Author(s): Jerry Aspinall

Farming, Animals & Agriculture | Secondhand

Second hand.

John and Amy Aspinall took possession of Aspiring Station up the East Matukituki in 1920, the homestead being vacated by the previous run-holders after Mrs McPherson’s tragic drowning. The event marked the start of the Aspinalls’ long association with the Matukituki Valley, which still lasts today. John and Amy were both from England; after John had served in World War I, they returned to New Zealand, and settled at Aspiring within one year

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John and Amy Aspinall took possession of Aspiring Station up the East Matukituki in 1920, the homestead being vacated by the previous run-holders after Mrs McPherson’s tragic drowning. The event marked the start of the Aspinalls’ long association with the Matukituki Valley, which still lasts today. John and Amy were both from England; after John had served in World War I, they returned to New Zealand, and settled at Aspiring within one year