click Here
North Side of Hunter Street (Wellington St)
152 Cnr Hunter
St / 64 Hunter
St / 110 Hunter St, Newcastle-
1896 - F. Pearce, watch and cronometer maker, goldsmith and optician 120 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1899
- George Weiland,
The Strand Cutchery.
- 1899 -
Carrington Clothing
Store.
- 1900 - Lynch
Brothers, Suits to Order, Mens Boys youth Clothing
- 1905 -
Robert Ingall, 1905-1920, Tailor 110 Hunter St 64-70 Hunter St (09+20PhBk)
- 1910 - Tattersall's Club, Louis Giles Sec Upper Floor
- 1930 - Paris Stores,
Tailors & Mercers 110 (30PhBk)
- 2018 - Jayes Travel
- Currently - Make your Move
- Property
Owner:GPT HUNTER
CUSTODIAN PTY LIMITED 2300
154 Hunter St / 66 Hunter
St / 112 Hunter St Newcastle- 1880
- J. McFarlane, Draper
- 1905 - Edward G. Strike,
- 1909 - Frank Witherspoon, Grocer 66
Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1910 - Niagara American Cafe, 1910-1932,, Refreshment
Rooms. (A. Burgess) 112-114 (30PhBk)
- 1932 - Nicholson
& Co Ltd, Music Warehouse, Pianos, Gramophones,
- 1950 - Harrey's Bag Store (50PhBk)
- 1952 - Darrell Lea, Chocolates, The confectionery company Darrell Lea was founded in Sydney by an English immigrant, Harry Lea,
in 1927, and named after his youngest son. Harry’s foundation product
was Bulgarian Rock, a type of hard nougat. The company remained in
family hands until 2012 when it was put into receivership and sold. The
new owners closed the famous stores and the products are now only
available in supermarkets and independent retailers. 112
- Currently - Optus
From Thorn St looking East (Photo University of Newcastle) around 1930
- 1850 - Market Place. (from old maps)
- 1880
- J. Woodcock, fruiterer
- 1909 - Demetrus Kerangis, Oyster
Saloon
68
Hunter St (09PhBk)
- 1930 - Hustlers, Drapers
- 1932- The Niagara Ltd, Refreshment Rooms. (A. Burgess) 114 Hunter St (20PhBk)
- 1940 - Woolworths Deptment Store
- 2015 - Newcastle Skate
- 2017 - Optus
-
Currently - Mall Newsagency
The City Arms Hotel, 1900 later became incorporated with the Hunter Hotel after the Market Square development. (photo UNI)
156-162 Hunter St / 68-70 Hunter
St / 116-118 Hunter St Newcastle- 1850 - Market Place. (from old maps)
- 1870 - The
City Arms Hotel was situated on the eastern corner
of Market and Hunter
Streets Newcastle. It was built on part of the Market Reserve. On May 15 1870 a
licence for the City Arms Hotel was granted to Jospeh Walmsley who
formerly held the licence for the Miner's Arms in Lake Macquarie Road
Newcastle (later Darby Street).
Eventually a verandah was added to the front of the
building extending along Hunter Street and down Market Street.
Joseph Walmsley held the licence until 1881 when Samuel Hall took over.
The name was later changed from the City Arms Hotel to the Central
Hotel. Building by FB Menkens /
Federation
- 1903 - The
Central Hotel 1903-1957, (William J. Milgarte, Aubry Kemp) Federation Free style.
Also operated as
the Hunter Hotel.116-118 HunterSt 64-70
Hunter St (20+30+50PhBk)
- 1910 - Tattersall's Club
-
1930 - Pure Fruit Drinks, (shop in Hotel building), 116 (30PhBk)
- 1935 - Richcakes Ltd, Pastrycooks (shop in Hotel building) 116 Hunter St
- 1935 - Newcastle Standard Laundry Limited (shop in Hotel building) Ring Hamilton 151 and the NSL car will call and pick up dry cleaning and deliver 116 Hunter
- 1936 - John Bull Gift Shop, self
raising flour
- 1946
- Hotentasty, Grill Bar Cafe
- 1950 - The Masonic Club
- 1950
- Chesterfield Furnishings (50PhBk)
- 1957 - The
Hunter Hotel, the Publicans were Bobby Bugden after the Market
Square redevelopment then Brian McDermott..
- 1979 -
NightClubs on the top floors, New York Tavern, Joker's Night Club,
Gable's.
- 1995 - Sanity records, cloed 2015
North Side of Hunter Street (Wellington St)
<<< Crossing over
Market St and continuing west along Hunter Street
>>>>
Market to Thorn St Block....
for South side
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Municipal
Market Building (Photo via Newcastle Herald1894) Spero Digi Color
- 1850 - Market Place. (from old maps)
- 1878 - Francis Pearce,
1878-1920+ The New Shop Optician,
Watchmaker, eye test. F.Pearce, having adopted the cash system, is in a
position to offer great inducements to purchase. 72 Hunter
St 122 Hunter St Market Square (09+20PhBk)
- 1880 - Lancer's Books and
Stationary, 72 Hunter
St and 122-124 Hunter St
- 1880 - Barnell & Co, Grocer
- 1880 - Harry Stegga and Co. 1880-1935, Clothing Ltd, Tailors & Mercers, No two prices is the motto of the firm. 122-124 Hunter St (30PhBk)
- 1884 - Fire in early February 1884 had destroyed
several businesses on the corner of Market and Hunter Street
- 1884 - The Municipal Market
Building. The design
for the Municipal Market Building was the result of a competition by
the City Council after a fire in early February 1884 had destroyed
several businesses on the corner of Market and Hunter Street. To rebuild, they
announced the winner, which turned out to be the council's former clerk
of works Peter Bennett. The wide and elegant balconies were demolished
in 1929 and replaced by suspended awnings, which have also been
subsequently removed in line with Council policy for Hunter Street.
- 1894 - W H. Paling and Co. 1894-1970, Pianos Organs and Music,
-
1935 - Upcroft Bros, Upcroft & Murphy,1935-1947, Real Estate 120 Hunter St
View
to the harbour down Market St with H. Paling & Co on the left
(Photo Ralph Snowball) 1891
- 1850 - Market Place. (from old maps)
- 1880 - Harry Stegga and Co. 1880-1935, Clothing Ltd, Tailors & Mercers, No two prices is the motto of the firm. 122-124 Hunter St (09+20+30PhBk)
- 1880 - Lancer's Books and
Stationary, 74 Hunter
St and 122-124 Hunter St
- 1880 - Rudolph Langer, Bookseller
- 1891 - W H. Paling and Co.1891-1970, Pianos Organs and Music, The original Pallings site before they moved further west
- 1986 -
Linden's, & Top Shop
- Currently - Lowes
Looking west along Hunter St L to R Woolworths. Coles, Palings at Market St
