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Inscriptions on reverse read:

“For R E Henderson. Per V Doyle. 52 Queen St. Levin. Nee V Henderson”

“Daughter of Ted Henderson Byke Shop Oxford Street 1920 – 40s. Donated Mrs V Doyle. Before 1916 Est F.C.S.”

“Memorial Service for King Edward 7th 1910 Levin”

Service of Commemoration of the death of Edward VII, 1910. Taken from the upper story of the Levin Hotel looking across the intersection of Oxford and Queen Streets towards the commercial premises on the north east corner. Dignitaries are seated beneath the gas lamp at the centre of the intersection. The lamp has been covered by the New Zealand ensign.

See also 2000.516.0001, 2000.516.0002, 2000.156.0003

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

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