21 February, 2014
Northern Star Cafe
The character of the Northern Star Cafe on Beaumont Street has been
formed over almost sixty years, infused with the history and aspirations of its
Greek, Italian and Australian owners. Today, like any 60 year old, it knows who
it is. It will have a few regrets - like all of us - and escapades best left
hidden, but it enjoys the status of a Hamilton icon.
04 February, 2014
Sydney Junction Hotel - a family story
For six turbulent years
a young English emigrant, son of a publican, pursued his small business dream
as the licensee of the Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton. The magic of the coming
of rail to Newcastle lit up his dream with the promise of prosperity.
21 January, 2014
Hamilton's gay history
‘The police were
great. They were really good. I mean to say, there was the wine bar at
Hamilton, and we all used to go up there. And one night, I staggered out of the
...Star, and I was going to the wine bar. I was walking to Hamilton, and the
police said to me, “Would you like a lift?” and I said, “Only if I can ride in
the back”. So they put me in the back of the paddy wagon and pulled up at the
.wine bar, and I got out and said, “Thanks boys!” and everyone in the wine bar nearly
had a nervous breakdown!’ [1]
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