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Thomas Gerald Goding 1840-1880 Gerald was born in 1840, the son of Thomas Joseph Goding and Catherine ?, in France. After arriving in Australia, he continued his spite of the law. On 30 December 1865 Thomas was charged with uttering two dud cheques (remanded) and swindling a cab owner (dismissed). He was tried 6 Jan 1866, bailed (2 x £50 |
sureties). February 6th he was convicted and sentenced to
9 months hard labour. Feb to Nov. Released 31 July 1866.
Imprisoned followed a trial on 29 March 1867, under alias Frank Hogg and Frank Powell for swindling, uttering - sentenced 6 months hard labour April to October,
Had an accident in prison and suffered paralysis. Served 13 months 10 days. August 1868, charged with impersonating a detective, £20 fine or 4 months imprisonment. |
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22 Oct 1868 (using the alias)Patrick Manning Mary Ann (Murphy) Watkins | |
| Joseph Michael | Born 29 Feb 1869 | Brisbane | |||
| Henry | Born 23 Mar 1874 | Brisbane | |||
| Gerald Manning | Born 8 May 1876 | Brisbane |
| Joseph Michael Goding |
b: 29 Feb 1869 Sydney son of Gerald Thomas Goding Died 5 Dec 1922, Maryborough, Fraser Coast Region |
| Henry Goding |
b: 23 Mar 1874 Queensland son of Gerald Thomas Goding Died 19 May 1898, Charters Towers Region, Queensland |
| Gerald Manning Goding |
b: 8 May 1876 Brisbane son of Gerald Thomas Goding Died 26 Feb 1936, Glenapp, on the Kyogle Line |
| One of the coolest and most systematic swindlers who has lately appeared in Melbourne society is an individual named Thomas Gerald Goding, and stated to be a son of Mr. Goding, of the firm of Goding and Co., brewers, London. The colonial representative, is about 25 years of age, and describes himself as 'a Lieutenant of the Royal Navy. He has a gentlemanly and fashionably got up exterior, besides being what is described as "decidedly good looking." A few weeks since an advertisement appeared in a metropolitan paper stating that a relation of T. G. Goding's had died, and left him about £64,000, and upon this notice Goding, jun., was congratulated by his friends in the colony, several of whom advanced to him sums ranging from £5 to £40. He was a constant lounger in the bars of the railway stations, and on the strength of his seductive manners managed in the coolest way to have his "cigars and cognac" gratis, besides "borrowing" several small sums up to £9, from the too susceptible damsels who dispensed the liquors. He began to be introduced to money- hunting mammas, who were anxious to "get their dear girls comfortably settled" and Mr. Goding was duly presented to the domestic circle of a lady in St. Kilda as an "eligible, match." Of course it was not long before the fascinating rascal wooed and won the heart of one of the young ladies of the house, and an early day | was fixed for their union. Several drapery establishments in the city were visited, and a large quantity of articles purchased as an outfit for the members of the family, as Mr. Goding had intimated his intention of shortly leaving Australia for Europe by the royal mail steamer, and taking his future relations to England. But a change came o'er the spirit of his dream, and a warrant was issued a few days since for his apprehension, on a charge of issuing valueless cheques and receiving money under false pretences. The detectives inquired after him, and they were told at several bars in Melbourne that they could not be mistaken in him as he was such a magnificently handsome man, and possessed such charming manner. Detective Quinton, who was on the watch, arrested him at Sandridge, as he was about to be joined in wedlock to a barmaid. He appeared before the City Court yesterday morning, and though there were " any number" of charges against him three only were brought forward. On two he was committed for trial. One was for giving a valueless cheque for £24 to Mr. Hanslam, clothier, 101 Swanston-street, and the other for receiving £20, also upon a valueless cheque, from Messrs. Moubray and Lush, drapers, Collins-street. The third case against him was for issuing a worthless cheque for £9 to Henri Hart, a cabman, but this charge was dismissed. |
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Death Gerald Thomas Goding Died 13 Nov 1880 Burial: South Brisbane Cemetery Spouse: Mary Ann McMieken (1907-1985) Children: Joseph Michael Goding Gerald Manning Goding Henry Goding |
LONDON 22 Feb 1905 Probate
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George McMieken Mary Ann Manning | |
| Mary Ann McMieken | Died 22 Oct 1985, Age 78, Ipswich, Ipswich City, Queensland |