George Whiting Badman (21 December 1886 – 3 September 1953)[1] was a South Australian business man and horse breeder and owner.[2]
George Whiting Badman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 December 1886 |
| Died | 3 September 1953 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | business, horse owner and breeder |
Business
editHorse racing
editBreeder
edit- Royal Gem (foaled 1942 in Australia, out of French Gem), a versatile Thoroughbred racehorse that won 23 races ranging from 5 furlongs (1,000 metres) to 12 furlongs (2,400 m). He was later a successful sire in the United States.
- Good Whiskey, 1930 winner of the Australian Steeplechase at Caulfield Racecourse[2]
Owner
edit- Aurie's Star (foaled in 1932), (leased for 3 years by G. W. Badman from J. Murphy of Hamley Bridge) a gelding who won 28 of his 89 starts, including the 1937 Newmarket Handicap, the 1937 and 1939 Oakleigh Plate as well as the 1940 Goodwood Handicap.[5][6]
- French Gem, winner of the 1938 VRC Oaks and dam of Royal Gem
- Royal Gem
Family
editBadman was born on 21 Dec 1886 at Lower Light, South Australia.
George Whiting Badman was the son of Joel Badman (1853-1924) and Adelaide Louisa née Whiting (1864-1950)[4]
He married Ivy Clarice Bodey (1891–1966) on 21 Feb 1914 at the residence of J Thorne, Malvern, South Australia, Australia and divorced on 17 December 1920.[7]
He married his second cousin, Rita Isabell Pank (17 September 1887 Adelaide – 4 April 1971 St Georges, South Australia), on 29 January 1923 at Dulwich, South Australia, Australia. She was the daughter of George Thomas Pank (1844-1916) and Mary Emma (formerly Hulbert née Badman). (1847-1925)
Together Rita and George had 2 daughters. Shirley (27 November 1924)[8] & Marie Rita (3 April 1928)[9] Both girls were born at "Rockford" Park Terrace, Wayville, South Australia
He died in a private hospital in Adelaide on 3 September 1953 at the age of 66.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Mr. G. Badman Dies in S.A." The Age. No. 30, 686. Victoria, Australia. 5 September 1953. p. 12. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Death Of Mr. G.W. Badman". The Chronicle. Vol. 96, no. 5, 412. Adelaide. 10 September 1953. p. 51. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Advertising". The Advertiser. Vol. 96, no. 29, 702. Adelaide. 23 December 1953. p. 17. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ a b "Obituary". The Register. Vol. LXXXIX, no. 26, 079. Adelaide. 28 July 1924. p. 6. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Champion Race Horses". racerate.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Fact Sheet: Auries Star, Bay Gelding (1932) at the National Sports Museum MCG
- ^ "Unhappy Marriages". The Register. Vol. LXXXV, no. 23, 124. Adelaide. 18 December 1920. p. 5. Retrieved 24 September 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Birth Notices". The Mail. Adelaide. 29 December 1924. p. 3. Retrieved 13 September 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Birth Notices". The News. Adelaide. 3 April 1928. p. 18. Retrieved 13 September 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Death of Mr. George Badman". The News. Adelaide. 4 September 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 13 September 2019 – via National Library of Australia.| quote=Mr. George Whiting Badman, one of Australia's racing personalities, died in a private hospital last night. Mr. Badman, who was 68 had outstanding success with cattle bred on his Riverdale Fresians stud farm at Murray Bridge. He won many championships, and only yesterday was successful at the Royal Show with exhibits Mr. Badman bred the famous "Gem" family horses, two of whom Royal Gem and Beau Gem, are at present figuring prominently in the breeding industry in America. Both horses were sold at a high figure to American interests. Mr. Badman burst into the racing world several years ago with Aurie's Star one of the greatest sprinters ever known in Australia, and still the Australasian time recordholder for six furlongs in 1 min. 8.25 sec. at Flemington in 1940. Mr. Badman leaves a widow and two daughters, Mesdames D Babbage and B. Sinclair. The burial will take place privately.