“ Henry Isidor Joachim Raphael Rooke, passed away at Launceston at 6 o'clock on Thursday morning the 28th inst. The end came suddenly. While on the way from his bedroom to the bath he fell down and expired. As a commercial man, legislator, sportsman, and hail fellow well met with a wide circle of acquaintances, no man was more popular than Harry Rooke, and no man more ready to take part in public movements, whether for the benefit of society at large or deserving individuals. ”

“ He stood for the representation of North Esk in the Legislative Council in July, 1886, and was successful, and continued to represent that constituency up to the time of his demise, having been re-elected each time without opposition. ”