Thanks s8, Strangely I don't remember it being run down, but I can still see the banner draped from upstairs with the names of whatever band was playing.
There's a Sydney Trade Union Club Revival 1981-1988 gig at the Excelsior Hotel 8 of March. Featuring members of: The Jonnys, beasts Of Bourbon, Sardine V, Hoodoo Gurus, Drop bears, Celibate Rifles, The Scientists, Lime Spiders and The Psychotic Turnbuckles...
Here's a link to the "I Drank At The Sydney Trade Union Club" facebook page. Go to the bottom and have a look at the picture gallery. There's 250 photos... No..it wasn't long ago.. Cline