The allotment on which the Star Hotel stands was purchased by Isaac Kirby on 7 May 1857. In November 1860 he sold the western half to James Grant who, in turn, sold to John Haig in February 1864. Haig built his General store and Bakery here. Meanwhile Kirby sold the eastern half of the land, in February 1863 to Frances Caldwell. Her husband, James Caldwell, a carpenter by trade, opened the Star Hotel on 20 December 1863. The Star Hotel has seen many owners and landlords since. This includes such names as Frederick Allen, Christie Gill, Thomas Jordan, John Denny and Peter McDermott in the 19th century, John Shepherd Mackay, Sydney Britton, Keith & Gwen Armstrong in the 20th century, with Greg and Fiona Lawrence ushering in the 21st century at the Star. The Star Hotel was a little narrow fronted place with a long narrow passage running down one side. It opened at 6.30pm and closed at 11.30 pm. It was pretty rough in the early days and was often run by people who knew very little of public house keeping. There have been renovations over its 150-year history. One of the most extensive was in 1907 by Henry and Louisa Hill, who owned the Hotel for almost 40 years but encouraged others to apply for the licences and on occasions became the licensees as well.