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Final shout at Daly Waters
Outback pub owners plan to go out in style with big bashThe owners of the famous Daly Waters historic pub in the Northern Territory are offering a final ‘shout’ later this month as they say good-bye after 18 years running the business.
Lindsay Carmichael and partner Robyne Webster sold the iconic watering hole in July for an undisclosed amount (believed to be in the millions) after it was on the market for a year.
The sale included the owners' residence, campgrounds and accommodation, fuel station, bistro/restaurant as well as the old pub and its countless memorabilia, including hundreds of colourful bras hanging over the bar.
Located just off the Stuart Highway, 600km south of Darwin and 900km north of Alice Springs, the Daly Waters pub was established in the 1930s to service the drovers and settlers. The quirky watering hole is not far from the local runway, which is also famous for being Australia’s first international airport.
On a Facebook post, the departing couple said: “Over the years we have met some great people, shared some hilarious moments, shed a few tears and now we would like to touch base with and say thank-you to all our families, friends, for your support, patronage and friendship.”
The pair will be “hosting a barbie and sip or two” on September 30, including screening the AFL Grand Final on a large TV in the pool room.
“Grab your swag or caravan, camping is free and accommodation will be at 50 per cent just to cover costs,” they said. However, they ask those planning to attend to call or email the pub at least a week before.
Daly Waters has a population of around nine people, so most of the thousands of visitors to the pub each year are tourists or travelers passing through. The dusty caravan park has more than 100 powered and unpowered sites.
Carmichael told the NT News that the new owners are keen to preserve the pub’s unique character but had plans to expand and upgrade some of the facilities. The annual B&S Ball held at the pub, the only one in Northern Territory, is also likely to continue.
The retired publicans plan to take a well-earned break, heading up to Darwin before flying to Ireland for a holiday.
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Written byChris Fincham
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