James Curran, cordial factory and house, Gulgong 1870-75
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Source: Information supplied by Baldwin & Davis, Research Gulgong (July 2006)
James Curran, cordial factory and house, Gulgong 1870-75
James Curran, cordial manufacturer, 1872
James Curran married Ellen Gallagher in Mudgee in 1872. Their children included:
- James (born 1863) married Christeena Young in Gulgong in 1890.
- Mary (born 1864) married James McDermott, died in 1943 aged 82 (doesn't add up)
- Patrick (born 1866)
- Ellen (born 1871, died 1872)
- Ellen (born 1873) became a nun?
- Hugh F (born 1878)
In 1873 Samuel Curran married Helen Dean in Gulgong. Was he James' brother?
NEWS ITEMS
GEORGE Kiss has received instructions from Mr J Curran, Gulgong, to sell by auction, at the Bazaar,
TO-MORROW, Friday, at 12 o'clock Pair of light carriage or buggy horses, thoroughly broken to harness and can be recommended. 3 young mares fit for light work.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 7 May 1896 Page 2
1899 - [NEW MACHINERY]
Mr. Jas. Curran, cordial manufacturer, has some new machinery, including a new boiler, at his well-
known factory. He does a big trade both in town and country, and his name being on the bottles
is a sufficient guarantee of the purity of the contents.
known factory. He does a big trade both in town and country, and his name being on the bottles
is a sufficient guarantee of the purity of the contents.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Fri 15 Dec 1899 Page 15
1901 - [GULGONG SHOW]
Both J Curran and P Curran were members of the committee for the AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL
Association. J Curran presesnted one of the special prizes for cattle (SECTION B):
Association. J Curran presesnted one of the special prizes for cattle (SECTION B):
43. Best Fat Ox, special presented by Mr. J. Curran, Gulgong, prize 21s
1901 - FOOTBALL MATCH - GULGONG vs GOOLMA
Mr. Hughie Curran was the trusted driver of the Gulgong contingent, and right well did be perform that responsible task. Mr. Curran placed his large covered four in hand drag at the disposal of the Gulgong footballers, thus showing that he is a true lover of the sport.
HUGH CURRAN. DESIRES to announce that he has taken over the business lately carried on by Mr. James Littlefield, and intends to conduct same on up-to date lines. A Fist class [ ? ] Artist has been engaged for the Hairdressing Department. The usual stock of tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Cutlery, Pipes, etc, will be also kept up-to-date. Cricketing Materials. Hairdressing and Toilet Requisites, Easy Chairs. No waiting.
Mr. Jack Spears, of the Belmore Hotel, has bought the publican's booth for the races to be held on Wednesday. He is getting in a goodly supply of the best ale, and Hugh Curran will be kept going supplying the booth with aerated waters and cordials from the old established factory. If a fine day dawns on the 2nd proximo, John Spears will not regret purchasing the booth for this popular 1903 outing.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Nov 1903 Page 14
Curran's Cordial Factory, Mayne Street (between Medley and Herbert)
Source: Parish Map, Gulgong, 1904
1904 - LOCAL BREVITIES
1908 - [SHOW ENTRY]
Display of cordials.. .Jas Curran
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Mar 1908 Page 15
1913 - Gulgong Hospital
Donations in kind... cordial, Mr Curran;
1947 - [DEATH]
It is rumored that Mr. Curran, of Gulgong, is about to open a cordial factory in Mudgee. There is room for two factories, but it is a guinea to a gooseberry that there would not be room for three.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 Jan 1904 Page 12
Mudgee is to have a third cordial factory, Mr. Curran, of Gulgong, having taken the old Beehive store, where a plant is now being installed.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 20 Oct 1904 Page 21
1905 - [DELIVERY VAN]
Messrs. Keegan and Casimir have in hand the building of a van for Mr. J. Curran, Mudgee's popular cordial manufacturer, who is looking forward to a busy season.Display of cordials.. .Jas Curran
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 26 Mar 1908 Page 15
1913 - Gulgong Hospital
Donations in kind... cordial, Mr Curran;
1917 - [FORMER EMPLOYEE]
Mr Thomas Condon, one time of Gulgong, died at Portland last week. Deceased was born in Mudgee, and resided in Gulgong for 25 years, where he was employed in Mr. J. Curran's cordial factory. He is survived by his wife and four children. Mrs. Mark Falconer, of Sandy Creek, is his sister.
1918 - [DEATH - MR. J. CURRAN]
Mr. J. Curran, who was 80 years of age, died at his residence, Mayne-street, Gulgong, on Sunday morning. He had been ill for some time, and his death was not unexpected. Nevertheless it cast quite a gloom over the town. Mr. Curran was born in County Donegal, Ireland. He came to Australia in 1859; went to Bathurst and remained there for 12 months.
He next went to Mudgee, and was employed by the late Messrs. Stanbury and R. Milne, cordial manufacturers. On the diggings breaking out, Mr. Curran went to Two Mile Flat. Having married in Mudgee a lady who was a native of his own town in Ireland, in 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Curran removed to Gulgong, and he remained there up to the time of his death. His wife and grown-up family survive him. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery on Tuesday.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Nov 1918 Page 16
Sister Mary Dominic, of the Convent of Mercy, Bathurst, is a daughter.
1920 - AUCTION - Clearing Sale.
Machinery, Plant, Vehicles, Furniture, etc. In the Estate of the Late James Curran. SATURDAY 7th FEB., at 2 p.m. D. H. Spring HAS received instruction from the Public Trustees in the above Estate to sell by auction on the premises, Mayne Street. Gulgong, on SATURDAY 7th February, at 2 p.m. sharp:— Cordial Making Plant, comprising aerating machines with gasometers, all in first class order:
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 2 Feb 1920 Page 3 
Headstone of James and Ellen Curran, Gulgong Cemetery
Source: Austcemindex
1921 - GULGONG JUBILEE SHOW
One of the most creditable displays was that shown Mr. Alf. Brigden. The display was a collection of cordials, etc., manufactured at the Gulgong cordial works. The display was given an extra merit by the splendid manner in which the bottles were corked and labelled.
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Section A - Horses - Draught Stock...draught foal, under 1 year, Jas. Curran;
1947 - [DEATH]
The death occurred at the Gulgong District Hospital on Tuesday night last of Mr. J. Curran, at the age of 70 years. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Curran, and at one time conducted a cordial factory here. In later years he conducted a dry cleaning business.
A brother, Hugh, and sister, Mrs. L. C Naughton, are left to mourn their loss. The interment took place in the R.C. portion of the Gulgong cemetery on Wednesday. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
A brother, Hugh, and sister, Mrs. L. C Naughton, are left to mourn their loss. The interment took place in the R.C. portion of the Gulgong cemetery on Wednesday. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 13 Mar 1947 Page 17
Cordial factory (left) and Brigden home, Tallawang Road, Gulgong
The children are Alf and Ruby; their mother Kate is patting the lamb.
The children are Alf and Ruby; their mother Kate is patting the lamb.
Source: Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Alf Brigden's Cordial Truck, 1950. Photo by Jim Rusten.
Source: Tony Rusten
Phillips Cordial Factory, 1960
Source: Tony Rusten
