Hookey, William Elliot, 1895-1980, (Person)

SummaryBorn in Gisborne in 1898, William studied law through correspondence at Auckland University. After working in Te Kūiti, Matamata and Rotorua, he settled in Te Puke, practising law there for 50 years. He married Frances Mary King in 1930. At their Hookey Homestead in Te Puke, they hosted events such as youth lawn tennis and Boy Scouts Gala days. He was Mayor of Te Puke from 1944 to 1955.
He was given a reception by the Te Puke Borough Council for 50 years residence.

His community associations include:

Club level rugby player and Secretary of the Te Puke sub-union
Foundation member of the Te Puke Masonic Lodge 261
Master Mason, Grand Standard Bearer and Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand
Awarded the Masonic Crafts' 50 year Jewel in 1971
Life member and Patron of the Te Puke Tennis Club
Foundation member of the Te Puke Golf Club
Life member and former President of the Te Puke Club
Bridge Club member

William died in 1980.
SourcesImpressive record of community service » Bay of Plenty Times, 10 January 1980

Hookey, William Elliot, 1895-1980, (Person)

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Date of Birth9 February 1895Place of BirthGisborneDate of Death1980Place of DeathTe PukePlace of Burial/CremationPurewa Cemetery, AucklandOccupationSolicitor

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MotherFanny Kate HookeyFatherAlfred Hookey

Partner

PartnerFrances Mary Hookey (nee King)Date Married1930

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Hookey, William Elliot, 1895-1980, (Person)