This photograph was taken on the 14th of August 2022 by Foxton photographer Jacob Brookie. It shows spectators observing the 29th annual Foxton Loop Race- an event organised by 'Welly Paddlers' which sees entrants paddling their boats around the Foxton River Loop.

Jacob used a 1930s Agfa Billy 4.5 to take this photograph. This was an amateur camera whose lens folded into the body using bellows for easy storage. Jacob borrowed this camera from the collection of Foxton's MAVtech Museum which has a range of vintage photographic equipment as part of it's collection of audio-visual technology.

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Kevin & Don Morris.

Written on green paper attached to back – C. M/H. Kevin & Don Morris.

Kevin and Don Morris with new fishing vessel “Sidewinder”, 1980’s-90’s.

Black and white photograph.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Launch anchorage”

Five people in a rowboat pass a launch as they set out towards the jetty at Foxton Beach. In the background to the left a ship sails up the Manawatu River towards Foxton. The Foxton Beach jetty was built 1922/3.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Cpoied from photos supplied by Mr D Perrin 319 Botanical Road P N “

An unnamed ship aground on an unidentified beach. The vessel is two masted and is also steam powered.

Donated by D Perrin

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Seasouts craft “Sea Rover” 1943. Commanded by A Black, this photograph shows the craft tied to the wharf at the Port of Foxton.

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Inscription on reverse of first photograph reads: “Baden Powell or Kennedy.”

Inscription on reverse of second photograph reads: “The Baden Powell? or the Kennedy?”

The “Baden Powell” or “Kennedy” rounding Robinson’s Bend on the Manawatu River at Foxton. The boat is a two masted vessel which also is steam powered.

Two copies, one 2 1/2” x 4 1/4” and a 3 1/2” x 5 1/4” print.

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The trawler “Gwen B” at the wharf in Hartley Street, Foxton Beach. The photograph is attached to a 6” x 8” piece of white paper which has the following inscription: “THE FISHING TRAWLER AT FOXTON BEACH. Foxton Beach is the base for commercial fishing ventures in the area. Fishing for pleasure is a popular activity at both beaches on the Sunshine Coast. From August to November, whitebaiting is the lure and several big catches have been reported this season. Boating is another sport which is a big attraction. Both Manawatu Marine Boating Club and the Manawatu Sailing Club have good memberships.”

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Inscription on reverse reads; “The Kennedy about 1927. Given by Miss E J Griffiths 19 Ngata Street. 88569.”

The “Kennedy” aground on an unidentified beach. The vessel has two masts and is also steam powered.

Some discolouration at top of photograph.

Donated by Miss E J Griffiths

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Kevin and Marion Morris

Written on green paper attached to back – C M/H

Kevin and Marion Morris with new fishing vessel “Sidewinder”, 1980’s-90’s.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Penciled on back – Kevin Morris’ boat side winder

Fishing boat “Sidewinder” being towed across State Highway One at Robinson Street corner.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back - River boat. possibly Maidi with mast.

River boat possibly Maidi {? Maadi} with lowered mast.

Black and white photograph.

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The dredge “Hennessy” on the Manawatu River near the Port of Foxton.

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Mounted black and white photgraph attached to grey card.

Two launches at anchor in the mouth of the Te Awahou stream south of Foxton wharf.

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