The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Aohanga
Aohanga.
Atkins, Thomas E., Settler, “Charnwood,” Aohanga. This property consists of 827 acres, which was acquired by the present owner, in conjunction with Mr. F. L. Lorden, in 1895; 250 acres have been laid down in English grasses. There is a choice flock of crossbred sheep on the farm. Mr. Atkins, who was born in 1866 at Fenny Drayton, and educated at Atherston Grammar School, came to Wellington per s.s. “Rimutaka” in 1894. In all local matters that tend to the promotion of the best interests of the district, Mr. Atkins is ever ready to lend his assistance.
Grossett, Ebenezer, Sheepfarmer, “Dalmeny Park,” Aohanga. Born at Rosebery, Scotland, in 1870, Mr. Grossett was educated and passed his early years in his native town. Before coming to the Colony in 1891 per s.s. “Arawa,” he was for several years gamekeeper to Lord Rosebery at “Rosebery.” Mr. Grossett has acquired a fine estate of 1200 acres, which he has greatly improved by clearing, grassing, and fencing.
Mr. E. Grossett.