The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
Mr. Edwin Ashby
Mr. Edwin Ashby, the Postmaster at Moutoa, is a native of Northamptonshire, England, and followed the calling of a draper with his brother for some years. He landed in New Zealand in 1880 and subsequently purchased land in Moutoa, but sold out owing to the excessive damage caused by continual floods. He has been a prominent member of the school committee for the past twelve years, and has only of recent years been appointed to his present position.