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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Aramoho Boardinghouse

Aramoho Boardinghouse (Mrs. Gurr, proprietress), near railway station, Aramoho. This convenient house was established some years ago, and has been conducted by the present proprietress since 1892. The house contains eleven rooms, of which eight are bedrooms, containing twelve beds. There is a large, comfortable dining-room, and convenient sitting-room. The house is also provided with a bath-room. The establishment is well-conducted, and very comfortable and convenient for boarders and travellers. Mrs. Gurr was born in Kent, and came to the colony in 1809, per ship “Couer de Lion” to Melbourne, from whence she crossed to Hokitika, where she resided for four years, subsequently for seven years living at Greymouth. Mrs. Gurr has been in Aramoho for fifteen years. About two years ago her husband, Mr. Edward Gurr, died Mr. and Mrs. Gurr were married shortly before coming to the Colony. The family numbers seven, and the eldest daughter was recently married.