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The pub was known as the Day Dawn Hotel when, in December 1943, US troops on the way to Port Moresby stopped for the night in Ingham and drank the cellars dry.
The following day, sugarcane farmer and poet Dan Sheahan made the 30km horseback trip into town for a refreshment, only to be told the pub was out of the good stuff.
Publican Glenn Connell said it was time to move on.(Today)
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Glumly, Mr Sheahan ordered a glass of red, and sitting in the bar, was inspired by his doleful circumstances to write the poem that, years later, would become one of Slim Dusty s biggest hits.
Queensland pub - made famous by iconic Slim Dusty song - listed for sale 24/05/2021|1min
Sky News host Paul Murray says the Queensland pub – made famous by Slim Dusty’s iconic song ‘A Pub With No Beer’ is now officially for sale and can be bought for $3.4 million.
Lee s Hotel in Ingham, Queensland, was made famous my Slim Dusty s legendary song - which was originally based on a poem. It is for sale for the first time in 50 years, Mr Murray said.
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