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It was reported 30th July 1864 that higgler, John Pearce, had assaulted licensee Mr. Gymer and police constable Barton when they attempted to remove him from the house. Goaded on by his brother Robert, John had said that he would not leave for forty Bobbies. In the ensuing brawl Robert kicked the constable in the head and hit him on the elbow with a poker. At the committal hearing it was heard that Robert had absconded, John was committed to trial at the next assizes. Lot No. 40 in sale of Reepham Brewery (Bircham & Sons), Saturday 8th June 1878. Then let to Jonathan Meachen at an annual rent of £10. The property contained :- Tap Room, Two Parlours, Wash House, Good Cellar, Club Room and 3 Bedrooms: Yard in rear with a Two Stall Stable - Freehold. On Monday 18th August 1890, labourer William Laws (Alias `Neffy')and married woman Emma Love were found to be drunk on the premises. On 5th September they were each fined 5/-. Publican John Wenn suffered a fine of £1 and costs. At the same hearing it was head that on 24th August, Wenn had assisted Police-constable Fountain Winter to remove Samuel Moore from the premises. Moore had become violent and was placed under arrest but struck out with a pocket-knife and cut the officer on the right hand. (A non-serious wound). Moore received six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. Objection to the renewal of licence was made on Friday 16th February 1906. Referred for Compensation 01.03.1912 Licensee name confirmed as Frederick Head and Registered Owner as Bullard & Sons when licence refusal by reason of closure by Compensation, published 23rd August 1912.
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