The plaque mounted on Hulke's grave is inscribed -
In Memory of
W.K. Hulke
Taranaki's Pioneer Jersey Breeder
Who, in the year 1876
Established the breed in
The provence when he led
The first Jersey cow, Jenny,
From Marton to Bell Block
A distance of 130 miles
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Associated Taranaki
Jersey Cattle Clubs
1958
William and Ann (nee Street) Hulke's Gravestone is inscribed
In Loving Memory
of
William King Hulke
Who died 22nd October 1908
Aged 89 Years
Also Ann
His beloved wife
Who died 22 July 1916
Aged 86 Years
At Rest
Click here to read Hulke's obituary in the Taranaki Herald on 23 October 1908.
Hulke Crescent (Word on the Street)
LinkEarly Reminiscences Part 1 (Taranaki Herald 24 October 1908)
LinkEarly Reminiscences Part 2 (Taranaki Herald 26 October 1908)
LinkEarly Reminiscences Part 3 (Taranaki Herald 27 October 1908)
LinkMr Hulke Comes to Taranaki (Taranaki Herald 27 October 1908)
LinkEarly Reminiscences Part 4 (Taranaki Herald 28 October 1908)
LinkWilliam King Hulke Diaries (Puke Ariki collection)
LinkWilliam King Hulke - Flax gardens on Pendarves Street (Puke Ariki collection)
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