John Souter, chemist, (next to Congregational Church), Gulgong
Three men outside J. Souter's Chemist and Druggist shop (American tobacco and cigars), and Dr. Kelly's surgery, Home Rule, Gulgong area
Source: Trove
The Souters were reported the first chemists in Gulgong... They also appear to have had established the branch in Home Rule which is here depicted. The goldfields’ chemist shops were used as consulting rooms by visiting doctors... The assistants were not members of the Souter family.
1922 - Death of Mrs SouterThe death of Mrs. J. Souter, of Gulgong, which occurred on June 24th, adds yet another to the already large number of old Gulgongites who have passed away during the past few years. The late Mrs. Souter was born in England 76 years ago, and came to New South Wales at the age of eight years and remained in this State right up to the time of her death. She was married at Stuart Town, and came to reside in Gulgong in 1870, and by her living in Gulgong for over 50 years, she can be classed as one of the town's very oldest identities, as well as one of the most highly thought of and esteemed residents that the town has ever possessed. About four years ago Mrs. Souter's health began to fail, but still her death was unexpected, except to her immediate relations.The deceased had eight children, four of whom are living. Mr. A. E. Souter, chemist, Gulgong, and Miss Souter, Gulgong, are son and daughter. Mr. J. Souter and Mr. George Souter, chemists, Surry Hills, Sydney, are other sons. Mrs. Souter's husband predeceased her by 21 years.The remains were taken to Sydney and interred in the Rookwood cemetery, where the remains of the late Mr. John Souter lay at rest. The funeral arrangements at this end were in the hands of Mr. S. J. L. Turner. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family, particularly Mr. A. Souter and Miss Souter, of Gulgong, with whom the deceased had resided ever since her husband's death.
