George Gooden
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George Gooden (1843–1907) was the first Curator of the Adelaide Oval in 1872–1873. Gooden was succeeded by Thomas Dickson in 1875. Gooden is significant as he was the first curator of the Adelaide Oval.[1][2]
George Gooden | |
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Gooden c. 1907 | |
| Born | December 20, 1843 Brentford, England |
| Died | January 12, 1907 (aged 63) |
| Occupation | Curator of the Adelaide Oval |
| Years active | 1872-1873 |
Other Jobs
Gooden during his life had a lot of other jobs then just being Adelaide Oval's Curator he was also Mr. Gooden received his first municipal appointment in 1875. He was appointed Acting Town Clerk of Kensington and Norwood in July, 1882, and in December 1882 he became Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Valuator. He was the fourth Town Clerk of that municipality. On February 12, 1900, Mr. Gooden was presented by the Corporation of Kensington and Norwood and the past Mayors and councillors of the municipality with an illuminated address in celebration of his having occupied the position of Town Clerk for 25 years.[1][3][4]
Adelaide Oval's curator
Gooden was Appointed Curator of the Adelaide Oval in 1872 before losing that role in 1873.[1]