Curtis & Cobley Families Unite!
Ashmore Curtis, born on the ship Ashmore, married William Cobley's daughter Gertrude. He used to walk from their market garden in Takapuna, to her house in Devonport. A total of 8.8 km/5.4 miles, a 19-minute drive today. If he was lucky, he'd go by horse.
For more information on William Cobley see the book trailer of The Shotover below.
The Shotover Book Trailer
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William Cobley - Devonport Wharf - 1882
Ashmore Curtis, born on the ship Ashmore, married William Cobley's daughter Gertrude. He used to walk from their market garden in Takapuna, to her house in Devonport. A total of 8.8 km/5.4 miles, a 19-minute drive today. If he was lucky, he'd go by horse.
The Shotover is available now in our online shop in both print copy and eBook.
William Cobley - Devonport Wharf - 1882
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William Cobley - Centre with top hat at the base of gangway.
Cobley House - Devonport
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Painted by John Barr Clarke Hoyte
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View of Cobley Beach Towards Rangitoto Island
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William changed the name from Cobley Beach to Cheltenham Beach.
He gave back to the community in numerous ways, one of which was introducing fish and birds to the area.
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Generous donations like William's means there is still great fishing in Lake Pupuke.
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