Alfred E Brigden
- Alfred
- Ruby
Cordial factory (left) and Brigden home, Tallawang Road, Gulgong
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
Source: Tony Rusten
1920 - Death at Gulgong. MRS. ALFRED BRIGDEN.We regret to have to report the death of Mrs. Alfred Brigden, at the age of 57 years. Deceased passed away at her late residence in Gulgong at 6 a.m. on Friday last.The late Mrs. Brigden was well-known throughout the district. Born at Penrith she came to Gulgong at an early age and lived with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, at the "Coming Event."Mrs. Brigden afterwards resided here up till the time of her death, which caused quite a gloom over the town when the news became known.Her kindly and charitable disposition was known to many who had shared her bounty on many occasions. Of an unassuming disposition, the late Mrs. Brigden was highly respected by the whole community.She was a leading worker in the local Methodist Church, and an active member of the Gulgong Parents and Citizens' Association. Deceased had been in ill-health for the past seven years, and during the past three months her health gradually became worse.Deceased is survived by a sorrowing widow and two children, Alfred Brigden, jun.. and Ruby Brigden, besides the following brothers and sisters: Mr. H. Smith (Wyong), Mr. J. D. Smith (Glenorie). Mr. T. P. Smith (Sydney), and Mrs. Weyman (Kingswood), Mrs. Changate (Mullimbimby), Mrs. E. Sharp (Dulwich Hill).
The late Mrs. Brigden was a cousin of Mr. Sidney Smith, Minister Mines in New South Wales and ex-M.H.R., and Mr. T. H. Smith, ex-M.L.A.The interment took place on Saturday last, when the remains were buried in the Methodist portion of the Gulgong cemetery; the Rev. C. Max Churchward, M.A., officiating at the graveside. Mr. S. J. L. Turner had charge of the funeral arrangements. To the bereaved we extend our deepest sympathy.
1929 - DEATH OF MR. A. BRIGDEN - GULGONG, Monday.Mr. Alfred Brigden, cordial manufacturer, was found dead in his factory in Tallawang-street early yesterday morning. He was 68 years of age, and was well known throughout this and the adjoining district.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Tue 8 Oct 1929 Page 12
1943 - [LEMONADE]
'I often wish I had some of your cordials up here, Alf. Has lemonade gone out of existence? Never saw any when we were in North Queensland; anyway, I have never encountered any to equal yours anywhere,' wrote Captain J. W. Fullerton, on active service with the A.I.F., to Mr. Alf. Brigden, Gulgong. 'I am more than glad now that I joined up with the ranks,' he adds, 'and didn't take the lieutenancy first, as I have been able to see the position from the view point of the underdog. I have lived as he lived and stood where he stood, and that experience has been invaluable to me. Please remember me to Mrs. O'Connell, the Thomas family, Mrs. Hoult, Mr. and Mrs. Newberry, Mr. and Mrs. Chick, and all Gulgong folk. I often think of Gulgong and my happy days there.' Captain Fullerton was formerly Methodist minister stationed at Gulgong.
1930 - [ENGAGEMENT]
GRUHL— BRIGDEN.— The engagement is announced of Gladys Lillian, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. B. Gruhl, "Hillside," Murray Bridge, and Alfred J., only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Brigden, Tallawang-street, Gulgong, New South Wales.
Source: Chronicle (Adelaide, SA : 1895 - 1954) Thu 29 May 1930 Page 39
