History: Mudgee Nicholson's Bakery and Tearooms

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1896

24 October 1896

Nicholsons Tearooms 1896 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article71300077

1899

Nicholson's Bakery & Tearooms 1899 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111077323

1900

1 June 1900

Mudgee Guardian 1 June 1900, p. 6

1905

21 December 1905
W. L. Nicholson's Bakery Establishment.
For 41 years the above has supplied Mudgee with bread. When Mr. W. L. Nicholson, sen., founded the business he was content with small beginnings, and it seems almost incredible to believe that at that time the number of his customers necessitated the use of only 25lbs of flour per week. Now the consumption averages 4½ tons for same period, and the products from the pastry and confectionery departments are sent 100 miles afield. The firm enjoys the honor of having on one occasion, been patronised by vice-regality, in the person of Lord Jersey, who once, during his governorship of this State, visited Mudgee and purchased a parcel of cheese cakes at the old establishment. He resigned his position shortly afterwards and went to England, but Mr. Nicholson, jun., informed us that he did not leave this State on the score of ill-health which speaks volumes for the quality of the cheese cakes and the constitution of his Lordship. Just at present Nicholson's have on hand a stock of splendid Christmas cakes made on the premises of the best materials procurable1 .

1906

20 December 1906
W. L. Nicholson's Bakery.
Bread is the staff of life, and the manufacturer thereof - when he turns out the article supplied by the above firm - is a man to be respected. More than 40 years ago, when Mudgee was in its youth, Nicholson's bakery distributed its crisp loaves with the rising of each sun. The choicest joints, the lordly roast, the succulent baby pig, the appetising ham, the mysterious sausage, would all be uninviting without bread. It stands supreme, and Nicholsons know how to prepare it to suit the general palate. In addition to their bakery business, Nicholson's occupy first place as caterers, their operations in this connection often extending beyond the confines of the district. Just at present Christmas cakes are being turned out with astonishing rapidity, and just as quickly these are being disposed of. Yes, the firm has a good record and a long one, and upon both facts the 'Guardian' extends its congratulations2 .

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