Foxton Silver Band, 1934. The band is dressed in uniform. Those in the photograph have not been identified.

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Oxford Street, Levin. Victory Parade, 1918.”

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 businesses on the western side of Oxford Street

1 B&W photo print

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Mounted black and white photograph.

Foxton Brass Band 1909. Fourteen members of the band pose with their instruments.

Two mounted copies.

Black and white photograph.

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Mounted black and white photograph attached to brown card.

Foxton Brass Band, c.1910. This group photograph shows thirteen band members in uniform and two in civilian dress.

Photograph is larger than image.

Mounted black and white photograph (fragile, damaged).

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Penciled on back: “3350 17 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953”

Stamped on back with purple ink: “NEVILLE Studio LEVIN”

Coronation Parade, Shannon Domain, 1953. In this photograph Mr J. Bovis (foreground), is wearing ‘top hat & tails’ and is carrying a cylinderical object under his left arm, with his right hand in his pocket. Behind him a brass band, in civilian clothing, marches. Pony Club members riding their mounts follow. A vehicle with large crown on top follows. Another vehicle and groups of people complete the parade

1 B&W photo print

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Set on sheet of white paper with the inscription “Foxton Brass Band 1909” below.

The Foxton Brass Band poses in a photographer’s studio in 1909.

No names are provided with this photograph

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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

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Foxton Band. year ? 3 23

Foxton band parading past Rimmers on the corner of Main Street and Whyte Street in c.1940

Black and white photograph.

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Foxton Junior Brass Band, 1955. Those in the photograph include:- W or F Blacklock, L Cobcroft, R Mence, W Kauri, T Healy, D Cobcroft, B Quillan, W Van Brugge, P Skogstad, A Cobcroft, J Lewis, A Lewis, E Van Brugge, N Walls, W Holden, H Skogstad, M Skogstad, R Sayer, K Walls, J White, W Melton, C Nixon, D Walls, K Perreau, C Sexton, C Stokes, R Skogstad, M Perreau.

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Foxton Brass Band marching in Main Street, Foxton c.1900. It is thought that the occasion was a parade to celebrate the relief of Mafeking. The building to the extreme left is the Post Office Hotel. The building beside the hotel is the residence of the Collins family.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Collection of Mr L Heath, Levin”

An unidentified brass band, presumeably the Foxton Brass Band poses for a formal photograph outside a wooden building at an unknown date.

Two original photographs and a copy which is attached to a piece of white paper along with another photograph.

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Inscriptions on reverse read: “N Z Brass Bands Ass. Invercargill D Grade March 1956 1st in March 2nd in Hymn”. “See in Judges Remarks envelope” “Foxton Band Street March Invercargill W Wilkinson Conductor”

Foxton Band during the street march section of the D Grade Brass Band Competitions held in Invercargill in 1956. The band came second in the street march and first in the hymn competions of their grade. W Wilkinson was the conductor.

Original and one copy which is attached to a sheet of white paper with another photograph.

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Foxton Band marching in Main Street close to the entrance to Easton Park in 1950s.

Two photos which have been taken a few seconds apart.

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Two pieces of paper accompany this photograph. The inscription on the first reads: “As I think I know the names but the Rand’s men probably know them all. Standing – Drum I think a walls, C H Collins (my father), Speirs (I think), Bill Owen, Knewth, (unknown). Sitting, First three unknown, 4th T Betty and I think two Rands. Laying down, Fred Collins and Fred Robinson. Band was early 1900s. Rands can probably give you full particulars.” On the same piece of paper but in a different hand and colour “Have this from Stan Collins”

On the second piece of paper the following names are typewritten – 1. Arthur Lee 2. Charles Collins 3. John Speirs 4. W H Owens 5. Bert Newth 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Tom Betty 11. Robert Rand 12. Cave Rand 13. Fred Collins 14. Fred Robertson

Foxton Brass Band early in the 1900s. Those in the photograph include Arthur Lee, C Collins, John Speirs, W H Owen, Bert Newth, Tom Betty, Robert Rand, Cave Rand, Fred Collins, Fred Robinson.

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Foxton Band at Easton Park, 13 April 1947. Those appearing in this photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: R Cochran, A Prodger, L Christensen, R Read, L Smith, J Brown, V Shailer, N Walls, M Newth, W Wilkinson. Middle Row: L Stevens, K Wilkinson, K Halett, W H Read, N McKenzie, A McLaughlan, B Walls, C Cochran. Front Row: R Merriman, I McLaughlan, N Elwood, J Thompson, V Cootes, I Robertson, R Cresswell.

4 original copies and a copy which is attached to a piece of lined paper

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The members of Foxton Citizens’ Band pose for a formal photograph 1956. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: R Sayer, E Hibbard, P Skogstad, J Lewis, A Mills, J White, J Cox, B Whiterod. Second Row: W Holden, K Walls, R Skogstad, C Nixon, B Quilian, W Melton, N Walls, C Stokes. Third Row: W Holden, H Skogstad, E Van Brugge, N Reader, W Huzziff, M Skogstad. Front Row: C Cochran, D Cobcroft, H Buckley,W F Blacklock, W F, B White, J Pugh, E Torrey.

One mounted copy in outsized box and smaller copy on sheet of white paper.

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Foxton Silver Band pose fpr a formal photograph outside the Band Hall 1950. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: I McLaughlan, N McA Walls, C McMahon, R Read, L Smith, K Dawson, V Shailer, T Dawson, A Robinson. Middle Row: D McMillan, B Walls, C McCarty, K Wilkinson, G Clark, C Cochran, V Cootes, R Cochran, B Williams, A McLaughlan, W H Read. Front Row: R Merriman, R Gudgeon, H Davies, A Prodger,W Wilkinson, H Podmore, C Bowles, R Cresswell, D Satherly, J Thompson, T Carter.

Two original photograph and one smaller copy which is attached to a piece of lined paper.

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Foxton Brass Band possibly at Palmerston North showgrounds. The band is forming ranks with the drum corps in the front row, behind the drum major.

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Written below photo with blue ballpoint pen – names of people in photo, however, some of these names may not be correct, as a piece of card with names more clearly identifying the people present (see below), was attached to cover these names.

Written on card with black felt-tip pen: “H. Ward F. Svenson H. Slyster F. James G. Lang H. Thomas G. Davidson A. James J. Thomas G. Rose Captain Stirling Lt. Law”

Penciled on piece of paper: “Will ask Graham Bartholomew to name people.”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - H. Rippen, 63 Queen St. Levin.

The Salvation Army Band, Levin c.1903. Nine men and two women pose in this photograph, most of them wearing Salvation Army uniform. Beneath the photographs are the names of twelve people.

1 B&W photo print, mounted – Fragile

Identifications: Written below photo - Back Row: H. Ward, F. Swainson, H. Slyster, F. James. Middle Row: C. Laing, H. Thomas, G. Davidson, A. James, J. Thomas, G. Rose. Front Row: {Lt Law, Lt Jacobsen – crossed out} Capt. Stirling, Lt Law.

Written on cardboard with photo - Back Row: H. Ward, F. Svenson, H. Slyster, F. James. Middle Row: G. Lang, H. Thomas, G. Davidson, A. James, J. Thomas, G. Rose. Front Row: Captain Stirling, Lt Law.

Printed with photo in newpaper article about 75th anniversary shown by Mr Pil Calder - Back Row: Harry Ward, G. Milgate, G. Sylvester, Fred James. Middle Row: Charlie Laing, Harry Thomas, George Davidson, Arthur James, Jack Thomas, George Rose. Front Row: Capt. Stirling, Lt Elizabeth Law.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “1920Cira. Combined Foxton Brass and Salvation Army Band. R T Betty, Rand leaning on building, R Rand with Bass, Mrs Len McCarthy (cornet), Charlie Prew”

Combined Foxton Brass and Salvation Army Bands c 1920. Among those appearing in this photograph are :- R T Betty, R Rand, Mrs Len McCarthy and Charlie Prew.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “R Read ? B Walls M Newth

Four Foxton bandsmen in uniform sitting on a form in front of a wooden fence. Those in the photograph are from left to right: R Read, Unknown, B Walls and M Newth.

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Black and white photograph.

The Foxton Band leads a parade in Main Street, Foxton c.1920. This photograph is taken looking south from Clyde Street.

Very small black and white photograph.

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Foxton Silver Band march along the main street of Foxton on the occasion of opening of Memorial Hall Community Centre 30 October 1954.

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The Foxton Silver Band pose for this formal photograph 1940-50s. The band’s name is inscribed on the base drum, which has a wooden shield leaning against it. Only one of the 29 members of the band have been identified. He is Colin Cochran who is third from the right in the second row.

Mounted print in outsized box and smaller copy.

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A group of Foxton Bandsmen pose with their instruments. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: C McMahon, N Walls. Middle Row: V Shailer, Trevor Dawson, Reg Read, Ian McLaughlan, Ashley Robinson Front: McMahon

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Foxton Band 1908. Those in the photograph include:- Vic Betty, A Stevenson, A Lee, Tom Betty, C Rand, R Cochran, R Rand, J Walls, G Lester, G Hirini G and W Betty, with two unknown men.

One large mounted photograph in outsized box. One smaller mounted photograph and two copies.

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Foxton Brass Band 1920. Included in the photograph are: – C Rand, H Osborne, G Beal, S Tennant, R Hart, B Walls, C Walls, T Betty, W Scholley, R Rand, J Golder, P Brown, C Prew, H Goffin, H Williams, R Hofmann, R Ebbett , G Westward, A Ebbett, A Lee

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Inscription on reverse of one mounted photograph reads: “Main St. Foxton. This occasion was to celebrate the end of the 1914-18 war. The drapery store was owned by Mr Sam Mattar, Mr Mattar gave a public dinner in the Foxton Town Hall when his country was releived by the allies.

Parade in Main Street, Foxton, at the end of WW I. A brass band, followed by school cadets are in the foreground. The parade has halted outside Whytes Hotel. Rimmers Red House Drapery store is on the left of the hotel. Sam Mattar who owned this store gave public dinner in Foxton Town Hall when his homeland (Lebanon) was relieved by allies.

4 copies – 2 mounted, 2 unmounted.

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This collection was owned by Mrs Holland, previously Mrs Low (see notes on Ernest Low) and was given by her daughter, Mrs Penny Overton (nee Low).

1 set of fireplace bellows (domestic use).

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The pilot’s light was on a post in Carter Cres, Foxton Beach. Sometime after 1975 it was destroyed by vandals and this battered cover was found in the beach tip.

One brass cover from the pilots light that was at the Manawatu river mouth, Foxton Beach.

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