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Printed on back: “Photograph courtesy of Foxton Historical Society. THE FOXTON WHARF 1904. Coastal steamers were a convenient way to transport goods and passengers in a time when inland routes were not yet established.”

Loading goods at the Foxton Wharf, 1904. A number of men stand beside a horsze which is pulling a wagon. A steamer is tied to the wharf behind the men.

1 Sepia tone print

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

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men horse wagon ship,
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