Kipa Roera and family. Kipa is the oldest living descendent of the chief Te Ahu Karamu. He is the present leader of Ngati-Kikopiri hapu, Muhunoa W, Ohau. 7 June 1936. Adkin, George Leslie, 1888-1964 :Photographs of New Zealand geology, geography, and the Maori history of Horowhenua. Ref: PA1-f-005-403. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. http://beta.natlib.govt.nz/records/23132075
The Swans of Wahroonga
Elizabeth Swan and her children, 1975
David, Stephen, Bronwyn and Fiona.
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Ernie, John Montgomery?,Ivan Anderson, Norman Gates, Tip the dog, Laddie & Blossom the horses, with the horse drawn hay mower
If you are interested in purchasing this painting, just send an email to Dorothy Burt, the President of the group and she will be able to put you in touch with the artist(s) concerned - her email is info@levinbb.com
#CaptureYourHorowhenua photography competition - Nature & Adventure / April 2022.
Hōkio Beach. My Dog Dottie and I live at Hokio beach. We walk and swim, enjoying the beauty the beach offers whatever the weather.
Photographer: Stewart Whiting
#CaptureYourHorowhenua is a district-wide amateur photography competition that encourages Horowhenua residents to showcase what they love about their district. The images are exhibited at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, and the winner is decided by public vote.
#CaptureYourHorowhenua photography competition - Nature & Adventure / April 2022.
Waitārere Beach, one dog exhausted from run on beach.
Photographer: Rachael Mills.
#CaptureYourHorowhenua is a district-wide amateur photography competition that encourages Horowhenua residents to showcase what they love about their district. The images are exhibited at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, and the winner is decided by public vote.
Penciled on back - A duck shooter for the last 57 years, Levin hunter Mr E.E. (Bunny) Ranish in preparation for the opening of the season on Saturday. Thurs. April 29, 1971.
Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.
Mr E.E. “Bunny” Ranish (Levin), a duck shooter for the last 57 years, prepares for the opening of the duck shooting season. 1 B&W photo print
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Names on reverse
Awahou Rugby Football team 1906. Those appearing in this photograph are from left to right:-
Back Row:- G Cummerfield, E Howan, Kereona (referee), J Webb, J Dunn (Coach), ? Imire, ? Flint, A East.
Middle Row:- W Walker, J Broad, ? Cline, ? Cole, J Walker, A Overend.
Front Row:- G Rimmer, K Furrie, ? Whibley, J Williams, C Edwards, M Cook, ? Reid.
Bill the dog is on the left. Non players standing on the left are:- ? Edlin and T East,
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Whytes Hotel, on the corner of Main Street and Whyte Street, Foxton. Three women are standing on the balcony and nine men and a dog on the street.
Photograph and paper copy.
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Harry Hughes of Pearl Farm with his dog Scott.
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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink – P 38
Typed on paper glued to back: “Shannon Cooperative Dairy Company’s butter factory at Shannon, about 1909. Palmerston North Public Library print / D40”
Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 247, with caption - Shannon Cooperative Dairy Company’s butter factory, about 1909. PNPL.
Shannon Co-operative Dairy Company’s butter factory,1909. Outside the wooden building which has an iron roof, are a number of horse-drawn carts which are carrying milk cans.
1 B&W photo print copy, mounted
Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 247
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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 124”
Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Tramline to Corrigan’s Mill, Waitatapia Valley. W.T. Neill, tramper, and his dog. ATL Coll.”
Tramline to Corrigan’s Mill, Waitatapia Valley. In this photograph two men and a dog pass over a crude bridge. One of the men has been identified as being W T Neill.
1 B&W photo print copy, mounted
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Two unidentified women with a dog pose by a Survey Trig Marker at an unknown location.
1 B&W Postcard
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Bert Dunn holding a rifle and with a dog at his feet.
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Two people walking their dog at Foxton Beach
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Coco now enjoys a country lifestyle after being rehomed from Cindy's.
Studio photograph of an unidentified woman, two unidentified girls and a dog. Inscription on reverse reads: “To dear Julia (Ahern) with love from May Elsie & Zoe June 13 / 1905.”
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A photograph of three mwn and a small child with ducks which have been shot. In the left foreground is a dog. Those in the photograph include Edward Robinson, Plugger Robinson and Eric Robinson. The third man is unidentified.
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the moment caught in time
Post card has inscription on reverse reading: “Electricity comes to Foxton. Corner of Johnston St and Avenue Rd. Erecting pole at Christie corner – Mrs Trueman’s father. Johnston St Avenue Rd.
Erection of power pole on Christie Corner, (the corner of Avenue Road and Johnston Street), bringing the first electric power to Foxton. Two men stand atop a ladder, while a third holds the ladder, and a further man leans against the pole.
Post card and one copy.
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Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”
This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”
1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)
See also s2002.051.0002a and s2002.051.0002b
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Penciled on back: “C/6”
Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Driver Bert Tremewan”
Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”
This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”
1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)
See also s2002.051.0002a and s2002.051.0002c
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Penciled on back: “N. Clayton”
Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Driver Bert Tremewan”
Written on back, top right corner with red felt-tip pen: “86”
Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”
This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”
1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)
See also s2002.051.0002b and s2002.051.0002c
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you have to be fast taking the shot as a moment later it all changes and the shot is lost for ever
Penciled on back - Inscribed on reverse: “46 Horowhenua Co. Waitatapia Stream. Businesses. Corrigan’s Mill. Steam boiler and log hauler at railhead of Corrigan’s tramline from Otaki Forks via Waitatapia River. from left : J.W. Butcher and “Bobby”.
This information is also typed on pieces of paper.
Steam boiler and log hauler at railhead of Corrigan’s Mill at Otaki Forks.
Man on left of photograph is J W Butcher and the dog is Bobby.
RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH
1 B&W photo print copy
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Penciled on back: “Copy of photograph Mr W.G. Vickers loaned by his daughter Mrs Grace Davies. Dressed as John Bull leading the Peace Parade after 1st World War.”
Typed on piece of paper: “Peace Parade. Mr. W.G. Vickers dressed as John Bull for the Peace Parade after First World War.”
Mr W.G. Vickers dressed as John Bull, along with a bulldog, during the Armistice Day Peace Parade in 1918.
1 oval shaped B&W photo print
See also 2000.530.0001 and 2000.530.0002
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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Hokio Beach”
Two men and a dog sit outside a tempory shelter on the sand dunes at Hokio Beach. The Hokio Stream is in the background at the right.
1 B&W photo print – damaged (creased)
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Written with blue pen on piece of paper attached to back: “634 Timber Industry, Logging. Greg. Coll. per Kapiti Library Loan. A.T.L. (Ref. 58359 1/2) Alexander Turnbull Library credit on caption.”
Penciled: “69 CH”
Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 175, with caption - Team of bushmen with steam powered hauling engine near Reikorangi. PNPL.
Four unidentified men and a dog working with tree stumps, steam winches and a hauling engine.
1 B&W photo print copy, mounted
Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 175
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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
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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “circa 1910 Clayton family picnic, Otaura Stream. Left to Right : Charles Clayton, Ada & Will with Alison, Elsie Watts (sister of Ada) & Shn Policemans wife.”
Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Before birth of Brian Clayton.”
Clayton family picnic, Otaura Stream (Shannon), c.1910. Those in the photograph are from left to right – Charles Clayton, Ada & Will with Alison, Elsie Watts (sister of Ada) and the Shannon Policeman’s wife (unnamed). Baby Alison is being bottle fed by Will. A dog sits to the right of the group.
1 B&W photo print
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