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Eight Children and Rabbits c.1920

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Back row Harry Whibley, Gwen Stuart-Forbes Lf to rt, 1920’s Jacky Charles, Clarry Satherly, Pearl Satherly, Sandy Logan, Athur Satherly & Brian Clayton”

NOTE – spelling: Satherly (on back of photo) but Satherley (on info sheet)

Eight children in fancy dress representing Ireland at Empire Day celebrations, c.1920. Harry's mother was a dressmaker (who owned a camera" and his father worked at flax mill. Harry was wearing a green waistcoat and Gwen wore a green dress and had shamrocks in her hair. Costumes made by Mrs Wibbley.

Photo taken behind present Fire Station Grey Street, Shannon.

The children pose with Harry Whibley’s six pet rabbits. Those in the photograph are from left to right:-

Back Row : Harry Wibbley and Gwen Stuart-Forbes. Front Row: Jackie Charles, Clarry Satherley, Pearl Satherley, Sandy Logan, Arthur Satherley & Brian Clayton.

1 Colour photo print, copy (of sepia tone original)

NOTE – spelling: Satherly (on back of photo) but Satherley (on info sheet)

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

Pantomime - Cinderella, Levin, 1927

Typed on paper glued to back: “Cinderella Pantomime ? – Produced by Miss Myrtle Williams 1927. In De Luxe Theatre (Regent Theatre) Oxford St., Levin. Wedding party, from left – Bridesmaids; June Penny, Celia Ryder, Ivy Pike, Rosie Pike. Page Boy; May Williams (Mrs Howard). Cinderella; Doris Ryder. Prince; Betty Hall.

See story by F.C. Swanwick in Weekly News “Regent Theatre” 26/4/1984.

Copied and donated by Levin Chronicle from the original donated by May Howard. ‘

The pantomime Cinderella, which was performed in the De Luxe Theatre (later the Regent Theatre), Oxford Street, Levin, 1927. The pantomine was produced by Miss Myrtle Williams. In this photograph of the ‘Wedding Party’ those appearing are from left to right:- June Penny, Celia Ryder, Ivy Pike, Rosie Pike, May Williams, Doris Ryder and Betty Hall

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.448.0001 (duplicate).

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

Four Dancing Girls

Inscriptions on reverse read: ”......first photographer A Billens – Levin”

“To Margaret From left – Aunty Joan (nee George) 2nd another dance pupil, your mother, Laura (nee George) & to me the smaller one, another pupil. Dance pupils of Myrtle Williams – Levin. I was about 7 maybe 8 yrs. Mum”

“Mrs Vern Wilson, 50 Goldsmith Cres, Levin. From left – Joan George, Sylvia Rimmer, Laura George & Una Stilwell. Pupils of Myrtle Williams Dancing School – Levin”

Oval photo of four dancing girls, dressed as fairies. From the left they are Joan George, Sylvia Rimmer, Laura George and Una Stillwell.

This photograph has been removed from its frame which is stored in the HHS rooms.

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

Cast of Children's Play in Fitchetts Hall, Shannon

Written on mounting board below photo with black ink pens, as caption: “Children’s Play in Fitchetts Hall. Shannon.”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “(5) Mrs C.W. Shirriffs Longburn. Phone 82.911 (P.Nth)”

Written on back with black ink: “James Hallam {crossed out and replaced with} J T Bovis Shannon”

Stamped on back with green ink: G.F. FRAMJEE, Photographic Dealer, 18 George Street, Palmerston North. ——Phone 6663.”

Cast of children’s play in Fitchetts Hall, Shannon. In this photograph nineteen unidentified children sit and stand on the stage. All are dressed in costume.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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

Mr W.G. Vickers as John Bull, Victory Parade, 1918

Penciled on back: “Peace Parade led by Mr Vickers after W.W.I.”

Typed on pieces of paper: “Peace Parade. Mr. W.G. Vickers leading the Peace Parade after First World War. Dressed as John Bull. Taken from photo loaned by his daughter Mrs. Grace Davies.”

Mr W.G. Vickers dressed as John Bull during the 1918 Armistice Day Peace Parade along Oxford Street, with commercial buildings in the background.

1 B&W photo print copy, enlarged from 2000.530.0001

See also 2000.531.0001

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

Mr W.G. Vickers as John Bull, Victory Parade, 1918

Penciled on back: “John Bull is Mr Vickers.”

Typed on pieces of paper: “Peace Parade. Mr. W.G. Vickers leading the Peace Parade after First World War. Dressed as John Bull. Taken from photo loaned by his daughter Mrs. Grace Davies.”

Mr W.G. Vickers dressed as John Bull during the 1918 Armistice Day Peace Parade along Oxford Street, with commercial buildings in the background.

1 Sepia tone print

See also 2000.531.0001

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

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