The
Woolpack Inn was situated in High Street, West Maitland. It was opened by
George Yeomans in 1828.
The license for the
Woolpack was held by
Walter Rotton in 1830 and transferred to George Yeomans' brother
Richard Yeomans in 1831. Richard Yeomans died in 1833 and was buried in the Glebe Cemetery
Charles Hughes who had been publican at the
Australian Inn at Newcastle held the license for the
Woolpack Inn by the early 1840's. He suffered financial difficulties at this time and his application for publican's license was refused by the Bench in June 1842.
By January 1843 the Woolpack 'lately occupied by C. Hughes' was advertised for lease. Charles Hughes moved to Anvill Creek where he opened another Inn. (Also called the
Woolpack Inn) He was granted a license for this Inn in April 1845.
In November 1846
Robert Rickerby, a wool purchaser, resided at the premises formerly known as the
Woolpack Inn at West Maitland, situated next to Mr. Owen's old stores.
The
Woolpack was offered for sale in April 1849
William McPhelemy was granted a license for the Woolpack in April 1854; Patrick O'Connell in 1854 and Phillip O'Brien in 1855 - 57.