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AccommodationErnies Room
Ernie Pulger was employed as a chauffeur and handyman by the original owner of Bushy Park, Mr Frank Moore, in 1927, at around the time that Frank purchased a new Stutz car. His employment continued until Frank Moore died in 1962, after which he remained employed by the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Association until his retirement in 1965 after which he left Bushy Park. Years later he died aged in his mid eighties and his ashes are buried alongside the Kauri Track at Bushy Park. During all of the years of his employment, Ernie Pulger lived in a single room in the stables beside the garage. This room remains has had few changes from it's early days and is a reminder of how past generations of employees lived. It now has two single beds.
| Ernies Room in the Stables The base rate does not include linen which can be provided at an additional cost. Breakfast and other meals can be provided on request |
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| Interior
View The inside of Ernies Room |
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| Ernie Left His Mark On the wall of the garage are pencilled notes relating to the mileages of various cars over the years. In this photo it is possible to read the date 1935 and the models of the vehicles, including the Stutz, which was not sold until 1960. Ask at the homestead if you wish to have access to this area. |
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| 791 Rangitatau East Road RD8 Kai Iwi Wanganui Phone +64 6 3429879 email: info@bushypark.co.nz |