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SPIERS', LAKE MACQUARIE.
A NEW HOTEL.
A two-storied brick hotel has just
been completed at Spiers' Point, one of
the chief pleasure resorts of Lake
Macquarie. The building is in the
Swiss style of architecture, and its bal
conette elevations at front and side,
with a tiled roof, give it a fine appear
ance. The entire structure cost Mr.
Thomas Williams, the proprietor
about £3500. It was built by Messrs.
Southon Bros., to designs by and un
der the supervision of Mr. J. Hender
son, architect, of Newcastle. It is
situated next to the Wallsend and
Plattsburg Park, and commands a
magnificent view of the Lake. Hot
and cold water is provided throughout,
and the chief rooms are lit up with
acetylene gas. The dining room is
large, measuring 31 ½ by 16 feet. When
Mr. Willams had his license.confirmed
on Thursday Sub-Inspector M'Vane
told the presiding magistrate that this
hotel was a credit to the district. By
advertisement Mr. Williams announces
that the formal opening will take place
to-day. -
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