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W.G. Adkin & Family, 1913

Typed on paper glued to back: “W.G. Adkin & Family 1913. Leslie, Clare, Gilbert, Dora, Cliff, W.G. Adkin, Mrs W.G. Akin, Vivian, Marjorie. Photographed by Frank Denton. Lent by Mrs J. Aitchison. Copied by Mr F. Bryce, March 1979.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date Prov N0.2

Semi-formal photograph of the family of W.G. Adkin at ‘Cheslyn Rise’, 1913. The four eldest children (Leslie, Clair, Gilbert and Dora), stand behind their parents and two of their siblings (Cliff to the left and Marjorie to the right) sit alongside their parents’ chairs. Their youngest sister, Vivian, is seated at the feet of her parents and is holding a tabby kitten. Mr W G and Mrs Anne Adkin are seated in wicker chairs.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

Bulliman Bros. Family Butcher's shop, Oroua Downs

Stamped below photo, on mounting board with purple ink: “H. Wellman, photographer.”

Penciled on back: ” Butchers shop, Oroua Downs. Donated by Mrs McGrail, Cambridge St., Levin. Her former husband was Shailer. Had butchers shop at Oroua Downs. Ancestor was Colonel Bluet, Maori wars. F.C.S.”

Bulliman Bros. Family Butcher’s shop, Oroua Downs. Staff from the shop are outside the shop with many on horseback. two horse drawn carts appear to be used for delivery purposes in addition to a mounted rider who has a cane basket on his arm. There is a wide footpath outside the shop and the road is constructed of large stones.

1 B&W photo print, mounted (faded).

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

Foxton Family Hotel

Foxton Family Hotel, Main Street, Foxton. A group of men, women and children along with a dog stand outside the hotel. A Mr Laing was the proprieter of the hotel at the time the photograph was taken.

Photograph and paper copy

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

Gunning family, Bryce Street, Shannon, c.1912

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “W.H. Gunning & Family Bryce St.”

The Gunning family at the home in Bryce Street, Shannon, c.1912. From left to right those in the photograph are – Eric, Mrs Clara Gunning (seated), Phyllis, Mr William Henry Gunning (seated), Edith (seated), Dorothy. Sitting on ground : Noel, Sidney, Willian jnr.