T.W. Purdue
Background
T. W. Purdue was the proprietor of the saddle and harness business of the same name. As of 1894 the business was situated at 7 Lydiard Street South.
Purdue was born near the River Shannon, Ireland in 1825. He was apprenticed to harness marking for several years. At the age of 21 he left Ireland for the United States where he commenced his business for 14 years. In 1860 he left California for Sydney, subsequently moving to Ballarat in 1862. He established his saddle and harness business there in 1863.
Purdue was an active member of the community and was a life governor of the Old Colonists' Association, as well as a prominent Freemason of the Royal Arch Chapter.
Location
Lydiard Street South, Ballarat[1]
Family
T.W. Purdue was married to Amelia Purdue.
Obituary
- The funeral of Mr T. W. Purdue took place on Saturday, the remains being interred in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. Although it rained heavily previous to the time of leaving, there was a large attendance of representative citizens. A large number of wreaths were sent, among which those from the employes of the firm of Purdue and Sons and Ballarat Harriers, deserve special mention. The coffin was borne to the grave by four sons of deceased. The pall-bearers were the Hons. F. Brawn and J. Y. McDonald, M's.L.C. Messrs M. New-ton (vice-president), Chris Hager, (representing Miners’ Turf Club); Col. Greenfield (Ballarat Turf Club), Greenshields, E. Doepel, H. McKay, W. All-chin, W. H. Chandler, C. Coutta, W. M. Acheson, W. Coulthard, A. Magill, W. Penny, J. Farmer, W. Trahar (vice-president representing the Ballarat Gun Club). The service at the house and grave was conducted by the Rev. T. P. Bennett, and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Chas Morris.[2]
Also see
Edward Purdue, brother
Reference
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Kimberly, W.B. (1894). Ballarat and Vicinity. Ballarat: F.W. Niven & Co.
--S.Singaram 14:46, 20 January 2012 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 13:48, 5 February 2016 (AEDT)