Toowoomba Croquet Club unveils a photograph of Mrs. Frank Hooper

A touching little ceremony took place at the Toowoomba Croquet Club at the afternoon tea adjournment on Saturday afternoon, when the president, Mrs. Frank Hodgson, unveiled a photograph of the late Mrs. Frank Hooper, who was a much-loved member of the club. The photograph was hung on the wall in the club house, and was draped with the club flag. Mrs. Hodgson, when unveiling it, said, "It is with sincere regret that we meet on this occasion to unveil and hang in position in the club house a photograph of the late Mrs. Frank Hooper, a very esteemed and beloved member of the Toowoomba Croquet Club, and to many of us a very dear friend. Mrs. Hooper always had the interests of the club at heart and did much for its welfare. One of her proudest moments was when she represented the club in the first Downs Pennant matches and, with her partner, was successful in winning all her matches. In spite of failing health, she was always present at the lawns to take part in the game she loved so much. She held the position of vice-president from September 1923 to 1925. She was president from September 1926 to 1927, and vice-president from September 1927 to 1935. In May 1928 Mrs. Hooper accompanied her husband on a trip abroad. In February last Mr. Hooper was called to his rest. To the bereaved family the united sympathy of the members is extended to them in the loss of both parents."

The Mayoress, Mrs. J. D. Annand, Mrs. W. Crowther (Brisbane), Miss Lorna Hooper, other relatives of the late Mrs. Hooper, and members of the club were present at the ceremony.

The article as it was printed in The Toowoomba Chronicle, 25 May 1936. Scan from Trove, National Library of Australia. (Trove, National Library of Australia)