They paved the pub inside, put up an office block - The Age

Built during Victoria’s gold rush, the former Great Western Hotel, now Hotel Animal, is closing its doors after 158 years to make way for offices.

The plan is now spread over five existing properties at the corner of King and Little Bourke streets, including the Great Western site. The City of Melbourne has issued a permit for demolition. An … [+3276 chars]

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