Inscription on reverse reads: “This vehicle was built for Madge Bro of Palm Nth, ran daily P.N. to Foxton until overtaken by a more modern bus. This was known as a “Chara bang”. Seated 10 – 15 persons”.

This vehicle was built for Madge Brothers of Palmerston North and ran daily between Foxton and Palmerston North, until replaced by a more modern bus. This bus was known as a “Chara bang” and seated between 10 and 15 persons.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Clyde St where Foxton Motors is cira 1909. ? George Rough Snr, George Rough, Alec Ross. Cars left to right: 1. Buick, 2. Renault, 3. Overland, 4. ? continental car.”

Four vehicles lined up outside J Buglass’ garage in Clyde Street Foxton in about 1909. The people in the cars include George Rough Senior and Junior along with Alec Ross. The cars pictured include a Buick, a Renault, an Overland and an unidentified make.

Mounted photograph in poor condition.

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NZ Real Photo postcard

Main Street Foxton, looking north from Wharf Street, c1920. A number of motor vehicles are parked on the western side of the street, while a horse and gig and a bicycle are the other forms of transport in this photograph. Inscription at bottom of photograph reads: “Tourist Series 1439.”

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