Deuchar Gordon
William Deuchar Gordon | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Manar House, near Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | September 11, 1951 (aged 80) |
| Occupation(s) | Pastoralist, company director |
| Known for | President of the Australian Club; pastoralist managing Manar estate |
William Deuchar Gordon (19 June 1871 – 11 September 1951) was a distinguished Australian pastoralist. Originating from a notable rural family in New South Wales, he also held the position of president at the Australian Club.
Early life
Gordon entered the world at Manar House, a heritage property near Braidwood, New South Wales, as the second son of William Forbes Gordon and Beatrice Deuchar (née Allan). His family had emigrated from Scotland to New South Wales in 1836. He pursued his education at Newington College in 1882, during the tenure of Rev Joseph Horner Fletcher and headmaster Joseph Coates. Following his schooling, he gained experience as a bookkeeper and accountant before resuming his involvement in pastoral activities.
Pastoralist
In 1891, Gordon returned to manage Manar and stayed there until his marriage in 1901 to Charlotte Louise (Bunty) Campbell. For ten years, the couple resided at Werriwa homestead near Bungendore, overseeing family estates and raising four children. They moved back to Manar in 1912, where Gordon increased his landholdings to 26,000 acres. He retained ownership of this property until his passing in 1951, leaving behind an estate valued at £258,727.
Community service
Gordon was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1905. His community involvement extended to roles such as President of the Braidwood Hospital Board, Chairman of the Pastures Protection Board, and Chairman of the Braidwood branch of the Graziers Association of NSW.
Company director
He became a member of the Board of Perpetual Trustee Company (Limited), taking over the position vacated by Joe Abbott following Abbott's appointment to the Federal Cabinet.