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Son of John and Elizabeth Goggin

Husband of Emma Goggin, of Lethbridge, Victoria.

Much regret was felt throughout the Koroit district when it became known that Private matthew Goggin had died from wounds at the front.  Private Goggin was a married man and his wife and family resided at Lethbridge.  He was well-known in pedestrian and football circles at Koroit.  He was in the firing line in Frnace and in a previous casulaty list his name appeared among the wounded.

Mrs. Matthew Goggin, of Lethbridge, has been notified by the Defence department, that her husband has been killed in France on April 6th, 1917. He left here in February, 1916.  He was wounded in France about six months ago, sent to England, and on his recovery went back to the trenches again. Private Goggin was a prominent footballer, and an all-round athlete. Deep sympathy is felt for his widow and three children.

A movement is now on foot amongst the community to assist the widow and children of tho .late Pte. M. Goggin, who was recently killed whilst on active service in France. The  family are not in very affluent circumstances, and it is the desire of the whole of the community to provide them with a little cottage in recognition of the services of the late  soldier to his home and country. Everyone feels that the late Private Goggin has done his duty nobly and bravely. A very descriptive letter of his was published in the "Advertiser" some months ago, when he was suffering from wounds received. He returned to the firing line, and met his death. A meeting called by Mr. Broom was well attended, and all  present decided to call on all other residents in the district and ask for their support. Needless to say, the response was a liberal one.

Home Provided for Soldier's Widow.
LETHBR1DGE.— Private Matthew Goggin, of Lethbridge, who has been killed in action, left a widow and a young family. Local residents have arranged to provide Mrs. Goggin with a  comfortable home.