LOUIS JOHN HOBKIRK records found by Glenys Bolland 

HOBKIRK, L[ouis] L. (?sic), Mr.  1901: To be conveyancing solicitor in Solicitor

General’s Department and assistant Crown prosecutor [ex Trove website of Australian

newspapers, =  the Examiner, 22.1.1901])

HOBKIRK, Louis John, ?1905:  Probate of 350 pounds was to go to Louis, from

Charlotte Ralifo. [ex Mercury 22.8.?1905]

HOBKIRK, L[ouis] J[ohn]  (Mr.), 1916: News of the Day: The Executive Council: The

following appointments were made or approved at yesterday's meeting of the

Executive Council:- Justices of the peace:  Hobart, J. Z. Bidencops-; Longford,

J. H. Robinson; Launceston, B. N. Ready. George F. Read, of Redlands, was

appointed to be of the Commission of the Peace for the State or Tasmania. W.

0. Wise was appointed a Commissioner under the Real Property Act during

the absence of Mr. L. J. Hobkirk on sick leave. G. E. Robinson was appointed

a …   [ex “The Mercury”; ? Hobart, 22 January, 1916]

HOBKIRK, L[ouis] J[ohn]  (Mr.), 1916: Land for Nietta Railway.  In the Practice Court

yesterday, before Mr. Justice Crisp, Mr. L. J. Hobkirk, Crown Solicitor, made

application for an order that the amount of compensation payable for land

resumed by the Crown under the Lands Resumption Act, be fixed by the

Supreme Court, with a jury, on the 7th November. The land in question was

stated to be required in connection with the construction of the Ulverstone –

Nietta tramway. The area was under an acre, namely, 3 roods 14 7-10 perches,

and the Public Works Department had failed to come to terms with Mr. Barratt,

the owner, who claimed £380 compensation. He was offered and refused to

accept £117. His Honor made the order asked for, the costs of the application

to be costs in the cause. [Ex The Mercury” [Australia] 18 October, 1916]

HOBKIRK, L[Louis] J[ohn]  (Mr.) 1917: It is requested that all claims against L. J.

            Hobkirk (late Crown Solicitor) be sent immediately to (Miss) M. C Hobkirk,

            Hamlyn, Stoke Street., New Town. [ex Mercury” Hobart, 5 May, 1917]

HOBKIRK, L[ouis] J[ohn]  (Mr.) 1917: Executive Council Appointments: At a meeting

            of the Executive Council yesterday the following appointments were made:- Mr.

Arnold Banks Smith to be Crown Solicitor, vice Mr. L. J. Hobkirk, resigned;

Mr. L. R. G. Tapsell to ….  [ex The Mercury” Hobart, 1 June, 1917]

larger file which contains similar records 1824-1953].

HOBKIRK, Louis, 1917: April 12: 1 day in hospital at the Derwent, Van

Diemen’s Land. D.O.B. about 1861.

Tasmanian Archives file exists for him.  Bigger file starts 1.1.1824, long

before he was born.  [Item No. SC207/1/317]

HOBKIRK, Louis, 1917: His name is listed as being a patient in hospital for 1

day on 12.4.1917 at the Derwent Hospital, Van Diemen’s Land =

Tasmania. [file HSD285/1/1281, says dob = c1861; File dated 12.4.1917]

HOBKIRK, Louis John, 1917:  Late Crown Solicitor of Hobart.  Died 28.6.1917;

[Mercury 30.6.1917, Australia] but c/f newspaper ad of 5.5.1917 by Miss M.C.

Hobkirk. The death of Mr. Louis John Hobkirk, Crown Solicitor and Registrar of

Building Societies until a short time ago, took place yesterday. Mr. Hobkirk was

about ?58 years of age, and a native of Launceston. He was admitted to the roll of

solicitors in May, 1888, and was in the Law Department for 20 years. He first

entered the office of the Solicitor-General, and became clerk in charge there. He

occupied that position until about seven years ago, when he became Crown

Solicitor. Owing to indifferent health, he resigned his position a few months ago,

and was succeeded by Mr. Banks Smith. Mr. Hobkirk was very assiduous in his

attention to the duties of his office, and was highly respected by all who knew

him.[ex “Mercury” Hobart, Tasmania, 30 June, 1917, Saturday]

HOBKIRK, [Louis] John, .1917: Funeral Notices: HOBKIRK: Funeral of the late

John Hobkirk (late Crown Solicitor, of Hobart) will leave St. George's

Church, Battery Point at 2 p.m. This Day, arriving at Cornelian Bay Cemetery

at 3 p.m. for interment.  [Alex Fyle and Son, Undertakers, New Norfolk]. [ex

The Mercury” Hobart,  [Australia] 30 June, 1917]

HOBKIRK, [Louis John] Mr., 1917: Obituary: Since last season Mr. Hobkirk,

Crown Solicitor, has passed away to other realms. He was a good front angler,

and loved to get away far from trains and city life, and spend his holiday by

and in a river, wading some silver stream. I have fished with him often, and he

was besides a good friend to me. Everyone who knew him esteemed and liked

him.  Peace be with him. if peace, other than oblivion, is to be found in the

            shades unknown.   [ex  Hobart “Mercury”, 11 August, 1917]

HOBKIRK, Louis John, 1917: 2 separate death notices:

            30 June 1917 (Hobart ‘Mercury’) – 2 separate notices:

            (i)  HOBKIRK: On June 29. 1917. Louis John Hobkirk, late Crown Solicitor.

            (ii) HOBKIRK: -Funeral of the late John Hobkirk (late Crown Solicitor, of

Hobart) will  leave St. George's Church, Battery Point at 2 p.m. This Day,

arriving at Cornelian Bay Cemetery at 3 p.m. for interment. ALEX. FYLE

AND SON. Undertakers. New Norfolk.

HOBKIRK, Louis John, 1917:.  Late Crown Solicitor of Hobart.  Died 28.6.1917;

[Mercury 30.6.1912, Australia]

HOBKIRK, Louis John, . 1917: Newspaper notice: On June 29, 1917, Louis John    

Hobkirk, late Crown Solicitor, of Hobart. [ex The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 –

1954) Saturday 30 June 1917 p 1 Family Notices]

HOBKIRK, Louis John, . 1917: Newspaper notice:  Funeral of the late John

Hobkirk, Crown Solicitor of Hobart, will leave St. George’s Church, Battery

 Point, at 2p.m. this day, arriving at Cornelian Bay Cemetery at 3p.m. for

Internment.  ALEX FYLE & SON, Undertakers, Norfolk [ex The Mercury (Hobart,

Tas. : 1860 – 1954) Saturday 30 June 1917 p 1 Family Notices]

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