WILLIAM BRIGDEN

 

William Brigden

William Brigden was the son of John and Juliana Brigden of Gulgong. He was born in 1857. William, who was an hotelkeeper at Warren, was accidentally killed in 1898.

1898 - WARREN.
[From our Correspondents.]

Two more deaths have occurred here, making four since the beginning of the year. Mr. William Brigden, a well-known publican at Cullumburrawang, eighteen miles from Warren, attended the races at Tenandra on New Year's Day, and when riding home his horse collided with a tree, resulting in Brigden being thrown, suffering concussion of the brain. He did not regain consciousness, and died on Friday. The funeral was a large one, and passed through Warren to the local cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Deceased leaves a wife and nine young children to mourn their loss.

Source: The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939) Mon 10 Jan 1898 Page 5

LINDA BRIGDEN

 1932 - WEDDING AT GULGONG

The marriage of Miss Linda Brigden, daughter of Mrs. Brigden and the late Mr. A. E. Brigden, of Gulgong, to the Rev. Edgar Tredinnick, of Gulgong (now of Lockhart), son of Mr. and Mrs J. H. Tredinnick of Cronulla, was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Gulgong. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. C. Hughes, of Randwick.

The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. A. Brigden, of Ashfield, and the bridesmaids were Miss Ena Tredinnick (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Enid Brigden (sister of the bride). The best man was the Rev. B. Galloway, and the groomsman was Mr. R. Coleman.

Source: The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Thu 21 Apr 1932 Page 20

GARLING

Sgt Gerald Garling 10412

Howitzer BTY. A.I.F. 1915

Gerald Garling was the son of Clarence William Henry Garling and Mary Katherine Gardiner, born in Queanbeyan. According to descendants, Gerald was a bank teller at the Bank of NSW in Coonamble from about 1906. He grew up in Camden but his father retired from the Bank of NSW in 1900 and the family moved to Mosman.

1906 - A GULGONG SEND-OFF.

Says the " Mudgee Post":— At Mrs Brigden's Prince of Wales' Hotel, Gulgong, last Wednesday night, Mr Gerald Garling, ledgerkeeper at the Bank of New South Wales for the past two years, was entertained at a, farewell dinner on the eve of his departure for Orange, whither he has been promoted. The chair was occupied by Mr A. P. Lambert, who proposed Mr Garling's health, the toast being supported by Dr McCreadie, Ven. Archdeacon Geer, Messrs J. D. Parker, P. J. Wade, H. C. Rouse, C. J. Rudder, O. Cooper, C. E, Hilton, and T. H. West. 

Various speakers paid high eulogy to Mr Garling for the active interest he had taken in the various institutions of the town, notably the Football Club, the Hospital, the Dramatic Club, and the School of Arts. Mr Garling left for Orange on Thursday.

Source: Leader (Orange, NSW : 1899 - 1945) Thu 11 Jan 1906 Page 2

Springfield Homestead c 1963

Painting of "Springfield" by Max Steinmann, 1967

Source: Petrina McFarlane

Arthur Crawford Garling, was a selector who owned 'Springfield' Gulgong. Arthur married Annie Rushby at McDonald's Creek, Mudgee in 1860. 

Annie Rushby was the daughter of Michael Rushby, grazier and Elizabeth Holmes. Annie was born at McDonald's Creek, Mudgee in about 1841.

Arthur and Annie's children included:

• Arthur F - born 1861
• Annie - born 1863
• Blanche - born 1865
• Charles C - born 1868
• Alfred Ernest - born 1871
• Percival Stuart - born 1873
• Albert Edward Hawkshaw - born 1875
• Edgar Lancelot - born 1878
• Septimus William - born 1880 (died aged 7 weeks)
• Adelaide Ethel - born 1881
• Lucy Victoria - born 1884

1908 - Farming Property for Sale.

In another column tenders are invited for the purchase of Mr. A. C. Garling's well-known, farming property, Springfield, four miles from Gulgoug Railway Site. This being one of the
pick farms of the district it should be keenly competed for. Tenders close on Monday June 8th.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 25 May 1908 Page 2

1908 newspaper
Source: Libby Sills

1909 - DEATH OF MRS. GARLING.

General and deep was the regret which was felt throughout this district on Tuesday morning when it became known that Mrs. Garling, wife of Mr. A. C. Garling, of Springfield, Gulgong, had passed away at midnight on Monday. Deceased, who generally enjoyed the best of health, was taken suddenly ill on Friday last. She then was seized with an intense pain in the side, and medical advice and attendance was at once sought. The patient, however, continued to get worse, and her sons and daughters were summoned to her bedside. On Monday morning it was seen by her afflicted husband, loving and distressed family, and sorrowing friends, that the beginning of the end had been reached. Dissolution was fast approaching, but the Christian sufferer, regarded the certainty of death with a quiet and natural composure, which it was consolatory to her family to contemplate. Hers was a true, unhesitating faith, and she was willing to lay down the burden of a now weary life, in the certain hope of a blessed immortality. She expired peacefully just at the hour of midnight.

Mrs. Garling, who was 67 years of age, had resided at Springfield for many years. There everyone was her friend, and the majority her close and loving friends. Deceased was one of those who would weep with her friends in their distress, reprove them to their face for actions which others would ridicule or censure them behind their backs; she would stand forth in the defence of her friends when detraction was secretly aiming deadly weapons at their backs. When sickness overtook them, she would minister the balm of consolation to them, and when death had burst asunder the ties which bound her to them, she would shed tears of sorrow on their graves.

She reared a large family, all of whom have inherited her good qualities, and by their intelligence and perseverance have, in no small measure, contributed to the happiness and gentle calm of her last years To these the loss of such a mother must indeed be a severe blow, and to them and the bereaved husband we tender our deepest sympathy. All the members of the family were present at the funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, and was very largely attended, the Ven. Archdeacon Geer officiating at the graveside.

Those left to mourn their loss are Mr. A. C. Garling (husband), Mrs. J. Huxley, Mrs. T. H. Wood, Mrs. Rudder, and Miss L. Garling (daughers), Messrs. A. F. Garling (Gilgandra), Edgar Garling (Gilgandra), Hawkshaw Garling (Tooraweenah), Alf Garling (Dapper), Percy S. Garling (Mudgee), and Clarence Garling (sons of deceased).

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 May 1909 Page 15

1914 - MR. A. C. GARLING.

Last week a very old and well-known resident of the district, in the person of Mr. Arthur Crawford Garling, died in Sydney. Deceased was born on 16 May, 1838, in Macquarie-street, Sydney, and was married to Annie Rushby at Mudgee by the Rev. Mr. McEwan on 7th March, 1860. His wife died on 24th May, 1909. She was a native of Broombee (near Mudgee.) The following children survive: Arthur Frederick (Gilgandra), (Annie Elizabeth (widow of the late Mr. John Hurley, Haberfield, Sydney), Mrs.T. Wood (Yamble), Charles Clarence (Tooraweenah), Alfred Ernest (Dunedoo), Percival Stuart (late of "Mudgee Western Post" and Orange "Leader," now of Haberfield, Sydney), Albert Edward Hawthorne (Gilgandra), Mrs. Rudder, Bondi, Sydney), Lucy Victoria (who lived with her father at the time of his death at Bondi. 

The late Mr. Garling was one of the pioneers of Springfield, being the second selector in the district. He came to Springfield, near Gulgong, about 1846 — acquiring a small selection under the Sir John Robertson Act. He was a justice of the peace, and occupied a position on the School Board before the advent of the truant inspectors. He used to teach the children in spare time. Soon after the death of his wife in 1909 he sold his farm at Springfield and lived privately for about three years in Gulgong. He then removed, and lived for about two years at Bondi, where he died. His remains were brought to Gulgong and buried beside those of his late wife. 

Deceased lived a sober, industrious and exemplary life. In his early days he was in the Bank of New South Wales, but let that institution to go mining. However, he had no success, and so turned to farming.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 21 Dec 1914 Page 2

 

Gulgong Cemetery

Source: austcemindex

Alfred Ernest Garling

Alfred Ernest Garling, son of Arthur Crawford (and cousin of Gerald Garling) was a resident of Gulgong and a member of the football club. Alfred married Catherine M Whale of Goolma in 1896.

In 1905 he donated a piece of his land at Dapper to a new football club being formed for Gollansville. He seemed to hold positions in the football club wherever he worked included Gilgandra, Mudgee and Dunedoo. 

OBITUARY - MR. ALBERT [sic Alfred] ERNEST GARLING

The death occurred at his residence, Orange, on Thursday afternoon at 2.30 of Mr. Albert [Alfred] Ernest Garling, after several months' illness. Death was due to heart failure. Born at Gulgong in 1871, the late Mr. Garling's youth was spent in an apprenticeship with Messrs. Christie and Young, storekeepers, in his home town. After completing his training, Mr Garling, who had shown a distinct leaning to the merchandise trade, was appointed Dunedoo manager for Loneragan's, the noted Mudgee merchants. After several years in the managerial position he commenced business on his own account. At one time he was associated with his brother, the late A. F. Garling, in a storekeeping business in Gilgandra, the store at that time being located where the Commercial Bank now stands. The next avenue exploited by Mr. Garling was the land, he successfully conducting a farm at Sandy Creek. Three years on the land and then Mr. Garling purchased the hotel at Dunedoo, where he became deservedly popular relinquishing that business to take over the wine saloon in Summer Street. Orange, in 1922. 

During his 15 years residence in Orange, Mr. Garling interested himself in many charitable organisations, being a past president of St. Vincent de Paul Society, and an active member of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge. Mr. Garling is survived by a widow, formerly Miss Mary Whale, of Goolma, two sons, Leslie (Cootamundra) and Keith (Sydney University), and one daughter, Ida (Mrs. H. A. Watts, of Sydney). Four brothers, Edgar (Coonamble), Percy (Longueville), Clarrie and A. E. H., (Tooraweenah), and four sisters, Mesdames A. Hurley (Sydney), A. J. Rudder (Bondi), S. Brock (Sydney), and T. H. Wood (Gulgong) survive. One brother, Frederick, predeceased him several years ago.

The funeral left Mr. P. J. McGowan's funeral parlors at 2.30 on Friday afternoon for St. Joseph's Church, and thence to the Catholic portion of the Orange cemetery.

Brethren of the M.U.I.O.O.F. marched in the funeral cortege. Mr. Darby Garling, of Gilgandra, nephew, made the trip to Orange on Friday for the funeral.

Source: Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh (NSW : 1929 - 1942) Thu 7 Oct 1937 Page 5

Percival Stuart Garling,  another son of Arthur Crawford Garling, was the editor and part proprietor of the Western Post Mudgee then sold it and bought the Orange Leader in 1909.

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 Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

Source: Lorraine Bertram

__?__ Garling with the Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

This man is labelled in a Brigden family photo of the Gulgong Rugby Team 1903 as "Gerald Garling". Gerald would only have been 19 at the time, and descendants think it is more likely that this is Alfred Ernert Garling (aged 31). Gerald was a member of the team in 1905 so it seems unlikely he would be out of uniform as a manager or coach in this picture. 

EMILY BRIGDEN

Emily Chegwyn nee Brigden, 1918

1900 - CHEGWYN—BRIGDEN.

November 21, 1900, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. B. H. Rickards, John, the eldest son of James Chegwyn, Underwoodavenue, Botany, to Emilia Emily, youngest daughter of John Brigden, Underwood-avenue, Botany.

Source: The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Sat 15 Dec 1900 Page 1

SILVER WEDDINGS. CHEGWYN-BRIGDEN.

November 21, 1900, at her parents' residence, Botany, by the Rev. R. H. Richard, John Chegwyn, son of late James Chegwyn, Botany, to Emily Emma Brigden, daughter of late John Brigden, Botany. Present address, Drayton, Glenorie.

Source:  The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 21 Nov 1925 Page 14

ADA BRIGDEN

Ada Williams nee Brigden

Ada Brigden was born in 1874. She married Arthur Williams in 1896 and died in 1966 in Hurstville.

Ada and Arthur had s son called Wilfred.

Ada Brigden's Wedding, 18/12/1896 in Botany

Back row: Alfred, Albert, Edward, William, Herbert
Front row: Emily,  John Brigden, Juliana Brigden nee Drayton, Ada, Alice

1921 - SILVER, WEDDINGS - WILLIAMS - BRIGDEN 

December 18, 1896 at Botany Arthur Williams of Stafford, England, to Ada Brigden of Gulgong. Present address, Moorbank, Glenorie.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 17 Dec 1921 Page 12

1943 - Mr. Arthur Williams

The death took place on August 21, at his residence at 39 Riverview Avenue, South Hurstville, at the age of 75 years, of Mr. Arthur Williams. A native of Stafford, England, Mr. Williams came to Australia as a young man, and was for many years engaged in his trade of boot making in Sydney, during which time he met and married Miss Ada Brigden, a native of Gulgong, who, with a son, Wilfred (Glenorie) survive, to mourn with his other relatives and friends their sad loss.

  

Mr. and Mr. Williams and son made the trip to England at one time, but after a stay there for some considerable time were glad to return to the sunshine of Australia. On their return, an orchard was acquired at Glenorie, and citrus culture and like were carried on till a few years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Williams retired to South Hurstville, leaving son, Mr. Wilfred Williams, and his wife to carry on the orchard. 

Keenly interested in church work, the late Mr. Williams was always willing and outspoken in his views. Among other things, Mr. Williams was, like most of his home folks, an interested follower of football, and only the previous Saturday attended a match, and it is thought that a chill contracted thereat may have brought on the complications which led to his death.

Mr. Williams was a brother-in-law of Mr. H. A. Brigden, of "Goldways," Herbert Street, Gulgong, and Mrs. O. Brigden, now in Gulgong, and uncle of Mr. R. Brigden, Wyaldra Motors, and Mr. A. J. Brigden, Tallawang street, Gulgong.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 2 Sep 1943 Page 16

HERBERT A BRIGDEN

Herbert A Brigden

Herbert A Brigden married Janie Brown (first wife). 

1945 - GULGONG DISTRICT NEWS

Sudden Death of Gulgong Native Came as Great Shock

Friends in Gulgong were shocked when they heard of the death of Mr. Herbert A. Brigden, who collapsed in a shop in Willoughby road, Sydney, on Saturday morning, February 10. 

Deceased was born in Gulgong on October 12, 1871 (about twelve months after the discovery of payable gold by the late Mr. Tom Saunders). His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. John Brigden, his mother having conducted a little shop in Herbert street, opposite the site of Mr. Len Price's store.

He was named after Herbert street — the street in which he was born.

His first wife was formerly Miss Janie Brown, whose father was one of Gulgong's early general storekeepers, the store being situated opposite the old Belmore Hotel (delicensed many years ago) in Herbert street.

The late Mr. Brigden joined the staff of the Gulgong Post Office as a messenger boy at the age of 16 years. A little later his industriousness and capabilities earned for him the position of acting postmaster at Mendooran and later still he was postmaster at Coolah. Whilst at this latter centre he was instrumental in having the telephone system installed.

He also served the P.M.G.'s Department at Goulburn, Narrandera, Wauchope, Gundagai, Newcastle (during the period of the last war), Haymarket, Oxford street, Milson's Point and North Sydney.

After some years' retirement from the department he lived at North Sydney till his first wife died. About two years ago he returned to his old home town, and after staying with a nephew, Mr. Alfred J. Brigden, and Mrs. Brigden, he acquired a house in Herbert street opposite the Town Hall.

This street must surely have had a fascination or fond memories for him. His name and the street were

synonymous terms! Deceased had a great love for the "old" town of Gulgong and its older hands. He found a great delight in meeting old friends, meeting new Gulgongites, and chatting merrily away about people and things in general. He was greatly admired and very highly esteemed.

His series of articles under the caption of "I Remember" which were printed in many issues of the "Gulgong Advertiser" last year and the year before aroused great interest in Gulgong's earlier days and made excellent reading. They furnished proof of the friendly interest he took in the town and its people.

The late Mr. Brigden married again last July, the bride being Miss Maud Gudgeon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gudgeon, of Sydney and formerly well known and highly respected Gulgongites. One of the best citizens Gulgong has ever had, the late Mr. A. E. Brigden (who passed away some years ago at his residence in Bayly street), was a brother of deceased. Other brothers and sisters of deceased were: Will (who died at Warren), Edward (at one-time licensee of Prince of [Wales] Hotel, Gulgong), Walter and Alfred (who for many years conducted the cordial factory in Gulgong, now carried on by Mr. Alf. J. Brigden). Sisters living are: Mesdames George Smith (Castle Hill), A. Williams (South Hurstville) and J. Chegwyn (Glenorie). Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved.

The following tribute to deceased has been printed in the Wauchope newspaper:

The late Mr. Brigden was postmaster at Wauchope from 1908 to 1912, and was responsible for the telephone service being started in Wauchope and the connection to Port Macquarie — in fact telephones were somewhat of a mania with the late Mr. Brigden, and many district folk bless him for his enthusiasm in this regard.

The late Mr. Brigden was also instrumental in having the post office erected on the present site, protesting to the department against the choice of a low-lying block opposite the Commercial Bank. It was through the efforts of the late Mr. Brigden that the Bain Memorial Gates were erected at the entrance to the park.

The deceased, with his late wife, were staunch members of the Presbyterian Church, and only a few weeks ago the late Mr. Brigden was made an elder of the Neutral Bay Presbyterian Church. Deceased is survived by a daughter, Amy (Mrs. Roy Overton (Sydney), and sons Alan (Newcastle) and Gerald (R.A.A.F.). He also leaves a sorrowing young wife of seven months duration. Service was held at Neutral Bay Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2.30 p.m., and thence to Northern Suburbs Crematorium.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 1 Mar 1945 Page 16

ALICE BRIGDEN

Alice Smith nee Brigden, 1918

ALICE Brigden married George Smith. 

George's sister (Kate Smith) married Alice's brother (Alfred Brigden).

Alice and George Smith's daughter, Beatrice, married Arthur Francis Watt in 1913.

1954 - Death of Former Gulgong Resident

The death at an advanced age was reported last week at Glenorie of Mrs. Alice Smith, widow of the late. Mr. George Smith, of Castle Hill.

Mrs. Smith was formerly Miss Alice Brigden, eldest sister of the late Alf. Brigden (father of Mr. A. J. Brigden) and of the late Albert Brigden (father of Mr. Roy Brigden and Mrs. N. Chick).

Mr. Smith, who predeceased his widow some years ago, was a native of "Coming Event", near Gulgong, and was a brother of Mr. Alf. J. Brigden's mother (who was formerly Miss Kate Smith).

A daughter, Mrs. Frank (May) Watt, of Glenorie, and one time of Gulgong, and son, Mr. Frank Smith, also of Glenorie, survive.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 9 Sep 1954 Page 10

JOHN BRIGDEN and JULIANA DRAYTON

John and Juliana Brigden

Taken at Ada’s Wedding, 18/12/1896 in Botany

John Brigden (carpenter) married Juliana Drayton. Their children, born in Chippendale/Redfern and later Gulgong, included:

• EDWARD Richard - (17/11/1859 – 20/07/1905)
• ALFRED -  (26/07/1861 – 06/10/1929)
• HARRY - (born 1865 - died 1884, aged 19)
• ALICE B - (18/12/1867 – 25/08/1954)
• ALBERT Ernest - (26/04/1869 – 30/11/1927) See Class Photos for his daughter Enid Adria Brigden
• HERBERT  A - (12/10/1871, married Ann J Brown in 1897. Died 1945 Gulgong.
• EMILY - (b 21/05/1877) married Chegwyn
• WILLIAM - (born 1857, died aged 41, 07/01/1898 at Warren)
• WALTER - (born 1873, died 1874 of "general debility" aged 7 months.)
• ADA Bertha - (born 1874, married Arthur Williams in 1897 (BDM), died 1966 in Hurstville).

1913 - BIRTHDAY

BRIGDEN.—February 15, 1833, Juliana [nee Drayton] (80 years old today) the wife of John Brigden formerly of Gulgong, and mother of the Mayor of Gulgong, now residing at Glenorie N.S.W.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 15 Feb 1913 Page 18

*BDM has a record for JULIANNA BRIGDEN (parents John and Martha) dying in Redfern in 1913.

BRIGDEN.—The Friends of Mr. JOHN BRIGDEN are kindly invited to attend, the Funeral of his beloved wife, Julianna; which will leave her daughter's residence, Tenterden-road, Botany, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2.30, for the Botany Cemetery, JOSEPH MEDCALF, Undertaker, Redfern.

Source: The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Tue 5 Aug 1913 Page 12

LILY BRIGDEN

1952 - [DEATH OF LILY]

Mrs. Val. Taylor's [Ivy's] sister, Mrs. Albert Thompson, aged 71 years, died at Botany recently. Deceased was a native of Leadville and left Gulgong 40 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. E. Brigden, one-time licensee of the Prince of Wales' Hotel Gulgong.

The following brothers and sisters survive: Messrs. Harry Brigden, Fred. Brigden (both of Sydney), Edward Brigden (N.Z.), Mesdames. Deaves and Stella Thompson and Miss Clarice Brigden (all of Sydney). Messrs. Roy and Alf. Brigden, of Gulgong, are nephews.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 28 Aug 1952 Page 16

HARRY BRIGDEN

 
Harry Brigden in the Gulgong Brass Band, 1899

Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

Back Row: Stan Rouse, Harry Brigden, Jack Gaudry, C. Shannahan, Lorny Ryan, H. Naughton, Gerald Garling.

Second Row L-R: Ted Brigden, O. Cicignani, Roley Edwards, Ted Cable, Gundy McMillan, Jack McMillan.

Front Row: Bolger Brooks, Arthur Lyons, Fred Brigden, Billy Riley

FREDERICK OSWALD BRIGDEN

  

Gulgong Rugby Team, 1903

Source: Lorraine Bertram

Back Row: Stan Rouse, Harry Brigden, Jack Gaudry, C. Shannahan, Lorny Ryan, H. Naughton, Gerald Garling.

Second Row L-R: Ted Brigden, O. Cicignani, Roley Edwards, Ted Cable, Gundy McMillan, Jack McMillan.

Front Row: Bolger Brooks, Arthur Lyons, Fred Brigden, Billy Riley

 

Goolma Touring Football Team 1909

Handwritten caption: Rev E. P. O'Donnell, manager; Frank S Ryan, Captain [holding football; his brother Ambrose Ryan is on his right]

Selection Committee: Joseph.James Talbot [on Frank's left], W. Daly, Frederick.Oswald Brigden.

Played seven matches. Beat Cobbora, Coolah and Gulgong. Beaten by Gilgandra and Coonabarabran. Played a draw with Mundoran and Gular.

HLB Hodge, Hon Secretary

NEWS ITEMS ABOUT THE TOUR

Goolma was represented by C. Smith (full back); J. Huxley, F. Brigden, F. Ryan (captain) McDonald (three-quarter); J. Talbot (five-eight); Cob Ryan (half); R Huxley, 'Bricky' Hughes, J[ack] Cox, J. Brophy, Rope, P. Collins, Shear-[sic] E Nelson (forwards)...

For Goolma Dick Huxley, Frank Ryan J. Talbot, C. Smith and J. Huxley played best.
Source:  Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 8 Jul 1909 Page 12 

WILLIAM OLIVER BRIGDEN

1900 - MAIL CONTRACTS 

25. Leadville, Dents on Town, Bolaro, and Cobbora, twice a week—William O. Brigden, Cobbora, 2-wheeled vehicle, 1 horse, 3 years, £31 19s. per annum.

Source: New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900) Fri 26 Oct 1900 [Issue No.1010 (SUPPLEMENT)] Page 8418

1902 - Death of Mr. Willie Brigden.

The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Brigden of the Prince of Wales Hotel Gulgong, will deeply sympathize with them in the death of their second eldest son Willie, which sad event occurred on Saturday morning. The deceased young man, who was in his twentieth year, had suffered much, and indeared himself to all who knew him by his kindliness and patience.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 8 Sep 1902 Page 2

1902 - THE LATE WILLIAM OLIVER BRIGDEN.
When the news flashed round on Saturday morning that poor Willie Brigden had breathed his last, much regret was expressed on all sides.

The late W. O. Brigden was the second son of Mr. Edward R. Brigden, of the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Gulgong, and had been ailing for the greater part of his life. When he was about ?? years of age, the disease from which he ultimately died attacked him in the feet and ankles, and gradually proceded higher, till seven years ago, when it reached the region of the heart. Year after year he bore his sufferings unflinchingly, and no matter how bad he felt he was never known to utter a single complaint. For the past week he had been confined to his bed, and on the morning of his demise he felt as if he was going to pull through, but alas! without any pain, and rather quickly, he obeyed the last Maker's call, and the once peaceful boy was soon numbered amongst the bright flowers cut down by the grim reaper's sickle. 

All that could be done in the way of medical attention and tender nursing was of no avail, and nothing was spared by the grief-stricken father and mother to try and bring back the glow of health to the cheek of the son who had suffered for so many years from paralysis of the heart. The deceased was about 19 years of age, and was loved by all who knew him; in fact, it was hard to do aught else but like him. The funeral, which was an exceedingly lengthy one, took place on Sunday afternoon, the last solemn rites being recited by Mr. W. R. Bentzen; and when the grave closed over the coffin, many a pang of sorrow was felt in the hearts of the bystanders, at the loss of one who, by ?anly disposition throughout his life had endeared himself to all. The bereaved family received scores of letters and telegrams of condolence from people all over the State, and the beautiful floral wreaths were placed on the coffin by sincere friends.

The deepest sympathy is expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Brigden and family in their great bereavement, in which readers of the "Guardian" must say May he, after life's fitful fever, [slee]p well.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 11 Sep 1902 Page 13

EDWARD ERNEST BRIGDEN

1906 - Wedding at Gulgong.

The wedding was celebrated on Wednesday afternoon, at Gulgong, of Mr. Edward Ernest Brigden, son of the late Mr. E. R. Brigden, and Miss Christina Isabel Crawford, eldest daughter of Mr. James Crawford, of Gulgong. Miss Linda Crawford, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. W. J. Thompson was best man. The bride was given away by her father. The ceremony was held at the residence of Mr. J. Cicognini, the officiating clergyman being the Ven. Archdeacon Geer. The happy couple have left for New Zealand, where they will reside.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 17 Dec 1906 Page 2

1954 - [DEATH]

The death has occurred in New Zealand of Mr. Ted Brigden, a cousin of Messrs. A. J. and Roy Brigden and Mrs. N. Chick, of Gulgong.

Deceased was married to a Miss Crawford (by whom he is survived), sister of the late Mrs. Joe Cicognani. He was a son of the late Mr. Edward Brigden, one time licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel in Gulgong, who was killed, when a horse drawn vehicle overturned at the Centennial-Royal Hotel corner in 1904 [sic].

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 27 May 1954  Page 11

GRACE BRIGDEN

 
Brigden buildings, Herbert Street, ca 1910

1930 - FIRE AT GULGONG - Two Shops Destroyed - VOLUNTEERS' GOOD WORK.

A fire early on Tuesday morning destroyed two buildings in Herbert street, Gulgong, one occupied by Mr J. Clarke, storekeeper, and the other by Miss Grace Brigden. Both buildings were owned by Miss Brigden's mother, Mrs A. E. Brigden [Clara], and were insured with the Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Co. The contents of Miss Brigden's shop were saved, but nothing was saved from the store. Mr Clark's loss is partly covered by insurance.

The fire was first noticed by Miss M. Ryan, who lives about 100 yards away. She promptly gave the alarm, and a crowd soon gathered on the scene. But for the timely efforts of a volunteer band of fire fighters, amongst whom Constable McLean and Mr G. MacKenzie were most prominent, the adjoining buildings occupied by Mr L. Watt as a butcher, and Mr R. Herd as a refreshment room, would have been destroyed. Some difficulty was experienced in awakening the. Rev. E. Tredinnick, Methodist minister, who lived in the upstairs portion of Miss Brigden's shop.

Mr. Clarke intended travelling to Sydney this morning and had left by car in company with Mr A. E. Souter just before the fire started. After travelling a few miles on the road towards Mudgee he felt too ill for the journey and returned to see the fire.

Fortunately, Mr. Clarke had taken home his business ledger and this was the only thing he saved from the store.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Wed 4 Jun 1930 Page 22

1930 - Two Shops Destroyed

Two shops in Herbert Street were destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning—one occupied by Miss Grace Brigden.

Both buildings were owned by Miss Brigden’s mother, Mrs. A. E. Brigden and were insured.

The contents of Miss Brigden’s store were saved. Nothing was saved from the other store, Mr. Clarke was partly covered by insurance.

But for the timely efforts of a volunteer band of fire fighters amongst whom were Constable McLennan and Mr. G. McKenzie were most prominent the adjoining buildings owned by Mr. L. Watt as a butchers and Mr. R. Heard as a refreshment room would have been destroyed.

Some difficulty was experienced in awakening the Rev. E Tredinnick, Methodist Minister, who lived in the upstairs of Miss Brigdens’s shop.

Mr. Clarke intended to travel to Sydney by car this morning and had left in the company of Mr. A.. S. Souter, got to ill to travel after a few miles and had to return. Fortunately Mr. Clarke had taken home his business ledger, this was the only thing saved from the store.

Source: GULGONG ADVERTISER, April 6, 1930

1933 - WEDDING - Chick — Brigden

THE wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Gulgong, yesterday, of Mr Norman Chick, son of Mr H. A. Chick, of Gulgong, and Miss Grace Brigden, daughter of Mrs Brigden, of Gulgong, and the late Mr A. E. Brigden. The Rev. D. C. Hughes, of Randwick (formerly of Gulgong), officiated.

The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Arthur Brigden, of Sydney. Mr Ron Coleman was best man and Mr D. Brigden (brother of the bride) was groomsman.

The bridesmaids were Misses Enid Brigden (sister of the bride) and Freda Chick (sister of the bridegroom). 

The reception was held at the residence of the bride's mother. The happy couple left by train to spend the honeymoon. Their future home will be in Gulgong.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 9 Nov 1933 Page 13

 

IVY BRIGDEN

1911 - A Triple Event.
Three happy young couples interviewed the clergyman at Gulgong last week, and were put through the joyous ceremony that linked them together in the bonds of holy matrimony. Mr. J. N. Sies, of Barney's Reef, listened to the timid responses of Miss Elizabeth McMillan with evident joy, the Rev. R. C. Sands officiating. The blissful pair were bombarded with showers of congratulations, confetti and rose leaves after the ceremony. Another couple to make each other happy beyond their wildest dreams were Mr. W. H. Robe, of Beryl, and Miss Ada H. Isbister, of the same village. The Rev. R. C. Sands again took a prominent part in the proceedings. The other pair were Mr. V. Taylor and Miss Ivy Brigden, both highly respected residents of Gulgong.

Source: The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW : 1894 - 1954) Fri 3 Nov 1911 Page 6

JANE BRIGDEN NEE SAUNDERS

Jane Saunders' mother was Margaret Carroll who first married John Saunders and later married William Turner. 

Jane married Edward Richard Brigden (born Waterloo, Sydney) in Mudgee in 1878. Their children were:

• EDWARD ERNEST - born 1878, died 1954 (in NZ)
• LILY MAUD - born 1880, married John Copas in 1901 in Wellington, later married Albert Thompson in 1910 in Mudgee. She died in Botany aged 71 in 1952.
• WILLIAM OLIVER - born 1883 - died 1902*
• HARVEY/HARRY W - born 1885
• FREDERICK O - born 1887
• HILDA D - born 1889 married Mr James G Yates in 1918 in Sydney
• ELSIE M - born 1891, married Edgar H Deves/Deaves in Sydney in 1920
• IVY C  - born 1893 married Mr Val Taylor in Gulgong in 1911
• ESTELLE/STELLA  - born 1895
• CLARICE R - born 1900

In 1905, Jane's husband died when his coach overturned, leaving her to raise their large family. Jane Brigden died in 1942 in Sydney. Obituary below.

Jane Brigden (seated) with Cedric Martin and Roy Brigden (Harry Brigden's son)

1913 - WHAT IS A PRIVATE HOSPITAL? APPEAL AGAINST CONVICTION.

MUDGEE, Wednesday.

An interesting case under the Private Hospital Act was heard by Acting Judge Hamilton at the Mudgee Quarter Sessions to-day. Jane Brigden appealed against a conviction at the Gulgong Police Court on January 6 last, by Mr. W. S. Arnott, P.M., for keeping a private hospital against the provisions of the

Act. Mr. Colin Davidson, instructed by Mr. F. S. Stacy appeared for the appellant; and Mr. O'Reilly in support of the conviction.

Appellant's case was that the house kept by her was only a boarding house, but the Crown case was that as lying-in patients had been treated there, the place came under the Act, which described a private hospital as any building, tent, or place (other than institution wholly or in part supported by the State) in

which medical or surgical or lying-in cases are received and lodged and a charge made for such treatment, attendance, or care. Appellant contended that as boarders brought their own nurse and doctor, the place did not come under the Act.

Mr. O'Reilly, however, submitted that the Act did not state that a charge for treatment must be made by the same person who lodged the patients. The fact that they were treated and a charge made for treatment, no matter by whom, constituted a breach of the Act.

Mr. Davidson supposed a case in which a person sick in an hotel sent for a doctor without reference to the hotelkeeper, and a doctor treated him and made a charge, and if that were done twice in one month, the hotel would be a private hospital within the meaning of the Act, according to the Crown argument.

His Honor thought it depended on whether the house was intended for the purpose of treatment. He reserved his decision.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Thu 13 Feb 1913 Page 5

1942 - DEATH Mrs. Jane Brigden

THE death occurred in Sydney recently of an ex-Gulgong resident, Mrs. Jane Brigden, at the residence of her daughter at 515 Bourke Street, Surry Hills. Deceased was the widow of the late Mr. E. R. Brigden, who years ago lived in Mudgee, and was employed at the late Mr. Cameron's cordial factory.

He afterwards came to Gulgong to establish a similar factory here. He later went to Cobbora where he took over the hotel. Leaving Cobbora he became licensee of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Gulgong. It will be remembered that he was killed when conveying a team of Gulgong footballers home from Mudgee in a horse-drawn waggonette.

The late Mrs. Brigden, who was 82 years of age, will be remembered by friends at Mudgee, Gulgong and Cobbora, who will regret to learn of her passing. She was an aunt of Messrs. Alf and Roy Brigden, of Gulgong.

Our sympathy is extended.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 19 Feb 1942 Page 14

1942 - BRIGDEN.—February 8, at her daughter's residence, 515 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, Jane, wife of the late E. R. Brigden, of Gulgong, loving mother of Edward, Lily, Willie (deceased), Harry, Fred, Hilda, May, Ivy, Stella, and Clarice, aged 82 years.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Mon 9 Feb 1942 Page 10

 

Jane Brigden aged 82 with her granddaughter, Marjory Brigden
 (daughter of Harry and Rachel Brigden).

Source: Lorraine Bertram

ALFRED BRIGDEN

Alfred E Brigden

Alfred Brigden married Kate Smith. Their children were:

• 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

Cordial factory (left) and Brigden home, Tallawang Road, Gulgong
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.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 6 May 1920 Page 19

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.

Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 21 Jan 1943 Page 17

 

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

 

CLARICE BRIGDEN

 

Thought to be Clarice Brigden, 1905

The photo was taken on Mayne Street outside Brigden's Prince of Wales Hotel.

Clarice Brigden, aged 18

Source: Lorraine Bertram

Clarice Rhodesia Brigden, 1964

Source: Lorraine Bertram