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Wairuna

Sheep, a House and Three Churches

October 2, 2021October 23, 2021 / Paul's Blogs / 6 Comments

The large house "Marly", later called "St. Malo", was a landmark on Hampstead Road in Highgate Hill for 80 years. It was built by the Appel family on the site of their sheep paddock. A succession of people who lived interesting lives lived there before it was demolished in 1951.

James and Margaret Allan and their home “Wairuna”

September 11, 2016August 31, 2022 / Paul's Blogs / 3 Comments

James Allen was cofounder of the Allen and Stark company, later taken over by Myers. He and his wife built the beautiful ‘Wairuna’ on Hampstead Road.

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