More Info →Peace Parade, Oxford St., Levin, 1918

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Penciled on back: “CII Oxford St. West side.” also ” According to Scott Aitken (son) Aitken occupied a shop on the eastern side (now 1994 Bernina Sewing Centre) from 1909 to 1912 when he shifted to the west side south end [of] DEKA.” and ” Glashin Clock Shop from 1912 to 1915 when Harry Hughes opened bakery shop.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen (with paper glued over) - According to Scott Aitken (son) Aitken occupied to [?] shop on east side ( now 1994 Berninia Sewing Centre) No) [?] from 1909 to 1915 when he shifted to the west side south end Deka.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Glackin Clock shop from 1912 to 1915 when Harry Hughes opened bakery shop.

See also – Acc. #2000.524.0002 (original ?)

Part of the procession during the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. This section of the parade features a small girl carrying a flag, Mr Rere Nicholson wearing a feather korowai (cloak) and hat, and a brass band . In the background are commercial premises on the western side of central Oxford Street.

1 B&W photo print

See also 2000.524.0002

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

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