MATTHEWS Godfrey Bernard
| Name | Godfrey Bernard MATTHEWS |
| Country Of Origin | Australia |
| Born | 1878 |
| Died | 1920 |
| Birth/ Baptism | Born 25 November 1878, Latrobe Bapt. 19 February 1879, Latrobe |
| Parents | John Godfrey and Margaretta Matthews (formerly Seidel) |
| Apprenticeship | With his father |
| Skills | Watchmaker, Jeweller |
| Work Locations | Latrobe, Sheffield, King Island, Launceston |
| Street Address |
Gilbert Street, Latrobe Main Street, Sheffield Main Street, Currie, King Island |
| Marriage/Spouse | 25 September 1909, at the Deanery, Latrobe, to Maude Minter Cox |
| Other | Approx. early 1903: Opened business, Sheffield. July 1904: Due to strong support during the first 18 months in business, Godfrey Matthews had a new shop built, with a residence attached. It was constructed of brick, a cement front, and large plate glass windows. 1916: William Brooks, watchmaker and jeweller from Victoria purchased the Sheffield business. Approx. 1917: Advertised watches, jewellery, and spectacles at Currie, King Island. Approx. late 1910s: Worked in the Bank of New South Wales building, St John Street, Launceston, with his brother until approximately October 1920. |
| Death | 26 November 1920, Launceston General Hospital, after being found unconscious at the foot of the stairs to his workshop. Funeral: Latrobe Cemetery |
| References | |
| TAHO: RGD33/1/56 no1686 Birth 1878, SC195/1/86/14353 1920, AD960/1/44 1921. Web: Australia Births & Baptisms 1878. North West Advocate & Emu Bay Times 11 July 1904, 28 September 1909, 27 December 1911; North West Post 11 August 1904, 13 August 1904, 21 December 1916; King Island News 19 December 1917; The Mercury (Hobart) 27 November 1920; The Examiner (Launceston) 7 December 1920. |
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