GOLDING Arthur Bruce

Name	Arthur Bruce GOLDING
Country Of Origin	Australia
Born	1927
Died	1996
Birth/ Baptism	Born 21 December 1927, Mayford Nursing Home, 332 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Parents	Arthur John and Daphne Golding (formerly Cooper)
Apprenticeship	Most likely with his father
Skills	Watchmaker, Jeweller
Work Locations	Hobart
Street Address	Corner of Liverpool and Elizabeth Streets, Hobart
Marriage/Spouse	Approx. mid 1950s, to Deanne Ayers (div. 1964). Date unknown, to Betty Golding (1936-2022).
Other	Advocate 1 September 1952: ‘TIMEKEEPING IN THE FAMILY, HOBART – Three men of the one family who have been successive timekeepers for the Tasmanian Racing Club were entertained at a function at the TRC meeting at Elwick on Saturday. They were Messrs A F, A J and A B Golding, who, with the late Mr. William Golding, represent four generations of timekeeping for the club. Mr A B Golding recently was appointed timekeeper in succession to his father, Mr A J Golding, who retired. The family has held the position for 70 successive years. The newly appointed timekeeper is a great-grandson of the late Mr William Golding, who was appointed to the position in 1883. Mr A F Golding began his 50 years as timekeeper in 1890, and was succeeded by his son, Mr A J Golding in 1941. The function on Saturday was attended by the Governor Sir Ronald Cross.’ 1980: Awarded Medal of the Order of Australia (MBE) for service to the community. 1986: Colin Pearce, watchmaker, and gemologist, purchased the business from Arthur, ending four generations of Golding ownership.
Death	2 August 1996, Hobart
References
TAHO: SC89/1/306 1964. Web: Golding & Son, www.goldingandson.com.au/history; Millingtons, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, C29935, 1996 and R519 2022. The Mercury (Hobart) 22 December 1927, 11 August 1931, 1 November 1947; Advocate 1 September 1952.