The Dulacca Hotel was built and opened in 1908.
It has been believed for many years now that the hotel opened on Boxing Day of 1908, however, it was reported in an article published in both the Roma Western Star & The Darling Downs Gazette in 1908 that the official opening date was 14th July 1908. The first proprietor of the hotel was L. Ellercamp.
On the 25th of July, the hotel hosted its first big event, with a ball following a local athletics sports day.
The local athletic sports club organized a sports day in which many visitors from surrounding districts and towns attended. In true Dulacca spirit, the competition was keen and nominations were numerous. On these athletics days, which were held often in Dulacca the competitors participated in events like Throwing at the Wicket, Pole Vault, Boot and Saddle Races, Sprint Races, Running Long Jump, High Jump, and the like.
After a day of amusement, the hotel featured its very first ball, attendance comfortably filling the space in the dining room. The Miles Brass Band was in attendance for the evening patrons enjoyed dancing into the night.
These balls after the sports days became the norm and on Boxing Day of 1908, there was another held, in which attendance over-taxed the dining room floor space.