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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]

Mr. Edward Routh Coxhead

Mr. Edward Routh Coxhead, Post-master and Telegraphist, was born in Chard, Somerset, England, in 1867, and is the son of Mr. W. R. Coxhead, now of Hokianga. He was educated at the Devon county school, with a view to following the banking profession, and joined the Somerset Bank, in which he served for two years. In the year 1886, the family emigrated to Auckland, and settled in Rangiahua, where they have resided ever since. In 1894 Mr. E. R. Coxhead joined the telegraph service, and has been stationed at various places. In March, 1899, he took charge of the Kaikohe office.