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Story: Wairarapa places

Early days

Early days

Travelling artist Christopher Aubrey made this painting of Eketāhuna in 1892. The town was a convenient overnight stop between Masterton and Pahīatua. Guests could stay at either the Temperance Hotel (where no alcohol was served) or the Club Hotel.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: C-030-027
Watercolour by Christopher Aubrey

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Ben Schrader. 'Wairarapa places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/wairarapa-places/2/3