Surname:
Readman (Redman)
Source:
Singleton Pioneer Register p. 73
Details:
Born 1811 Stonegate, Yorkshire, son of Thomas Readman and Margaret Dale. Spouse Mary Trattles. See Pioneer Register for details of descendants
Source:
Newcastle Chronicle
Details:
Soda water manufacturer at Newcastle. Witness in court case of William Sneddon
First Name:
George and Mary
Details:
Death of Mary Jane, second daughter of George and Mary Redman on 12th January after a short but painful attack of scarlet fever. Aged 3 years and 10 months
First Name:
George Edward
Place:
Wickham, Newcastle
Source:
The Aldine centennial history of New South Wales illustrated / W. Frederic Morrison Morrison, W. Frederic Sydney. The Aldine Publishing Company, 1888
Details:
REDMAN S CORDIAL FACTORY was established by the proprietor, George Edward Redman, who was born in Somerset, England, in 1828, and, when nineteen years of age, emigrated to this colony. He followed farming pursuits in New England for about five years, and afterwards entered the service of David Jones and Co., of Sydney, with whom lie remained five years. Removing to Newcastle he served three and a half years hauling coal for the Coal and Copper Company, and had placed under his control as many as one hundred horses. Returning to Sydney he became for three years a Government carrying contractor, and at the end of that time took up a farm on his own account at Smithfield, where he remained two years. In 1862 he settled in Newcastle, and took the Bank Hotel in Hunter street, which he kept sixteen months. In 1865 he commenced business as a cordial manufacturer in a small factory in Blane -street, where he employed one man and a horse. So greatly did his business increase, however, that it was found necessary to re move to large premises in Newcomen -street, where Mr. Redman continued for twelve years. Again he changed, this time to premises in Wickham, which he still occupies. He now employs twenty-two men and twelve horses, besides renting a store in Wallsend, which he utilises as a depot for that district. The works are replete with modern machinery driven by steam. Besides owning this great factory, our subject is the proprietor of the Hunter River Hotel in East Maitland. Mr. Redman is marri ed, a member of Lodge Harmony S.C., and is the father of one son and three daughters
First Name:
George Edward
Details:
Having taken over the Aerated Water and Cordial Businesses of E. Rowlands, Newcastle; G. E. Redman, Wickham; Coleman Bros., Wickham; and J. T. Atkinson, Wallsend, we beg to inform the customers of these firms and the public generally, that we are now supplying Aerated Waters, Fruit Champagnes, Hop and Tonic Beers, Cordials, Bitters and Liqueurs and well as Medicinal and Table Waters of the highest quality. The Manufacturing Department has been placed under the direct supervision of Mr. Coulter (late Manager for E. Rowlands), who is assisted by the skilled hands lately employed by the same firm. The Machinery and Appliances of E. Rowlands Factory have been secured, and are now used in our Manufacturing Department. Head Office, Hannell-street, Wickham
First Name:
George Edward
Details:
A few months ago a number of the old established aerated water manufacturers formed themselves into a company under the title of the New South Wales Aerated Water and Confectionary Company, Limited, the confectionery works of Coleman Bros., being included among the amalgamated businesses. The aerated water manufacturing in now being carried on at Mr. G. Redman s extensive premises at Wickham, where the machinery of Rowland Bros., is now working with that previously erected, the whole of which is being kept busily at work making those delicious Champagne and other aerated drinks so greatly in demand during the hot months. The confectionery works are situated in Union-street, Wickham. In both places a large number of hands are employed in the manufacturing of the several articles bearing the company s trade mark – the Southern Cross. The company s retail shop at 31 Hunter-street, is fitted up with one of the most spacious tea and refreshment rooms in the city. Light luncheons area feature at this popular establishment
