Tragedy at Tophouse - St Arnaud, New Zealand - Ghosts and Hauntings on Waymarking.com

The Ghost is Sidney Smith, the local peddler in the 1890's. Sidney used to come to Tophouse for many years selling pots/pans etc. He stayed the night on several occasions over the years on his way peddling goods in Belgrove, Wakefield, Richmond and beyond. One day he tied his horse outside Tophouse and the horse somehow got spooked and kicked Sidney in the head. He ran into the hallway and died there.

Since this episode there have been many people over the years who have felt a "Presence" in the hotel.

Then there is this story - Bill Bateman, brother-in-law of the Tophouse Hotel’s owner, became jealous of John Lane’s attentions to the local schoolteacher, Miss Wylie. In October 1894, while hotel owner Nathaniel Longney and his wife were away, Bateman shot Lane in the back of the head. He then went to the nearby telegraph station and killed the linesman, William Wallis.

Bateman tried to persuade Miss Wylie to go for a walk with him, but she became suspicious and went to the telegraph station, where she remained with Mrs Wallis and the children. When the Nelson police arrived the next day they found Bateman had shot himself.

Public access?: This is a private Bed & Breakfast Accommodation. They serve devonshire teas and meals and also a liquor license and a very small bar. Day visitors welcome and the owners are willing to share the "ghost stories" with the passing public so call in. Visting hours: 11 am - 5 pm Website about the location and/or story: [Web Link]

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