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Loaded horse-drawn wagon with 3 men, Shannon, 1908 1 A4 photocopy (of front & back of postcard)

Information on seperate paper identifies the wagon driver (man sitting on top of sacks holding reins of horse team) as – John Retter (father of Joan Hyde (nee Retter) and Noel Retter). Other 2 men identified as Tremewan’s.

Date written on back of postcard – 16/6/1908 Addressed to: Mrs Gi….. Oxford S….. Levin With message: Awful good man on top. Will be down Thursday one train if fine, also family. Lillie

See also – Acc.#s2002.096.0003 additional photocopy.

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

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joan hyde,
john retter,
noel retter,
shannon,
shannon centennial collection,
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