Salvation Army - Gulgong Corps (NSW) - 1894
Source: Photo and information provided by Barabara Gurney
1894 - [SALVATION ARMY]
It is thought that Harry Gudgeon is the person marked with an "X", back row, far left. He joined the Salvation Army in 1893 and would have been 14 when this photo was taken. George Farthing appears "second top right next to the bearded fellow with the flag".
GULGONG CORPS BAND - late1890s
Back Row: J C Smith (CS), Dad Lyons, H Barnett (Treas), J Barrett.Middle Row: Richard Farthing, H Hall, Captain Kirgan, Harry Gudgeon (Sec)Front Row: John Farthing, George Farthing, BM Will Bowie
GULGONG SALVATION ARMY BAND - 1898
Captain Hardwick, CO
George Farthing, BM
1904 - Salvation Army Concert item at Gulgong Corps , "All in the Lifeboat".
Bandmaster Gudgeon is thought to be the man in the bow of the boat.
Gulgong Corps YP Band, 1921.
Gladys Gudgeon, Agnes McGovern, Maude Gudgeon, May McGovern.Candidate Wade, Bandmaster Gudgeon, Georgie Rixon, Captain Bryson, Clarrie Wade.Gladys Gudgeon, Arthur Gudgeon.
Bathurst, ca 1933
Back row: Harry GUDGEON (middle back) and Robert James CAMPBELL (standing next to him wearing his cap).
Front row: Possibly Maud Lillian Gudgeon (2nd from right)
Gulgong Salvation Army members outside "The Elms" boarding house, Bathurst, ca 1933
Back row: Possibly Maud Lillian Gudgeon (2nd position)
The Gulgong Salvation Army was represented at the Salvation Army Congress (Bathurst division) which commenced at Bathurst last Saturday, the personnel being Captain A. V. Brown, Lieutenant Trumuji, Mr. R. Campbell and Misses M. and G. Gudgeon.
Captain L. Thomson and Mrs Thomson, of the Gulgong Salvation Army, and Bro. R. J. Campbell are leaving for Bathurst tomorrow (Saturday) to attend the annual congress of the Army. Bro. H. J. Gudgeon and his daughter will also attend.
1933 - THE ELMS
Last weekend was a busy one at the "Elms" Guest House, Russell Street. No fewer than 38 folk being entertained. Twenty-two of the guests were visitors for the Salvation Army Congress, and each was more than satisfied with the service received. The guests included ... Bandmaster Gudgeon, Sister M[aud] Gudgeon, Sister Gladys Gudgeon, Bro. F. [sic, R] Campbell (Gulgong);...
1933 - SALVATION ARMY - DIVISIONAL CONGRESS - YESTERDAY'S MEETING
The widespread ramifications of the Salvation Army in the Bathurst Division were strikingly demonstrated in Bathurst during the Week-end when the Divisional Congress, which will continue till to-morrow (Tuesday), was commenced:
THE CONGRESS... was also attended by Salvationists from all parts of the Western Districts, together with a number of Territorial Headquarters officers from Sydney. All told about 200 Salvationists were present for the meetings on Saturday and yesterday...
The Mudgee Band is one of the most remarkable in the whole Commonwealth. For the last 46 years it has been conducted by Bandmaster Searle who has a son and grandson in his band, another member of which is Ald. Gudgeon, of Gulgong. In addition a daughter of Mr. Searle, Miss May Searle, led the timbrel brigade from Mudgee.
That the music was appreciated was evident from the crowds which gathered round the bandsmen. The festival also, was a marked success.
Coral and Bob Duck Chong, 1932
Mrs Lt Colonel Martha Liddell and Coral Duck Chong (nee Taylor)
working on relief for flood victims
working on relief for flood victims
Advance party from the 'Petersham Silver Band'
arrive in preparation for the band's visit to Gulgong Corps, 1936.
Glen Mayne (far left), Jack Saunders (2nd on the left), Claude Townsend (owner of the Ford)
1936 - Feast Of Fine, Uplifting Music. JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. Salvation Army's Local Activities. "THE MESSAGE HAS NOT CHANGED". Visit of the Petersham Silver Band
WHAT a feast of fine, uplifting music Gulgong had last week end! Saturday and Sunday were red letter days for the local Salvation Army, the occasion being the Jubilee and a visit from the Petersham Silver Band. Not for very many years past has the town heard such strong, healthy music. It was inspiring.The Band makes a practice of visiting some country town for Sydney Eight-hour Day week-end; its members having been to most centres, including those as far away as Wagga Wagga. Gulgong was fortunate on this occasion. It should be known that no Salvation Army bandsman is paid for his services.A FINE SIGHT.The Band arrived on Saturday morning, some of the members having travelled from Sydney during the greater part of the night. They made a fine sight as they marched up Mayne Street in their uniforms for a public reception which was given by the Mayor (Ald. J. H. Stahl), in Herbert Street, near the intersection of Mayne Street about 11.15 a.m.The visitors were introduced by the Bandmaster of the Gulgong Salvation Army (Bro. H. J. Gudgeon) who referred to the presence of Bro. Farthing who, he stated, was a native of Gulgong. Bro. Gudgeon explained that the bands men were not professional players, but men who gave their time and money for the furtherance of the work of the Salvation Army.The Mayor said that it didn't need any words of his to say how much the people of Gulgong appreciated the visit of the bandsmen. One of the marches which the band had played that morning had brought back memories to him, as he had played the same march in the local band 25 years ago. The people appreciated their visit and he sincerely trusted that they would have a happy time here.Mr. J. J. Dowd, on behalf of the Advance Gulgong Association (in the absence of the president, Mr. A. Baldwin), extended a welcome, and said that the citizens of Gulgong would appreciate the very nice music the band was able to play. He hoped that the visitors would take back pleasant recollections of Gulgong.Bandmaster N. Knight responded, and explained the twofold purpose of their visit. He was supported by Bro. Farthing, who said that 13 years ago he had the proud privilege and honor of having brought the band to Gulgong. There were few members of the band present who were here then. "We are here to try and cheer you and at the same timehelp the local Salvation Army Corp," he said.JUBILEE TEA. |Late in the afternoon a Jubilee Tea was held in the Oddfellows' Hall. Adjutant Hoepper, of the local Corp, presided. Seated at four tables were respectively the band, young people, Home League members and officers, a handsome birthday cake adorning the latter's table. The cake was made by Miss Taylor, of Tallawang Street, and was decorated by Mr. Bert Sweeny, baker, of Gulgong.In opening the proceedings, Adjutant Hoepper apologised for the absence of Major Turner, Divisional Commander of the Bathurst Division, who was to have presided, but whose motor vehicle had broken down between Bathurst and Mudgee....COUNTRY VISIT.On Monday morning a number of the visiting, bandsmen were shown over the Cullengoral Gold Mine, and Mr. R. J. Campbell's property where shearing was in progress. A number of them had not previously seen a sheep shorn.PERSONAL.Bandsman Geo. Farthing, who was born in Gulgong, renewed old acquaintanceships and was amongst the most pleased visitors. Bro. Farthing, who left Gulgong about 35 years ago, is now foreman-blacksmith of the Harbor Trust, Sydney. He learnt the trade the same time as Bro. H. J. Gudgeon, having been employed in the same shop, which was owned by Bro. Gudgeon's father, the late Mr. James Gudgeon.Mr. W. Bowie snr., is an ex-resident of Gulgong and is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bowie, Mr. Bowie, who is a brother of Mrs. H. J. Gudgeon, is employed as a joinerat Saxon's Timber works in Sydney.Other visitors in connection with the celebrations were: Mesdames Knight, Powley, Shaw, Barry and Anderson (wives of bandsmen); Miss Fury (daughter of Staff Sergeant Fury); Mrs. Leonard (mother of bandsman Leonard); Bandsman E. Marsh and Mrs. Marsh, of Burwood; Mr. and Mrs. W.: Kingston and family, of Dubbo. Visiting members of the band,were: Messrs. N. Knight (Bandmaster); N. Powley (Deputy Bandmaster); F. Shaw (Band Sergeant); G. Farthing (Band Leader); R. Fury. (Staff Sergeant; N. Bruce (Band secretary); L. Gray (Band librarian): W. Winter (Band League secretary); W. Bowie snr., W. Bowie Jnr., C. Bowie, J. Thain, F. Chaplin. A.Bedwell, A. Farthing, C. Townsend, N. Caisley, J. Hanna, J. Anderson, J. Saunders, M. Leonard, G. Mayne, H. Berry, L. Parsons, V. Heath, J. Gutheridge, R. Shaw (bandmen).There were five members of the band unable to make the trip. The band was accompanied by Major and Mrs. W. Percy, who have charge of the Salvation Army at Petersham.
Salvation Army Band Gulgong, pre-1940.
Harry Gudgeon on left with some family members.
Robert James Campbell on right.
Source: Barbara Gurney
Today the Salvation Army Hall houses the Henry Lawson Centre
