George Gooden (1843–1907) was the 1st Adelaide Oval Curator.

Other Jobs

Other than being curator, Gooden worked in local government in a variety of jobs. He received his first municipal appointment in 1875. He was appointed Acting Town Clerk of Kensington and Norwood in July, 1882, and in December 1882 he became Town Clerk, Treasurer, and Valuator. He was the fourth Town Clerk of that municipality. On February 12, 1900, Mr. Gooden was presented by the Corporation of Kensington and Norwood and the past mayors and councillors of the municipality with an illuminated address in celebration of his having occupied the position of Town Clerk for 25 years.

Adelaide Oval's curator

Gooden was appointed curator of the Adelaide Oval in 1872 before losing that role in 1873.

Legacy

In 2024 during the Australia v. West Indies Test cricket match at the Adelaide Oval the SACA unveiled an honour board for the curators of the oval.