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Wairarapa Hotels Past And Present - Hardcover with dustjacket - Publishing year: 1998 - Publisher: Fearon Johnston Publications - Book has minor dust jacket mark, and spint marks Introduction - It is hoped that this volume and the great assortment of Wairarapa hotels both past and present contained within, will be of great interest and edification to the populace at large - but more particularly for visitors to the region, lovers of history and old photographs, and imbibers both serious and casual. - The hotel and liquor industry started way back in the 1850's with all manner of drinking establishments, illicit stills and grog manufacturers sprinkled across the region. In the latter half of the 19th century illegal stills and temporary 'bush' licences gave way to a more formal system of licensing hotels. Several ferry houses that had been set up under the Ferry Act 1854, were granted liquor licences and became bona fide establishments. - Name changes of Wairarapa hotels were very common and confusing in the early days, and a cavalcade of publicans came and went - often owning and running several different premises throughout the region. Many hotels were damaged by fire in the early days due to careless smokers, open fires, or perhaps the desire of the publican to get his hands on large amounts of insurance money. - The local brewing industry started in Featherston, and a string of small breweries later followed up the valley as far north as Mangatainoka. Eagle Brewery and later Burridge's Brewery were probably the most popular and well known in the central area. In the north of the region Wagstaff's were building a reputation for quality brews. This northern producer still operates today under the Tui brand which has been a supplier to the Wairarapa hotel industry for over 75 years. - When the Masterton Licensing District went 'dry' in 1908 a severe body blow was dealt to local hotels, many of which became boarding houses and several closing permanently. With the return of licensing to the Masterton area in the late 1940's the Masterton Licensing Trust was formed and continues to thrive today running a number of hotels, bars and liquor outlets. - Drinking premises have changed markedly in recent years as a result of new and more flexible legislation. The traditional hotel with bars and accommodation is now no longer common, having been replaced by a new breed of bar offering food and entertainment. Current examples are the Buckhorn Bar in Carterton, the Slug and Lettuce and the Cork and Keg in Masterton. Chartered clubs and returned serviceman's organisations have long been a feature of the local drinking scene. - The contents of this book are laid out in a geographical order starting from Mangatainoka in the north and finishing at the Lake Ferry Hotel in the south. - Hopefully this photographic journey will give the reader much enjoyment and entertainment, and perhaps provide the basis for further research - both academic and practical. Author: Kevin J. Fearon and Alexandra S. Johnston ISBN: 0473056526