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William was born in Picton, New South Wales, on 3 Oct 1878. He moved with his parents when he was young to Camden where they were farming on the Carrington Road. In July 1899 he joined the local Son of Temperance and was to adhere to its ideals for the rest of his life.
He married Evelyn Maud Sheridan on 14 Apr 1906 in Gunning and shortly after, purchased a bakery business on the corner of Argyle and Hill Streets, Camden, where the family lived until he acquired a home block on the corner of Elizabeth and Mitchell Streets.
He was an Alderman of Camden from 1908 to 1914 when he resigned "to procure road metal cheaper by using council's own stone crushing plant". The Council accepted a tender from another contractor and William re-entered Council at the next election only to resign over a difference of opinion within a few months.
As a hobby William had a team of trotters which he trained and raced himself. He then purchased a property known as "Calf Farm" at Spring Creek where he grew peas and raised stock. He died aged 65 on 23 Mar 1944 and is buried in St John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Camden.
Submitted by Janice Johnson
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 9 November 1905, page 4
Mr. W. Watson, of Camden, has recently sustained the monetary loss of his brown stallion Parnell. The horse was practicing at Rosebery Park when it collided with another horse, breaking Parnell's back; the valuable creature had to be shot. Parnell, Mr. Watson, states, he refused 100g for the animal.
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 13 April 1916, page 4
CAMDEN POLICE COURT.
Pumpkin Stealing.
Thursday, April 16, 1916 Before Messrs. W. C. Furner and Geo. F. Furner, Js.P. Ellen Jane Smith and Annie Margaret Smith were charged, in company that on or about the 4th day of April, 1916, did steal three pumpkins the property of W. G. Watson at Werombi. The case was conducted by First Class Const. Bell, acting sergeant for the police district at Camden.
Const. R. S. Redmond stated, in evidence, that on the 5th April he received certain information from Mr. W. G. Watson, auctioneer, Camden, and as a result he went to a farm at Werombi, he there met the manager, Mr John Jas. Thorn, who took him to the garden and there showed him some bare-footed prints amongst the pumpkin vines, some led towards the vines and some, away from them; there were two distinct prints of feet which were measured. He then followed the tracks in the direction of accused residence, when near the house he gave Mr. Watson (who accompanied him) certain instructions to remain behind and personally proceeded to the house; he there saw the accused and told them that some pumpkins had been stolen from Mr. Watson's farm or garden.
Accused said "I know nothing, about it." He then made a search of the house and found the lid of a vegetable dish, produced with stains similar to pumpkin stains. He said "What are these stains?" Accused, Ellen Jane Smith replied "that it was custard." He then put it back in the cupboard where he got it. He then proceeded to search the outer portion of the house, and did not find anything in the outhouses. He then walked aIong the fence toward the creek, the two accused being with him, and when at the corner of the fence accused, Ellen Smith wanted to show him round the opposite side of the fence, saying "if you come round this way" (pointing round the fence) you might find something. He replied "I am having a look round this way," (pointing in the direction of a disused saw-mill). They, the accused, remained at the corner of the fence and did not offer to come further. He went down into the saw-pit and saw that the timber had been freshly thrown over the pit, Also the sawdust had been recently disturbed. He then went up to the house (where the accused had returned) and asked for a shovel; they gave him one; he then went back to the pit and the first shovel of sawdust removed discovered a pumpkin, some peelings and seeds of pumpkins, produced. When asked for the shovel accused, Ellen Jane Smith said "Did you find any?" No reply was made. Leaving the pit he went back to the house and called Mr. Watson, and took him and the accused down to the saw-pit and showed them the pumpkin found. Ellen Jane Smith remarked "As sure as there is a God above me, I know nothing about them." Const. Redmond told Mr. Watson to dig the pit out further and he found two more pumpkins and some more peelings and seeds. After this he measured the feet of accused Ellen Jane Smith which were found to be the same measurement of the footprints taken in the garden. The pumpkins, etc., were then placed in a bag, and the two accused were placed under arrest.
William George Watson in evidence stated he received word on the morning of the 5th inst. from an employee that pumpkins were again being taken from his garden at Werombi. Information was given to the police, Const. Redmond arranged to proceed with him to Werombi. They visited his farm and were met by Mr. Thorn who pointed out where the pumpkins were taken from; also showing a numberr of barefoot print marks which were measured by Const. Redmond in their presence, and which measured 9 x 3½in., and others 8½ x 3½in., the footprints were followed for some 300yds, in the direction of accused residence. Const. Redmond proceeded to the residence, and witness stopped a short distance away. After some time had elapsed Const. Redmond called him and went some short distance from the house accompanied by accused. Const. Redmond instructed him to dig down into an old saw-pit, and when he got down about 2ft, he discovered three pumpkins marked with blue paint, which he identified as some marked by his employee Mr. Thorn; there were also a lot of peelings and seeds buried with the pumpkins, and which have been produced by Const. Redmond. The pumpkins produced were his property and he had not given anyone permission to take them, the value of them was 4 shillings. He saw Const. Redmond measure the foot of Ellen Jane Smith and the measurement agreed with that taken in the garden.
James John Thorn, in charge of W. G. Watson's garden at Werombi, stated for some time back he had missed pumpkins from the garden, and had put a private mark on some of them consisting of blue paint; the mark on the pumpkins produced is the mark he placed on them. He was present when Const. Redmond and Mr. Watson came to the garden and showed them the footprints and saw them measured.
By accused: He had seen women near garden where he worked occasionally, but cannot say who they were, they appeared to be removing rabbit traps. Ellen Jane Smith, on oath stated. I know nothing about the pumpkins being stolen from Watson's garden, and I am not guilty of taking them.
By Const. Bell: The stain on the vegetable dish is a custard stain and not a pumpkin stain; it is feasible that the pumpkins and peelings could be put in the saw-pit near my house by other people. With reference to the footprints in the garden they were not mine, I was never in the garden, but Alf Smith has been there. I have dogs at my place and they would bark if people came near my place. I am not on friendly terms with Alf Smith.
Annie Margaret Smith, on oath, stated, I do not know anything about the pumpkins produced in Court today, which Const. Redmond and Mr. Watson took from the saw-pit. I have not been in Watson's garden at any time only round the outside of the garden fence.
By Const. Bell: I showed Const. Redmond yesterday where I pulled up the traps. The tracks outside the garden fence are mine where I had my traps, but the tracks in the garden are not mine. I do not know how the pumpkins came in the pit. The Bench found both accused guilty and fined them 2 pounds each in default one month's light labor in Long Bay Penitentiary.
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 20 March 1919, page 7
CAMDEN POLICE COURT.
William George Watson v William John Liggins, disputed damages claimed under sec. 34 of the Impounding Act. Liggins impounded a bull belonging to Watson on 15th Feb., the bull was released on 16th Feb., 5 pound was claimed as damages. This sum was paid under protest according to the Impounding Act. The court held there was no jurisdiction because it could not be proved notice was served on the poundkeeper accordng to the requirement of the Act.
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 17 November 1921, page 5
CAMDEN POLICE COURT.
Summons Cases.
Henry Franklin versus William G. Watson.
Henry Franklin claimed from William G. Watson the sum of 14 pounds, alleged to be due to him as wages. After hearing extensive evidence for both parties, a verdict of 12 pounds in favor of the plaintiff was returned.
William G. Watson versus Henry Franklin.
William G. Watson proceeded against Henry Franklin for using insulting words. Case dismissed.
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 23 July 1931, page 6
Camden Police Court.
The following cases were heard before Mr. Britz, P.M., at Camden on Thursday last: -
Athol Clyde Hulbert v William Watson, insulting words. After evidence was taken defendant was fined 1 pound and costs. Mr. B. Owens appeared for complainant.
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Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Monday 23 November 1931, page 10
FINED FOR ASSAULT.
CAMDEN, Saturday.
William George Watson farmer of Camden was convicted on two charges of assault and two of damaging bicycles He was fined altogether 19 pounds 15 shillings and 6 pence including costs and was bound over to keep the peace for 12 months. It was alleged that the defendant drew a trotting horse and gig across the cinders track at Camden showground and then pulled a hurdle on to the track behind the gig. As a result six members of the Camden Cycling Club who were travelling at a fast pace at the time crashed into the hurdle and two were injured. Mr Scoble the magistrate said that the defendant was fortunate that he was not before the Court on a more serious charge When Mr R Baker (for the defendant) asked for time to pay, Watson jumped to his feet and exclaimed 'I dont want time to pay, the whole thing is a frame-up'.
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Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Friday 24 March 1944, page 10
DEATHS
WATSON. - March 23, 1944, at his residence, Mitchell Street, Camden, William George, beloved husband of Evelyn Maud Watson, and dear father of Victor, Aubrey, Ella, and Hope, aged 65 years.
FUNERALS
WATSON - The Relatives and Friends of Mrs. Evelyn M. Watson and Family, of Mitchell Street, Camden, are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband and their dear Father, William George Watson, which will leave St. John's Church, Camden, after Service commencing at 2 p.m., This Day Friday, for St. John's Church of England Cemetery, Camden. P. E. Butler and Co., Camden.
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Goulburn Evening Post (NSW : 1940 - 1954), Friday 24 March 1944, page 3
OBITUARY
MR. W. G. WATSON
The death is announced of Mr. William George Watson, of Mitchell Street, Camden. Mr. Watson was a well known horse breeder and owner of trotting horses. He was a good supporter of trotting in Goulburn, particularly of the Southern District Trotting Club. He was a good sportsman and held in high regard. Mr. Watson who was 65 years of age, was an auctioneer, and for some years an alderman at Camden. He leaves a widow and two sons, Victor and Aubrey and two daughters, Ella and Hope.
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Camden News (NSW : 1895 - 1954), Thursday 30 March 1944, page 1
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM GEORGE WATSON.
Mr. William George Watson of Mitchell Street, Camden, passed away peacefully last Thursday morning, 23rd March, at the age of 65 years. Although he had suffered ill health for some time Mr. Watson had been about during the few days prior to his death, and attended the farm mechanisation demonstration held the previous Friday. He was a son of the late George Watson, an old identity of the Camden district, born at Picton, but in early childhood his parents entered farming, on the Carrington Road, Camden. Deceased married Miss Evelyn Sheridan 38 years ago, and it was then they took up residence within the town, at the corner of Argyle and Hill Streets, where he had purchased a bakery business from the late Mr. A. Barter; eight years ago he purchased his home block at the corner of Elizabeth and Mitchell Streets, where the family has resided for the past 30 years. Mr. Watson was an active citizen, industrious, never afraid of hard work, and always took a keen interest in local affairs. He was an alderman of Camden, from 1908 to 1914, when he resigned to prove he could procure road metal cheaper by using council's own stone crushing plant. However, the then council accepted a tender from another contractor, and Mr. Watson re-entered the council at the following triennial election, only to resign on a difference of opinion within a few months. Mr. Watson was a great lover of animals, particularly horses and cattle and as his hobby had a splendid team of trotters, which he trained and raced himself without participating in the betting ring. Twenty-two years ago he purchased the property at Spring Ck., known as the Calf Farm; here he was successful in growing peas and raising stock. In July, 1899, he joined the local Sons of Temperance Lodge and for the past 45 years adhered to his membership. Besides his widow he leaves a family of two sons and two daughters, Victor and Aubrey, Ella, Mrs. Armstrong: of New Zealand, and Miss Hope. There are two brothers, Mr. Walter Watson Liverpool, and Mr. Fred Watson, Camden, and one sister, Tamar, Mrs. Wilton, Mosman. The funeral on Friday was largely attended at St. John's, Camden, where Bishop Wilton, brother-in-law, and the Rev. F. J. Evans, Acting Rector, conducted the service both within the church and at the graveside.
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