Inscriptions on reverse read: “First flower stall on southern approach to Levin, run by Mrs G D McDonell.” and “First roadside flowershop in district. Mrs McDonell Main Rd. South Levin. South of Travel Lodge Motel. c 1945 – 1960s.”

The first flower stall located on the western side of the Main South Road, Levin. The stall which was situated south of the Travel lodge motel, was owned and run by Mrs McDonell,

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Stamped on back in purple ink - (F or E ?) Tomlinson, Levin Cash Service Store, Queen Street. Groceries – Provisions.

Also written on back with pencil – A 40 ST 52

Levin Service Depot Ltd, on the Eastern side of Oxford Street, south if Bath Street.

1 B&W photo print

Also see – Acc.# 1980.143

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Stamped on back – Received Dec 31, 1912

The exterior of the business premises of C. S. Keedwell, Chemist , Oxford Street, Levin – 1912

1 B&W photo print, mounted

Also see – Acc.# 2000.242

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Building next to Post Office, Oxford Street, Levin. This shop was built in 1933 and was known as “The Natiional Suit Store. In 1940 the shop was turned into an extension of the Post Office.

1 B&W photo print

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Envelope with photographs (2) addressed to Mr F C Swanwick, 39 Wilton Street, Levin has the following inscription “2 photos Ince’s fire sale in Central Building 1930s probably 1928. Sale went on for years. Ince drapery shop was in south side present (1087) Oxford Pharmacy”

Ince Fire Sale (Central Buildings) c.1928-30. Taken from building on the opposite side of the Bath and Oxford Street intersection, this photograph shows a crowd of people waiting to entre the building where the fire sale is being held. 1 B&W photo print

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen – Devon Street, Levin

The premises of Dean & Rawson, cordial makers, Devon Street, Levin

1 B&W photo print

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Colour photograph.

Written on back – Neg 6664

Foxton Tram Station and Tea Rooms, 1980’s-90’s.

See also f2000.2361 (another view).

Colour photograph.

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Colour photograph.

Mark Perreau Reserve, on the corner of Duncan Street and Ladys Mile. This is the south end site of a stockade built in 1860s.

Colour photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Written on dark green paper attached to back – 50% M H

Staff at Motex Service Station.

Pictured left to right: Kim Taylor, Fiona Purcell, Craig Betty..

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Judy Keall M.P.

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

Judy Keall MP, outside Leader and Watt, Main Street, Foxton.

Black and white photograph.

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Oxford Street on the day of the Armistice Day Peace Parade in 1918. Several children watch a band perform from the deck of a float which is parked outside comercial buildings on the eastern side of Oxford Street.

1 B&W photo print

See also 2000.532.0001

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “E.J. August site later bought by J. Harvey from F. Hedgman. In 1991 site occupied by G. Brownhill (Jeweller) and Bennets Pharmacy. Clark’s site now Rushtons, Zillah Modes and Clarks Menswear. From a glass negative lent by Mr H.S. Walkley.”

Penciled on back: “34 CH top & 35 bottom.”

The business premises of E.J. August, Upholsterer & Undertaker, Furniture Warehouse and – Agent for : E.Collie & Dresden Piano Co, situated on the eastern side of Oxford St., Levin,. This photograph was taken between 1907 and 1911, the known dates that Mr August operated his business from this site. He moved to the opposite side of Oxford Street in 1912. The business of W.M. Clark is to the right (south side)

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted (with 2000.018.0098a)

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Printed bottom left of photo, as caption – Oxford Street, Levin. N.Z.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “According to Scott Aitken (son) Ken Aitken occupied the shop (now Bernina Sewing Centre No.172 Oxford St.) from 1909 to 1912 when he shifted to the west side Oxford St. (now south end 1/3 Deka No.213 Oxford St.)”

Penciled on back : “18 CII Oxford St. Looking North.”

Stamped on back - Horowhenua Historical Society Acc. No. Date

Oxford Street, Levin, c 1912 . This photograph looks north fropm the south western corner of the intersection of Bath Street and Oxford Street. On the opposite corner is the Public Library which was opened at the end of 1911. In the centre of the intersection is a gas standard with two lamps. The eastern side of Oxford Street has numerous commercial businesses.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.291.0002

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Written with black ballpoint pen, bottom of photo – 102 12

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “5. A civic occasion in the square, Levin. Probably [crossed out with blue ballpoint pen] services for the death of King Edward VII 1910, or else the coronation of King George V 1911. Boys training farm cadets in row near bottom of photograph.”

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society Acc. No. Date

Commemoration, death of Edward VII, 1910. Taken from opposite the Post Office in Oxford Street looking east, a large crowd hold sheets of paper, possibly song sheets for singing during the service.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.510.0001 and Collection 2000.516

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Beehive Store, Main Street, Foxton, c1900. This building was the premises ofThos Westwood and Co. A group of men and boys stand outside the store which has some wares displayed on the footpath.

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See also 2000.239 (gives location as – Devon St., Levin)

The buildings of the business of Dean & Rawson, cordial makers. Two wooden buildings have a high wooden fence and gate in front of them which obscures most of the view of the building in the centre of the photograph.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.018.0100 and 2000.239.0001

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “E.J. August site later bought by J. Harvey from F. Hedgman. In 1991 site occupied by G. Brownhill (Jeweller) and Bennets Pharmacy. Clark’s site now Rushtons, Zillah Modes and Clarks Menswear. From a glass negative lent by Mr H.S. Walkley.”

Penciled on back: “34 CH top & 35 bottom.”

Four unidentified men, possibly staff, stand outside the premises of F. Hedgman & Co., on the eastern side of Oxford Street, Levin.

Names supplied by Ray Harvey:

Alf Smith, Mr Kernihan, Mr Hedgeman, ... O'Connel.

This cabinetmaker, upholsterers and art furniture manufacturers business was situated on this site from 1911 until 1923 when the building burned down. The business premises of W.M. Clark is to the right (south side).

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted (with 2000.018.0098b)

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Penciled on back: “(12)”

A crowd of children cheering as a float goes past during the Armistice Day Peace Parade along Oxford Street in 1918. Commercial premises are visable behind the children.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.529.0002

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Penciled on back: “(15)”

Oxford Street on the day of the Armistice Day Peace Parade in 1918. Several children watch a band perform from the deck of a float which is parked outside commercial buildings on the eastern side of central Oxford Street.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.532.0001 (original postcard) and 2000.525.0002 (B&W photo)

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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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Oxford Street, Levin, c.1910. Taken from the upper floor of the Arcadia Hotel on the northestern corner of the Oxford Street and Bath Street, this photograph shows the early businesses of Levin. Looking North it shows Oxford Street as a wide unsealed street, but there are footpaths outside the shops,and the plane trees planted in 1897 appear to be very young.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.563.0001 (original).

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Inscription on reverse reads: “For R E Henderson. Donated Per V Doyle 52 Queen St. Levin. Nee V Henderson. Marco Fosella second from left. W. Side Sth from Queen St.”

The commercial permises of Marco Fosella with a largely unidentified group standing outside. Marco Fosella has been identified as the man standing second from the left. This shop which was located on the western side of Oxford Street was built in 1897

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Aerial view of Levin. Late 1920s.”

An aerial photo of Levin’s central business area in the late 1920s. Oxford Street is in the centre of the photograph which looks from north to south.

This is a companion photograph to 1977.050.0010.

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Penciled on back: “24. Chinese Market Garden at Otaki, 1945.

This photograph must be acknowledged to the J.D. Pascoe Collection. Alexander Turnbull Library, Welligton, New Zealand. Reference No. 1299 1/4”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date. 20/10/90

A man walks behind his horse which is pulling a cultivator across fields at a market garden at Otaki, 1945. . This photo used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 254.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted.

RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Browns Berryfruit Farm.”

Penciled on back: “25. Raspberry picking on Browns Berryfruit Gardens, January 1958. From ‘Chronicle’ photograph (negative number unknown). Chronicle Supplement ‘81, P.59.”

Stamped on back with black ink: Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date. 20/10/90

Seven unidentified young women pick raspberries at Brown’s Berryfruit Gardens, 1958.

The Chronicle 75th Jubilee Supplement of March 1981 named them as:

Pat Allington, Margaret Wilson, June Moody, Sandra Baker, Betty Davies, Junnette Snowsill and Margaret Hatfield.

It also said they were paid sixpence a pound for their efforts - the going rate in those days.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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Printed top right of photo, as caption - ‘Strike scenes, Well. NZ 1913’ ‘Zak’ series 19.037.

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of paper glued to back: “Special constables from Horowhenua, led by Guy Kingdon [?], parade through Wellington to protect non-union labourers on waterfront. (ATL) 1913.”

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 194, with caption - Special constables from Horowhenua, led by Guy Kingdom, form part of contingent parading to protect non-union labourers on waterfront. S.C. Smith Coll. ATL

Special Constables from Horowhenua, led by Guy Kingdom parade down a Wellington Street in November 1913. Men on horseback lead the parade followed by a group of men on foot. Other men walk in numbers on the footpath alongside the parade.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 194

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Foxton Beach P O Store”

Post OfficeStore and Tea Rooms Foxton Beach c1940. The proprietor was named Kelleher.

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Black and white photograph.

Printed at bottom of photo – Foxton 23.

Stamped on back with purple ink (faded) - Real Photo Post Card Frank Duncan & Co. Auckland.

Postcard of Main Street, Foxton, looking south west from the Law office, c.1912. In this photograph two girls are crossing the road while a man on a bicycle is in the middle of the road.

Black and white photograph.

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Penciled on back: “42 Oxford Street, Levin looking south from near Queen Street intersection. Made by B. Eykel, Horticultural Research Centre, Levin. Negative on file H.H.S.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

See also – Acc. #2000.269 (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

The eastern side of Oxford Street, Levin, looking south towards the Bath Street lights, 1990. Taken at 4:45pm this photograph shows the large volume of traffic on Oxford Street which is also State Highway One. The two storied building which was the Arcadia Hotel is visible at the end of the business premises at the Bath Street intersection.

1 Colour photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.269 Collectin (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

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One black and white photograph and one black and white A4 photocopy.

Penciled on back of the photograph - N Z S Co’s Fire Tuesday 14 / 11/ 33 at 11.0 am

Caption typed at bottom of the photocopy - New Zealand Shipping Co. fire, Main Street Foxton 1936 {corrected to 1933}.

New Zealand Shipping Co. fire, 1933. This photograph was taken on Tuesday 14 November 1933 at about 11am looking across Main Street, Foxton. A fire is in the large wooden building behind the Foxton Public Library (left) and Council Chambers (centre) with a Service Station on the right.

One black and white photograph and one black and white A4 photocopy.

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