Poster that reads, 'To the ladies of Sydney Mr Quong Tart, 137 King Street, has much pleasure in notifying to the ladies of Sydney that he has decided to add to their comfort and convenience by establishing a reading room (on first floor) in connection with his tea rooms in King Street. This room has been tastefully furnished, and a plentiful supply of magazines and journals of interests to Lady provided for their perusal. Another feature is the provision of writing material for their use. Mr Tart desires that ladies who may have business in town will freely avail themselves of these conveniences, and wishes it to be distinctly understood that its benefits are at their disposal entirely free of cost. Although the room is set apart for ladies, it will not prevent gentlemen, accompanied by ladies, being admitted. Ladies who may require to remain in town, waiting the arrival of steamers, will find this part of Mr Tart's establishment a pleasant and profitable resting place.
Ladies reading room pamphlet, Scrapbook 41, p.114, Society of Australian Genealogists