More Info →Boating Carnival (1909?) Lake Horowhenua

Object type:Image

Description: Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake”. Inscription on reverse reads: ” Mrs J Harvey. Carnival Lake. Ramp into boat shed”.

Postcard of the Boating Carnival (?1909) at Lake Horowhenua. A number of unidentified men and children appear both in the water and in boats. Chinese lanterns are strung along the jetty and out across the lake. A full moon is seen amongst clouds. Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake” Inscription on reverse reads: “Mrs J Harvey. Carnival Lake. Ramp into boat shed”. Same scene as 2000.356.0002 &2000.356.0003

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

Tags: festivals,; hhs photograph collection,; lake horowhenua,; lake horowhenua recreation,; unidentified men and children,