Union Bank

Farewell Social.

[1908] On Monday evening, 25th ult., Mr H. L. Tucker (of the Kingscote branch of the Union Bank of Australia Limited) who has been transferred to Warracknabeal, Victoria, was tendered a farewell social in the Council Hall. Mr Tucker's friends mustered in strong force and an enjoyable programme of dancing was gone through. During an interval a number of residents present, took advantage of the opportunity to make a few remarks appreciative of the guest of the even ing. 

Mr E. L. Barrett said they had taken this opportunity of bidding farewell to Mr Tucker, who had been on the Island about 3 years. He had always taken a keen interest in the Island and had worked well in everything he had taken on. His place would be hard to fill in the Tennis and Rifle Clubs, in the latter of which be had been of great assistance in coaching the young shots. Mr Tucker was receiving promotion and they all hoped to shortly hear of his rising higher up the ladder. He wished Mr Tucker every success in the future and if he returned to Kingscote at some future date he would be heartily welcomed. 

Mr John Dewar felt it was a pleasure to get up and make a few remarks in respect to Mr Tucker. He was sure he would be greatly missed on K.I., and they all regretted very much that he was going. If anyone chanced to be troubled with the ' blues' they had only to go to Mr Tucker, who was always ready for a joke, the trouble would soon disappear. Mr Tucker had great confidence in the place and he was sure he would always have a warm spot in his heart for the Island. He had informed them that if ever he rose to the position of manager he would be only too glad to come back to Kangaroo Island. He wished Mr Tucker ' God-speed' in his new undertaking. 

Mr F. C Addison (manager of the Union Bank) said he had more opportunity of knowing Mr Tucker intimately than anyone in the room, and from the very start they had never had any difference that was not settled in about five minutes. When he was away Mr Tucker had conducted the business as well as he could have done it himself. He had found Mr Tucker a splendid comrade. He was having a rise in his vocation and would have four men under him at Warracknabeal. He was sure Mr Tucker would be able to handle his staff there excellently. He was very sorry Mr Tucker was going and wished him every success in his future life. 

Mr W. H. Strawbridge said he had much pleasure in supporting the remarks of the previous speakers. He had known Mr Tucker for three years and had found him a very good all round man. He would be greatly missed by the Tennis and Rifle Clubs. He was pleased to learn of Mr Tucker's promotion and wished him every success. 

Mr G. H. Nicholls remarked that all present looked very happy, but he was sure that in their hearts they were very sorry, as they were present to say farewell to Mr Tucker. He couldn't imagine the township without Tucker. He only hoped Mr Tucker would carry away as kindly thoughts of the townspeople as they had of him. 

Mr V. H. F. Cook stated that after what had been said by the previous speakers there was very little for him to say. Mr Tucker had done a lot of work for the Church of England and had done his best to keep it going. In one way he was very sorry that Mr Tucker was going away, but be was glad that the shift meant promotion. 

Mr. H. E. Partridge could only echo the remarks of the previous speakers in expressing the sorrow they felt at Mr Tucker's departure from amongst them.

Mr Tucker, who was received with applause, thanked the speakers for the many kind things they had said about him. He had always got on well with them and it was as much their fault as his. Mr Addison was very good in what he said about him. He was the best man he had ever worked under. He had great faith in Kangaroo Island and was very sorry to leave. If he lost his billet he would come back. He hoped when he did come that they would have a railway. He thanked them all very much for the kind way they had spoken of him. Dancing was then resumed and (with an interval for refreshments) was kept up until the early hours of the following morning.

[1910] The friends of Lance-Cpl. A. W. Battye, [Albert Wilkinson Battye] formerly of the Union Bank, Kingscote, will regret to hear that he has been wounded in France.  [He later died of wounds 5 Oct 1917, Belgium] [A.W. Battye was a resident in Kingscote in 1908-1910.]  

[1910] Mr W. S. Buckland, who has acted as accountant in the Kingscote branch of the Union Bank for some time past, has received notice of transfer to Rockhampton, Queensland, and will leave for his new sphere of operations on Monday. During his stay here Mr Buckland has proved himself to be a capable and courteous official and we wish him success in his future career.

[1911] Mr R. A. Watts, who for some time past has been connected with the local branch of the Union Bank has been transferred to the Bendigo branch, made his departure yesterday morning. A number of his friends met at the Ozone Hotel on Thursday night last and wished Mr Watts bon voyage, all expressing their regret at his departure from Kingscote. While here Mr Watts took great interest in all forms of sport and his departure will be keenly felt by the various clubs. We wish Mr Watts every success in his new appointment. Mr Baucaut fills the position rendered vacant by his departure. 

Mr and Mrs J. H. L. Wardrop, take their departure on Monday next en route for England, on a six months holiday. Prior to joining the P, and O. mail boat Marmora on July 4th, they will visit the Burra and spend short time with relatives there. Mr Wardrop has been connected with the local branch of the Union Bank for some time past, and has always taken an interest in movements for the welfare of the town, holding the position of secretary and librarian of the Kingscote Institute since its inception. We wish the travellers bon voyage and a safe return to Kangaroo Island. ... Mr C. F. Mason, from the Adelaide branch of the Union Bank arrived on Wednesday last to fill the position vacated by Mr Wardrop, 

[1912]  Mr H. P. Boucaut, who for some time past has been connected with the local branch of the Union Bank, received notice of his transference to the Newcastle branch of the bank on Saturday last and left for his new sphere of labor on Monday. We understand this is a promotion and congratulate Mr Boucaut. Mr Taylor, from the Adelaide office, fills the position vacanted by Mr Boucaut here.

[1912]  Mr F. H. Taylor, who for some months past has been connected with the Kingscote branch of the Union Bank, has received notice of his transference to the Adelaide office. Mr. Taylor will leave on Monday. His successor is Mr. Cameron. 

[1914] A gathering of townsmen met at Mr A. Daw's residence on Wednesday evening for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr F. A. Wood, who after filling the position of manager of the local branch of the Union Bank for the past four years, left on Thursday morning en route for Casino, New South Wales, to take up the position of manager of the Union Bank there.  ...

[1920]  Mr W. S. Buckland, manager of the local branch of the Union Bank, who has been on holidays, will, with Mrs Buckland, return to Kingscote this evening. Mr Patterson has been in charge during Mr Buckland's absence.

[1923] Mr W. S. Buckland, who for over five years has held the position of manager of the local branch of the Union Bank, received notice on Saturday last of the transfer to the Melbourne office of that institution, and, with Mrs Buckland and children, will leave on Monday to take up his new appointment His successor is Mr B. Boon who arrived on Wednesday evening. 

[1924] ... a number of residents met at the Union Bank premises to bid farewell to Mr J. S. Bensley, who has acted as accountant at the local branch for several years, and who leaves on Monday next to take up a similar position at the Port Pirie branch of the bank ...

[1925] Mr J. Jones, who has been teller at the local branch of the Union Bank for the past twelve months has received notice of his transfer to the Adelaide office of the bank and will leave on Monday to take up his new appointment. Mr E. W. Cowan of the Gawler branch, will succeed Mr Jones.

[1927]  The residents from Kingscote and District will regret to hear that we are losing from our midst, Mr and Mrs B. Boon. Mr Boon who has been in charge of the local branch of the Union Bank, has received notice that he has been transferred to the management of the Union Bank at Traralgon Gippsland Victoria, He will be succeeded at Kingscote by Mr C. E. Silvester, who has acted as relieving manager when Mr Boon was away on holidays. Mr Boon knows Traralgon well, as he was employed in the Bank at that place as accountant in 1907, and he lived in Gippsland for a number of years. He has a brother managing a bank about 30 miles from Traralgon. During Mr Boon's residence at Kingscote he has identified himself with every movement for the advancement of the district, and for the benefit of sport. Among the positions he holds are. — Treasurer of the K.I. A. and H. Society, and member of Flower sectional Committee. Member of the Soldier's Memorial Park Committee, Peoples Warden of St. Alban's Church, Vice-President and judge of the Racing Club, and a member of the committee of tbe K.I. Athletic Club, being an enthusiastic yachtsman. Mrs Boon will be greatly missed owing to the good work she has carried on here, being for several years in charge of the Sunday school at St. Alban's Church, and during periods when Kingscote; was without a medical practitioner, she graciously attended to numerous cases of sickness and accidents, using bandages and medicines from her own private medical chest. Mr, Mrs and Miss Boon were also prominent members of the Tennis Club and their places will be hard to fill. We are sure that they will be greatly missed by the residents of Kingscote and District, and we wish them a pleasant time in their new home. 

... A public farewell is to be accorded Mr and Mrs B. Boon in the District Hall on Thursday evening next July 14th, to enable the people to bid them farewell, and show appeciation of the many public duties and kind acts which have gained Mr and Mrs Boon the esteem and gratitude of the district.

[1929]  A large number of the citizens of Kingscote and residents of the District gathered at the Ozone Hotel last Saturday evening to say farewell to Mr C. E. Silvester who is leaving the district. 

[1933]  A Public Farewell was accorded to Mr and Mrs R. W. Cowan [Roderick (Roy) William Cowan 1900-1980] in the District Hall on Saturday evening last:, June 3rd, and we doubt whether there has ever been a larger farewell gathering at Kingscote. ... He had been in Kingscote for eight years ...

[1933]  Residents will regret to hear of the forthcoming departure of Mr W. I. S. Story [William Ivan Stewart Story], the manager of the local Branch of the Union Bank, who has received notice of his transfer to Millicent. Mr Story his baen here about four years, and both he and Mrs Story [Alice Gertrude nee Lewis] have taken an interest in ail matters concerning the welfare of the district. Mrs Story has been a good worker in connection with the Methodist Church. In sport Mr and Mrs Story have been active members of the Tennis and Golf Clubs. Mr Story is an Officer of the Masonic Lodge, which has now lost four officers from its ranks during the past eighteen months. Mr C. A. K. Duncan [Cyril Allen Keith Duncan, with wife Ethel Alice Maud nee Cowin ] from the Adelaide Branch will be Mr Story's successor.

Mr Lance Treleaven, the accountant at the Kingscote Branch of the Union Bank, is now on leave. Mr H. L. B. Lewis is the relieving officer.

Mr L. R. Klinge, manager of the Kingscote Branch of the Union Bank begins his annual leave to-day. Mr and Mrs Klinge will spend their holiday in the Eastern States. Mr J. A. Garland of the Relieving Staff will carry out the duties of manager during Mr Klinge's absence.

Mr D. J. Evans of the Glenelg Branch of the Union Bank has taken over Mr A. A. Paterson's duties at the Kingscote office. Mr Evans is a returned soldier, having been on service at Darwin.