Sidney Jack Fenn HOCKING [14777]

  General Notes:

1901 WA Birth Hocking Sidney Jack Fenn, Sidney Edwin, Fenn Effie, Kalgoorlie 1163 1901 WA Birth
1935 WA Death Hocking Sidney E, Male E Coolgardie 26 1935


Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954) Thu 31 Jan 1935 Page 22
LATE MR. S. E. HOCKING
Pioneer of Goldfields Journalism.
KALGOORLIE, Jan. 29. One of the pioneers of goldfields journalism and one of the best-known identities at Kalgoorlie, Mr. Sidney E. Hocking, managing director of Hocking and Co., Limited, proprietors of the "Kalgoorlie Miner," died at his residence in Piccadilly-street, Kalgoorlie, at about 1 o'clock this morning. Mr. Hocking had been ailing for many months and for some time past had been compelled on the advice of his medical adviser to abstain from business activities. A few weeks ago he seemed to be rallying, but the extreme heat of the past few days proved too much for his weakened constitution and he gradually collapsed, passing away peacefully in the presence of his family.

Sidney married Iris Grace KYLE [16245] [MRIN: 6003] on 14 Dec 1927 in St John's Cathedral, Kalgoorlie, West Australia. (Iris Grace KYLE [16245] was born in 1900.)

  Marriage Notes:

1927 WA Marriage Hocking Sidney J F Male Kyle Iris G Female, E Coolgardie 69 1927

Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA : 1916 - 1938) Tue 20 Dec 1927 Page 14
Marriage:
Hocking-Kyle
On Wednesday afternoon, December 14, at St. John's Cathedral, Kalgoorlie, the marriage of Sidney Jack, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Hocking, to Iris Grace, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kyle, was celebrated by the Bishop of Kalgoorlie, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Elsey, in the presence of a crowded congregation. The church was beautifully decorated by friends of the bride and bridegroom. Bowls of roses adorned the chancel steps, and an arch of fern with a wedding bell of roses suspended was over the bridal couple. The dainty bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away. Her beautiful gown was of white satin charmeuse, with skirt of lace edged at the waist with tiny satin flowers. A shoulder posy of flowers finished the sleeveless bodice. The lovely bridal veil of tulle with deep edge of lace was arranged as a cap, held by bands of tiny orange buds, from which it fell in folds to form a long train. A shower bouquet of white and delicate pink roses shadowed by maiden-hair fern, with white satin streamers bearing,tiny flowers, completed a charming toilette. The bridesmaids, Misses Edna Kyle, Girlie Hocking, Beryl Rosman and Mollie Hocking, wore dainty frocks of palest pink mariette, each with large velvet flowers in rich red at the waist. Wide brimmed hats of mariette to match the frocks, with one flower similar to that on the dresses were worn. Each maid carried a bouquet of lovely flowers in deep red shades. Mr Ernest Hocking carried out the duties of best man and the groomsmen were Mr. Bruce Kyle, Mr. Eric Kyle and Mr. John Webster. Mrs. Gordon Murray presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register Mrs. Crombie sang "Deeper, my Love." After the ceremony a reception was held at the Palace Hotel, when about 80 guests were entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Kyle and Mr. and Mrs. Hocking received the guests in the vestibule, adjoining the dining room. Mrs. Kyle, mother of the bride, wore a smart frock of navy mariette with touches of gold and hat on suite. She carried a posy of cloth of gold roses. Mrs. Hocking, mother of the bridegroom, wore navy charmeuse with biscuit trimmings and hat to match. A posy of beautiful mauve flowers was carried. The Bishop of Kalgoorlie presided at the wedding breakfast, and, after the loyal toast, he proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, Mr. Jack Hocking responded for himself and his bride. The toast was honoured in champagne. "The bridesmaids" was proposed by Mr. Ernest Hocking and responded to by Mr. Bruce Kyle. Mr. F.W. Allsop proposed the health of the "Parents of the bride and the bridegroom," to which Mr. A. Kyle and Mr. S.E. Hocking replied. The toast of the chairman was pro- posed by Mr. E.H. Irving and the Bishop briefly replied. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hocking left by the even- ing's express for a wedding trip to Perth and Albany. A large num- ber of congratulatory telegrams was received and the young people were the recipients of many handsome and valuable presents from their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hocking will reside in Egan-street Kalgoorlie on their return. Ever Yours, "PENELOPE"