Shannon Collection

In August 1917 portion of the Horowhenua County known as the Town of Shannon was converted into a borough.

Including council service centre and meeting room.

Visitors at the wishing well, Owlcatraz, Shannon on 24th August 1999

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Owl feeding house beside the bushwalk at Owlcatraz, Shannon. This owl house was built to leave food for the wild owls living in the vicinity.

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Bushwalk at Owlcatraz, Shannon

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Watching the ducks at Owlcatraz, Shannon

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An unidentified street in Shannon. This photograph shows part of the commercial section of the town, and has one business marked ‘Boot Shop’. An unattached dray is sitting next to the footpath outside the buildings on the left. The print is blurred.

B&W photo print copy

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Diary Events 1933-34:

24th November 1933: Calf Club Competition - Lorna Rolston 1st,Ron Wood 2nd, Betty Rolston 3rd.

2nd March 1934: Mr.I.F. Mcdonald commenced as Headmaster.

19th June 1934: Electric clock installed on Infant Block.