Spag bol vs the state

September 2, 2026 — 9:00pm“Jonty Grinter comments that it was difficult to get 3¢ change for spaghetti bolognaise at the Rocks Push (C8),” notes Karin Viles of Annandale. “The price was deliberate as most people opted to leave it as a tip to the person serving. Bruce Viles would later be taken to court at the time as the spaghetti, according to the licensing police, was not a “proper meal”. A prominent barrister defended the case pro-bono, the case was won and there were long queues from then on for this cheap meal.”With all these missives regarding hospitality governance making things difficult for the punter, it’s gratifying to see a bit of country town goodwill, like that experienced by John Brown of Kianga: “In 1987 we stayed at the Black Stump Hotel Trunkey Creek. Four of us, includin