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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