created Athenree Post Office (1890)
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The Athenree Post Office was built in 1890 on the Stewart's property at Athenree.
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In 1890 a post office was established on the Stewart’s property at Athenree. Adela Stewart writes, ‘On June 2nd he [Hugh] was appointed Postmaster at Athenree – salary £5 per annum – and immediately set to work to build a Post Office at his own expense’ (p. 98).
Athenree Post Office (1900).
In 1904 a photograph of the coach in front of the Athenree Post Office was taken. Adela Stewart writes; 'One day we had a visit from Mr. Reid, on the staff of the New Zealand Herald, his wife, and a photographer, who took views of the house, garden, and of the mail-coach, with its skilful driver and fine team of five greys. For the picture the driver begged me to sit on the box-seat beside him. When he saw the result he complacently said, "Me and Mrs. Stewart look fine!"' (p. 153).
Coach in front of Athenree Post Office (1904).
Sources:
Stewart, A. (2002). My simple life in New Zealand. Katikati, New Zealand: The Athenree Restoration Trust Inc. (Originally published 1908, c.1957, 1996).
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