John Hartley Cook (1896 - 1940)

Born 4 May 1896 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia

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Died 23 May 1940 at age 44 in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

John Hartley COOK was born on 4 May 1896 in Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia^[1]. His parents were Joseph COOK and Mary TURNER.

Florence Elizabeth WATSON and John Hartley COOK were married on 30 November 1928 in Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia^[2].

Marriage Announcement 29 Dec 1928^[3]

SIR JOSEPH COOK'S SON MARRIED

Wedding Announced as Xmas Surprise

SIR JOSEPH and Dame Mary Cook's fourth son, Mr. John Hartley Cook, was quietly married early in November to Miss Florence Watson, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Watson, of Woollahra.

The ceremony was kept a secret from the many friends of the bride and bridegroom until this week, when it was announced as a Xmas surprise.

The young couple are at present honeymooning at Robertson and Canberra.

He passed away on 23 May 1940 at the Wentworth Falls in Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia^[4].

Death Announcement 23 May 1940^[5]

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. J. H. COOK

Mr. John Hartley Cook, 47, solicitor, of Bellevue Hill, son of Sir Joseph and Lady Cook, died suddenly to-day at Wentworth Falls, where he had been holidaying with his wife. He became ill last night.

Partner in a Sydney law firm, Mr. Cook specialised In industrial law. He was an old boy of Newington College.

He is survived by his widow and a son, Adrian, aged 10.

The funeral will leave the Methodist Church, Stanmpre, after a service at 3 p.m. to-morrow.

Death Notices 24 May 1940^[6]

COOK.— May 23, 1940, at Wentworth Falls, John Hartley Cook, of Trahlee Road. Bellevue Hill, much loved husband of Florence and father of Adrian. Aged 44 years.

COOK— May 23. 1940. at Wentworth Falls. John Hartley, dearly beloved son of Sir Joseph and Lady Cook. Aged 44.

Obituary 25 May 1940^[7]

MR. J. H. COOK.

The death occurred at Wentworth Falls of Mr. John Hartley Cook, of Bellevue Hill, at the age of 44. He was a son of Sir Joseph and Lady Cook.

Mr. Cook was educated at Newington College, and later was articled to the late Mr. John Stinson. He joined the firm of Pigott, Stinson, Macgregor, and Palmer in 1924, and had since then been a well-known figure in the legal profession.

Sources

1. ↑ Department of Justice, New South Wales, Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages: Birth. COOK, JOHN H; 13719/1896 JOSEPH; MARY; LITHGOW. https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/
2. ↑ Department of Justice, New South Wales, Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages: Marriage. 18037/1928 COOK, JOHN H; WATSON, FLORENCE E; WOOLLAHRA. https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/
3. ↑ The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1883 - 1930) Sat 29 Dec 1928 Page 9 SIR JOSEPH COOK'S SON MARRIED. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/246824693
4. ↑ Department of Justice, New South Wales, Registry of Birth, Deaths and Marriages: Death. COOK, JOHN HARTLEY; 9737/1940 JOSEPH; MARY; KATOOMBA. https://familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/
5. ↑ The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 - 1954) Thu 23 May 1940 Page 3 SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. J. H. COOK. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/231460229
6. ↑ The Daily Telegraph (Sydney, NSW : 1931 - 1954) Fri 24 May 1940 Page 14 Family Notices. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/247761667
7. ↑ The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) Sat 25 May 1940 Page 20 OBITUARY. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/27951900