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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Taranaki, Hawke's Bay & Wellington Provincial Districts]

Bunnythorpe

Bunnythorpe.

Bunnythorpe is situated on the main line of the Government railway, between Palmerston North and New Plymouth, fifty-six miles from Wanganui and ninety-four miles from Wellington, and stands at an elevation of 179 feet above the level of the sea. It is in the Taonui riding of the county of Oroua, and in the electoral district of Palmerston North. At the census of 1906 the population was 377. The public school is attended by about 100 children. There is a post and telegraph office, an hotel, and several business houses in the settlement. The surrounding country consists of good dairying and agricultural land, and there are several creameries in operation. Religious services are held in the local Anglican and Methodist churches. There is splendid hare and pheasant shooting in the district.

Royal Hotel (M. Eberhard, proprietor), Bunnythorpe. This business has been established for many years, and was acquired by the present proprietor in 1906. There is good accommodation for boarders, and the tariff is a moderate one. The wines and spirits are of the best brands, and an excellent table is kept.

Mr. Max Eberhard, proprietor of the Royal Hotel, was born in the year 1870, in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, where he was educated. In 1893 he left Germany for Melbourne. Australia, where for twelve months he filled the position of manager of the German Club. Having heard of better prospects in New Zealand, he left Melbourne in 1894, and came to the Dominion. He proceeded to Palmerston North, then took up some Government land at Pahiatua, and started sheep farming. When first taken up the land was in a very rough state, but was subsequently cleared and brought to a good state of caltivation by Mr. Eberhard. Ten years later he sold out his interest, and took over the Royal Hotel. In the year 1896 he married Miss Hanseyne Stenberg, daughter of an old settler, and has one son and two daughters