Budget Night 1946

The 30th June has in modern times been a significant day for the Treasury; all the books written up, a final balance accomplished and a Budget result realised. It was the custom in those years for a dozen or so Treasury officers to gather at the First and Last Hotel at Circular Quay during the tea break and before the hotel closed at six o'clock. Dave Murray would shout a tot of rum all round and Bill Henry and Josh Trimmer sent out to buy hot pies for all to share.