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The Railway Hotel, 
Mr. N. J. Lillyman,

The Railway Hotel, Cooma, is situated right opposite the Railway Station, and is in the capable hands of Mr. N. J. Lillyman, who is no stranger to the hotel business, having managed for his father (Mr. Jas. Lillyman) when that gentleman was proprietor of the "Hotel Victoria," Moree. Mr. Lillyman joined up with the A.I.F. in 1915, and on his return spent four years in New Zealand, finally deciding to come back to sunny New South Wales. Whilst on a visit to Cooma he became licensee of the Railway Hotel, where he has made extensive alterations and renovations. There is a hot and cold water service. electric light, motor garages, loose boxes and plenty of yard space. Mr. Lillyman specialises in a good table and accommodation. Tariff from 8/- per day. Tourists, travellers or visitors to the Railway Hotel will have an enjoyable time with Host Lillyman and his congenial wife.

From "BACK TO COOMA" Celebrations, Felix Mitchell 1926, Page 125 - Transcribed by Pattrick Mould June 2003