He worked initially with the Postmaster General 's department and then the NSW Department of Railways .
Hawkins was born in Tenterfield and was educated to intermediate level at De La Salle College , Armidale .
Hawkins worked initially with the Postmaster General 's department and then the NSW Department of Railways .
Hawkins was born in Tenterfield and was educated to intermediate level at De La Salle College , Armidale .