Alfred Thomas Saunders was an accountant and amateur historian of the early days of South Australia. Working with his own remarkable collection of chronological but un-indexed notes, an incredible memory and a passion for facts clearly stated, he came to be regarded as South Australia's unofficial historian, with a particular interest in the sea and River Murray. By engaging in controversy, he attracted a wide following. On many occasions he challenged writings by famous writers and public figures, including Joseph Conrad, who became something of a friend.

Clarence Goode was a farmer and politician in South Australia. Descendants pronounce the family name to rhyme with "wood".