 The forming of new dioceses had several times been discussed and, on 3 October 1901, an act was passed in the church assembly which gave to the state of Victoria three additional dioceses; Bendigo, Wangaratta and Gippsland.Goe's wife died on 24 July 1901 and he resigned on 1 November 1901 but acted as administrator until his departure for England on 7 April 1902.He lived in retirement at Wimbledon, near London, until his death on 25 June 1910.