Hockey

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NameHockeyDescriptionThe Hockey family were well-known fishermen and descendants still live in the Shellharbour area.

The original Robert Wilson home at No. 1 Wilson Street, was purchased by George Hockey. When later demolished, materials were used to add a room to the side of ‘The Beaches’, 4 Wilson Street, Shellharbour

The property containing 'The Beaches'cottage had various owners until 1924, when Samuel Hockey, a fishing inspector purchased it.

Samuel and Alma Hockey

Samuel Hockey, the son of George Hockey, was a Fisheries Inspector, registered 24th May 1910, by the Board of Fisheries for New South Wales.

Samuel obtained a license as Coxswain of a Motor Boat by the Department of Navigation Sydney NSW 5th May 1915.

Letters of support for the appointment of a fisheries inspector were given by local community members, including one from Mr. J. D. Allen of Allen Bros General Store and Post Office. Samuel Hockey married Alma Elana Anderson at Maclean NSW in 1911, and they lived at 'The Beaches' 4 Wilson Street, Shellharbour.

Albert and Martha Hockey

Albert and Martha Hockey purchased land at No.5 Wilson Street (sec 2B Pt. Lot 9). Albert was Samuel's brother.

In 1924, with the help of George Brett, a local builder, built the home, room by room as money became available.

Albert and Martha’s daughter Eileen Hockey, continued to live at No. 5 Wilson Street until her death on 30 November 1995, aged 87 years.

External LinkAccident Yellow Rock Creek 1861A Novel Experience 1910Obituary Mrs Henrietta Hockey 1933Obituary Mr George D Hockey 81 Years 1938Obituary Mr Henry Hockey 1951