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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

The Railway Hotel

The Railway Hotel (John William Proctor, proprietor) is close to the railway station, Turakina. It was established before there was any railway station site decided upon, but being destroyed by fire later on, the new building was erected in closer proximity to the station than its predecessor. It is a prominent feature of the town, and affords ample accommodation, there being no fewer than thirteen bedrooms, besides the usual complement of drawing-rooms, dining-rooms, sitting-rooms, commercial-rooms, etc. The bedrooms are all light and airy, and the bath-room is very conveniently fitted with all the latest requirements, including, of course, a good supply of hot water. The stables at the back are large and convenient, containing ten loose- Black and white photograph of John William Proctor, proprietor of The Railway Hotel boxes, and there is a ploughed training-track connected with the hotel, and every convenience for horse-trainers. Since Mr. Proctor took possession in June, 1896, the house has been renovated, and new beds and bedding have replaced those formerly used, thus making the house all that can be desired for visitors. The genial host, who was born in Picton in 1861, was brought up to a country life. For three-and-a-half years he was manager of the Kakare Estate in the Wairarapa, three years of the Awamate Estate, Wairoa, and as overseer at Carnarvon for eight years. In 1886 Mr. Proctor was married to a daughter of Mr. J. C. Retter, of Levin, farmer, and has one son.