HAWKINS, WILLIAM HENRY (1862-1930) came to New Zealand as a young man and was first in clerical employment in Napier. He was for some years engaged in journalism in Wairarapa and Pahiatua, and was manager of the Pahiatua Herald. He was elected to Parliament for Pahiatua in 1904, but defeated in 1908. He was a Liberal and a strong advocate of no-license. Hawkins afterwards farmed in Taranaki and served in the war of 1914-18 as captain in the Wellington Regiment. He died on 10 Aug 1930.

Who's Who N.Z., 1924; Taranaki Herald, 11 Aug 1930; Otago Daily Times, 8 Aug 1904.

Reference: Volume 1, page 202

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