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Written on brown Manilla envelope with black felt-tip pen: “Group photo of S.V.F.B. members. W.S. Forbes 17 years service. Retired as active member. = 1942 – 1959 = W.J.S.F. Now social member as at Jan 30, 1985. W.J.S.F.”

Written top right corner of brown Manilla envelope with blue ballpoint pen: “W. Forbes”

Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade, c.1959. Believed to be on the occasion of retirement of Bill Forbes after 17 years service (1942 – 1959). Those appearing in the photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: Errol Saunders, Warren Vinsen, .?. Robinson, John Jamieson, Ian Ray, Lyall Hampson, Brian Moore, Keith Clough. Front Row: Hec Hermansson, Bill Clough, Charlie Wishart, Bob Vinsen (Snr), Bill Forbes, Noel Richards.

1 B&W photo print

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”

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bill clough,
bill forbes,
bob vinsen,
brian moore,
charlie wishart,
errol saunders,
fire brigade,
hec hermansson,
ian ray,
john jamieson,
keith clough,
lyall hampson,
mr robinson,
noel richards,
shannon,
shannon fire brigade,
shannon historical collection - photographs,
uniform,
warren vinsen,
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