Herbert HOCKING [931]

  General Notes:

1850 SA Birth HOCKING Herbert, Nicholas HOCKING, Sarah SHORE Adelaide 3/47 (dob recorded 26 Mar 1850)
1932 WA Death Hocking Herbert Male Perth 1370 1932

1994 The name 'Hocking' became a suburb in Wanneroo

The People of Perth by C.T. Stannage (Perth 1894)
There were several Hocking families in goldrush Perth. A Herbert Hocking was president of the Stock Exchange, (and an E.W. Hocking was a Perth City councillor).

The Daily News (Perth) Wednesday 19 Mar 1930
MANY HAPPY RETURNS
Eighty Years Old Today Mr. Herbert Hocking
Many happy returns of the day to Mr. Herbert Hocking, who is 80 years old today! "Yes, I suppose I look very well for my age, and I feel better now than I have been for years," remarked Mr. Hocking when congratulations were extended to him this morning. There is no danger of the name of Hocking dying out in Western Australia, because in addition to his eight children, all of whom are settled on the land, four sons being farmers in the Katanning district, Mr. Hocking has 31 grand-children. "That's interesting, in view of the cry for population in Australia," he observed with a chuckle. Mr. Hocking was born in Rundle street, Adelaide, on March 19, 1850. The Sir John Barleycorn Hotel now stands on the site of his old home. Thirty five years ago he came to Western Australia, having been preceded by his brothers, Percy and Sydney, who had purchased the 'Western Argus' news paper at Kalgoorlie. They afterwards started the 'Kalgoorlie Miner,' and Mr. Hocking was appointed Perth representative. He has occupied the position for about 30 years, and for very many years has been installed in an office at Lombard Chambers, St. George's Terrace. He is a well-known figure in many walks of public life. For 33 years Mr. Hocking has been a member of the Perth Stock Exchange, and 27 years ago was instrumental in the establishment of the Wanneroo Roads Board, and has been a member of the board since its inauguration. For 20 years he was chairman. Mr. Hocking was not long in Perth before he was appointed to a seat on the Perth Hospital Board, which he occupied for four years. In his capacity of justice of the peace he filled the position of coroner on numerous occasions. He was appointed a member of the council for the School for the Blind, and, has been identified with the institution for 33 years, and for the past 18 years has carried out the duties of honorary secretary. For a number of years Mr. Hocking was a member of the now defunct Caves Board, of which the late Sir Winthrop Hackett was chairman. Mr. Hocking has been a member of W.A. Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society for 33 years, and now that the president, the late Archbishop Riley, has passed away, Mr. Hocking is the senior vice president of the society. Along with the late Mr. Charles Moore, Mr. Percy Harrison, Mr. J. Bickford, and others, Mr. Hocking was a member of the original committee which established the Children's Hospital, and for several years acted as treasurer. He is still a trustee of the hospital and recalled the fact that when treasurer he had £2400 locked away at fixed deposit in the Bank of Western Australia. For 25 years Mr. Hocking has been a deacon of Trinity Congregational Church, and has also been treasurer of the Congregational Union, of which organisation he is a past-chairman.
EARLY EXPERIENCE
Speaking of his early experiences in Western Australia, Mr. Hocking mentioned that in connection with Stock Exchange business it was quite a common sight 30 years ago, in the boom days to see stock and share brokers operating freely on the footpath in St. George's Terrace after the business sessions at the Stock Exchange, members of which institution then met each morning and afternoon in a room in the suite of offices now occupied by Messrs. Stone. James and Co. When the Stock Exchange list was posted outside, the "kerbstone operators," as they were called, got busy, and many large and important sales of stocks and shares took place on the footpath. "On the Stock Exchange we feel the pulse of the financial situation quicker than anyone else," observed Mr. Hocking when remarking on the fact that during recent months there had been a genuine tightening up so far as money was concerned. Banks today, he said, would not dream of standing behind a man in any deal whatever that savored of a speculation. "I think the period through which Australia is now passing will last for some time," said Mr. Hocking, who pointed to the fact that the last sales of wheat in London realised only 38s 6d a quarter, which was the lowest price he could remember for a long time.
ONCE A FARMER
Mr. Hocking was once a farmer himself. That was about 40 years ago, before he came to Western Australia. He was located at Nantawarra, near Balaclava, in the Port Wakefield district, in South Australia, and still remembers the fact that he received only 1s 9d a bushel for his crop one season. As a youth he spent much of his time overlanding with stock and working on sheep stations around Bordertown, in South Australia. Many years ago at Bordertown he recalls having met Adam Lindsay Gordon, who was a great friend of Messrs. John and George Ridoch, who owned Nalang sheep station, on which Mr. Hocking was employed. When Mr. Hocking first knew Bordertown the only buildings it contained were a police station, a store, a "pub," and a blacksmith's shop. Today it is one of Australia's finest inland towns. Mr. Hocking has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Ryder, of Nairn, South Australia, and daughter of his old school master. The present Mrs. Hocking was Miss Voysey, and is a Devonshire girl.

The West Australian Monday 29 Aug 1932
FUNERAL
The Late Mr. Herbert Hocking.
On August 26 there passed away, at his late residence, Nantawarra, 82 Palmerston-street, Perth one of the best known and highly respected citizen of the State, in the person of Mr. Herbert Hocking. Deceased had an interesting and useful career, and was a conspicuous figure in the business life of the city. He was a respected member of the Stock Exchange, and an industrious worker in the interests of the blind, having held the office of hon. secretary for a number of years. Although a busy man, he found time to devote to other civic duties, being a justice of the peace, an active member of the Wanneroo Road Board, Masonic lodges, the Children's Hospital, and an old adherent of Trinity Congregational Church, where he was one of the senior deacons and trustees. News of his death at the age of 82 years was received with sincere regret. A sorrowing widow and a grown-up family remain to mourn their loss. The cortege, a lengthy one, with the hearse a mass of floral emblems, moved, at the conclusion of a short service, to the Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta. where it was met by a large and representative assemblage. The Rev. K. Richards officiated at the residence and the graveside. The chief mourners were Mrs G. M. Hocking (widow), Herbert, Arthur and Norman (sons), Mesdames Geo. Uphill, Geo. Manning, R. W. East. V. L. Bentley, and H. Roberts (daughters), Messrs. Geo. Manning. V. L. Bentley, and H. Roberts (sons-in-law). Mrs. H. Repton (granddaughter), Mr. H. Repton (grandson-in-law), Mr. Ernest W. Hocking (brother). The pall-bearers were Rev. Theo. Bryant (representing Congregational Church Union), A. Hawkes, L. Ballarini (Blind Institute), F. Helsham (Deacons Trinity Church), P. O. Carter (Perpetual Trustees and Agency Company), E. Ashby (Justices' Association). B. W. Frankish (W.M. Royal Stuart Temperance Lodge). Those present to pay their last respects were Rev. Geo. Tulloch (vice-president British and Foreign Bible Society). V. Hammersley. Mr. R. S. Sampson, M.L.A, (Road Board Association). A J. Mellor, N. V. Bremner. A. G. Bird. C. A. Saw (Perth Stock Exchange). W. Ashton (S.W.), G. Cowie (J.W.), A. Palmer, B. Andrews, E. Walker. J. Shaw. S. Devenish, Debnam, Anderson (Royal Stuart Temperance lodge), V. R. Abbott. W. Nicholson (Trustee Trinity Church), S. B. Alexander. E. F. Bickford (hon. trustees British and Foreign Bible Society), H. J. Minors (Children's Hospital). J. R. Gee, R. C. Yeldon (Victoria Institute and Industrial School for the Blind), A. 13 Sharland. F. J. Everett, G. Ide, H. Stockman, J. Wansbrough, J. D. Manning, C. Poole, J. C. Show, M. Wilkinson, M. Curry, M. Shephard. F. G. Hughes , J. S. White, T. Gammon, A. Stewart, I Blackman, V. R. Abbott, J. Wingrove, A. Haig, D. J. Keane, A. Bentley, W. D. Robinson, W. H. Shields, A. F. Devenish, E. Ashby, B. Kaston, R. G. Durstan, S. A. Caporn, J. and S. Caporn, J. Connaughton, F. G. Mainwaring, H. A. White, S. and W. Nottage, Rev. W. J. Cowley, P Sheridan, W. Seddon, M. White, A. Backshall, S. Cockman. A. Wood, W. Tapping, J. Forrester, G. Tapping, W. V. Esley, A. B, Flint, A. B. Nott. W. E. Tremlett, H. Cooke, G. A. Debman, S Thompson, J. Slather, T. B. Durham, H. S. Yeates, A. G. O'Keefe. E. J. Cockman, H. Gover, J Bastow, G. E. Letch, A. H. Ilearnden, C. A. Watkins, R. S. Smith, T. C. Armstrong, Mesdames Wood, Thompson, Hillman, Bestwick, Durham, Sparks, Wingrove, Haig, Armstrong, and Miss Stainer. Donors of floral tributes comprised the following: - His loving wife, eight affectionate children, Ernest and Elizabeth Hocking, May and family, Meryl, Kathleen, Keith and Alfred, John, Maggie and May, S. E. Hocking (wife and family) Mollie, Nonnie, Shirley, Stuart and Gwenyth, Mr. T. H. Bath, Hazel and Hope, Dorothy, Doreen, Jeannie and Ren., Harold, Doreen, and Pan, Miss V. Plant, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Trembert, Mrs. Elliott, Mr. H. and Miss E. Bentley, Mr and Mrs. G. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wingrove, Mrs Wyatt, O. Gough. Mr. and Mrs. R. Bentley, Mr. and Mrs. Wing, Mr. and Mrs. C. Poole, Mrs. and Clare Kruth, Mrs. Dot Perry and family, Lyla and Sis Thomas, D. J. Carmichael, J. R. and M. H. Crellin. Mrs. Sparks and family, president and members Children's Hospital, Stock Exchange of Perth, his friends of Lombard Chambers, Hocking and Company, Kalgoorlie, chairman and members of the Wanneroo Road Board, Council and Workers Western Australian Institute and Industrial School for the Blind, Worshipful Master, Officers and Bethren[sic] Royal Stuart Lodge. Many telegrams, letters, cards and personal expressions of condolence were received by the bereaved family. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Messrs C. H. Smith and Co.

The Advertiser (Adelaide) Thursday 17 August 1933
PUBLIC NOTICES SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
IN THE SUPREME COURT.
TESTAMENTARY CAUSES JURISDICTION. HERBERT HOCKING DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that after the expiration of eight days APPLICATION will be made in the Registry of the Supreme Court of South Australia in its Testamentary Causes Jurisdiction for the SEALING of an EXEMPLIFICATION dated the 21st day of July 1933 of the PROBATE of the WILL of HERBERT HOCKING late of 82 Palmerston street Perth in the State of Western Australia agent deceased granted by the Supreme Court at Perth PAVY, HARRY & PAVY, 44 Grenfell street, Adelaide. Solicitors for BAGOTS EXECUTOR & TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED Attorneys for The Perpetual Executors Trustees & Agency Co. (W.A.) Limited and Herbert Ryder Hocking the executors named in the said will.

The West Australian (Perth) Wednesday 22 August 1934
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
In the Matter of the Will of HERBERT HOCK ING, late of 82 Palmerston-st, Perth, in the State of Western Australia, agent, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the accounts and plan of distribution in the above estate have this day been filed in my office and all persons having any claim on the said estate or being other wise interested therein are hereby required to come in before me at my said office on or before the 8tb day of September, 1934, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon and inspect the same and if they shall think fit object thereto, otherwise if the said accounts be not objected to the same will be examined by me and passed according to law. Dated the 21st day of August, 1934. T. F. DAVIES. Master.
SHAW & SHAW, National Mutual Buildings, 81 St. George's-ter., Perth, Solicitors for the Executors. The Perpetual Executors Trustees and Agency Company (W.A.) Limited, and Herbert Ryder Hocking.

  Other Records

• Herbert Hocking: family photo, Cir 1902, Perth WA. Back Row: Mary Myrtle (Tot) Hocking; Arthur Stanley Hocking; Gertrude Shore Hocking; Herbert Ryder Hocking; Norman Ernest Willie Hocking.
Middle Row: Elsia Emma Hocking; Herbert Hocking (snr); Eliza Smillie (nee Ryder); Hazel Amelia Hocking.
Front Row: Doris May Hocking.
(image courtesy Gregory Hocking - Ancestry)

• Herbert Hocking: family photo, Cir 1913, Perth WA. (Woman far right not mentioned could be Hazel Hocking) c.1913
(Photo courtesy Batty Library)

Herbert married Eliza Smillie RYDER [926] [MRIN: 305], daughter of Joseph RYDER [918] and Mary HILL [919], on 15 Apr 1876 in Res of Joseph Ryder, Noarlunga, South Australia. (Eliza Smillie RYDER [926] was born on 25 Jan 1855 in Adelaide, South Australia, died on 15 Jan 1917 in Perth, Western Australia and was buried on 17 Jan 1917 in Congregational Cemetery, Karrakatta.)

  Marriage Notes:

1876 SA Marriage 107/256 HOCKING Herbert, RYDER Eliza Smillie, Morphett Vale

South Australian Register Wednesday 19 and Friday 21 Apr 1876
Marriage Notice:
HOCKING-RYDER-On the 15th April at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. James Haslam, Herbert Hocking, of Adelaide, to Eliza Smillie, daughter of Mr. Joseph Ryder, of Noarlunga.

Herbert next married Grace Maude VOYSEY [3755] [MRIN: 1243] on 30 Jul 1919 in South Perth, Western Austgralia. (Grace Maude VOYSEY [3755] was born about 1876 in Devonshire, England, died on 11 Apr 1934 in Perth, Western Australia and was buried in Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

1919 W.A. Marriage Reg 654

The West Australian Saturday 16 Aug 1919
Marriage Notice:
HOCKING-VOYSEY.-On July 30 at the residence of Major and Mrs. E. A. Le Souef, South Perth. by the Rev, G. A Williamson Legge, Herbert Hocking, of Perth, to Grace Maud Voysey of Apsley House, Bridgewater, South Australia. Present address, Nantawarra, Palmerston-Street, Perth.