Former Halfway House Hotel in Pyrmont (Sydney)
Former Halfway House Hotel
Former Halfway House Hotel
Previously : The Wedge
Previously : First and Last Hotel
Photo date 09/05/1955 Courtesy City of Sydney Archives.
3rdMay2007
I was hoping you could help me find a name of and old hotel in Pyrmont near the fish markets
It was on the corner of Miller st and Bank st ,Blackwattle bay ,we called it the Wedge as it was triangular shape , near the cement wharf ,we used to tie up there in the late 60s/70s.
Gratefull for any help Regards Paul.
Seated at the Table of Knowledge: Jon G
Attached is the only photo of the Halfway House Hotel, Corner of Miller and Bank Streets, Pyrmont NSW 2009 that I can find at the moment. I have had quite a few beers in the pub and, of course, it was an early opener. It was known for the annual thong clapping competition that was held there. The pub was demolished in the 1980-1990's for the building of the Anzac Bridge.
Information from the photo.
Miller Street, looking west from Harris Street. In the foreground terraces 81-105 Miller Street, Swadling & Sons, Timber Merchants, In the background Halfway House Hotel left and the Silo right. Photo date 09/05/1955.
Former Halfway House Hotel
Photo date 09/05/1955 courtesy City of Sydney Archives.
The Pub's name originates from the Glebe Island Bridge (still there but it is not used and is left open so that the ships can still access Blackwattle Bay.)
Aka First and Last Hotel It was the first pub when you were travelling into the city and last one when you were travelling west.
Thank you for all your help with this matter, I have had a few in the Half house as well my ship MV BURWAH used to tie up opposite the pub at the cement wharf . again many thanks as you have put my mind at rest . Paul.
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