More Info →Opening of Memorial Gates at Shannon School, 28 November 1940

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Description: See also – s2002.055.0005 (additional copy, incorrectly dated as 1939).

Opening of Memorial Gates at Shannon School, 28 November 1940. This concrete arched gateway was erected to commemorate the school’s Golden Jubilee 1889 – 1939. A group of seven people gathered at school gates including from left to right:- an unidentified woman, Mr R.J. Law (Chairman Jubilee Committee), Mr E.J. Butt (Mayor), Mrs F. Jamieson, an unidentified woman, Mrs E.J. Spencer. In the front is Bob Gyde the youngest school pupil, who cut the ribbon to declare gates open.

1 B&W photo print

See also – s2002.055.0005 (additional copy, incorrectly dated as 1939).

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