Friday, March 3, 2023

HARRY GUDGEON

HENRY JAMES ELIJAH GUDGEON, "Harry", was born in Mudgee on 20 April 1878 to Harriet and James Gudgeon. 

He joined the Salvation Army in 1893.
He married Maude Mary Caroline BOWIE at Ashfield on 14 Oct 1903
Harry and Maude's children included:
  • Maud L - born 1904
  • Gladys M - born 1906
  • Arthur J - born 19010
  • Hazel J - born 1920
Harry died at Girraween, 21 Jun 1981.

Gulgong Corps Band (NSW) - 1920
B/M Harry Gudgeon. Captain Beavis

NEWS ITEMS

1937 - WEDDING
BARBADOON, Tallawang Road, Gulgong, is the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert CAMPBELL, whose marriage took place recently at the Salvation Army Hall, Gulgong.
Before her marriage Mrs. CAMPBELL was Miss Gladys GUDGEON, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. GUDGEON, and Mr. CAMPBELL is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. CAMPBELL of Trilby, Gulgong. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss M. GUDGEON. Major F. C. Turner, of Bathurst, conducted the ceremony, and the bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Douglas CAMPBELL.
Source: SMH 31.8.1937
Harry Gudgeon, Gulgong

Harry Gudgeon, Gulgong


HJ Gudgeon Wheelwright and Blacksmith, cnr of Herbert and Little Bayly Streets.
Source: Gulgong Pioneers Museum

Gudgeon Cottage and Blacksmiths
Gulgong Pioneers Museum




Harry Gudgeon, Salvation Army Drummer

Harry Gudgeon, Salvation Army Drummer

Born on April 20, 1878, Harry Gudgeon has seen every general of The Salvation Army in person apart from General Edward Higgins. He was brought from Gulgong by his father to see General William Booth during the Founder's second visit to Australia.
He remembers the Army's beginnings in Gulgong in 1885. As a boy, he received his first instrument from his father, a euphonium costing £4.10. Retired Bandmaster Gudgeon still attends two indoor meetings on Sundays, plays the drum, and attends open-air meetings.
Source: WC 8/8/1981 - B/M (R) H Gudgeon - ptg
 
Harry Gudgeon, 100th birthday, Sydney
Source: Photo by Barbara Gurney



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