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History Lab

Impact Studios

6. Last Drinks

SEP 4, 202319 MIN
History Lab

6. Last Drinks

SEP 4, 202319 MIN

Description

In 1887 there were no less than 22 hotels in Darlinghurst. Over the next century and a half, the character, culture and clientele of Darlinghurst pubs evolved. This story explores the impact on Darlinghurst of two episodes of liquor licensing restrictions in NSW: six o’clock closing and the Sydney lockout laws. 

 

Image: Royal Sovereign Hotel, corner Darlinghurst Rd and Liverpool St, 1921 (City of Sydney Archives) 

 

Credits 

 

This audio story is a production of the Australian Centre for Public History in partnership with the Paul Ramsay Foundation. 

‍ 

Producer: Catherine Freyne 

Sound engineer: Judy Rapley 

Music:  

Archival: ABC Content Sales 

‍ 

Featuring: 

  • Paul Solomon, publican’s son and grandson 
  • Max Burns-McRuvie, owner of Journeywalks 
  • Tyson Koh, founder of Keep Sydney Open