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Golden Cross Hotel and Brewery

1847
Corner Murry and Melville Streets

James Smith 1847

Brewery to Let.,
TO LET, that small and compact BREWERY,
Malt-house, and Kiln, with all the necessary
Utensils attached, situated in Melville street, next
door to the Golden Cross. Possession can he given
immediately.

Apply at the Golden Cross.
April 20, 1847

Colonial Times
Tuesday 20th April 1847

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Hobart Town Brewery
1821 to 1835
Corner Davey and Murray Streets

William Wood 1821 to 1823

William Wood & John Petchey 1823 to 1826

John Petchey 1827 to 1831

William Wilson 1831 to 1835

HOBART Town Brewery, corner of Davey-street.-Mr. Wood takes
this opportunity to inform the Inhabitants, that he has reduced
the Price of his Draught Beer to 9d. per quart, and the bottled ditto
to 12s. per dozen, or 1s. per bottle. In recommending this wholesome
Beverage as some of the best in flavour and strength that has yet been
brewed from Malt and Mops in Van Diemen’s Land, the Proprietor
flatters himself that, in the course of a few months, he will be enabled
and happy to supply the Publicans regularly with it by the Hogshead,
at a much lower Price than any that has been offered to them since the
Breweries have been established in the Colony.
Bakers supplied with Yeast at 9d. per quart; and Grains, fit
for Horses &c. at I8d. per bushel.

Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser
Saturday 4th May 1822

Hobart Town Brewery
1832 to 1834
Campbell Street

William Cowley & John Mills 1832 to 1833

William Cowley 1833 to 1834

HOBART TOWN BREWERY.
MILLS & COWLEY respectfully beg Jo acquaint
their friends and the public, that they have always
on sale at the above establishment, excellent Ale
and Porter, either in wood or bottle, to which with
hops, yeast, malt and grains, they invite attention
The highest price given for good English barley.
Aug. 30, 1831

Hobart Town Courier
Friday 28th September 1832

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Jolly Hatter’s Brewery
1845 to 1911

James and Blake’s Derwent Brewery
1911 to 1922
Melville Street

Jolly Hatters Brewery

William Champion 1845 to 1853

John M Armstrong & James T Robertson 1853 to 1857

James T Robertson 1857 to 1868

William Cowburn 1870 to 1880

Issac Blake 1884 to 1892

Edwin Blake 1892 to 1911

James & Blake’s Dewent Brewery

Edwin Blake & Henry J James 1911 to 1922

Combined with J Boag & Son (1911) in 1920 and closed in 1922

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JOLLY HATTER’S BREWERY VISITORS TRY Derwent Beer
AND
MELVILLE STREET, HOBART BLAKE’S SIX GUINEA ALE,
ALL ALES AND BEER of the IS AVAILABLE
Sparkling Ales YEAR IN AND YEAR OUT;
BEST QUALITY And Beer. And as a “Liquid Sunshine”
And Guaranteed to Keep
Specially recommended for the West Finest Bottled Ale and Holds the Beaten Track. Consequently
Stout. Connoisseurs give the Palm to the
Coast Trade “DERWENT” BREWS.
ISAAC BLAKE, JOLLY HATTERS’ BREWERY, “We want but little here below
PROPRIETOR MELVILLE STREET. But want that little good.”
Zeehan and Dundas Herald HOBART.
Monday 1st December 1890 BREWED AND BOTTLED BY
Tasmanian News JAMES AND BLAKE,
Blake’s Jolly Wednesday 3rd July 1901 AT THE
Hatters Brewery DERWENT BREWERY
NOTICE.
Blake’s Ale, Beer and Stout. Very Best in MR EDWIN BLAKE, in thanking the MELVILLE-STREET, HOBART.
Tasmania. Hotels and Private Families public for the generous support tendered
supplied in bulk or bottle. Malt supplied in him during the last 20 years, has now great ‘Phone Hobart Central.
any quantity to Bakers satisfaction in intimating to them that MR Obtainable at all Free Hotels throughout
HENRY J. JAMES, so long and favourably
MELVILLE STREET, HOBART known in connection with, the Brewing Southern Tasmania,
The Clipper Industry, has joined him in Business, Huon Times
which will in future be carried on in their
Saturday 8th July 1893 joint names. Special attention is directed to Wednesday 18 September 1912
the following notice:— We have pleasure
JOLLY HATTERS BREWERY in notifying our friends and the public DERWENT BREWERY
that we have entered into partnership as
(E. Blake, Proprietor) BREWERS and MALSTERS as from the JAMES AND BLAKE,
Prime Ale, Beer and Stout, the best in 1st inst. The Business will be carried on BREWERS OF THE FAMOUS
Tasmania. Hotels and private families supplied under the style of
in Bulk or Bottle. DERWENT BEER
JAMES AND BLAKE, AND
TO BAKERS. at the old-established premises in
A large supply of Crushed Malt always on hand. Melville street, so long known as the SIX-GUINEA ALE,
JOLLY HATTERS’ BREWERY, but which
The Mercury henceforth will be designated the NOTHING PURER.
Wednesday 27th December 1893 Obtainable at all Free Hotels.
DERWENT CASK WITH THE GREEN BAND.
BREWERS. BREWERY.
A splendid brew of the nut-brown ale is It is our desire to supply only a first class HUON TIMES
being turned out by Mr E. Blake of the Jolly article, and in soliciting a trial of the Saturday 16th August 1913
Hatters’ Brewery, who is kept busy night DERWENT
and day at present fulfilling orders for both
private and public houses. In addition to the BREW
ale, which is rapidly earning a name for itself, we have every confidence in -asking for
beer and stout of splendid quality is being the support of the trade, feeling certain
brewed. Bottled ale, stout, and beer is a special that the Beer produced will meet with
feature, and small kegs can be purchased by the approval of our clients and the public
private individuals at moderate rates. A good generally.
business is being done in malt, which is being
supplied in considerable quantities to bakers (Signed)
and private persons. The productions of this HENRY J. JAMES.
brewery are finding a ready sale, and the well- EDWIN BLAKE.
known ale and beer can now be obtained in
many of the city hotels. June 15,1911.
Referring to the above notice, I now
Tasmanian News take the opportunity of expressing my
Monday 23rd December 1895 appreciation of the satisfactory and
cordial relations which have always
existed between members of the trade and
myself for a very long number of years,
during the last fifteen, of which I occupied
the position of Southern Representative of
Messrs. J. Boag and -Son, and J. Boag and
Son Ltd.
(Signed) HENRY J. JAMES,

Critic
Saturday 9th September 1911

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Letterhead 1852

Luckman’s Brewery
1838
Collins Street

James Luckman & William Stallard 1838

Notice

The undersigned hereby warns the public against the
misrepresentation of Mr. William Stallard, with whom he
never was nor in now in partnership.
JAMES LUCKMAN.

Collins-Street, September 17
The Hobart Town Courier
Friday 21st September 1838

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Nags Head Inn and Brewery
1853
Melville Street
John Boys 1853

“NAG’S HEAD INN.”
TO LET, the above well-known Inn, situate in Melville-street, Hobart Town, for
a term of years, as may be agreed on. There is a Garden, Large Yard, and every
out-building required for accommodation for country stock coming to market.
Also attached to the Inn is a complete little Brewery, capable of brewing upwards
of Four Hogsheads at a brewing. Also eight or ten months stock of first-rate Malt,
Hops and Sugar, with the other Stock-in-Trade, to be taken at a valuation. The
only reason that this advertisement appears is the ill health of the proprietor.

JOHN BOYS.
Hobart Town, 2nd May.

The Courier
Friday 6th May 1853

New Town Brewery
1820 to 1848
George Gatehouse 1820 to 1838

Robert Jacomb 1839 to 1848

NEW TOWN BREWERY.—Mr. GATEHOUSE acquaints his Customers
and the Public, that a constant supply of Beer from Mr. G.’s Brewery will be
at the La Belle Alliance, Argyle-street, Mr. W. Evans, at £6 6s. per hogshead.
N. B.—Fresh Yeast at 2s. per gallon

Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser
Saturday 12th October 1822

Old Bell Inn and Brewery
1834 to 1835
Elizabeth Street
John Mills 1834 to 1835

Novelty!

Old Bell Inn. Elizabeth Street.
JOHN MILLS respectfully begs leave to inform his
friends and the public generally, that he is brewing XX
Ale, from Malt of the very best growth in the Colony,
and Hops not to be excelled by any; and is ready at any
moment to say; that a trial of the Ale made therefrom, is
superior to any ever tasted in this or any other Colony
— the strength and purity of which needs no comment,
when it has the opportunity of being tasted.
Sold in bottles, at 9s. per dozen; and small casks may be
had to suit private families.
J. M. has just received some prime old Bottled Port and
Sherry, from one of the first Houses in London.
May 30, 1835.

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Agricultural and Commercial Advertiser
Friday 19th June 1835

Pack Horse Inn and Brewery
1846
Melville Street

Phoenix Brewery
1824 to 1827

John H Blanchard 1824 to 1827

Court House, October 4th, 1824. AT a General Meeting of
His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, held at the Court House,
Hobart Town, on Wednesday, the 29th day of September, the
following Licenses were granted:-
Mr. John Hill Blanchard was licensed to brew Beer in Hobart
Town, from Grain only, the Produce of this Colony.

Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser
Friday 8th October 1824

Presnells Brewery
1823 to 1835
Argyle Street

Thomas Presnell 1823 to 1827

George W Robinson 1827 to 1828

George Lowe 1829

John L Roberts 1829 to 1832

John V Roberts 1832 to 1835

We are glad to find that Mr. J. L. Roberts has commenced with Notice
a Brewing Establishment, on his own account, on the Premises MR. J. V. ROBERTS takes this opportunity of informing the
of Mr. George Lowe, Argyle-street, and that with malt and hops Publicans of Hobart Town and its vicinity, that on Monday next,
he has succeeded in producing a beverage which is highly spoken he will commence supplying them with good Ale, brewed
of for its quality. We wish we could see the Colonial brewers from a choice collection of the very best Malt and Hops, at the
encourage our hop-growers, instead of giving a preference to the lowest price of £3per. hhd.
use of English hops.
Colonial Times
Colonial Times Tuesday 26th February 1833
Friday 28th August 1829

Punshon’s Brewery
1838 to 1846
Patrick Street

William Punshon 1838 to 1846

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To the Public.
WILLIAM, PUNSHON,

Gray’s Inn

I PATRICK STREET,
N returning thanks to the Public in general for the liberal support he has received during the last eight years in his business as a
Licensed Victualler, solicits a continuance thereof; at the same time begs to state that, having enlarged his Brewing. Department, he
will be enabled to keep a good supply of that wholesome beverage, HOME BREW’S ALE, so strongly recommended by the Faculty to
Patients recovering from sickness.
On hand Wines, Spirits, Ale, London Porter, &c. &c, in wood and bottle; Loaf and Moist Sugar, of first-rate quality, which will
be sold at moderate prices.
Also, a quantity of empty Casks, from 50 to 60 gallons each, which may be converted into Water Casks, from 3s. to 4s, each.
Dec. 14, 1841.

Colonial Times
Tuesday 21st December 1841

Punshon’s Brewery (Elizabeth Street)

1849 to 1855

James’s Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery

Adam’s Tas18m62aton18i8a3n Brewery
1902 to 1905

Co-Operative Breweries of Tasmania

1927 to 1931
Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Punshons Brewery
William Punshon 1849 to 1855

James’s Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery

William J & George A James 1862 to 1863

John Clark, W J & G A James 1863 to 1865

William J James 1865 to 1870

Henry J James 1871 to 1883

Brewery sold to Cascade Brewery in 1883

Adam’s Tasmanian Brewery
George Adams 1902 to 1904
Trustees 1904 to 1905

Brewery sold to Cascade Brewery in 1905

Co-Operative Breweries of Tasmania

Edwin Blake, Thomas Breheny 1927 to 1931

Closed in 1931 and the brewing equipment sold to CUB and
transported to Cairnes.

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FOR SALE, in splendid condition, on, so that the thorough cleansing of the whole Drink
COLONIAL BOTTLED STOUT, quarts place is a very simple matter. The gas is laid on in
and pints. the collars, and in fact all over the building, outside ..ADAMS’ ALE..
Colonial draft do, from 5 gals, upwards the brewery is the cask-cleaning shed, were all the GEORGE ADAMS, TASMANIAN
Tasmanian pale ale, quarts and pints. casks are washed twice with lime and water and
then steamed before they are used. There is no BREWERY, HOBART.
W. J. JAMES cooperage on the premises. The malt house is close FINEST BEER AND ALE…
Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery to the brewery and at one end of it is a kiln, with Brewed from Pure Malt and Hops.
a tile floor in which 150 bushels can be dried at
Elizabeth Street one time. The malt floor is 100 feet long by 30 foot The Clipper
The Mercury wide, and in the cistern 150 bushels of grain can be Saturday 27th August 1904
stooped at one time. There is a patent screen on the
Thursday 26th October 1865 premises made by Robison and Co., of Melbourne, Huon Times
in which all the barley is cleaned before it coos into Tuesday 27th September 1927
TASMANIAN PORTER the stoop. The store room over the malt floor is 100
feet by 30, and a large quantity of grain is stored
The Undersigned begs to inform the there at the present time. There are also stores for
PUBLIC, that he is now prepared to supply the hops and sugar. In connection with the brewery
them with Superior. is a large kiln that was used in connection with the
old malt house, but this is not required now. The
TASMANIAN DRAFT PORTER, brewery itself consists of a long range of brick and
Equal to the best English Brands, in any wooden buildings, but the new malt-house is a fine
quantities from FIVE GALLONS upwards. building of free stone. Mr. James informs us that he
uses nothing but Tasmanian hops in his brewery,
W. J. JAMES, and that he finds it very good, The hops, he states,
Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery has improved year by year, and some of the samples
he showed us were really excellent, while the light
ELIZABETH STREET. ale brewed with it was all that could be desired. All
Tasmanian Morning Herald the barley used is Tasmanian, and at this brewery
Friday 14th September 1866 we hear the same complaint, that the farmers do not
properly clean the grain before they send it to the
JAMES’S BREWERY. maltsters. In the office, in front of the brewery, we
H. J. James’s Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery were shown a fine bronze medal in a cedar frame,
is at the upper end of Elizabeth-street. The awarded to W. and J. James, as a prize for their
brewery is one of the oldest in Hobart Town, porter and ale, at the Intercolonial Exhibition hold
but it has only been in the hands of the present in Victoria. We have now done with the breweries
proprietor and his family for the last 10 years. of Hobart Town and even in describing them, we
The premises and the grounds attached to have written something to show that a good deal
them extend back from the road and up the is being done in our midst in connection with one
hill for a considerable distance, and at the important and profitable industry. Anything in the
highest point, a good way from the brewery shape of a manufactory in this colony is a help to its
is a large iron tank which holds 250 gallons of ultimate prosperity, and brewing is an industry that
water, for use in case of necessity. The brewery Tasmania is eminently fitted for. We have a climate
buildings commence about 100 foot back from that will enable our brewers to turn out an article
the street, and slope gradually down to it, so, unrivalled by anything that can be made in the
that there is no need for a structure of very other colonies, and when the almost prohibitory
great height. Entering at the back-door, we duties of some of the other colonies are removed,
first observe a 1,200 gallon tank, with a vertical as we have every reason to hope they will soon be,
boiler for boiling, and for driving a 10 horse there must always be a market for Tasmanian ale
power engine. Below this is the mash-tub, in
which 22 hogsheads can be mashed at a time. The Mercury
A sparge is used for adding any extra water Thursday 10th October 1872
to the mash. From this the liquor runs to the
worts copper, which will hold 23 hogsheads, Mercury
and here the boiling is done by either fire Tuesday 25th September 1928
or steam. In the same part of the building is
a powerful hop press made by A. J. Clark of
Hobart Town, and a malt crusher by the
same maker. Going down further we pass the
furnace under the copper, and come to a room
in which there is a very largo flat cooler. This is
not used now, but it is kept filled with lime and
water. This room is cool and airy, and in the
centre is one of Robison’s patent refrigerators,
over which the liquor passes, after it leaves the
hop-bock, on its way to the working gyles of
which there are two, holding 22 hogsheads
each. A temperature consisting of a pipe
running round and round until it forms u
circle, the size of the gyle, is used to keep the
liquor at the proper temperature. This is done
by the running of cold water through the
pipes. After the liquor leaves the fermenting
gyles it is conducted to the collar ‘where it is
run into the casks in the working collar, which
will hold from 90 to 100 puncheons. The store
collar is a fine cool place, 60ft. long by 20ft.,
and 7ft. in height. It was cut out of the solid
rook. At the highest part of this collar, which
is above the working collar, the water is laid

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Robert’s Brewery
1834 to 1839

Ellis’s (Anchor) Brewery
1842 to 1855
Lower Macquarie Street

Roberts’s Brewery

Robert A Roberts 1834 to 1839

Ellis’s (Anchor) Brewery
Henry Ellis 1842 to 1847
John G Coulson 1855

To Be Let
The Property situated at the lower end of Macquarie street,
known as “Ellis’s Brewery,” comprising a small Brewery, Malt
house, and Malt-kiln, Six-stall Stable, and Brick Dwelling-
house. Apply to
Manning Brothers.
New Wharf, May 31 1847

Colonial Times
Tuesday 15th June 1847

Tasmans Brewery
Tasma1n82i3atno 18B2r5 ewery

1825 to 1839
Liverpool Street

Tasmans Brewery

James Whyte 1823

Sarah Whyte 1823 to 1825



Tasmanian Brewery

James C Macdougall 1825 to 1827

William Sallard & Stephen Coombs 1827 to 1830

Stephen Coombs 1830 to 1833

James Macdougall & John C Stacey 1835 to 1836

John C Stacey 1836 to 1838

P. Miller 1838 to 1839

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TASMAN’s Stingo. The fame which this Beer has justly TASMANIAN BREWERY
acquired, in consequence of its genuine and peculiar
manufacture from the best barley malt and hops, has induced MR COOMBS, Ale and Porter Brewer, begs to inform
the landlord of the Britannia, J. Wickham (just licensed), to the families of Hobart town and its vicinity, that he has
inform the Public, that in addition to this very wholesome commenced selling Malt and Hops, (for cash) by retail, so as
& pleasant Beverage, of which he will always have a plentiful to accommodate those who may wish to brew their own beer.
supply from the Tasman Brewery, they can be accommodated Hobart town, Liverpool street.
with Breakfasts and Dinners in the cleanest style, at a moderate March 1, 1832.
rate ; and he trusts, from the civility and attention that will be
paid his visitors, to deserve their support and favour. The Hobart Town Courier
—> Britannia, next door to Vinegar Cottage. Saturday 17th March 1832

Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser
Saturday 7th June 1823

Tasmanian Pale Ale Brewery
1862 to 1883
Refer Punshons Brewery (Elizabeth Street)

John Walker’s Brewery
1845 to 1883
Collins Street

John Walker 1844 to 1855

John & Robert Walker 1855 to 1874

Robert Walker 1874 to 1876

Emma Walker 1876 to 1883

Sold to Syme & Co’s Cascade Brewery

NEW BREWERY.—Our old townsman, Mr. J. W. Walker’s
Brewery, in Collins-street, is now in active operation, and as
Mr. Walker intends to use only malt and hops in manufacture,
we sincerely wish him every success in his undertaking.
Competition is the grand stimulus to trade of every description,
and as Mr. Walker, as a capitalist, possesses large advantages,
and has great opportunities of benefiting by the state of the
market, he will he enabled to compete well with the large
brewers, so that the public must eventually benefit. The brewing
establishment has been arranged without any regard to expense,
and the operations are assisted by the steam-engine, which
constitutes the moving power of the mill.

The Observer
Tuesday 12th August 1845

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WALKER’S BREWERY. were informed, 4,000 hogsheads of ale. thoroughly cleaned in this way, The screw
On Monday we visited Messrs. Walker and Then there is the working ale cellar, and press, we mentioned before, as used to press
Son’s brewery at the corner of Collins and another working cellar 35 feet high. Over the hops taken from the copper, was made in
Barrack-streets, and were shown over the the store cellar is the bottling department, the machine room at the brewery, and most
premises by the obliging brewer and in which the machines will bottle one of the other work required is done there. The
manager Mr. Priestly. It would be impossible hogshead of ale per hour with very little lathe upon which the screw was turned is a
to describe the shape of the buildings trouble. There are two coppers for boiling self-acting one ten feet long, and will turn a
connected with the brewery, except by the liquor, one heated by steam and the screw of the same length from twelve inches
stating that they cover three sides of a large other by Are, although if necessary steam in circumference to any pitch. Besides this
square, extending over an area of about 5 can be applied to both, One of these will there is in the machine room a circular saw
acres of ground, and having frontages to boil 50 hogsheads and the other 25. The bench, and an iron drilling machine. All this,
Collins, Barrack and Macquarie streets. An hops when it comes from the copper is as well as the other machinery at the brewery,
extensive malting business is carried on by placed in an ordinary screw press. The is worked by an overshot water wheel, 22 ft.
Messrs. Walker and Son, and we were first liquor runs from the copper to the hop in diameter, or an engine of 10horse-power,
taken to a large malt-house running parallel bock, and is then forced up by steam when required. This wheel is driven by water
with Collins street. The floor here is 200 feet power on to a flat wooden cooler of small from a dam in the brewery yard, the dam
long, by 40 wide, and 1,100 bushels of malt size, and a fan which makes 15,000 being filled from the creek running through
are constantly working on it at one time. On revolutions in a minute, sends a blast of the premises. The wheel is an iron one, made
the same floor there are two large tanks for cold air to blow the steam off the worts as upon the latest principle by J. Key and Co., of
steeping the grain, and in these 120 bushels it leaves the copper. The worts runs from Kirkcaldy, “the langtoun “of Scotland,
are regularly steeped at a time. On the second the flat cooler and is then sent over the famous for its machinery, under Mr. Walker
floor the room is the same size as that below, refrigerator, which is one of Robison’s, of senr’s. superintendence during his late visit.
and in the malting season this room Melbourne, and measures 10 feet by G The timber store at the brewery is piled high
sometimes contains about 25,000 bushels of feet. It contains 29 tubes, which are fed with timber ready for use, and pipes that
grain. There is a kiln at each end of this by a 2-inch water pipe, the pipe which may be required at any moment, and near it
room, one with a wire floor, and the other brings the worts from the cooler to the are the carpenters’ and blacksmiths’ shops, in
paved with perforated tiles. These kilns are refrigerator, also being 2 inches in which nearly all the work in connection with
24 feet square, and will hold about 130 diameter. In the room in which the the establishment is done. For fear of want of
bushels of malt each. In the centre of this refrigerator stands, there is nothing else water, and to provide for any case of
room is one of Ransomes and Sims’s patent The floor consists of battens a couple of emergency, there are four reserve tanks in
screens, and all the barley that is brought in inches apart, and the walls and roof are the yard, each holding 400 gallons of water.
is put through this machine and screened so constructed as to allow of a free A brewery is a fire place for livestock of most
before it is malted. This is absolutely passage of all through the room. By this kinds, and the pigs on the premises seem to
necessary from the fact that the farmers arrangement the cooling process is aided thrive well, while Mr. Walker, sen. has fenced
screen the grain very badly, and send it in to a good deal. The hot water tank is 12 feet off and laid down with English grass a pretty
the maltsters in a very dirty state sometimes. square, and 4 feet deep, and the water is little place in which his poultry can live a life
On getting outside this malt-house we heated by steam before it goes into the of luxurious ease until the time comes for
noticed the furnaces by which the drying mash tub, which is 17ft. in diameter and them to go the way of all poultry. There are
kilns are heated, one by two furnaces, the 6ft. deep, The water passes through a comfortable and well-arranged tables for all
other by a single one. On another part of the washing machine at the same time as the the horses on the premises. Both English and
premises is another malt house, running malt, on its way to the tub, and is, Tasmanian hops are used at Messrs. Walker
parallel with Macquarie-street, in which therefore, thoroughly mixed before it and Son’s brewery, in about equal quantities.
there is one kiln 24 feet square, the same size gets there. This machine consists of an The manager tells us that there has boon au
as the other two. Here the barley is steeped iron cylinder, 5ft. long, with a revolving improvement year by year in the quality of
above the malt floor instead of below, and as shaft, armed with teeth in the centre The the hops grown in this Island, and during
soon as it is sufficiently steeped, by the worts after having passed over the our visit we saw some good ale four mouths
opening of a trap door worked by a screw, it refrigerator, runs into the fermenting old solely brewed with the Tasmanian hops-a
can be let down to the malt floor. By this gyles, and is then conveyed by moans of fact that speaks well for it. There are only
arrangement there is a good deal of labour a hose to the casks in the working cellars, about 10 men employed at the brewery, but
saved. The malt is first of all placed in a large whore the froth oozes and runs out at the were it not for the compactness of the
bin on the premises used as a flour mill. By bung-holes until the ale or beer is fit for premises, and the attention that has been
means of elevators, consisting of a lot of tin the store collar and for sale. There is an paid to the arrangements, with a view to the
cups attached to an endless leather band, it is extensive cooperage on the premises, saving of labour, a number of additional
raised to another floor, where it passes and all the casks used are wade on the hands would have been required. We must
through a smutting machine. The malt does spot of Tasmanian lightwood. The boiler not forget to mention that there is a fire plug
not look dirty before it goes into the smutter, in use now for supplying steam for in the establishment with hose attached,
but it looks very different when it comes out, boiling the beer, heating the water, and always ready for use. Mr. Walker, sen., has
and the quantity of dust and dirt left behind steaming the casks, has one fire-place 20 lived on the site of his present residence,
is astonishing. When the malt leaves the inches in width, and flues running nine which is connected with the brewery, for 50
smutter, another set of elevators take it over times its own length. The boiler that was years, and on the 10th of last month all his
the grinding rollers, where it is crushed, and in use a short time ago, was a tubular employees sat down to a supper given in
then the elevators take it higher still, until it boiler of seventy horse-power, with two celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Mr.
reaches the large hopper over the mash tub. fire places 2ft. 6in. in width. The expense Walker’s settlement there. The brewery has
Walker & Son have another large malt-house connected with this boiler for fuel was been in operation for about 36 years.
on the Hampden Road, with a floor 135 ft. 30s. a day, but with the now one the same
by 30 ft., and a kiln built by Messrs. Tooth, work is done for 7s. a day. The setting of The Mercury
and we are told that the malting floors the boiler now used is on a new principle, Wednesday 2nd October 1872
connected with the whole establishment and an immense advantage is gained by
cover about 15,432 superficial feet. In 24 super-heating the steam. Near the boilers
months they exported 13,000 bushels of malt is a large fuel shed which will hold 200
mode on the premises to Sydney. We will tons of wood and 200 tons of coal. In
now come to the Brewery, which is a strongly passing over the premises we noticed the
built stone building, four stories high. What cask: washing apparatus. All the casks
is called the storage cellar will contain, we are placed over a steam jet, and

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Robert Walker’s Brewery
1844 to 1853
Davey Street
Robert Walker 1844 to 1853
WALKERS XXX ALE.
THE undersigned has now on hand a few hundred
dozens of the above made expressly for bottling, and
is the best imitation of India pale ale, that has yet been
attempted in the Colonies, at 9s. per dozen.
R. WALKER, Davey-Street
Colonial Times
13th August 1852

White Horse Inn and Brewery
1838 to 1842
Corner Liverpool and Elizabeth Streets
Thomas Johnson 1838 to 1842
TWHelElinWgtoHn IBTriEdgHe, OHoRbSarEt TIoNwNn.,
To be Sold by Private Contract,
THE above INN, being in one of the best situations in Hobart Town
for the Wholesale and Retail Wino and Spirit Trade. The Premises consist of the
Duelling-house, with good cellars underneath, kitchen, brewery, with coppers,
coolers, working tun, mash tun and underback, force pump, hot liquor pump,
and every necessary for brewing from fifteen to twenty hogsheads of ale or beer
per week. Also a malt floor and granary, malt kiln and malt mill, and a stone
malt steep. There is also a vault for binning wine, with a store above, over which
there is a range of bed-rooms. Also a ginger beer brewhouse, with large copper
and tubs, bottle rack, &c., complete.
The Premises are, from their situation, well adapted for any kind of
business; and the Proprietor, being desirous of retiring from business, will treat
liberally with anyone wishing to become a purchaser.
TERMS-£1200 to be paid down, the remainder may continue secured
on the Premises for such period as may be agreed upon.
Title- A New Grant.
Apply to the Proprietor, on the Premises.
Nov. 16, 1841
Colonial Times
Tuesday 16th November 1841

Brewing in the land of Devils | 67

22. Jerusalem

McConnon’s Brewery

1852 to 1858

John McConnon 1852 to 1858

23. Kempton

Gorringe’s Brewery

1823 to 1829

Dr Thomas F Gorringe 1823 to 1829

By a Bench of Magistrates hold at the Court-house on
Saturday last, Mr. T. F. Gorringe, of the Green Ponds, was
licensed to brew beer and ale.

Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser
Saturday 24th May 1823

Royal Oak Hotel and Brewery
c1850 to c1860
Cross Marsh
John Picken c1850 to c1860

Triumph Brewery
1856 to 1880

Daniel Brown 1856 to 1870

Daniel Brown Jr 1877 to 1880

The brewery was converted into a Aerated Water and
Cordial factory in 1880

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TRIUMGPreHen PBoRndEs.WERY.

THE Undersigned respectfully informs the trade and
inhabitants of Green Ponds and the neighbouring districts
that he has commenced brewing at the above Brewery and
trusts by supplying a good and wholesome beverage at a
moderate price to ensure a share of public support.
Daniel Brown.
Green Ponds 28th July 1856,

The Hobarton Mercury
Friday 1st August 1856

Victoria Hotel and Brewery
1845 to 1862
Francis Flexmore 1845 to 1862

24. Latrobe

Latrobe Brewery

1858 to 1881

Adam B Turnbull 1858 to 1859

Edward Allen 1859 to 1875

Alfred Biggins 1875 to 1876

Frederick Rudge 1876 to 1881

Unknown 1881 to 1883

THE FLOODS AT LATROBE
…………The Latrobe brewery was completely surrounded;
and Mr Rudge and his household had to make their way to
safer quarters. The water made a clean sweep of the ground
floor, coming in at the front door making its exit out the
back.........

Devon Herald
Wednesday 11th May 1881

Brewing in the land of Devils | 69

25. Launceston

70 | Brewing in the land of Devils

Adam’s Brewery
1836 to 1840
Refer Tower’s Brewery

Black swan Brewery
1840 to 1846
Corner Brisbane and Wellington Streets

Thomas Dudley 1840 to 1843
Lecky & Co 1843 to 1846

BLACK. SWAN BREWERY. — To Publicans and Private Families. —
Messrs. Lecky & Co. beg to inform their friends and the public that they
bare taken the ‘ Black Swan Brewery,’ and are now prepared to supply
their customers with a superior article, both in porter and ale; and from L.
L.’s long experience in one of the first porter breweries in Ireland (Messrs.
Davis and Strangman), he can assure them that his article will be found
superior to any ever brewed in this colony; and hopes, by strict attention
and punctuality in business, to merit a share of their patronage.
Launceston, May 17

The Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 20th May 1843

Burton Brewery
1856 to 1858
Refer Wharf Brewery

Caledonian Brewery
1839 to 1842

David McGown 1839 to 1842
TO CAPITALISTS,

TO BE SOLD,
THE ESTATE OF RAVENSWOOD, in the County of Dorset, being one of the best
Properties which has been offered for Sale on this side of the Island for some time past.
It contains upwards of 2400 acres of the very best grazing LAND, cither for cattle or sheep; 400 of
which is good Agriculture Land, fit to carry any kind of Crops.
Also, to be sold along with the Estate, the CALEDONIAN BREWERY, now in working
operations. Say 25 per cent, of the purchase money lo he paid when the conveyance is made out,
and the rest may lay on mortgage for 10 years, at 8 per cent, per annum.
For full particular thereof, application may be made, if by letter (post-paid), to Messrs.
Gleadow and Henty, Solicitor, Launceston, and to the Proprietor,

DAVID MCGOWN, ESQ.,
North Esk.
March 20.

The Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 28th March 1840

Brewing in the land of Devils | 71

Cataract Brewery
1835 to 1843

Tasmanian Brewery
1859 to 1879
Cataract Brewery
1879 to 1891
Patterson Street

Cataract Brewery

James Kirk 1835 to 1836

James Gerrard 1836 to 1841

Palmer & Downs 1841 to 1842

William S Turner 1842 to 1843

Tasmanian Brewery

Edward French 1859 to 1864

James French 1864 to 1865

George Glenwright 1865 to 1876

John T Glenwright 1876 to 1879

Cataract Brewery 1879 to 1883
John T Glenwright & James Boag II 1883 to 1885
John T Glenwright & Roger Rockliff 1885 to 1891
John T Glenwright

WANTED to Purchase, FIVE THOUSAND TO THE PUBLIC.
bushels of good MALTING BARLEY, for NEW FIRM.
which Cash will be paid on delivery. Apply to
The business hitherto conducted by J. T.
MR. GARRARD, GLENWRIGHT as brewer, etc., will in
At the Cataract Brewery, future be carried on under the style or
launceston, Sept 2nd, 1836 firm of Glenwright and Boag (J. Boag,
late of John Fawns’s brewery), who are
Cornwall Chronicle now prepared to supply the public with
Saturday 3rd September 1836 a first-class article. Trusting to receive
a fair share of support, We are, Yours
TASMANIAN BREWERY. truly, etc.,
GEORGE GLENWRIGHT, having purchased
the above old-established Brewery (formerly GLENWRIGHT & BOAG,
held by the late Edward French), solicits the CATARACT BREWERY,
patronage and custom of his friends and of
the public. It is his determination to produce Patterson-street.
a first rate article, and to sell that only; Launceston Examiner
employing the best materials and scientific Friday 2nd January 1880
skill.
Cataract Brewery c1880
GEORGE GLENWRIGHT’S ALES Archives of Tasmania
Have attained a high character for PH30-1-5486
STRENGTH, FLAVOUR, AND KEEPING

QUALITIES
under the most trying weather; and it will be
his study to improve their merits and insure
the continued approbation of his customers.

TERMS LIBERAL

Launceston Examiner
Thursday 18th January 1866

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Commercial Tavern and Brewery

1827
Cameron Street

Abraham Aaron 1827

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ColoFnriaidl aTyAim2d5veteshratMnisdearyTa1s8m27anian

Cornwall Brewery
1843 to 1859
Margaret Street

William S Turner 1843 to 1849

Britton Jones & Richard B Wallis 1849

Richard B Wallis 1849 to 1854

Edward French 1855 to 1859

NOTICE.--The partnership between B. Jones and R. FOR SALE,
B. Wallis, carrying on business us brewers, is this day Two Hundred Porter Hogsheads, Apply to
dissolved by mutual consent; all claims on the firm
will be settled and all outstanding debts must be paid R. B. Wallis
to me. Cornwall Brewery, Jan. 26.

BRITTON JONES. Cornwall Chronicle
Cornwall Brewery, Launceston, Saturday 5th February 1853

October 14.
Launceston Examiner
Saturday 14th October 1848

Cornwall Brewery (William Street)

1846 to 1895
Refer Fawn’s Brewery

Brewing in the land of Devils | 73

Ditcham, Button and Co.
1858 to 1878
Corner Saint JOhns and York Streets

Charles S Button & Edward L Ditcham 1858 to 1878

ShactDiitantBlatibDinnneohhonneubeeunIitnpfaapurddwtseTetobtonceagittnrnrnCouh.trnbukawpwmtott3nesalrriseHirnfniiosee0myseontset&wAtgnuhmaoreehrsdepn,eMtshs&emiCo.etirspdsaaishwsD,vreconoitl,Ceellr&saair.Idlfgwr,i,lsrntTrosilcr,y;rSinMti.dotdCeCy,tbiatsahlhonuo.seHrlonwOiav.dtrJnfnsdbhmosiAoiiu.CstnlnoihberelndtMbew.gtgorauanihorbe,Sntmtnestiaihergea.&tihtnettdnesntaBueggsctrt,iefsCdharroouuaarspawntoerrfOistsYehntdtrkitim,raLorroni.ideiispeinbnnrasgttoldglkuotyuidc,adhebpth-rannhnossienmooartcpsittenerrhvsnurreayaorisdieeitsrgetanlicarheytarbd,blttsogtotecsimlmseehnuesiunaoD.jrgiaptoseoatnnIttavthirptiguhseagtonenceiceonalile,mnhdsesdhtbrtfodcaitiaataioeeottnenrwnnmerhhumtaarngtsnddooeeersss,,,,
SatuLraduanyce1s6ttohnOEcxtaombeinr e1r858

Duke of Edinburgh
1868
Refer Wharf Brewery

74 | Brewing in the land of Devils

1881 to Present
William Street

Esk Brewery Charles S Button 1881 to 1883
(J Boag & Son) James Boag & James Boag II 1883 to 1887
James Boag II 1887 to 1911
J Boag & Son (1911) Ltd 1911 to 1922
Tasmanian Breweries Pty Ltd 1922 to 1982
Industrial Equity Ltd 1982 to 1988
Wilson Neill Australia 1988 to 1993
Carlton United Breweries 1993 to 2000
San Miguel 2000 to 2007
Lion Nathan 2007 to Present

Brewing in the land of Devils | 75

J.Boag & Son (1911) Brewery Display c1918

76 | Brewing in the land of Devils

Esk Brewery c1901
Archives Office of Tasmania PH30-1-7164

Brewing in the land of Devils | 77

TOWN IMPROVEMENTS A BREWERY AMALGAMATION. new TRIO
Whiles the dwelling houses and business LAUNCESTON, Tuesday. — An
establishments are in course of erection throughout amalgamation is about to take place of winners!
the place, the industries are not forgotten, and between the firm of James Boag and Son
local manufactures are beginning to appear and and the Tasmanian Co-operative Brewery Mellow, well brewed, with flavour all their
gladden the hearts of those possessed of protective Co. At a meeting of the shareholders in Own! They’re winners in their field, these
principles. Off William street and near the Queen’s the latter company, held in Launceston a three new Boag brews! Try one - and get a
Wharf, Mr C. S. Button, the well known brewer, resolution was passed by a large majority new taste-thrill!
has had erected a manufactory of respectable approving of the amalgamation. All details
dimensions. The construction in one that quickly in connection with the incorporation of the TASTE THE DIFFERENCE - TONIGHT!
catches the attention of persons passing through amalgamated company will be completed by
the neighbourhood, and consists of a main the end of the month.
building with a tower, together with a lean-to that
forms a cordial manufactory. Brick is the material The North Western Advocate and the
that has been used in the erection of the brewery, Emu Bay Times
the roof being corrugated iron.
Wednesday 18th October 1911
The Tasmanian
Saturday 17th June 1882 BOAG’S LAGER!

E SK B R E W E R Y . A NEW PRODUCTION BITTER XXX ALE STOUT
J. Boag and Son beg to notify that they have purchased
from Mr. C. S. Button his well-known plant and premises in William- BETTER THAN ANY IMPORTED Burnie Advocate
street, known as the Esk Brewery, where they intend carrying on ARTICLE, ENCOURAGE Saturday 28th September 1940
LOCAL PRODUCTION
business as BREWERS AND CORDIAL
Try Our Stout
MANUFACTURERS.
The plant is one of the most complete in Tasmania, Mr. EQUAL TO ENGLISH,
Button having spared neither trouble nor expense in procuring the
latest improvements in both the Brewing need Cordial Manufacturing JAMES BOAG & SON,
branches. ESK BREWERY, LAUNCESTON
The long experience J. Boag and Son have had in the
trade, and their success in the past, justify them in the hope that the The North West Post
Saturday 1st July 1916

new firm will merit a fair share of public support, and on their part
every effort will be made to give satisfaction.
J. Boag & Son,
Esk Brewery.
William Street

Launceston Examiner
Saturday 3rd February 1883

ESK BREWERY - Messrs. Boag and Son are more than satisfied
with the result of the establishment of a Southern Branch
in Hobart, and take this opportunity of thanking the public for
generous support given them. They also wish to announce that they
are now introducing their superior Tasmanian bottled Ale and Stout,
and request a trial. Orders will be received by the Southern Manager,
Mr. W. C. Eltham, at the office, 69 Collins-street next Ship Hotel.

The Clipper Examiner
Saturday 9th December 1893 Saturday 6th April 1935

BOAG’S BEER Examiner
Wednesday 22nd May 1935
BOAG’S XXX ALE

BOAG’S STOUT

AND

BOAG’S BREWERIES

LAUNCESTON & HOBART

BREWED AND BOTTLED BY

J. BOAG & SON,

LAUNCESTON AND HOBART

ASK FOR IT

AND

SEE THAT YOU GET IT
Zeehan and Dundas Herald
Tuesday 13th February 1906

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Fawn’s Brewery
1830 to 1846

Cornwall Brewery
1846 to 1895
William Street

John Fawn 1830 to 1880

John G S (Sydney) Fawn 1880 to 1892

Alexander T Young 1892 to 1895

WANTED, an Overseer in a Brewing BEER ! BEER !
Establishment in this town. He must be BEER !
acquainted with malting and brewing. Apply to
Notwithstanding the excessively hot weather,
JOHN FAWNES, Fawns and Abbott
Cornwall Brewery. CAN SUPPLY
ALE AND BEER
Oct. 6th, 1838.
Cornwall Chronicle OF EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOUR AND
Saturday 13th October 1838 BRILLIANCY,

As none but the best materials are used in its
manufacture.

THE BEER IS GUARANTEED TO KEEP,
And draw bright to the last, the hot weather

having no influence upon it.
Cornwall Brewery,
WILLIAM-STREET,
LAUNCESTON.

Launceston Examiner
Monday 24th February 1890

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Globe Tavern and Brewery
1828 to 1829
Brisbane Street
James Houghton 1828 to 1829
MR. JAMES HOUGHTON, Proprietor of the Globe
Tavern Launceston, begs to return his sincere thanks to
his friends and the public in general, for their liberal support
since he has opened the above establishment, mid informs
them that he has received by the latest arrivals, and now on
sale; real Scheidam Hollands, in Cases, Choice Cape Madeira
and Catalonia Wine, by the Pipe or Gallon, full-proof Jamaica
Ram, and Cognac Brandy, wholesale and retail, on the most
reasonable terms.
Also, Home Brewed Beer, from the best Malt and
Hops, by the Cask or Gallon.
Saddle Horses, and neat Chaise for Hire, at any
hour.
Good Entertainment for Man and Horse.
Hobart Town Courier
Saturday 9th February 1828

Brewing in the land of Devils | 85

Gunn’s Brewery
1865
Brisbane Street

Henry Gunn 1865

GAZETTE NOTICES

A Brewer’s license has been granted to Mr Henry Gunn, of
Brisbane-street Launceston

Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 12th August 1865

Horse and Jockey Inn and Brewery

1848 to 1850
York Street

Henry Godfrey 1848 to 1850

Launceston Brewery
1835 to 1858
Refer Port Dalrymple Brewery

Phoenix Brewery
1891 to 1974
Patterson Street

William H & Mary E Abbott 1891 to 1912
Thomas D Abbott 1912 to Unknown

Phoenix Brewery If you have not yet tried the new cycle champagne,
by all means try it. It is a quite new aerated
THE PUBLIC ARE NOW CORDIALLY drink made by Mrs M. K. Abbott at the Phoenix
INVITED TO SAMPLE FIRST BREW OF ALE Brewery. It is made from the juice of several
AND BEER. good fruits, and is to be highly recommended
Brewery will open for business October 1. as a good drink for a hot day. I enjoyed a glass
of it as it fizzed away like its namesake. Talking
W. H. Abbott Phoenix Brewery make a very fine hop beer,
Launceston Examiner as well as a variety of delicious cordials. The
Friday 2nd October 1891 kali water turned out here in syphons is the
same used in the Launceston Hospital, and is a
splendid drink to take before breakfast.

Daily Telegraph
Tuesday 22nd December 1896

86 | Brewing in the land of Devils

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Brewing in the land of Devils | 87

Port Dalrymple Brewery
1824 to 1835
Launceston Brewery
1835 to 1858

Port Dalrymple Brewery
William Barnes 1824 to 1831
Thomas Wilson 1831 to 1834
William Barnes 1834 to 1835

Launceston Brewery 1835 to 1853
William S Button & Johnathan S Waddell 1853 to 1857
Charles S Button & Johnathan S Waddell 1857 to 1858
Charles S Button

In addition to the numerous Distilleries and Breweries that We have been highly gratified to find that several of our numerous
are now established in the County of Buckinghamshire, we Breweries and Distilleries, after being so long idle, have at length
have the satisfaction to learn, that another Brewery has been recommenced their operations, at once both useful and beneficial.
recently commenced upon on an extensive scale in the County of Messrs. Dudgeon and Bell, of the Derwent Brewery, formerly
Cornwall, under the management of a Gentleman named Barnes, belonging to Mr. Ogilvie, and Mr. William Barnes, of the Port
who seems to be carrying it on with great spirit. It is called “ The Dalrymple Brewery, are now producing beer of a very superior
Port Dalrymple Brewery” There are now nine or ten of these quality. We have been informed by persons, on whose word we
Establishments in Van Diemen’s Land, under the inspection of may rely, that the beer brewed by the latter Gentleman, is of a
a surveyor. quality equal to any of British manufacture; at Launceston and
its vicinity, it is universally drank by the inhabitants, who prefer
Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen’s Land Advertiser it to London porter. Mr. Barnes deserves great credit for his
Friday 21st May 1824 undertaking, and we most heartily wish him every success which
his enterprise merits.

Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser
Friday 15th December 1826

Port Dalrymple / George Town 1857

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Rayner’s Brewery
1832
Charles Street

James Rayner 1832

BREWERY.
MR. JAMES RAYNER begs leave to inform his friends and
the public, that he has now on hand, and for sale, at his
Brewery in Charles Street, SUPERIOR ALE, to which he
invites their attention ; and which he offers for sale at the
most reasonable prices, ONE SHILLING AND SIXPENCE
TO TWO SHILLINGS PER GALLON.
J. R. has also a COOPERAGE, where all orders will be
punctually attended to, and executed upon the most
reasonable terms.
Launceston, Dec 12, 1832

Launceston Advertiser
Thursday 27th December 1832

Royal Hotel and Brewery
1852 to 1854
Wellington Street
Benjamin Hyrons 1852 to 1854
John Clydesdale 1854

JOHN CLYDESDALE,
(late from Geelong, livery stable keeper)

“ROYAL HOTEL,”
WELLINGTON STREET, LAUCESTON.

Wines and Spirits of Superior Quality.
LEMONADE AND SODA WATER, WHOLESOME AND

RETAIL.
Families supplied with superior Home Brewed Ale.
EXCELLENT ACCOMODATION FOR TRAVELLERS.

Cornwall Chronicle
Wednesday 1st March 1854

Sydney Place Brewery
1847 to 1873
Sydney Place

James Smith 1847

Andrew O Gordan 1848 to 1849

George D Mertens 1872 to 1873

Brewing in the land of Devils | 89

SYDNEY PLACE.
The following memorial addressed to the Mayor and Aldermen was, read :
I am much surprised to learn that, the Corporation intends making an extra water rate for Sydney
Place. Will you kindly allow me to lay before you the facts of the case, for your guidance, before
you make such an exorbitant water rate as you propose to do?
Messrs Merton and Co.’s object in coming to Launceston is to test by way of experiment the
chemical properties of the water for brewing, on a new principle, ales equal to the best English
bitter, ales sent to these colonies.
If these experiments are successful and the chemical properties of the water clearly demonstrated
beyond the possibility, of a doubt to be thoroughly fit for brewing such ales, and if Messrs. Morten
and Co. should make a brewery in Launceston I am certain they will be most happy to pay for
all the water they use. Until such time, there will not be half as much water used at Sydney Place
as at any private house in Launceston. This can be proved by the amount, of concentrated wort
passed through the Customs, which is used instead of malt, and the size of the plant fixed for the
experiments, which I should be most happy to show to any member of the Corporation, and the
fact that there is no family living on the premises.
I therefore most respectfully submit that the Corporation, of Launceston reconsider the matter
before they charge for water not used on the premise’s.
I am, gentlemen
Yours most respectfully,

JOHN TAYLOR,
Pro Messrs. Merten and Co.
Referred to the Water Works Committee.

The Tasmanian
Saturday 27th July 1872

Tamar Brewery
(Scott and Griffiths)

1855 to 1917
Charles Street

John Scott 1855 to 1881

John Scott & Thomas Griffith 1881 to 1890

Walter W Scott & Thomas Griffith 1890 to 1891

Walter W Scott & Tasman Griffith 1891 to 1899

Arthur K Applegate 1899 to 1901

Scott & Griffiths Limited 1901 to 1917

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COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. PUBLIC NOTICE. SCOTT’S ALE, BEER, AND STOUT.
BITTER ALE. AND COLONIAL STOUT. THE BREWING, MALTING, AND “THE KING.” “THE KING”
OUR present season’s brew of BITTER ALE BOTTLING BUSINESS
is now ready for delivery. We confidently That has been carried on for the last 31 Messrs. Scott and Griffiths of Tamar Brewery
recommend it for quality and condition as years under the style and firm of JOHN fame, are well to the fore their popular lines.
excelling any ale hitherto brewed by us. We SCOTT & Co. will, after the 31sb Marsh, Which are becoming a household word. “The
would also draw attention to, our COLONIAL be conducted in the name of SCOTT & King of Beers” has long been the phrase of the
STOUT, which we feel warranted in saying GRIFFITHS. firm, and is now being elaborated by including
surpasses in-body and flavor any yet offered in The new firm will maintain the reputation two other favorite ‘’calls,’’ “The King of Ale” and
this market. We guarantee our Ale and Stout as of the ales, beers, and stout, which have “The King of Stout” these bottled beverages
the pure extract of malt and hops. Both of the always been noted for their PURITY, being considered by all connoisseurs as equal
above can be had in the following packages: FLAVOUR, AND SOUNDNESS. to, if not surpassing, those imported form
HHDS., BARRELS, HALF-HHDS., & It is particularly requested that all business the Mother Country. The patronage in long
KILDERKINS. communications will be addressed as enjoyed by the firm bids fair to show extensive
All casks will be charged when delivered, follows: increase under the able management of Mr
and allowed for when returned, at the Chas. White. While not represented on the
undermentioned prices :-Hhds., 14s.; barrels, SCOTT & GRIFFITHS, show grounds by the usual unique design of
10s; ; halfhhds., 13s. ; kilderkins, 10s. 6d. Tamer Brewery, Launceston. the Crowned Barrel, their name and products
N.B,--As soon as our Bottled Ale & Stout are were in evidence throughout the show.
ready for delivery, duo notice will be given. April 1, 1886.
Tamer Brewery, Aug. 27. -JOHN SCOTT & N.B.-Customers are desired to return as Daily Telegraph
CO. early as possible all empty kegs and, casks Friday 8th October 1915
for re-branding.
Launceston Examiner
Thursday 20th October 1864 S. & G.
Launceston Examiner
Wednesday 28th April 1886

Tamar Brewery 1905
Weekly Courier December 17th 1905

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Tasmanian Brewery
1832

John F Williams 1832

TASMANIAN BREWERY.
THE undersigned having commenced his
Brewing Establishment, begs to notify to the public, that
he Will give the highest price for samples of prime Malting
Barley ; his terms are— Ready Cash. ;

JOHN F. WILLIAMS.
N. B, The Tasmanian Brewery forms part of the

premises of Captain Goodwin.
Launceston Advertiser

Wednesday 1st February 1832

Tasmanian Brewery (Patterson Street)

1859 to 1879
Refer Cataract Brewery

Tasmanian Co-Operative Brewery
(Union Brewery)

1908 to 1911
Corner York and Bathurst Streets

The head brewer of the Tasmanian Co- A Brewery Trade Mark.-The Registrar of AMALGAMATION OF BREWERIES,
operative Brewery, Mr. Blades, from South Trade Marks in Victoria has just decided a Au amalgamation is about, to take place
Australia, has arrived at Launceston. Mr. case which has an important bearing upon between the firm of J. Boag and Son Ltd.,
Blades will supervise the installation of many trade marks. The Tasmanian Co- and the Tasmanian Co-operative Brewery
the plant and machinery. The brewery operative Brewery Company of Launceston Company, Ltd. At large and representative
is rapidly nearing completion, and the applied for the registration of a label which meeting of shareholders of the Tasmanian
company anticipates being able to make Its included the device of a bi-corporate lion. It Co operative Brewery Company, held
first delivery before the end of tile year. was opposed by Resch’s Limited, of Sydney, in Launceston the other evening. the
who are the registered proprietors of a number following resolution was carried by an
Daily Post of trade marks in respect of ale and stout, overwhelming majority That this company
Tuesday 15th September 1908 which included the representation of a lion be amalgamated with J. Boag and Son, Ltd..
rampant. The registrar allowed the application and that such amalgamation be effected
to proceed to registration, on the grounds that in accordance with a scheme already
he was satisfied of the proof submitted by the prepared, and intended to be the basis of an
applicant company that the device of a lion per agreement to be entered into between this
se was common to the trade, and that the other company and J. Boag and Son, Ltd., and the
features of the respective labels did not resemble directors are hereby authorised to execute
each other so closely as to be likely to deceive. such agreement forth with to carry such
Phillips Ormonde and Company represented scheme into effect. It is anticipated that all
the applicant company, and Mr. T. C. Allen the detail in connection with the incorporation
opponent company. of the amalgamated company will be
completed by the end of the month.
MondayE1x4atmh iMnearrch 1910
ThursdNaoyr1th9tWh eOsct tPoobsetr 1911

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Tasmanian Co-Operative Brewery
Weekly Courier 1909

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Three Grand Masters Hotel and Brewery

1858 to 1863
St John Street

Benjamin Hyrons 1858 to 1863

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Towers Brewery
Adam182’s4 tBo r18e32wery
Unio18n36Btor1e84w0 ery

1840 to 1847
Lyttleton Street

Towers Brewery
Robert Towers 1824 to 1832

Adam’s Brewery
Oliver Adams 1836 to 1836
John Adams 1836
William Boden 1836 to 1840

Union Brewery 1840
James Hearn & Walter P Cousens

James Hearn 1840 to 1847

BTyOPrivBaEte CSOonLtrDact, UNION BREWERY,

ALL that well-known and really valuable ALLOTMENT OF GROUND, LYTTLETON-STREET,
With the Buildings erected thereon, situated in Lyttleton street, and known as LAUNCESTON.

TheBuildingsconsistofalaArgdeaBmREsW’s BERreYw—ewriyth. MaltHouseandKiln,and BEG to return their bHesEtAthRaNnk&s CtoOtUheSEPNubSl,ic, fur the very liberal
encouragement they have received since their commencement, as Brewers,
other Outhouses. and take leave to inform them that they have always on Sale, genuine
ALSO, A SUNK WELL OF GOOD WATER. Ales, Home Brewed Beer, fermented on principles which will ensure their
keeping any reasonable length of time in this climate. Fresh Yeast and
Further particulars will appear in a future advertisement. Meanwhile, apply to Grains, to be had on the premises.
Mr, John Adams, Patterson’s Plains; or to
Orders received at
JAMES HILL, MR. W. P. COUSENS’S,
Brisbane street. Brisbane-street.
Launceston. June 16. 1836.
March 28.
Cornwall Chronicle Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 18th June 1836
Saturday 28th March 1840

Westcombe’s Brewery
c1850
Tamar Street

George Westcombe c1850

Monday, 19th March.
Unreserved Sale of Valuable Town
Property, known as Westcombe’s
Brewery, near the Tamar Bridge.

Launceston Examiner
Saturday 3rd March 1860

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Wharf Brewery
1841 to 1856

Burton Brewery
1856 to 1858

Duke of Edinburgh Brewery
1868

Wharf Brewery

George Lukin & William H Colyer 1841 to 1843

George Lukin 1843 to 1849

Mary Ann Lukin 1849 to 1856

Burton Brewery

Thomas H Saunders 1856 to 1856

William Evans 1856 to 1856

William Brown & Son 1856 to 1858

Duke of Edinburgh Brewery
George Langford 1868

Ale. — The Breweries in this Colony have Burton Brewery, Wharf, Launceston. PhbfbsmGPahLJDarmnreeearSoEnaUeigud.maml—Owwstn2ilKpnile5eRcinmrtloEreWAleigGn,trvsoanpetObaEollHodowltateanneFrsLr(arAtighLpAngfnetEeathoRreradfoNameDopeptaFnpqherGsnai,Ipcdamu.olrdNMLiForrcapeeepmOAensBsmdrnlatsUwRsomUtileithetnaDsLiiyNoeRgttemeluhn,yhs8GoG.pskacbsafuaaelHiiEotspnpnglpumeSeeph’barsBrTrnailba)rahymlRu.ebbnOoeowiiuvueEtantoNhesaifnWdenham,ne.d,cgeawtatEsltrsu.rlhttttaRaiorhecnedYuioralnrdeeettf,,
not heretofore brewed more wholesome and MR. T. H. SAUNDERS wishes to
exhilarating beveridge produced from malt announce to the public generally of Cornwall Chronicle
and hops, than is now offered to the public Launceston, and surrounding districts, Saturday 1st February 1868
by Messsrs. COLYER and LUKIN, at their that he has taken that well-known,
Wharf Brewery. We recommend the ale for extensive, and long established brewery
general consumption, bring assured that in (lately occupied by Mrs Lukin), and trusts
the absence of all deliterous ingredients in its by strict attention to business, to share a
composition, and the professed determination portion of their liberal support.
of Messrs. Colyer and Lukin to adhere as Feb. 9
closely as is possible to the recipe for making
the ‘ Old English October,’ we may safely Cornwall Chronicle
pledge ourselves to its being both wholesome Saturday 23rd February 1856
and nutritious.

Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 18th September 1841

Former Wharf Brewery

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Whitchurch’s Brewery
1830
Charles Street
Wickham Whitchurch c1830

26. Longford

Ayton’s Brewery

1855 to 1862

George Ayton 1855 to 1862

Railway Hotel Brewery

1866 to 1870

John Clark 1866 to 1873

TASMANIAN ALE
THE undersigned begs to inform the inhabitants of Langford
and its vicinity that he is now prepared to supply them with
superior ALE from his own home brew in any quantities.
The best of wines and spirits always on hand
N.B.-Good stabling

John Clarke
Railway Hotel
Longford, 27th Sept. 1866

Cornwall Chronicle
Wednesday 26th December 1866

Evan’s Brewery

1847

Morgan Evans 1847

An information by the chief district constable, against Mr.
Morgan Evans, a brewer, at Longford, for selling beer in a
less quantity than five gallons, “to wit, one quart of beer.”
The penalty for this offence, is ten pounds to fifty pounds.

Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 20th February 1847

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Forester’s Brewery

1879 to 1881
Bridge Street

Frederick Webb 1879 to 1881

Longford Brewery
(Noake’s Brewery)

1836 to 1888

Isaac Noake 1836 to 1860
Elizabeth Noake 1860 to 1885
Mary Davis 1885 to 1888

THE UNDERSIGNED having made extensive COLONIAL PORTER
improvements to brewery at Longford, is now enabled
to offer ALES and PORTER at the following moderate THE undersigned has now a supply of good porter
prices :— on hand.
XXX Ale at £5 per hhd
XX do at £4 do E. NOAKE,
X do at £3 do Longford Brewery
Porter at £5 5s do. March 3.
Cornwall Chronicle
All orders punctually attended to. Saturday 7th May 1859
Isaac Noake, Longford Brewery,
april 9..

Cornwall Chronicle
Saturday 7th May 1859

Noake’s Longford Brewery c1860
Archives Office of Tasmania LPIC147-4-273

Whitchurch’s Brewery

1855 to 1856

Wickham Whitchurch 1855 to 1856

Williams and Waddell Brewery

1834 to 1835

William S Button & Jonathon S Waddell 1834 to 1835

Longford, Norfolk Plains.
TO BE LET

THOSE eligible premises adjoining the main road to Launceston, now in
the occupation of Messrs. Williams and Waddell, Brewers, well calculated
for a comfortable private residence, or for general business. The premises
consist of a House containing six rooms, an attic and a cellar, a detached
kitchen, and other extensive buildings, two yards, a paddock, and large
garden, well planted and highly productive. The Lake and South Esk
Rivers run the entire length of the garden and paddock. Early possession
will be given. Application to be made to Williams and Waddell as above,

Launceston Advertiser
Thursday 6th August 1835

Williatt’s Inn and Brewery

1831

Newman Williatt 1831

27. Lovely Banks

Bisdee’s Brewery

1829

John Bisdee 1829

28. Mangalore

Perriman’s Brewery

c1835 to 1863

George L Perriman c1835 to 1863

29. New Norfolk

Cawthorne’s Brewery

1820

John H Cawthorne 1820

Mann’s Brewery

1847 to 1863

Anthony Mann 1847 to 1862

Mary Ann Mann 1862 to 1863

NOTICE.-The undersigned continues the business of brewing, milling,
&c, as carried on by the late Mr. Anthony Mann, and will be happy to
attend to any order on the most liberal terms. Wheat and Barley (English
and Cape) bought for cash on delivery.

M. A. MANN.
New Norfolk,
August 20th, 1862

The Mercury
Saturday 23rd August 1862

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