Royal Bull's Head Inn

I was able to take a tour of the Royal Bull's Head Inn at Drayton, on the outskirts of Toowoomba when I went up the range on the weekend. It is an historic old place of significance to the history of the area. "This appealing building, nestled against a hill ...was part of a popular hotel established in 1847 by ex-convict William Horton. At a time when wayside inns were notoriously rough and ready, and a horse often got a better billet than his master, Horton built an enviable reputation for comfort and service at his inn". I thought you might like to look around too.
All the rooms had furniture and accessories from previous eras. Especially the jug and basin for ablutions. This room had a great old travel case. I wonder if it was Horton's when he was deported to Australia. Somehow I think not. I can't imagine that the convicts came with much luggage at the time, especially as most of them were so poor they were probably being deported for stealing...usually to feed their families.
Of course some of the furnishings must have come from a later era than the earliest one. I wish I could remember what this is on the top shelf here...I feel as if I have seen one before somewhere.
"For much of its later life the Inn served as both a family home and a post office. Since 1973 it has been a property of the National Trust of Queensland and a museum.
As an early wayside inn in Queensland it is a rare survivor and an important witness to the settlement of the Darling Downs when they were still a part of New South Wales".
Don't you just love this wonderfully comfortable looking bed?

Corrugated iron has traditionally taken a large part in the building of Queensland houses, barns (sheds) and outhouses....

This is the outside of the detached kitchen....



and the inside...


again to the outside....
an old well below....Toowoomba is currently suffering a drought, and has gone back onto bore water to supplement their low supplies.

an old dray....
time to finish with a bite of lunch...the funniest thinnest toasted sandwich I have seen.

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