John Hudson (1884-1907)

Biographical Information

Photograph of John Hudson

The only photograph I have of John Hudson. Taken about 1905 at "Sunny Brow", it contains: Back row Victoria, Fred Jackson (visitor), Gertrude and John. Seated are Mary Jane Hudson, grandson Charles Henry, and William Hudson. Front row are Doris, Ruby Jane and Joseph Edmund.

(Photograph Hud-clu-005)

John died at "Sunny Brow" farm at the age of 22 years. His death was described in the Clunes Guardian & Gazette of 1907: "A very sad death occurred at Lord Clyde on Thursday evening last, when Mr J. Hudson, son of well known and respected residents of the district, succumbed to an acute attack of pneumonia.   The deceased was a fine, manly, muscular young fellow, very popular owing to his genial and kindly disposition, and highly esteemed by all who knew him.   Great regret was felt at his early death - for he was only 22 years of age - and the utmost sympathy was felt for the sorrow stricken parents and other members of the family.   The deceased was a valued officer of the local coursing club, being slipper, a position in which he had shown much skill.   The funeral took place on Sunday, and although the weather was wet friends journeyed from all parts of the district to pay the last tribute of respect.   The cortege comprised fully seventy vehicles and about twent horsemen.   The pall bearers were Messrs G. Fraser, G.C. Symons, T. Fawcett, A.E. Kempson, C. Fawcett, A.L. Nase, J. Fawcett; and the coffin bearers, Messrs G. Leishman, G. McIvor, Parsons, J. Arnel, Birch, and Jas. Weatherson, all being members of the coursing club.   There were a large number of handsome floral tributes, including wreaths from Mr Geo. Fraser, president of the club, also from the Clunes and Maryborough clubs, and a number from individual friends.   The remains were interred in the Smeaton cemetery, the Rev. J.A. Cue officiating at the grave.   The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Mr J.W. Preston." (Clunes Guardian and Gazette, Tuesday, July 30, 1907).

For the funeral, the family produced a Bereavement Notice. John was buried in the Hudson Family Grave at Smeaton Cemetery.