John Baldock and family - Susanna, and children Emily Barnett, Mary Jane Hewett, Will Baldock, Alf Baldock and baby Anne(?).
John Baldock
John Baldock arrived in Brisbane, Australia on the Indus at the age of 23 on 8 October 1873 (Assisted immigrant index). He soon moved to Gulgong and there married Susie (daughter of William and Mary Adelman [sic]) in 1880 (NSW BDM 4107/1880). Their children included:
- Mary Jane - born 1881 (NSW BDM 21341/1881)
- William T - born 1883 (NSW BDM 24075/1883)
- John [Alfred] - born 1886 (NSW BDM 27288/1886)
- Emily S - born 1889 (NSW BDM 27454/1889)
- Anne - born 1891 (NSW BDM 15588/1891)
- Sarah M - born 1895 (NSW BDM 13154/1895)
Annie Barlow nee Baldock
NEWS ITEMS
1908 - Death of an Old Resident. [Susan's mother]
On Sunday morning last, the death occurred in Gulgong of Mrs. Alderman, the relict of the late Wm. Alderman of Guntawang, and mother of Mrs. Baldock and Mrs. Tattersall. Deceased was 85 years of age, and had resided at Guntawang for considerably over half a century. She was a kindly hearted old lady, and many expressions of regret are heard that her demise has removed one from their midst who was a link between the present and the earliest history of the district, one who was universally esteemed and respected as a honest-hearted Christian lady and a good friend to many.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 19 Nov 1908 Page 141909 - ACCIDENT AT GUNTAWANG
On Saturday afternoon last, Mr. J. Baldock, was kicked by a horse. He was going into the stable to feed his horses, when one of them lashed out and kicked him on the leg, knocking him down. The horse continued to kick, but fortunately did not succeed in inflicting further injury than a damaged leg.
A pretty wedding was celebrated in the Guntawang Church on Wednesday, 11th November, when Sarah Matilda Baldock, youngest daughter of Mr. J. Baldock, was married to Mr. Charlie Price, of "Eumaralla," eldest son of Mr. James Henry Price of Orpington, Kent (Eng.) The Rev. A. H. Gribble officiated.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a lovely simple gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed with silk lace, and wore the customary wreath and veil; she also carried a lovely shower bouquet of pale pink roses and fern. Miss Loma Fyfe was bridesmaid, and wore a liberty satin frock with lace tunic and smart tuscan hat, trimmed with pink flowers and black velvet streamers. Mr. Alfred Baldock was best man. The church was prettily decorated and crowded with guests.
After the ceremony the Rev. A. H. Gribble took the happy couple to their future home per motor.
1927 - OBITUARY - MR JOHN BALDOCK.
After having spent over 40 years in this district, Mr John Baldock passed away quite suddenly at his residence in Gulgong, on Saturday morning last, at the ripe age of 77 years. The late Mr Baldock was a native of England and on arriving in Australia first settled at Brisbane (Q). Not many years later he came to the Gulgong district and for about 40 years worked on Biranganbil and Guntawang stations, mostly as a farm hand. Ten years ago he came to the town to reside. Deceased was highly respected, and proved a good friend to many. He lived a quiet life and was of a peace loving nature.
He is survived by a widow and grown-up family, the members of which are William Baldock, John A. Baldock Mesdames C. Hewitt, W. Bennett (Gulgong), C. Barlow (Lithgow), and C. Price (Lismore).
Having been a member of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge for about 40 years, several members in regalia attended the funeral, which was held yesterday (Monday) morning. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr R. S. Bayliss, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell (Church of England) officiated at the grave side. Our sympathy is extended.
1927 - PROBATE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW SOUTH WALES, PROBATE JURISDICTION.— In the Estate of JOHN BALDOCK, late of Gulgong, in the State of New South Wales,
Pensioner, deceased, intestate. — Application will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that Administration of the Estate of the abovenamed deceased may be granted to JOHN ALFRED BALDOCK, a son of the said deceased, AND THAT the usual bond may be dispensed with. Any person having any claim against the Estate of the abovenamed deceased is requested to send particulars thereof to the undersigned, at whose offices all notices may be served.
JAMES JOSEPH DOWD, Solicitor for the Applicant, Gulgong.
By his Agent: C. M. MARSH, Solicitor, 28 Martin Place, Sydney.
1932 - DEATHS - MR. WILLIAM BALDOCK
Regret was expressed on Friday last at the death of Mr. William Baldock, a life-long resident of Gulgong at the age of 48 years. Deceased was born at Guntawang (Gulgong district), and interested himself in mining and other pursuits in and around Gulgong. Of late years he and his brother, Mr. Alfred Baldock, both of whom resided with their mother in the town, carried on a wood depot. The brothers have always been admired for their straightforward ways and were universally popular.
Deceased spent several months in Sydney last year in hospital and under the care of doctors, and was a patient in the Gulgong District Hospital on a couple of occasions this year. The funeral took place to the Church of England portion of the cemetery on Saturday afternoon last, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell (Church of England) officiating at the graveside. Mr. R. S. Bayliss carried out the funeral arrangements. Our sympathy is extended.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 12 May 1932 Page 14
1939 - DEATH - Mrs. Baldock, Gulgong
THE death occurred at Gulgong on Tuesday of Mrs. Susan Baldock, of Short Street, Gulgong, aged 77 years. Deceased was predeceased by her husband, Mr. J. Baldock, about 11 years ago.
At one time the late Mr. and Mrs. Baldock resided at "Guntawang," Gulgong, where Mr. Baldock was employed by Mr. (now Sir) Hugh Denison, the then owner of the property. In those times, it was Mr. Denison's custom to give each employee a sovereign each year as a "Christmas Box."
The funeral took place to the C. of E. portion of the Gulgong cemetery, the Rev. L. V. Caldwell officiating.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Sep 1939 Page 5The late Mrs. Susan Baldock came to the Gulgong district when a child and attended school at Guntawang. She could recall Gulgong's earlier days, when money used to be so plentiful and streets and shops so crowded that if money was accidentally dropped no attempt would be made, in many cases, to retrieve it. Deceased had a quiet, retiring disposition, being a home-loving woman, but she was well liked and highly respected.
