Timber and sawmilling remained a central local industry in the 1930’s alongside agriculture and horticulture. Local community life continued through the decade: the small settlement centred on the public school, hall and local social columns (regular “Upper Orara” notices appear in regional papers such as the Coffs Harbour Advocate).

For the Hoschke family, the 1930’s continued the community involvement of the Hoschke children, there are many mentions of George, Frank, Ted and Annie in the local media, along with many mentions of the grandchildren, the next generation. The 1930’s end with George and Elizabeth retiring to Coffs Harbour.

1930

Academic excellence from Ralph Ide and Colin Hoschke, who came 1st and 2nd in qualifying for for 2A Class, imagine there was quite the competition between the cousins! Coffs Harbour Advocate.

Pat (Cleive) Hoschke in Wickham was also awarded a permit to enrol in Newcastle High School. The Newcastle Sun

1931

April – Mr Walter F. Hoschke, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hoschke, Coffs Harbour, was married at St Jude’s Church, Randwick, recently to Miss M. E. Greenwood, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Greenwood, of Randwick. Canon Cakebread performed the ceremony. Coffs Harbour Advocate

In August 1931 Mrs Ted Hoschke resigned from her position at Assistant Teacher at Upper Orara School, Several presentations were made to Mrs. Hoschke from the school with best wishes for her future welfare. Vera McCann handed her a gold mounted fountain pen, engraved; Jessie Davis a nice bouquet of sweet peas; Ilma Durrington a lovely cut glass vase, and Irene Ferrett a pretty basket of pink camelias and snow-drops. Coffs Harbour Advocate

1932

This year started with more examples of the ingenuity of the Hoschke family, Ted Hoschke discovered an effective bait for flying foxes, I wonder what he would make of their protected status in recent years. Northern Standard. By November he had eight seperate plantations on his property Nonegoby, one of which was 12 acres.

Arthur Charles Hoschke, son of Frederick Amandus married Jean Isabell GRAHAM, daughter of Thomas GRAHAM and Harriet Agnes ARGENT, on 19 Mar 1932 in Nambucca Heads, NSW.

In spring there was a presentation to Miss Annie Hoschke, who had been in charge of the Upper Orara Post and Telephone Office for fifteen years, always ready to help at any time of the day or night. Annie’s niece Miss Ada Davis would be taking over her place as Postmistress at Upper Orara. Daily Examiner

1933

Wonderful news to start the year with Arthur & Jean Hoschke welcoming their first child, a son Frederick Grahame Hoschke on January 8th, the birth simply noted in the local print media saying “Congratulations to Mr & Mrs A Hoschke – a son.” Coffs Harbour Advocate

Lionel Edgar Hoschke, aged 26, son of Frank qualified for Transfer or Promotion to the Position of Postal Clerk, Fourth Division, with Salary not Exceeding £258 per Annum. Commonwealth of Australia Gazette

In August, George William Hoschke, who was now aged in his early 60’s was not showing any signs of slowing down. “Mr. G. W. Hoschke, of Upper Orara, was stacking timber on his property yesterday morning, when the horse moved off suddenly and caught his hand between the chain and hook. The top of one of his fingers was cut almost off, being left hanging by only a small piece of skin. He came to Coffs Harbour to see a doctor, who is trying to save the top of the finger by a regrafting process.” Coffs Harbour Advocate

The younger grandchildren continued to display academic succes, Nancy Hoschke of Dubbo passed the Entrance Exam to enter high school in the coming year. National Advocate She would be offered a Bursary the following year to support her education.

1934

Lionel Edgar Hoschke had a great start to the year when he married Emma, youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs AG Smith in Ballina in the 31 January. Following their intimate wedding they honeymooned in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, prior to Lionel’s transfer to Bogangate with the Postal Service.

Another celebration followed quickly with the marriage of Dorothy Nellie Hoschke to Jonathan (Jack) Holdforth Baines in Wyalong, NSW. Dot had earlier moved to the area with her mother Clunie and stepfather Issac Gould. Coffs Harbour Advocate

Colin Hoschke, son of Mr & Mrs GW Hoschke has been appointed to a position at the Commonwealth Bank in Lismore, he left to take up his duties in April of 1934 and his many friends wished him every success. Coffs Harbour Advocate

A grand ball was held in December to officially switch on the electric lights at the Upper Orara Hall. Miss Annie Hoschke was called on to officially switch on the lights, which she said gave her much pleasure. Coffs Harbour Advocate

1935

In January there was a World Jamboree held in Victoria and young Geoff Hoschke was selected to represent Coffs Harbour Boy Scouts. He wrote a lovely account of his trip which included marching in front of the Governor General and Lord Baden Powell, his account was published in the local paper and is a sweet read. Coffs Harbour Advocate

As much as the Hoschke grandchildren were spreading across the state, they still enjoyed returning to the Orara Valley to holiday with family, as noted in print media in May – Mr. Bill Hoschke, who works with the County Council on the Clarence River, is spending a few days with his brother Arthur. Miss Phyllis Hoschke, of Newcastle, is holidaying with her aunt, Miss Annie Hoschke, at “Ferndale.” Coffs Harbour Advocate

In July Mr. Colin Hoschke, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hoschke, who was in the Commercial Bank at Casino, had been transferred to Tabulum. Coffs Harbour Advocate

A stark reminder of how much illness affected the close knit valley was shared in November when only three pupils were well enough to sit the primary school final examination. Coffs Harbour Advocate

1936

Ted Hoschke, by now aged 55, retired from his long held position as the President of the Parents and Citizens Association owing to ill health. Ted had been a long standing figure in the life of the Orara Valley, both in industry and community aspects. Coffs Harbour Advocate

Empire Day celebrations were still a strong feature of the social calendar of the Orara Valley, this particular year a display of fireworks was held at night on Miss Annie Hoschke’s property, after which a concert and social were held in the hall across the road. Daily Examiner

By November there were celebrations at the marriage of another Hoschke grandson Ralph Robert Ide who wed Joyce Merle Stennett at the Methodist Church in Coffs Harbour, in what was described as a very pretty wedding. Ralph and Joyce honeymooned in Sydney, before settling in the Orara Valley. Daily Examiner

Shortly before Christmas it was feared that George William Hoschke’s house and plantation, among many other properties were wiped out when a blazing inferno ravaged the Orara District. Daily Examiner

1937

After being ravaged by fire before Christmas, 1937 started with large scale floods. Many locals experienced loss of land and stock, the bridge to George Hoschke’s farm was lost and Arthur Hoschke lost horses as well, some later recovered. Jack Hoschke procured a rope and bought cattle to safety after the were washed off a small island on the property of Mrs H McDowell. Daily Examiner

In May, Mr. Colin Hoschke, of the Commercial Bank at Dorrigo, had been holidaying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hoschke. when he received notice of his removal to Coraki, which meant a promotion. Colin took up duty at Coraki that week. Coffs Harbour Advocate

A pretty winter wedding was celebrated at Palmer’s Island Methodist Church when William Frederick Hoschke married Jean Sonter, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs Percy Sonter. Daily Examiner

1938

Leslie Harold Hoschke passed his commercial examination in Final Accountancy in January of 1938. SMH

A lovely summer wedding was celebrated in All Saints Church in North Sydney with the marriage of Henry Carl Hoschke, the youingest son of Frank & Hettie Hoschke and Miss Lillian Smee, elder daughter of the late Mr & Mrs Smee. Coffs Harbour Advocate

1938 was also the year that Arnold Arthur Charles & Ellen Maude Sussanah Hoschke sadly divorced after only two years. SMH

1939

After their marriage the previous year Henry Carl & Lillian Hoschke welcomed their first child, a son Graham Carl Hoschke on February 15. SMH

In April Mr. Arthur Hoschke, aged 32, was laid up with a bad leg as the result of an injury received whilst working a rotary hoe some weeks ago. Daily Examiner

Coffs Harbour is soon to gain two estimable residents in Mr. and Mrs G. W. Hoschke, of Upper Orara, who have purchased a block of land and intend to build a cottage on it almost immediately. Mr. Hoschke is retiring from active work and his sons will continue to work the farm at Upper Orara that their father worked so successfully for the past 20 years or more. Coffs Harbour Advocate

Miss Phyllis Garlick, who has been relieving postmistress at Karangi Post Office for several weeks, has returned ‘ to her home at Kinchela to prepare for her approaching marriage to Mr. Jack Hoschke, of Upper Orara. Macleay Argus Jack & Phyllis would marry on Wednesday 2 August 1939 at the Church of England Church in Kinchela. They honeymooned in Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the South Coast of NSW before making their home at Upper Orara, NSW. Coffs Harbour Advocate