Harbord Beach Hotel Archives

HARBORD PUB’S QUEST TO BE A HOTEL (AGAIN)

Posted on October 25th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Harbord’s beachside Hotel, traditionally known as the Hilton, is fighting a wave of protest by its wealthy neighbours over an application to permit accommodation via a new structure at the rear. The heritage-listed Habord Beach Hotel was established in 1928,

VALE HOTEL HEAVYWEIGHT JOHN THORPE

Posted on December 4th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

The Australian hotel industry is mourning the loss of industry legend John Thorpe AM, who passed away Thursday aged 80 following a long illness. Considered a giant of the hotel scene, Thorpe served two terms as President of Australian Hotels

THORPE PARTS WITH HARBORD BEACH HOTEL

Posted on January 13th, 2020 by Clyde Mooney

Ending more than four decades custodianship, former AHA NSW President John Thorpe has sold the iconic Harbord Beach Hotel to local real estate tycoon and industry newcomer Glenn Piper. Thorpe and partner Trish King took the reins to the landmark

EDITOR’S RANT: THE HILTON – ESSENCE OF THE COMMUNITY PUB

Posted on March 20th, 2015 by Clyde Mooney

With the possible exception of the general practitioner, no business speaks to the heart and health of a community more than the humble local pub. It was my pleasure to recently interview an individual – nay representative of a lineage