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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
11
1986
The interior of the building is rebuilt by new owners Kern Corporation and includes a large downstairs public bar at…
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
17
1960
The hotel is purchased by the McLachlan family. At some time during the 1960s to the 1990s, the name is…
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
13
1950
Ma Bentham opens Bentham’s Beer Gardens.
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
33
1949
The hotel’s first bottle shop opens.
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
23
1947
Mr Steven Bentham passes away. Mrs Emma Bentham, known locally as “Ma Bentham” continues to manage the hotel for many…
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
32
1940s
Emma Bentham is celebrated for her extensive efforts in fundraising and community work during the second world war.
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
32
1930s
The hotel is a popular wedding reception venue. On December 4, 1934 Miss Millicent Hare and Mr Stanley McLennan held…
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
22
1931
A mysterious gentleman using the name ‘Mr Donald’ checks into the Commonwealth Hotel after arriving in Ipswich on Saturday night…
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
16
1924
Mr Steven and Mrs Emma Bentham take over management of the hotel.
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ipfirstJune 14, 2019
31
1920s
Frances and Jules Ajax take over management of the hotel.
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