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Foxton Water Tower, 1930's?

Stamped on back – 5 3

Foxton water tower looking up from gardens in 1930s?

Very small photograph.

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Old Whirokino Bridge, 1930's?

Written on back -Old Bridge Foxton. Old Whirokino Bridge Foxton.

Cyclist poses on the old Whirokino Bridge over Manawatu River

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Rugby Banner, 1930's

Cut from photo album with photo on reverse torn off.

Reverse of Hall banner (shown in f2000.2020) with winning clubs listed from 1919 to 1938

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Rugby Trophies, 1930's

Penciled on back – 2a

Written on back – Ruby Trophies Foxton

Rugby trophies played for in Horowhenua

Banner with embroidered lettering: HRU Presented by Mrs Hugh Hall

2 handled silver cup. Wooden canoe with small silver shields along the top.

See also – f2000.2021 showing reverse side of the banner with winning clubs (from 1919 to 1938) embroidered.

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Fire Brigade appliance, 1930's?

Foxton Fire Board appliance with women aboard

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Tramping Party

Tramping Party (1930’s?) 1 B&W photo print Same group as 2000.123 ? 11 people on day tramp, walking over farmland to Waiopehu Track ?

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Tramping Party

Tramping Party (1930’s?) 1 B&W photo print Same group as 2000.123 ? 11 people on day tramp, walking over farmland to Waiopehu Track ?

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

Foxton Junior Rugby Team 1930

Foxton Junior Rugby Football Team 1930. Winners of the 1930 Championship. Those appearing in this photograph are from left to right:-

Back Row:- L Oram, J Barber, B Coley, J Scott, B Wright, B Brown and J Smith.

Middle Row:- P Robinson, C Anderson, S Robinson, R Walls (Coach), N Huff, B Crystall, J Williams and G McCostly.

Front Row:- H Huff, J Simpson, J Hirini amd H Hartley.

In Front:- M Dunn and T Taylor.

Two mounted prints

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Wooden bridge over Manawatu River at Whirokino, 1930's?

Written on back – Old Whirokino Bridge Foxton Manawatu River

Wooden bridge over Manawatu River at Whirokino, 1930’s?

Very small photo.

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Foxton Surf Club members, 1930

Written on back - Royce Evans W. Neville L. Baird Rua Richardson. Foxton Surf Club 1930.

Foxton Surf Club members out side clubhouse Foxton Beach in 1930

Woman and 4 men. Named as present are: Royce Evans, W. Neville, L. Baird, Rua Richardson.

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Foxton Wharf

Ship at Foxton Wharf with workers and onlookers probably in 1930s/water tower in background/railway wagons

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Secondary department Foxton D H S

Black and white photograph.

View of the Foxton District High School Secondary department taken from Ihakara Gardens.

Black and white photograph.

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ANZAC Parade, Plimmer Terrace, 1930's

Photo appears to have been glued in an album and removed.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Shannon Fire Station Plimmer Tce Shannon.”

Believed to be ANZAC Parade, Plimmer Terrace, 1930’s. Taken looking southwest along Plimmer Terrace, Shannon, this photograph shows a procession of people (most likely lead by Shannon Brass Band) heading south with Girl Guides towards the rear. The building on right is the Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade headquarters, note bell on tall tower.

1 B&W photo print. Fragile, damaged with a tear in the upper right corner.

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Foxton District High School Pupils 1930s

Black and white photograph.

Foxton District High School Secondary pupils in 1930s?

Black and white photograph.

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Foxton District High School Pupils 1930s

Black and white photograph.

Foxton District High School Secondary pupils in 1930s?

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Foxton District High School Pupils 1930s

Black and white photograph.

Foxton District High School Secondary pupils in 1930s?

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

School Gymnastics, Foxton D.H.S., 1930's ?

General comment written on card - I am sorry that these are blurred but the camera was not fast enough. You may however pick up a few points from them and remember the camera never lies. Keep up the good work and good luck to you all. Tom McKenzie

Written on back of card – Park St.

A set of 7 photographs (taken by Tom McKenzie) of pupils doing gymnastics on grass area to west of Secondary Department of Foxton D.H.S. Mounted on folded cardboard with comments on performances with each photo.

Photo 1 – overhead lift. ” 2 – overhead lift. ” 3 – vaulting horse. ” 4 – vaulting horse. ” 5 – balance on shoulders of companions. ” 6 – balance on shoulders of companions. ” 7 – vaulting horse.

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Parade

Written on back - George Rough Jack Martin

George Rough and Jack Martin dressed as Ku Klux Klansmen for a Foxton parade

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N Z Woolpack and Textiles Beam winder

Beam winder/side view of winder drums drying yarn after dyeing

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Whirokino Bridge

Dis 7.00/large photo of Whirokino Bridge under construction/sides reinforcing rods in place/

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Foxton District High School, 1930's ?

Written on back - Although this wasn’t taken recently, the spot looks Pretty much the same doesn’t it? If you remember the Porch—‘twas here a Promise made!!!! No doubt it’s all familiar though. Sorry I’m so dramatic & sentimental. E. x

Stamped on back with purple ink - R.L. Heath Stationer Foxton.

Foxton District High School, Secondary Dept. taken from Ihakara Gardens (during summer?)

Printed at bottom of postcard – District High School Foxton

2 copies ?

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Coastal Trading Ship "Huanui", 1930's

Black and white laminated photocopy.

Typed on back - The Huanui coming up river during the 1930s. Photograph taken at Robinsons Bend.

Coastal trading ship “Huanui” at the eastern end of Robinson’s bend of the Manawatu River, heading towards the wharf in the background

Laminated black and white A4 photocopy.

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Fire Brigade

dis 7.00/1930 Foxton Fire Brigade with shield/Hirini K/Robinson K/Anderson C/Newton J/Brand W/Coley J/Newton G/Anderson C/Dunn D/Walls A/McCartney C/Reid H/McKnight W/Fuller T/Reid H/Parker R/Mounsey F/.Huff H/

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Foxton Basketball

dis 7.00/Foxton High School basketball team c1930s/Parlato N/Murray W/Clark J/McCarthy P/Botaroff G/Doreen N/Reid Z/Coley P/

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Foxton Beach Hall

Inscription on reverse reads: “Beach Hall”

Foxton Beach Hall, Darwick Street, Foxton Beach. This small wooden hall with an iron roof is sitting high on wooden piles and has a ramp with handrails leading to the main door. Two sash windows are on the side wall

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Levin (Black's) Service Centre

Levin (Black’s) Service Centre, front with petrol pumps and car.

B & W copy print

See also Archives Catalog. 1979.109.0000, 1999.517.0000

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Aitchison's Milk Truck, late 1930's

Written on back with red ballpoint pen: “Aitchison’s milk truck. late 1930’s”

Stamped on back with blue ink: “Reproduction Peter Sinclair Photos Shannon”

Aitchison’s milk truck, with tabby cat on roof, late 1930’s.

1 b/w photograph (copy)

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Foxton Fire Brigade

Three unidentified Foxton Fire Brigade members in fancy dress trying to raise funds for F.F.F.

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Hauling for flounder at Foxton Beach

Inscription on reverse reads: “Fishing with net in bay at Foxton Beach in 1930s.”

Hauling for flounder at Foxton Beach in 1930s.

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Foxton Plunket Rooms

Possibly the opening of the Plunket Rooms in Clyde Street, Foxton. A group of dignitories is seated on the porch of the roughcast and timber building and a man stands to the right, addressing the crowd of mostly women and children in the foreground.

2 copies

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