 In November 1877 it was advertised that the licence was to be transferred from G & H Hamersley to D W Harwood.In March 1882 the licence was transferred to John Jones and Robert Hall.In May 1882 there was a Supreme court case between Sir John Forrest who was the husband of George and Hugh's sister and D W Harwood concerning a breach of contract in the amount of 160 pounds relating to the lease of the Stanley Brewery which had expired in February 1882.