Foxton Collection

FALLEN SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL. (Foxton) The proceedings opened with the hymn, “O God Our Help in Ages Past.” The Mayor then unveiled the memorial, and paid a tribute to the memory of the honoured dead. The Rev. Thomas Halliday offered up a dedication prayer. The hymn, “Rock of Ages,” was sung. The Rev. Mr Raine delivered a short and appropriate address. He said: “We have with us the spirits of those men who fought and died for us – ‘wherefore, seeing that we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses,’ let us be worthy of their sacrifice. This column will stand as a perpetual memory of the glorious past. When your children pass this stone and ask what does this mean, we surely must reply: (1). That this stone stands as an ever reminder of Almighty God, because he gave us the victory. (2) Of the noble sacrifice made by young men of New Zealand for King, Empire and honour.” The hymn, “For All the Saints,” was then sung, after which the “Last Post” was played by Mr Beale. The Benediction and National Anthem concluded a very impressive ceremony. The Salvation Army Band accompanied the singing. Manawatu Herald Saturday 3 June 1920

Walter Edward Barber, son of James and Elizabeth Barber, was born in Wellington in 1868. His father and his three brothers had four butchers shops in Wellington.

Foxton Historical Society compiled a set of four books containing biographies of early Foxton residents.

There are several aerial photos of the Foxton area that need naming.

Ist XV Rugby Team, Foxton District High School 1959. Not all those appearing in this photograph are named, but those who are include:- Back Row:- W Melton, B Smith, N Kunaiti and Mr W Kane (Coach) Front Row:- K Hunt, W Holden, J Read, W Robinson, Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Located at the North end of Main St Foxton

STOP ! LOOK ! LISTEN ! This is an age of Progress. We live in it. Therefore, BE ALIVE To It To own and use a reliable motor cycle is to be able to see more, to know more, to do more, in a word, to LIVE more than our fathers ever had a chance to. We can supply you with the most reliable machines which the best mechanical and scientific skill of the day can produce. Here they are, tried and tested by hundreds of satisfied riders everywhere. The big twin “Clyno” the ideal side car machine. The “B. S. A. “ for sole or side car purposes. The useful little “Douglas” the favourite side mount. The beautifully finished “Sunbeam” the aristocrat of motor, and the low-priced “Sun” two stroke, the efficient runabout. We have in hand … second-hand machines at prices to suit … [unclear] ROBERTSON & KELLY, Levin and Foxton

Advertisement for Ladies' fabircs. Stiles & Matheson, Ltd.,Levin and Foxton

Listed in this section: Adin Chas, labourer Adin Hy, labourer Admore A E, painter Ahern Jno, wheelwright Aitchison Jas, engineer Aldridge Wm, labourer Alexander Gordon, mechanic Alsop Alfred, engine driver Anderson Chas, labourer Anderson Wm, labourer Andresen Hans, carrier Andresen Wm, labourer Ashmore Mrs, settler Austin Stanley, farmer Awahou Flx Mlls (H Berry, m) Baildon N C, farmer Baird Peter, labourer Baker Mrs A C Baker Martin, labourer Baker Reeston, labourer Baker S M, blksmth Ball Ernest, hairdresser Bangs Adrian, labourer Barber Mrs Jas, settler Barber Wltr Edwd, farmer Barnard Alex W A, labourer Barnard Cecil H, labourer Barnett Stanley, farmer Barr & Tyer, drapers Barr Jas M (B & Tyer) Bauckman Wm D, grocer Benge W, labourer Bergin M B, solr Berry Hy, flaxmiller Betty Richd T, bootmaker Beveridge H, Post Office Hotel Blanche Geo, labourer Bock Wltr, flaxmiller Bowe Thos, farmer Bradbury Edwd, labourer Brewer Miss Sarah, typist Brewer Thos, rope maker Bright Hy, engineer Bright Ronald, chaffeur Broad Jno, labourer Brown Percival, farmer Brown W B, labourer Bryant Claude, butcher Bryant Earl, butcher Bryant R, butcher Bryant Wm Hy, btchr's asst Bullard W, saddler Bunting Richard, engineer

Listed in this section: Burnett Robt A, brdg house Burr Jno V, farmer Cain Fredk, labourer Chaffey Thos, labourer Chalk F J, labourer Chalf Hy G, labourer Christie David M, draper Chrystall Jno, farmer Chung Wah, grocer & fruiterer Claris W J H, storeman Cochran R, labourer Coley Geo, contractor Coley Geo C, farmer Coley Hy, settler Coley Jas, carter Coley Jno, labourer Coley Percy Coley R, labourer Coley W H, labourer Collins Jas, labourer Collins Jno, carpenter Collinson Jas, farmer COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR CO, LTD (W D Bauckham, agent) Cooke Thos, flax cutter Corkery Edwd, labourer Cosgrovew\ Chas, labourer Cottingham Wm, labourer Cowley Saml Edgar, painter Cox Saml, labourer Cresswell E P, labourer Cresswell Hrld Brtrm, blksm Cresswell N A, fireman Crowe Alfd, rlwy guard Cummerfield Chas, labourer Cummerfield Jno, farm labourer Cummerfiels\d, Jos, milk vendor Currie Wm N, labourer Daniell H H, solicitor Daniell Percy, launch propr Davis Geo E, farmer Dawson Chas, labourer Dawson Octavius, labourer De Ridder Fred J, settler De Ridder Lionel, carter De Ridder Mrs F J, bdg hse De Ridder Wm, labourer Desmond Jas, labourer Dix Charlie, labourer Dudson Syd W, fruiterer Dudson Wm, farmer Duncan Miss Christina Rubena Dunn Albert, labourer Dunn Jas, rly porter

FOXTON, WELLINGTON. 104 miles North West from Wellington by rail direct, or rail to Shannon, or Levin, thence car dly 13 miles (4/-, 6/-); Manawatu county; Bank N Z; tri-wkly newsp (Herald). Tel & M O; half-hol, Wednesday

Foxton River mouth is a great haven for a wide variety of water fowl.

Name No. Name No. Registered Medical Practitioners‑ Bleier, L., M.D., Park St................ Crawford, Dr. S. E., Thynne St... 140 73 Chrystall, J., Lady's Mile 54 Pubic & Licensed Hospital, Registerad Nurses, &e- Chung, Wah, Fruiterer & Greengrocer 51 Maternity Home, Lady's Mile 12W Clausen, F. A. N., "Ngakinga," Himatgi 94M District Nurse, Main St 12M Coley, G. C., Jun., Howan St 124 District Nurse (res), Manawatu Heads. 133s Community Stores, Ltd., Grocers & Provision Merchants 9 Adin, F. H., Whirokino 181A Conlan, Chas. (res), Oroua Downs 138U Ashby, Albert, Rowan St 162 Conlan, E., Oroua Downs 138R Austin, S. R. (res), Shannon Rd 117 Conlan, J. (res), Oroua Downs 138X Connell, J. P., Oroua Downs 138M Bank, The Commercial of Australia, Ltd 182 Cook, A. H. (res), Howan St 132 Bank of New Zealand, Main St 40 Courthouse (J. Forsyth, Constable) 55M Bank, Post Office Savings 186 Cowley, S. E., Park St 97 Barber Bros. (E. H. Thompson), Ora Dns 138X Crawford, S. E., Dr., Thynne St 73 Barber, G. E. (res), Kirikiri Rd. 154D Cull, Roy, Radio Dlr & Dryman, Prk St 63 Barber, J. W. (res), Lady's Mile. 161 Dahymple & Wilson (A. E. Sexton), Himatangi. 94S Barber, W.E. (J.P.) (res) 21 Davidson, Miss, Annette Beauty Salon 36 Barron, D.R., Robinson St 150 Dawson, II. D., Cycle & Electrical Dealer 67 Battersby, W. F., " Awa Pari," Lady's Mile 161 Dawson, H. D. (res), Gladstone St 68 Bauckham, W. D., Grocer, Main St. 52 Dear, T. W., West End Store 99S Bauckham, W. D. (res), Park St 39M District Nurse, Main St 12M Bergin, M. B. (res), Norbiton Rd 60 District Nurse (res), Manawatu Heads 133S Berry, H. Thynne St. 16 Dix, E., Mrs., Coley St 107 Bieder, L., M.D., Park St 140 Dorn, A. 3. (res), Motuiti 94A Booth, E. R. (res), Robinson St 134 Doyle, J. G. (res), Himatangi 94X Booth, Eric R., Motor-garage, Main St 144 Dudson, W. B. (res), Coley St 148 Borough Council Office, Main St 13 Dustin's Ltd., Bakers & Caterers 22 Bowe, Jno. Win., " Te Rangihatea," Marotiri 154s Boyden, Z., Himatangi 100 Easton, ALston N. (res), " Te Ngaio " 87M Brereton, M. A., Mrs., " L'Allegro," Manawatu Heads 48R Easton, A. P. (res), Robinson St 120 Bright, A. Mrs, Norbiton Rd 90 Easton, F. S. (res), Moutoa Estate. 25 Brooks, D. (res), Purcell St 7 Easton, N. L, No. 2 Line 87S Brown, E. J., NO. 1 Line 66w Easton, R. A. (res). Norbiton Rd 176M Bryant, R. (res) 3 Ebbett, E., Mrs. (tea). Johnston St 104 Bullard, W. E. (res), Avenue Rd 41 Edlin, I. L., General Dealer & Sweet Shop 112M Burling, G. A., Oroua Downs 93R Edlin, I. L. (res), Avenue Rd 112S Burrell, L. W., Oroua, Downs 93W Edwards, H. C., Beach Rd 139 Byne, Bob, Super Service, Foxton Beach 48M Evans Bros. (A. Evans) (roe), Avenue Rd 153 Campbell, D. H., Marotiri 154x Field, E. A., Norbiton Rd 176S Carnie, F. H. (res), Main St 146 Findlay, E. P., Builder, Whyte St 110M Catholic Convent (Sisters) 88 FIRE-BRIGADE STATION 141K Catholic Presbytery (Rev. M. N. Foley) 95 Fletcher, Luke, NO. 1 Line 43 Chittenden, L. a. (res), Lady's Mile 131 Flutey, M. B., Mrs. (res), Norbiton Rd 176R Christensen, C. A., Puki Paid Rd, Oroua Downs 138Z Forsyth, W. A., Avenue Rd 83 Christensen, E., Oroua Downs 138A Foxton Co.operative Butchery, Main St 27M Christie, D., Avenue Rd 70 Foxton Co-operative Society, Main St 61 Foxton Cordial Co., Ltd. 110S Foxton Hotel (Roy Jury), Main St 5 Foxton Meat Co 20 Foxton Racing Club (Inc.)— Secretary (J. Newton) Caretaker (.1. Irons) (res) 145158M Fraser & Co., Shipping, Frwdng, Insce, & Commission Agents 18 Fraser, G. V. (J.P.), Lady's Mile 92 Funnel, J., Oroua Downs 93A Gates Bros. (res), Oroua Downs R.D. 106U Gates, R., Oroua Downs 93J Gower, B. G. (res), No. 1 Line 58 Grant, John, & Co., Factory 166 Manager (C. Algar) (res) 72 Hale, W. E., Robinson St. 34 Hankin, E. 3.," Sandy Lodge," Nbtn Rd 86 Hannay & Co., Ltd., Srvce Stn, Rssll St 82 Hannay, Harold A., Purcell St 81

Name No. FOXTON—continued. Harbour Board— Secretary's Office, Wharf 4 Hart, Wm. H. (res), Park St 39D Hartley, H., Foxton Beach 99M Headmaster District High School 113M Healey's Pharmacy (T. Crotty, Prop) 29 Himatangi Cash Store (E. Barling) 94R Hofmann, J. A., Union St 108 Holgerson, H. (res), Motuiti 136 Honore, J. G., Avenue Rd 109 Hornblow, R., Thynne St 137 Horowhenua Electric Power Board (A. W. Walls), Whyte St 121 Huff, H., Francis St 141R Hughes, H. F. (res), No. 2 Line 66K Hughes, Thos. (res), Johnston St 75 HUSBAND, V. C. G., TAXI-PROPRIETOR, Robinson St 177 Jagger, A., Marotiri 168W Jamieson, A..J. H., Oroua Downs 138S Jarvis, H., Himataniti 106K Jensen, C. (res), Manawatu Heads 99K Knewstub, W. (ros), Coley St 122 Kruse, W. F. (res), Avenue Rd 122 59 Laugesen, F. B. (ros), Cook St 152 Leadley, A. M. (res), Shannon Rd 168A Linklater, J., Manawatu Heads 48S Littleton, E., Whirokino 181M McErlean, J.J., Poplar Rd 168K McKenzie, D.D., Dairy Inspr., Cook St 62 McKnight, James, Duncan St 114 McLaughlan, M., Mrs., Johnson St 105 McNichol, R.H., (res), Lady's Mile 50 MacPherson, D., Oroua Downs 93K Manawatu "Herald", Main St 1 Manawatu Hotel (H.M. Andreson), Avenue Rd 26 Marchant, F. W., Himatanizi 106X Maternity Home, Lady's Mile. 12W Meech, E. A., Moutoa 168X Methodist Parsonage, Robinson St 79 Moffat, F. J. (res), Oroua Downs 93S Moffat, Marshall M. (res), Oroua Downs 93X Moore & Bergin, Solicitors, Main St 19 Mudford, I. W. (res), Gladstone St 44 Murphy, E. C., Hall St 135 Murphy, E. J., Futter St 118 Murphy, F. W. (res), Beach Rd 99A Murray, F. H., 10 Hillary St 30 Neville, W. D. (res) 156 Newth, S. M. (res), Thynne St 159 Newth, T. J., Moutoa 168M Newton, J. (res), Park St 69 N.Z. Woolpack & Textiles, Ltd. (closed for lunch 12 to 1 p.m.) Main Office & Factory, Watson St 160 Flaxmill, Johnston St 38 W. E. Hale (res) 34 J. T. Smith (res) 64 E. W. Sutton (res) 157 Neylon, A. H., Miss (res) 53 Nichols, A. T., Oroua Downs 93U Nye, W. (res), Park St 71 Ogden, W., Rental Cars, Thynne St 164 Ogilvy, D.R. (J.P.) Purcell St 76 O'Leary, W.D. Plumber, Coley St 169 Oliver, H.T., Puki Puki Rd., Oroua Downs 138J Oroua Downs Dairy Co., Oroua Downs 138D Osborne's Transport Limited 47 Parlato, E.F. (res) Marotiri 168D Passmore, R.S. (res) Manawatu Heads 133M Patchett, E.F. No 2 Line 66M Pedersen, C.W. Himatangi 106A Pedersen, Raymond (res), Himatangi 106A Perreau, L.M., Mrs., Thynne St 151 Petersen C., Avenue Rd 127 Petersen, Carl, & Co. Contrctrs, Jnstn St 130 Podmore, H. H. (res), Cook St 128M POLICE STATION (J. Forsyth, Constable) 55S A.J. Goodwin, Constable (res) 185 Pond, A.E. Thynne St 14 Post & Telegraph Department Mail Room 129 Postmaster 45 Postmaster (res) 74 Telegraph Counter 186 Telegraph Office 116 Post Office Hotel (A. G. Holland), Main St 2 Post Office Store, Manawatu Heads (A. A. Dando, Propr) 99 Potts, L. G. (res), Robinson St 96 Procter, 1., Wood & Coal Mcht, Whyte St 110D Purcell, D., No. 2 Line, Foxton 66R Raikes, F. C., Oroua Downs 93M Raikes, K. C., 39 Cook St 128D Railways Department, Station 24 Road Services Depot 174 174 Road Services Manager (K. W. Mc.Allister) (res) 143 Rangiheuea, R., Park St 78 Raupi, John (res), Motuiti 94W Renney, J., Johnston St 155 Riches, J. F., Butcher 167M Riches, J. F. (res) 167S Robinson, E. H. (res), Lady's Mile 85 Robinson, J. W. (res), Lady's Mile 42 Robinson, Roy H., "Herrington," Bh Rd 65 Robinson's Garage (F. R. Robinson), Clyde St 11 Rosemond, E., Mrs. (res), cr Russell St & Norbiton Rd 102 Ross, C. N., Co. (D. Christie, Mgr). 8 Ross, E., Miss (res), Whirokino Rd 10 Ross, M. A. (res), Jenks St 15 Rough, G. (res), Purcell St 56 Rough, George P. (res), Purcell St 187 R.S.A. (C. Tunnicliffe, Secy) (roe) 163 Sanson, A. M. (res), Russell St 158K Satherley, H. W., No 1 Line 66S Scurr, I., Fruiterer & Greengrocer 84 Shailer, A. F. B. (res), Himatangi 106B Shailer, C. H., Oroua Downs 138W Shortt, Lillian G. M., Miss (res), Manawatu Heads 99W Siddells, L. C., Mrs., Confectioner 170 Sim, Leo, Himatangi 106W Small, S. (res) 103 Click on View (above) to see the PDF file of the page.

Flax has been an integral part in the development of the township of Foxton

In February 2014 a big Catamaran was built in Palmerston North for an oil company. 'Guru' was transported in 2 pieces and assembled at Foxton Beach next to the Manawatu Marine Boating Club. It was launched from Foxton Beach on the 2nd of February.

Located in Palmer Road, Foxton Beach.