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Inscription on reverse reads: “Old Hand Pump for fire fighting. Featured in historical procession during Foxton Centenary, 1955. Photograph published in “The Times” newspaper on 25 October 1955. L to R A E Simpson, J Betty, K Betty, L Baird. Copy negative held by Palmerston North Public Library. B Fromen 43 Futter Street, Foxton.

Foxton fireman A E Simpson, J Betty, K Betty and L Baird pull an old hand pump as part of Foxton Centennial celebrations parade, in Johnston Street opposite Whyte Street.

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