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 ;oo ADELAIDE AND VICINITY Mr. David Nock IN South Australia many able men have espoused the cause of temperance, enforcing their views as well by example as in Parliament and on the public platform. One of the most earnest and constant advocates of temperance in the Province has been Mr. David Nock. He is a native of Tipton, Staffordshire, P'ngland, and was born in 1828. When he left school, he worked with his father in the buildino trade, and when 14 years old accompanied his parents to New Zealand. The family arrived in the South Island early in 1843, but in consequence of Maori disturb- ances and the attendant business stagnation, they resided in the island colony for only 18 months. They then left for Sydney, New ScKith Wales, and three months later moved on to South Australia, settling in Adelaide in August, 1844. Several years were spent in Adelaide by Mr. David Nock in following his trade, and in acquiring colonial experience. During, or about, 1858, he took up his residence in Nuriootpa, and opened a general store. After the lapse of about two years, he pro- ceeded to Kapunda, where he was engaged in business for about 23 years. P^ventually he retired from trade pursuits, and removed to Glenelg. There he remained until 1894, when he went to reside in Norwood. In the early part of 1897 Mr. Nock had to mourn the loss of his wife, who had been his companion for nearly half a century. In 1875 Mr. Nock was elected to the House of Assembly for the District of Light, the late Judge Stow and the late Mr. James White being his colleagues. But although he was successful as a member of Parliament, he was not in love with such a career, and when asked to stand again, he declined. During his first session in Parliament, he successfully urged the Government to introduce a Bill for the suppression of the Rabbit nuisance, at that time causing serious loss to some of his constituents. He also strongly Hammer & Co., Photo