The award-winning Ballarat publican who inspired countless others to do their best

Caleb Cluff
Updated August 14 2018 - 9:48am, first published August 10 2018 - 7:00pm
The publican's publican: Ian Larkin behind the bar of Irish Murphy's. Mr Larkin owned and managed several hotels in Ballarat over 40 years. Picture: Adam Trafford.
The publican's publican: Ian Larkin behind the bar of Irish Murphy's. Mr Larkin owned and managed several hotels in Ballarat over 40 years. Picture: Adam Trafford.

“He was the ultimate publican; he was the go-to man if you wanted to learn anything in the industry; just the best bloke.”

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Caleb Cluff

Caleb Cluff

Senior Journalist, The Courier

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