Arthur HOCKING [14757]

  General Notes:

1851 SA Birth HOCKING Arthur, Nicholas HOCKING, Sarah SHAW, Adelaide 3/247

Occupation: Blacksmith
Resides: Horsham; Geelong

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 23 Feb 1915
MR. ARTHUR HOCKING HONORED.
When the business of the special meeting of the Wimmera Shire Council had been disposed of on Friday, members paid a graceful compliment to the retiring inspector (Mr. A. Hocking), who in consequence of the loss of a leg and indifferent health is leaving for Geelong. The President (Cr. Mills), in asking Mr. Hocking to accept a travelling rug, expressed the regret of all at his impending departure. They recognised that he had given faithful service to the ratepayers. He trusted that Mr. Hocking would be spared to live long, and that he would derive comfort from the use of the rug. Cr. Dahlenburg said the council could not let Mr. Hocking go without some tangible expression of good will. They were sorry to lose him, but his health was the first consideration. He wished both Mr. Hocking and his wife long life and happiness. Cr. Langley said Mr. Hocking had always done his duty without fear or favor. He wished him and his good lady success. Cr. Giddings regretted the council was losing such a good officer. He trusted Mr. Hocking's health would improve. " Affliction," he remarked, " drags some people down. Others, like Mr. Hocking, rise superior to it." Cr. Koenig said he and Mr. Hocking had known each other for more than forty years. They had been boys together. He wished Mr. Hocking and his wife the best of health. Cr. Gross endorsed all the good things said of Mr. Hocking, and wished him well. Mr. Hocking suitably responded. He said he always tried to do the proper thing without fear or favor. At the invita tion of the President, an adjournment was made to the White Hart Hotel, where refreshlments were partaken of Last night at the bowling green Mr. Hocking was the guest of the leading townspeople, when he was presented with a purse of sovereigns, and wished every success in the future. A report of the proceedings will appear in next issue.

The Horsham Times (Vic. : 1882 - 1954) Tue 18 Jul 1916
MR. ARTHUR HOCKING.
Many old Horsham and Wimmera residents will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Arthur Hocking, which took place at Geelong yesterday morning. It will be remembered that a year or so ago he found it necessary to undergo an operation for the removal of one of his legs owing to a cancerous growth. It was thought at the time that this would save further trouble. For a period he made splendid progress; and all who knew the genial Arthur were pleased to see the splendid courage he displayed. Having obtained an artificial limb he seemed for a time to have a new lease of life, when, unfortunately, the old trouble occurred in a more violent form, and for some weeks he had been a patient sufferer, death coming as a happy release. The late Mr. Hocking was born in Adelaide in 1856, and was the son of Mr. Nicholas Hocking, one of the pioneers of South Australia where he was engaged in blacksmithing and engineering pursuits for many years. In 1872 Mr. Hocking, senr., arrived in Horsham, and established the Horsham Foundry, which he carried on until the time of his death in 1877, when young Hocking, who had worked under his father, took over the business, which he conducted for many years. For over twenty years the late Mr. Arthur Hocking took an active interest in local affairs, having been one of the first members elected to a seat in the Horsham Borough Council. In 1885 he occupied the mayoral chair, and carried out his duties in a fluent and satisfactory manner. During his mayorship a son was born, and he was presented with a silver cradle by his fellow councillors in honor of the event, the first up to that period in the history of the Borough Council. The deceased was always to the fore in any movement to advance the town and district, and for many years held a seat on the local bench as an honorary magistrate. He was for many years secretary to the Horsham Board of Advice, and was identified with public affairs in connection with the Horsham District Hospital ; an expresident of the Horsham Racing Club, a member of the A. and P. Society, a Freemason, and for a long period was an active member of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, passed through all the chairs, was for years treasurer, later on as auditor, and re- maincd a financial member up to the end. He was chairman of the Horsham Gas Co. for over six years, and during the last ten years of his residence in Horsham took an active interest in St. John's Church of England, where he was a regular attendant. After giving up the foundry business he was appointed an officer of the Wimmera Shire, and carried out his duties with credit, but was compelled to resign owing to the loss of a limb. He was an enthusiastic bowler, and was given a " send-off " on the local green on his removal from Horsham to Geelong. In 1881 he married Miss Agnes Knowles, daughter Mr. Alexander Knowles, a well-known miller, of Horsham, in the early days. Mrs. Hocking survives her husband, but is not enjoying good health. He leaves a family of two sons, Mr. Alf Hocking, of the Union Bank staff, W.A.; Mr. Percy Hocking, manager for Messrs Hagethorn and Bolton, of Geelong, and a married daughter, a resident of West Australia. Mrs. John McAuley, of Horsham, is a sister of Mrs. Hocking. Mr. Hocking leaves brothers in South Australia and also in Western Australia, all being connected with the Press. Deceased's remains will be interred at Geelong today.

Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929) Fri 21 Jul 1916
MR, ARTHUR HOCKTNG.
The interment of the remains of the late Mr. Arthur Hocking, of Laurel Bank Parade, took place on Tuesday afternoon, in the Church of England portion of the New General Cemetery, in the presence of a large gathering. The plain casket hearse and mourning coach were followed by a number of public and private vehicles. The pall was supported by Messrs. D. McLennan, J. Charles, W. Mills, J. Maddern. Duncan, White. G. McKenzie, Geo. Dancey, P. Riley, R.D. Leigh, T. Milbourne, Loyd Hooper and A.J. Young. The coffin-beareres were Messrs L. Cruickshank, T.M. Bailiff, J.R. Monahan and A. Anderson. Canon Wheeler, of All Saints' Church. officiated at the house and graveside. Mr. Alex Monro had charge of the mortuary arrangements.

Arthur married Agnes KNOWLES [14793] [MRIN: 5444] in 1880 in VIC, Australia. (Agnes KNOWLES [14793] was born in 1859 in VIC, Australia and died in 1940.)

  Marriage Notes:

HOCKINGArthur,KNOWLES Agnes, 1880 VIC Marriage, Reg. no1083