More Info →Mr R.J. Seddon and others inspecting Moutoa Swamp, early 1900's

Information given by Mrs Aileen Jennings (formerly Coley), Okuku Road, Shannon.

Mr R.J. Seddon and others inspecting Moutoa Swamp, early 1900’s. This photograph shows two dingies containing a group of six people being held by two men without coats. The man in top hat is Mr R.J. Seddon (Prime Minister 1893-1906), who was inspecting Moutoa Swamp before granting money to drain it. Bill Coley was one of the rowers and the other man who is rowing was a relative.

1 B&W photo print, copy

See also f1999.0103

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