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Old Fire Hand Pump

Inscription on reverse reads: “Old Hand Pump for fire fighting. Featured in historical procession during Foxton Centenary, 1955. Photograph published in “The Times” newspaper on 25 October 1955. L to R A E Simpson, J Betty, K Betty, L Baird. Copy negative held by Palmerston North Public Library. B Fromen 43 Futter Street, Foxton.

Foxton fireman A E Simpson, J Betty, K Betty and L Baird pull an old hand pump as part of Foxton Centennial celebrations parade, in Johnston Street opposite Whyte Street.

2 Copies

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

Foxton Fire Brigade

Original pramed photograph has the signatures of those appearing in the photograph. The laminated photograph has the names of those appearing in the photograph printed in block letters on the reverse. The smaller print has the inscription “Foxton Brigade” on the reverse. The larger print has the inscription “Woolpack fund raising Victoria Park” on the reverse.

Foxton Fire Brigade, their engine and firemen who have autographed this framed photo. Those in the photo include A W Walls, J G Coley, R A Parker, J H Scott, F Mounsey

The original is framed. One copy is laminated and there are two other copies.

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

Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade, c.1959

Written on brown Manilla envelope with black felt-tip pen: “Group photo of S.V.F.B. members. W.S. Forbes 17 years service. Retired as active member. = 1942 – 1959 = W.J.S.F. Now social member as at Jan 30, 1985. W.J.S.F.”

Written top right corner of brown Manilla envelope with blue ballpoint pen: “W. Forbes”

Shannon Volunteer Fire Brigade, c.1959. Believed to be on the occasion of retirement of Bill Forbes after 17 years service (1942 – 1959). Those appearing in the photograph are from left to right:- Back Row: Errol Saunders, Warren Vinsen, .?. Robinson, John Jamieson, Ian Ray, Lyall Hampson, Brian Moore, Keith Clough. Front Row: Hec Hermansson, Bill Clough, Charlie Wishart, Bob Vinsen (Snr), Bill Forbes, Noel Richards.

1 B&W photo print

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

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