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1899
23 September 1899
MR. EUGENE DALY'S CLUB HOTEL.
The Club Hotel, situate in Market-street, in the principal business centre in Mudgee, is in the hands of the genial Mr. Daly, and a very popular commercial one it is, of the best class in every way. Judges, members of Parliament, commercial travellers, and the leading squatters of the district always make the Club Hotel their home while staying in the capital of the North-west. Mr. Daly, who owns the hotel and several shops and stores in Market and Church streets, only came into the hotel on July 1 last, and the whole of the building has just undergone a complete renovation both inside and outside, and the popular owner has added considerably to the comfort of the place since his advent of management. He has spared no end of expense in elaborately furnishing the hotel, and it is no exaggeration to say in appointments the Club Hotel is second to none in the country, whilst the smallest details with regard to attendance, an important item in the running of a big hotel like the Club, are carried out with exactitude and promptness. The balcony commands a good view of the town. The hostelry is daily thronged with customers, and a large trade is done in such a manner and with such decorum that the Hallmark of a first-class house is plainly visible. Throughout order, perfect cleanliness, and the best of attention are marked features. The building is a large one, and contains 34 rooms, including sumptuously famished sitting-rooms, with that snugness about them which suggests home comforts; fine, airy, and clean bedrooms, private and public dining-rooms. Besides splendid lava-tories and a large billiard-room, there are tip-top commercial-rooms, and as the hotel is largely patronized by commercial travellers, special accommodations reserved for them. The cuisine is of the best, and is under the careful supervision of Mrs. Daly. The bar, which is well removed from the private part of the house, is largely stocked with the best brands of liquors, wines, beers, &c. There is a nice flower garden at the rear of the hotel. There is a large yard, which is kept scru-pulously clean. Splendid accommodation is also provided, and loose-boxes which are sure to be availed of at race and Show time. Mr. Daly has resided 45 years in Mudgee, where he is highly esteemed for his many manly qualities. He is a member of the committee of the Agricultural Show and the hospital. He was alderman of the borough for 15 years, and though frequently pressed to fill the post of Mayor, declined. He has conducted hotels in Mudgee during 24 years. His son, Mr. Eugene Daly, the popular and energetic secretary of the local race club, is the representative in the district for Messrs. John Bridge and £Co. Mr. Daly's connection with this big firm is sure to mean an expansion of business in these parts, as young Daly is closely in touch with the landed classes and producers throughout the district Another son is doing a lucrative business in connection with a butchering establishment in Market-street. One of Mr. Daly's sons, Master Herbert, is studying at St. Stanislaus' College, Bathurst, with the view of entering one of the professions1
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