Edward Francis LOCKYER (1864-1950)

EDWARD FRANCIS LOCKYER, "Burra Burra," Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, is the eldest son of the late Mr. E. C. Lockyer, of the Unicorn Brewery, Kooringa, and was born in 1864, at Rhynie, South Australia. He first attended the Pulteney Street School, completing his scholastic studies at St. Peter's College, and subsequently was associated with the staff of the Bank of Australasia for three years. He then proceeded to Mutooroo with the object of gaining experience of station life, and in this connection engaged in droving, travelling through New South Wales and Queensland. In 1890 Mr. Lockyer returned to Kooringa, and undertook the clerical department in his father's brewery. In the following year, upon the death of the latter gentleman, he formed a partnership in conjunction with his two brothers, which was dissolved in 1904, when he came to Adelaide and went into private life for a period of twelve months.

His connection with Kangaroo Island began in April, 1906, the first few months of his residence there being spent in farming occupations at Hawk's Nest. The growing popularity of Kingscote as a holiday resort, however, turned his thoughts in another direction, and in September of the same year the well-known "Burra Burra" house was opened by Mr. Lockyer. With Mrs. Lockyer's able co-operation the venture has proved a complete success, the kindly attention and treatment experienced by their guests bringing each season an increased demand for accommodation by visitors to the island. The house, beautifully situated on Chapman Terrace, facing the sea, at present provides for from forty to fifty persons, but an extension of premises is contemplated which will make possible the reception of a much larger number.

Mr. Lockyer takes some part in public matters, being a Committeeman of the Trades and Progress Association, and as a supporter of outdoor recreation is connected with the Polo and Cricket Clubs, and holds the position of Secretary to the Kingscote Racing Club. In 1893 he married Annie Lawson, fourth daughter of Mr. W. C. Calder, of Adelaide.

- Cyclopedia of South Australia, 1909, p.1020