Moule Street – May be named after Stephen Cole Moule (1821?- 1890). Moule was an early settler. His carpenter’s shop in Cashel Street was among the first buildings in the street. First mentioned in the Star in 1912.
Well that was interesting information from the library website as I didn’t realise that this street was so old. Has mostly newer looking houses on it with a few older villas. They were all well kept with nice gardensI walked this on Friday night after work and I ended up having a good chat with a woman who has lived here for 15 years. She had a lovely garden and would loved to have taken a photo. I asked her about living so close to Horncastle and she said that they have no problems. The street is blocked off with there is a concert or a rugby game to stop people from parking and only residents are allowed in during these events. She also said that the noise is no problem. She also likes walking into town.
Stephen Moule sold up his land and property in Cashel St and moved to Prebbleton where he is buried along with his wife Mary. He came out on one of the First Four ships. He died in 1890 and his wife died two years later. Stephen left most of his money to the Ashburton Old Men’s Home. There was some dispute over his will involving another charity plus grandchildren being left destitute. Found his grave at the Prebbleton Cemetery.
Lytteltonwitch's Walking the streets of Christchurch Project 