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Note: William Goudge moved from Canada to Victoria, Australia on a ship called the "Benjamin B Milan", a 472 ton vessel, out of New York in 1853. He was a butcher when he lived in Sheepwash, Australia, and later on he was a partner in a tannery and leather business at Tannery Lane Strathfieldsaye and Sandhurst, which was said to have processed 5000 hides a year. He also had a leather business in Sandhurst.
"THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER" Sandhurst, Victoria (Australia)
William travelled to Australia on the ship "Benjamin B. Millan", a 472 ton vessel out of New York, in May, 1853. He and a younger brother established a Tannery in Strathfieldsaye, and is said to have processed 5000 hides a year, and also had a leather business in Sandhurst. The following notices were published in local newspapers at the time of his death.
Saturday, May 8 1875 It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death, at the early age of forty three years, of Mr. William Goudge, the senior partner of Messrs. Goudge Bros., of this city, who expired yesterday afternoon at three o'clock at his residence, at Emu Creek. Mr. Goudge was a very old citizen of Sandhurst, and will be well remembered in past days as a member of the firm of Goudge and Sibley, tanners and curriers. Some weeks ago he met with and accident while driving homewards from Sandhurst in his buggy, when the horse kicked him severely on the leg, and although little fear at the time was felt as to the result of the accident, dangerous symptoms after set in, and although excellent surgical assistance was obtained, mortification intervened and it then became evident that his illness must shortly have a fatal termination. Of a most genial disposition; the deceased gentleman held a very high position in the estimation of his friends. In the prime of a life which has always been an active and useful one, he has passed away only too soon. He was attended in his last moments by many personal friends, who had the highest respect and esteem for his character and excellent qualities. His medical attendant was Dr. Macgillivray. In Mr. Goudge we have lost an admirable and sterling citizen. He leaves a widow and young family to lament his loss. His funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon in the Sandhurst Cemetery, starting from his residence, at Emu Creek, at one o'clock.
"THE BENDIGO ADVERISER" Sandhurst Victoria (Australia) Monday, May 10 1875 Funeral of the late Mr. Goudge -- Yesterday the mortal remains of our late much respected citizen Mr. William Goudge were lodged in their last resting place at the Back Creek Cemetery. A very large number of gentlemen attended the funeral, paying their last tribute of respect to the deceased gentleman, who was widely known and greatly esteemed. The mournful procession started from the late residence of Mr. Goudge, at Emu Creek and came along the old Spring Gully Road to the Sandhurst Cemetery. The impressive service of the Church of England, of which denomination the deceased was a member, was read at the grave by the Rev. John Garlick, of Echuca, who is at present acting for the Rev. J.C. McCullagh. In addition to a large number of vehicles, about 30 horsemen followed the hearse. Altogether the mournful cortage extended fully half a mile in length.
"Bendigo Cemetery Transcriptions 1858-1992" Erected to the memory of William Goudge Died May 1895(sic) - should be 1875 Age 43 years Also Mary F. Daughter of above Died 20 November 1907 Age 45 years
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