Friday, March 3, 2023

JAMES GUDGEON

James Porter Gudgeon, was the son of Henry and Sarah Gudgeon.

Gudgeon, Wheelright & Blacksmith, 1880s, Gulgong

HJ Gudgeon, Wheelright & Blacksmith, Cnr of Herbert and Little Bayly Street, Gulgong
Source: Gulgong Pioneers Museum


NEWS ITEMS

1893 - WHEELWRIGHT & BLACKSMITH
Mr. J. Smith and Mr. J. Gudgeon are the local wheelwrights and blacksmiths, and find their time pretty well occupied with district work. [See full article: 1893]
Source: Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919) Sat 29 Apr 1893 Page 24

Alderman James Gudgeon

1899 - Department of Lands, Sydney, 21st October
IT is hereby notified, for public information, that in accordance with the provisions of the 106th section of the Crown Lands Act of 1884, His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been pleased to approve of the appointment of the undermentioned gentlemen as Trustees respectively of the portions of land hereinafter particularised, namely:
—The portion of the General Cemetery at Gulgong, dedicated 14th February, 1873, set apart for Presbyterian Burial Ground:—
  • Messrs. Robert Cochrane,
  • James Porter Gudgeon,
  • Matthew Henry Bennett
(in lieu of Messrs. E. McCulloch, F. W. Russell, and A. McMillan, resigned).
[Ms. 99-6,479 Ind.]
1901 - [LEASE]
Mr. J. Gudgeon, the Herbert street blacksmith and wheelwright, has leased his business to Mr. H. Barnett

1904 - PROBATE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES. — PROBATE JURISDICTION.
In the Will of JAMES PORTER GUDGEON late of Gulgong in the State of New South Wales Blacksmith deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Probate of the last Will of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to HARRIET GUDGEON of Gulgong the Executrix named in the said Will and all notices may be served at the offices of and all creditors are requested to send in their claims forthwith to the undersigned. FITZROY S. STACY Proctor, Gulgong. Agent A. B. DAVIES, 60 Castlereagh-street, Sydney.
Source: The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Thu 29 Sep 1904 Page 2


The Gudgeon Wheelright and Blacksmith Shop
now located within the Gulgong Pioneers Museum
Source: Julie Rusten

1922 - Death of Mr H. Gudgeon.
The death took place on Friday last of Mr. Henry Gudgeon, Gulgong's oldest inhabitant, at the age of 96 years. Until last year the late Mr. Gudgeon had enjoyed splendid health considering his advanced age and it was only a few days before his death that he contracted bronchitis which ended fatally.
The old gentleman was born in Cambridgeshire England in 1826, and 28 years later he came to Australia. Soon after his arrival in Australia he settled down at McDonald's Creek, near Mudgee where he lived for a quarter of a century and reared a large family, only five of whom are living. After 25 years at McDonald's Creek he came to Gulgong where he spent the remainder of his days, and his residence here extended over 29 years. The deceased gentleman had had a varied experience during his long life. Although it is over 85 years since the coronation of Queen Victoria, the late Mr. Gudgeon had a distinct recollection of it right to the time of his death. The deceased travelled over the mountains, in the bushranging days, and during his early life in Australia he had experiences never heard of now.
The living members of the family are: Mrs. Bain (Quaker's Hill), Mrs. Searle (Cooranbong, Newcastle), Thomas (Quaker's Hill). and Wade (Gulgong). The funeral took place on Saturday last, the remains being interred in the Methodist portion of the general cemetery. The Rev. C. J. Watts officiated at the graveside. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. McGowan and Bayliss. The "Advertiser" extends deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. — Gulgong "Advertiser."

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