Eliza Hawken

Information contributed by Joan McIntyre, Friends of the Gorge Cemetery.

Born 1840, died 24 November 1909 aged 69 years.

The Woodville Examiner 26 November 1909: 

Mrs H. Hawken. at her residence, Ormond St. The service was conducted by Pastor Pallant, of the Seventh Day Adventists, at the graveside.

Woodville Examiner 26 November 1909 Obiturary: 

'On Wednesday evening, Mrs Henry Hawken, who has been ailing for the last four months, died at her residence in Ormond Street. The deceased was one of Woodville’s oldest residents, and was beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Mr Henry Hawken and his wife and family came to the district in the year 1878, over 31 years ago, when the town and district was standing bush. Mr Hawken was one of the original members of the Small Farm Association, the first association of the kind that was established to settle this district. His section was on the Woodlands Road, near the foot of Wharite, and many a weary day was spent on it clearing the heavy bush. Mr Hawken’s success as a farmer was in a great measure due to the management and care of his wife. The family remained on the farm about ten years, when Mr Hawken sold out to the late Mr John Cameron, and started business in Woodville as a general blacksmith, from which he retired about ten years ago. The old couple have been living a retired and comfortable life ever since, their greatest joy and care being their flower garden. The funeral was held to-day, and was largely attended.'

WE 10 April 1885: Mrs Hawken provided tea, cakes etc for the United Methodist Fee Church Sunday School. 

1886 14 December: Woodville Horticutural & Industrial Society spring show Mrs Hawken won 1st prize for Antirrhinums, cut flower bouquet 2nd prize, bouquet bridal 1st prize also 2nd for her butter. In 1891 she won 5 places with pot plants