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146 thy WatHns, of Abingdon, Berks, erf. Mer- chant Taylors* Sch. Load., and St. John's ColL Oxford (B.A. 1876, M.A. 1879). Or- dained Deacon 1879, priest 1877, Vicar of Hailing, Sent, 1885, Dean of Perth, W.A.. 1888-1904, and administrator of the Diocese on several occasions, Chaplain to the forces W.A. 1898, Chairman of Deaf and Dumb In stitute Perth 1908, and Manager of Perth CHrls* Orphanage 1888. m. Edith Emma, d. of Rev. G. Frewer, Master at Eton College and Rector of Hitcham, Bucks. Residence — Bishopacourt, Bunbury, W.A.

GOLDSMITH, Vida (Miss), President of the Women's Political Association, Victoria: 6. Portland, Vic, d. of Lt-Ool. J. R, Y. and Isabella Goldstein, nee Hawkins, erf. private tutors and Presbyterian Ladies' ColL E. Melb. Was Secretary of the United Council for Women's Suffrage, visited America in 1902 when commissioned to enquire Into industrial conditions, systems of dealing with neglected children, and the penal systems of the United States; spoke before the Houae of Representatives and Senate Committees en Women's Suffrage in Australia, and r e pr e s en ted Aust. and N.Z. at the first International Women's Suffrage Con- ference held at Washington Feb. 1902, and was appointed Secretary thereto.. Is a mem- ber of the Executive Committees of the Na- tional Council of Women of Vic, Crimino- logy Soc., and Children's Courts Oomte. Has published various leaflets for the •off rage pro- paganda. She was the first woman candidate for Parliament in the British Dominions, having contested the Federal Senate election* in Dec. 1908 in order that home interests might have direct representation in the Le- gislature (polled 61,497 votes, being more than half the number won by the candidate heading the poll but insufficient for elec- tion). Recreations — Blading, music, tennit, cycling. Address — Whitehall, Bank Place, Melbourne.

GOODS, OliftXlM Henry, the oldest mer- chant in Adelaide, head of Goode, Durrant and Gov Ltd., a business which he helped to found; 6. Hlnton, Herefordshire, May 1827. Went to business at 12, and arrived in Aust. in 1849. Was M.H.A. of S.A. for E. Torren? 1868-6, and is connected with numerous phi- lanthropic institutions and religious bodies. Haa been for over twenty years Chairman of the Royal Institution for the Blind, is a member of the State Children's Council, and an ex-President of the Adelaide Y.M.OA. In 1908 the dtlsens of Adelaide presented his portrait in oils to the National Gallery In recognition of his services as a philan- thropist. Is a Director of the S.A. Board of AJC.P. Soc., and Chairman of local Direc- tors of the London and Lancashire Insurance Co. ilk 1st, 1856; 2nd, 1890. Addre*— Lefevre Terrace, N. Adelaide.

GOOD&BT, Ooloael John Say, merchant and philanthropist; o. at Leith, Scotland, March 22, 1885, and arrived in Melbourne in June 1852. He proceeded to Sydney in 1855 and founded the firm of Goodlet and Smith Limited, of which he is still Mana- ging Director. Was a Director of the Aus- tralian Mutual Provident Society from 1866 to 1886, and is known throughout New South Wales for his philanthropy and service ren- dered to a wide range of public and private charities during many years. He started the first Home tor Consumptives in N.S.W. at Picton in 1877, erecting a splendid building and carrying on the Institution at bis own expense for 17 years. He has been Treasurer of the Young Men's Christian Association, Sydney, since 1878, and a large contributor to its buildings and funds, is a Trustee of the Young Women's Christian Association, has been on the Committee of the Deaf, Dumb, and Blind Institution for upwards of 80 years, and on the Committee of Sydney Female Refuge for over 40 years, end is its Treasurer. Is a Director of Sydney Hospital, and served for many years on the Committee of the Benevolent Society. Colonel Goodlet has always taken great interest in the vo- lunteer movement; he was the first Captain of the Glebe Company In 1860, and for years Lieut-Colonel of 2nd Regiment; retired as Colonel in 1898. For over 40 years he has been an Elder of the Presbyterian Church, and one of its leaders and liberal supporters. Elected one of the first Councillors of St Andrew's College within the University of Sydney in 1870, and is still on the Council. He gave the first Scholarship for theological students in that College. About 1880 he contributed £1,000 to bring out young min- isters from Scotland. One of the founders in 1886 of the Presbyterian Ladies' College, Croydon, of which he is still a Trustee and Councillor. First Chairman of Treasurer- ship and Finance Committee of Presbyterian Church of N.S.W., and still a member. First