John William Hosking (1835–1906)
from Daily Telegraph
Mr. John W. Hosking, who died at Burwood on Saturday, aged 70, was until the last few months a resident of Wollongong, where he had lived for upwards of 60 years, during the greater part of which time he carried on business as a chemist and druggist. He took an active part in all public matters, filled the office of Mayor, and was alderman for several years. He look great interest in the agricultural association, of which he was vice-president for a number of years. He was also a prominent member of the local Masonic lodge, and had filled the higher offices. His remains were taken to Wollongong yesterday by train, and conveyed to St. Michael's Church, of which he was church-warden for many years. The interment took place yesterday afternoon in the Church of England Cemetery, the funeral procession including members of the Masonic lodge in regalia.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for John William Hosking
- Sydney Morning Herald, 30 January 1906, p 5
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 January 1906, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Hosking, Isabella Charlotte (wife)
- Fairs, Charles (father-in-law)
- Fairs, Elizabeth Marion (sister-in-law)
- Fairs, Charles Francis (brother-in-law)
- Hosking, John (uncle)
Citation details
'Hosking, John William (1835–1906)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/hosking-john-william-29234/text36342, accessed 31 May 2025.
John Hosking, 1897
Wollongong City Library, P02/P02003
Life Summary [details]
Birth
21 March,
1835
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
27 January,
1906
(aged 70)
Burwood, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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