Thomas Gough (abt. 1848 - 1900)

Husband of Sarah Ann jane (Barnfather) Gough — married 23 Nov 1878 in Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia

Died 28 Oct 1900 at about age 52 in Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Tom married Sarah Jane Barnfather in ^[1]

Thomas died 1900 ^[2] Thomas' Obituary sums up his biography: Death Of Mr. T. Gough.

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GONE. A profound shock was .cauied on Sunday morning last when it became known that Mr. 'Thomas Gough, one of Narandera's oldest and most popular citizens, died suddenly expired at his residence in Twynam Street. For the past twelve months or more Mr. Gough's health has been anything but satisfactory, at times an affection of the kidneys giving him touch trouble'. Added to this he slipped a cartilage of his knee, and the two causes kept him mure at home than usual. .Probably the inactivity caused by the minor trouble had much to do with the gradual development of the kidney disease, as latterly he has frequently complained of feeling 'a bit crook,' as he expressed it. However, he maintained his customary cheerfullness, and even to the .day before his death, he moved around among his friends chatting gaily of current events and enjoying the usual badinage that constantly passed between him and his associates. His medical attendant. Dr. Watt, recognised that his complaint was by no means trifling, and early last week advised him. that a very slight cause might; at any moment render his condition more than serious; and at Dr. Watt's instigation Mr.. Gough paid a visit on Tuesday to Dr. Kennedy at Hay. :He returned in his usual good spirit!, jokingly remarking to a friend that he was going to fix up his affairs. On Saturday he made his appearance among his friends at the Royal Mail, and in the evening followed his usual practice of . having a. shave at Mr. A. Myers' saloon, afterwards returning home without experiencing any discomfort from his malady.

Early on Sunday morning, he complained to his wife that he did not feel well, and Mrs. Gough got up and got him his medicine. After taking it he said he felt better and would have a sleep before getting up, and he stretched his hands above his head to draw himself into a more comfortable position, when he fell back dead without a warning or any evidence of pain.

The deceased, as before stated, was one of the oldest residents of Narandera. About twenty-five years ago he was in charge of Cobb and Co.'s line of coaches from Wagga to Urana, being at that time one of their most trusted and reliable employee. While Narandera was but a small township he purchased the corner site on the Wagga road, and built a small hotel. Before opening the inn ho married his present widow, — then a Miss Barnfather — and with her commenced the business which afterwards developed under their careful management into one of the principal hostelries of the Riverina. The Royal Mail Hotel became a popular house in Narandera's most palmy days, and in addition to tho extensive two-story erection that now stands as a monument to the energy and capacity of Mr. and Mrs. Gough, other properties were acquired which brought them an income which enabled them to go into comfortable retirement.

The deceased gentleman was of a cheerful, kind disposition, and was universally respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. His recreation he found in keeping and training a few racehorses, and it is worthy of note that in all his wide connection with the turf, he won and maintained tbp esteem of clubs and sportsmen . As a citizen he took a very deep interest in the town with which ho was so closely associated, preferring to spend his hardearned days of rest here than to seeking n spot more favored from a climatic point of view; and even when he would take a few weeks trip away, he was always anxious to get back home.

Mr. Gough was in the prime of life, being only 52 years of age at his death. He leaves a widow, but no children. His mother and one brother reside in Geelong, the only other member of the family being Mr. W. Gough, of Hay. The remains were interred in the local cemetery on Tuesday, the large cortege that followed the hearse to pay this last tribute showing the regard and esteem in which our late fellow-citizen was held. The impressive service at the grave was conducted by the Rev. G. E. F. Nobbs. A large number of handsome wreaths were laid on the coffin, and numerous messages of condolence were received from all quarters. The mortuary arrangements were well carried out by Mr. J. Charlton.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage: NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages 2905/1878 Groom: GOUGH THOMAS Bride: BARNFATHER SARAH J at DENILIQUIN
2. ↑ Death: NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages GOUGH THOMAS 13486/1900 Father: RICHARD Mother: MARY J at NARRANDERA
3. ↑ Obituary: APA citation Death of Mr. T. Gough. (1900, November 2). Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser (NSW : 1893 - 1953), p. 2. Retrieved October 2, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article99252293

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