Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 113”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 113. Four men at working face in No. 2 tunnel. Nine men were killed in this tunnel, seven at one time by foul air. P.N.P.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Four men at working face in No. 2 tunnel. Nine men were killed in this tunnel, seven of them in a single incident when ventilation system broke down. G.L. Adkin photo (P.Nth. Pub. Lib. Collection. MGH 205)”

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 280, with caption - Workers in No. 2 tunnel at head of pipeline. Nine men died here, seven in a single tragic occurrance of foul air. PNPL.

Four unidentified men working at the face in the No. 2 tunnel, Mangahao, 1920’s. Nine men were killed during the construction of this tunnel, seven of them in a single incident when the ventilation system broke down.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 280

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Written on bottom of photo with blue ink - Nance Freda Selwyn Josie

Four children in Miss Mona Neale’s concert, Shannon, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right – Nancy Balfour, Freda Thomson (later Batt), Selwyn Franks, Josie Thompson (later Batt). They performed a humorous skit. Nancy – dressed as clown and holding a violin. Freda – dressed as a man with bow tie, hat and holding a suitcase. Selwyn – dressed as a clown and holding a cello/viola. Josie – dressed as a man with bow tie, hat and holding a suitcase.

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

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Laurence ( better known as Laurie ) was born in Marton on the 16th of September 1920.

Penciled on back - “At Plimmerton.” c/- be Mrs McLauglachlon.

Unidentified group (2 women & child) in dinghy at Plimmerton, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Believed to be part of annual Shannon School picnic.

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Written on bottom of photo with red ink pen – Plimmerton.

Unidentified group of 16 (women & children) at Plimmerton, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Believed to be part of annual Shannon School picnic.

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

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Written on bottom of photo with blue ballpoinmt pen - Girls Peace Scouts Shannon Miss Harvey

Identifications written on yellow paper with blue ballpoint pen - Dulcie Spencer Miss C. Harvey Clara Butt ...?... ...?... Annie Brown ...?... Doris Carter Dot Coakley Hazel Birchall Winnie Spencer ...?... ...?... ...?... Lizzie Harris ...?... Maisie Brown Evelyn Davies .. Spencer Molly Webster Irene Coakley Gertie Bowler Ruby Small Mavis Spencer Joyce Carter (later P.N.G.H.S. Top Athelete)

Shannon Girl Peace Scouts and Miss C.J. Harvey (Scoutmistress), 1920’s 1 B&W photo postcard (faded)

Left to Right - Back Row: Dulcie Spencer, Miss C.J. Harvey (Scoutmistress). Middle Row: Clara Butt, ...?..., ...?..., Annie Brown, ...?..., Doris Carter, Dot Coakley, Hazel Birchall, Winnie Spencer, ...?..., ...?..., ...?... Front Row: Lizzie Harris, Maisie Brown, ...?..., Evelyn Davies, .. Spencer, Irene Coakley, Molly Webster, Gertie Bowler, Ruby Small, Mavis Spencer, Joyce Carter.

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink – P 19

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Earl Jellicoe, Governor General of New Zealand, 1920-1924.”

Penciled on back: “Visit of Lord Jellicoe to Levin, in front of Century Hall, Queen St.”

Governor General Jellicoe visits Levin, early 1920’s. The Governor General and other dignitaries stand in front of the Century Hall, which was situated on the south west corner of the Queen Street / Cambridge Street intersection. A large crowd has pressed forward towards the dias and three police officers stand amongst the large number of people.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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Written on back with black ink pen - A Merry Xmas and a Happy Mrs Delluzo New Year Waipahi from E.M. Gunn.

“Maoriland” Christmas postcard, 1920’s ? 1 B&W photo postcard (faded ?)

Shows attached to wall (covered with textured wallpaper) - a) framed picture with caption – The Lost. White terraces. b) ‘cut-out’ portrait of male Maori elder. c) words on plques: To Wish You A Joyous And Happy Christmas All the way from Maoriland comes my greeting oversea - Health, Prosperity and Wealth, May this new Year bring to thee. d) flowers including – daisies, carnation, orchids, clematis, ferns & others. e) printed on small plaque (bottom left corner) – F.T. Series No.4023

Sent by: E.M. Gunn to: Mrs Delluzo {?} Waipahi Green halfpenny stamp, postmarked: Oamaru N.Z.

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Written on back with black ink pen - Sybil Jean Brown.

Members of Brown family and others on car, 4 a.m. New Year’s morning, 1920’s ? 1 B&W photo print

Outside the Franks residence on corner of Venn & Vance Streets, Shannon. Left to Right - ‘Bill’ Brown, Claude Speirs, Mrs Balfour (in nightwear sitting on bonnet), Eva Roach, Gordon Mitchell, ...3 (?) others…, Girlie Brown, Rita Roach, Maisie Brown, Mr Franks.

Chalked on door of car – 192{3 or 8 ?} C-C Speirs

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Written on photo as identification with purple ink - Nan . Earle Waterston

Miss Nan and Earle Waterston* with 2 pet lambs, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Appears to have been cut from a photo album.

*Waterston – also spelt Waterson (see photo #.0025) – also spelt Watterson (see photo caption on bottom of page 52 in book – “Shannon School Centennial Souvenir 1989”).

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 107”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 107. Exit of by-pass tunnel. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Exit of by-pass tunnel, No. 1 Gorge, Mangahao River. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

Exit of by-pass tunnel, Mangahao Dam, 1920’s. The dam is visible at the upper left.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0015

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 108”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 108. Powerhouse under construction showing pipes entering. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Mangaore Powerhouse under construction, showing entry point of pipes. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

See also – Acc. #2000.560.0009 (original sepia photo).

Construction of Mangaore Powerhouse, Shannon, 1920’s. Mr and Mrs Bill Walker are to the right.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0009

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Shop building next to law office in Main Street Foxton in 1920’s – 30’s ?

Very small photograph.

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Inscription on photograph reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin. (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”. Inscription on reverse reads: “Horowhenua Lake. Note the jetty. A Mr Niven used to run a launch to the other side of the lake & it was quite a popular picnic spot on holidays. The hills over the other side was infested with rabbits & in no time you could shoot as many as you could carry. The Manuka scrub was ideal cover for them”. Also: “Donated by Mr C Simes”.

Jetty and boatshed Lake Horowhenua. Two unidentified men are standing on the balcony of the Levin Boating Club building. A large clump of flax is in the cerntre foreground. Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin. (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”. Inscription on reverse reads: “Horowhenua Lake. Note the jetty. A Mr Niven used to run a launch to the other side of the lake & it was quite a popular picnic spot on holidays. The hills also on the other side was infested with rabbits & in noi time you could shoot as many as you could carry. The Manuka scrub was ideal cover for them”. Also: “Donated by Mr C Simes”.

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Inscription on photograph reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”.

Jetty & boatshed Lake Horowhenua. Two unidentified men are standing on the balcony of the Levin Boating Club building. A large clump of flax is in the centre foreground. Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin. (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”. Identical to – 2000.360.0001 & 2000.362.0001

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Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin. (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”. Inscription on reverse reads: “Donated by Mrs Bush Potts Rd”.

Jetty & boatshed Lake Horowhenua. Two unidentified men are standing on the balcony of the Levin Boating Club building. A Large clump of flax is in the centre foreground. Inscription on front reads: “Horowhenua Lake Levin (copyright symbol) A6058 Lucas Series”. Inscription on reverse reads: “Donated by Mrs Bush Potts Rd”. Identical to – 2000.361.0001 & 2000.362.0001

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 96”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 96. Mangahao River showing Terrace camp hoist tower. 30.3.24 A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Mangahao Dam. Hoist Tower supports delivery chutes for concrete etc. Also shows terrace camp. 30/3/1924 G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

The terrace camp and the hoist tower which supports delivery chutes for concrete etc at the Mangahao Dam construction site, 1920’s. This photograph was taken about half way through the construction of the dam.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0006 ? (original sepia photo).

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 100”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 100. Top of Mangahao Dam showing base of flood-gates. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Top of Mangahao Dam, showing base of flood-gates. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

Mangahao Dam flood-gate gallery, 1920’s. An unidentified man looks out from inside the flood gate-gallery at the top of the Mangahao Dam.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0017 (original sepia photo).

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 99”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 99. Exit of tunnel from main dam, Mangahao into Arapeti basin. H. Walker in entrance. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Exit of tunnel from main dam, Mangahao into Arapeti basin. H. Walker in entrance. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

Exit tunnel from Mangahao into Arapeti Reservoir,1920’s. H Walker stands in the mouth of the tunnel exit.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0011 (original sepia photo).

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 98”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 98. Mangahao Dam as seen from above. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Mangahao Dam, as seen from above. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

Mangahao Dam nearing completion, 1920’s, viewed from above.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0003 (original sepia photo).

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 101”

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “P. 101. Trench for Tokomaru Dam showing flume carrying stream over foundations. A.T.L.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Trench for Tokomaru Dam, showing flume carrying stream over foundations. G.L. Adkin photo. HHS Acc. 95.2”

Tokomaru (Arapeti) Dam, constructing foundation, 1920’s. This photograph shows the process of preparing the dam foundation with a flume carrying the stream over the foundation site.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.560.0001 (original sepia photo).

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large framed panorama of Foxton in 1920s taken from near present Tram Station looking northeastwards from wharf to Speirs timberyards/

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Inscription on reverse reads: ” Compliments of the Season love and kindest thoughts for the New Year. G J Whitaker Levin. Christmas 1920”

The Levin Public Gardens in Cambridge Street between Bath and Kent Streets. A gentleman is sitting on a park bench at the left of the photograph looking towards the goldfish pond in the south-west corner of the gardens.

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Information on back of original photograph - Shea spring 12

Log winch at sawmill ?, 1920’s

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Dis 7.00/dredge Hennessay moored upstream of Foxton wharf/

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen - No. 22 H.E.P.B. No. 22 Early construction of lines Levin – SHN District Tom Sunley top of pole Shirley Tremewan

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

Tom Sunley standing on top of power pole during wire stringing, c.1920’s-30’s 1 B&W photo print

Man (unidentified) at base of pole.

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three photos of riverfront Foxton Beach joined together including f1999.1270 and f1999.0177/

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Large photo of Crowd on the lawn at Foxton Racecourse possibly in 1920s or earlier

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two photos joined of Foxton Beach looking from behind riverside properties towards the river mouth ship on river

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