Arms of Australia Inn
1981
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The Arms of Australia Inn was an important stopping place on the Great Western Highway for those crossing the Blue Mountains. There is no conclusive evidence as to when the inn was built. In 1841 John Mortimer was the first licensee of the inn, but did not own the land until 1846. It then became the private home of Thomas Ellison who left it to his daughter Sarah and her husband James Hunter. The property is now owned by Penrith City Council and is occupied by the Nepean District Historical Society and their museum. This photograph shows the inn being renovated.
Title:
Arms of Australia Inn
Date of work:
1981
Search dates:
01 Jan 1981 - 31 Dec 1981
Reference number:
JC169
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Photographs
Part of:
Series: Joyce Cole Collection
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Acknowledge_Penrith_City _Library
Topics:
Record types:
Graphic records - Postcards
Contributors:
Roberts, Ruth (Artist)
Record number:
105896