The view across Levin and Lake Horowhenua to the sea. Taken from “Kohitere Forest hills at the eastern end of Queen Street, this photograph shows Queen Street running to Lake Horowhenua and then the dune belt to the Tasman Sea. The area of native bush in the centre foreground is the Waiopehu Reserve. The other section of native bush in the centre of this photograph, surrounds the homestead of James and Clara Prouse.

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Printed on front of mounting board, top left, with black ink: “LEVIN c.1900” Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 3”

Typed on paper glued to back: “P3. ‘Ashleigh’, Queen Street East, Levin, home of James and Clara Ann Prouse. Group includes the owners with their children (standing): Emma, Percy, Bert, Lance. Two youg children not known. Taken about 1900. Print donated by Mrs Ian Grey, Queenwood Road, Levin (1985).”

‘Ashleigh’ , the home of James and Clara Prouse, Queen Street East, Levin, c.1900. In this photograph the owners of the house are in front of the two storied wooden building with four of their own children, Emma, Percy, Bert and Lance and two other children. Those in the photograph are identified as – Back (standing L – R) – Emma, James, Percy, Bert, Lance. Front (L – R) – unidentified girl, Clara, unidentified girl.This house is still in use (2001)

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See also 2000.018.0076 and 2000.018.0077

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Printed on front of mounting board, top left, with black ink: “Papaitonga”

Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 12”

Penciled on back: “13”

Written on back with purple pen: “the original”

Lake Papaitonga, c.1900 ? Two row boats are on the lake. Appear to be 6 people in boat at right, and 2 people in boat at left. Man with child (obscured) sitting in foreground watching activity on the lake. Native bush grows down to the lake, with reeds and rushes growing along the shoreline in most places.

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “Taken from Arapaepae No. 1 1268 feet (387m). Donated and taken by the Levin Chronicle. For story Kohitere Forest by F.C. Swanwick 1968.”

Kohitere Forest (pine plantation), 1968. Taken from Arapaepae No. 1 at 1,126 feet (387m). This photograph shows young pine trees with native flora growing beneath them.

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A horse-drawn cart with milk cans, being driven by an unidentified man, in a rural setting.

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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)

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “Ship Hydrabad drifted ashore in strong westerly gale June 24, 1878. It was a fully rigged 3 masted ship of 1339 tons (1360 tonnes) 224 feet (68 m) long & 37 feet (11.3 m) wide. Partially re-floated 1879. Then abandoned. Cargo of railway engines & carriages bound for South Australia. Unloaded partially onto the beach & partially onto small ships. Foremast & crossarm stood until about 1935.”

Taken looking south, this photograph shows 6 unidentified people standing alongside the bow of the ‘Hydrabad’ shipwreck, on the seaward side (western) at Waitarere Beach 1908.

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This photo used in booklet – ‘Hydrabad’ by R.A. Hubbard, page 22.

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink – P 71

Information printed on poster: “Cobb & Co.’s Telegraph Line of Royal Mail Coaches, running in connection with The Government Railways, and the Wellington And Manawatu Railway Co., Ltd. Passengers, Mails, and Luggage leave Wellington by Train to Paremata (16 miles) at 7 a.m. Daily; thence by Coach to Foxton, in time for the Evening Train for Palmerston North, Wanganui, New Plymouth, Napier, and the intermediate Stations. Leaving Foxton at 7 a.m. Daily (Sundays excepted), and arriving at Paremata in time for the Evening Train for Wellington. A. Hall & Co., proprietors. Booking Offices: Lambton Quay, Wellington. Jewell’s Hotel, Foxton.”

A photograph of a Cobb & Co. information poster of coach services between Foxton and Paremata, prior to the completion of the Palmerston North to Wellington Railway.

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “Opening of the first traffic bridge over the Hokio Stream at Hokio Beach by Mayor Charles Blenkhorn c.1931. This was built with volunteer labour assisted by the County Council who supplied old bridge timber & some labour. Finance was raised by contributions. (photo donated by Mrs Harvey)”

Opening of the first traffic bridge across the Hokio Stream at Hokio Beach, 1931. The bridge was opened by the Mayor of Levin, Mr Charles Blenkhorn. At the time this photograph was taken, the bridge had not been declared “open”, as a ribbon runs across the bridge on the township side. A number of people are pictured using the footbridge north of the road bridge.

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “(2) The new and magnificent footbridge, built to replace the planks. Do not know the date but the new motor bridge was ready for opening in 1931. (Donated by Tom Kerslake)”

Opening of the first traffic bridge, Hokio Beach, c.1931. A large number of members of the public gather on the footbridge and on the banks of the stream as the time to official open the bridge draws near.

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Printed on front of mounting board, top left, with black ink: “FOXTON BEACH” Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 11”

Typed on paper glued to back: ‘P11. Figurehead of ‘Hydrabad’, wrecked at Waitarere Beach, 1878. Photograph donated by Mrs L.P. Crotty, 13/12 Nursery Place, New Plymouth, whose letter includes the following comments: ‘The face of the figurehead may puzzle you. The black part was a very black curly beard—hair also black. The face is uplifted, and capped with a turban, white, I think. If my memory is correct tha [? the] jacket was bright red, sash green (or vice versa), and skirt white. The right arm across the chest, with clenched fist, face swarthy brown. If you look carefully you will see the old man with bowler hat (against the window). I am not sure what the figure holds in his left hand, but it looks like a sword or dagger.’”

“Photo from Auckland Institute and Museum C15,471 (Yerex Photo).”

“Mrs Ruth Liggins reports that it was taken from the wreck by Mr Birchley, owner of the house in background, and erected in his garden in the Avenue, Foxton Beach. It is said to have been destroyed because it frightened children on their way to school. (19/9/85)”

In booklet – ‘Hydrabad’ by R.A. Hubbard, page 35, is written - 21. One Joseph Birchley purchased the burned out hulk for ten pounds and proceeded to strip it of all usable iron scrap, plus any salvageable fittings and furniture that had escaped the fire. The ships figurehead, together with three cannon were sold to a Foxton business man Andrew Jonson.

Also in the booklet, on page 37, is written - 23. For years the figurehead stood in the Avenue Garden of Mr. Andrew Jonson until it was finally chopped up for firewood in March 1933.

See also – Acc. #f1999.0684 & #f1999.0685

The figurehead from ‘Hydrabad’ shipwreck. This figurehead was removed from shipwreck by Mr Joseph Birchley and erected in his garden, The Avenue, Foxton Beach. Destroyed in March 1933.

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See booklet – ‘Hydrabad’ by R.A. Hubbard, pages 35 & 37.

See also – Acc. #f1999.0684 & #f1999.0685

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Typed on bottom of photo, as caption: “Weraroa Experimental Station : Horticulture Section. The Apple Orchard.”

A tree laden with fruit in the apple orchard, Weraroa Experimental Station.

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Main Gate, Weraroa Experimental Station. The view from the road through the main gate, looking down tree lined driveway. In the driveway coming towards the road is a horse & buggy with three people.

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Penciled on back: “Bartholomew House, Roslyn Rd.”

Bartholomew House, Roslyn Rd. This wooden house with iron roof and brick chimneys was later known as the Morgan house. Is still standing on the same site, corner of Roslyn Road and Newport Street. In this photograph three people are standing on the verandah of the house which is surrounded by a high wooden fence. This fence was to enclose wallabies which the Bartholomew family kept as pets. The house was built by Peter Bartholomew near the site of his first sawmill in Levin.

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See also 2000.491.0001 (postcard) and 2000.543.0026 Miss Picken collection).

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Typed on bottom of photo, as caption: “Weraroa Experimental Station. Stumps.”

Stumps, Weraroa Experimental Station.

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Typed on bottom of photo, as caption: “Weraroa Experimental Station. The House, Office, and Men’s Quarters.”

The house, office and men’s quarters at the Weraroa Experimental Station. The buildings in this photograph are wooden with iron roofs and brick chimneys. A picket fence runs along the front of the main house. A group of men are standing in front of the buildings to the left of the picture.

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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.

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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.

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See also 2000.510.0001 and Collection 2000.516

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Harvest, [‘Cheslyn Rise’ – crossed out on 28/10/86] Queen Street East. At farm of James Prouse, 3 Feb. 1913. Horse-sweep and elevator at work. ‘These machines make hay-making easy and pleasant’, commented G.L. Adkin in his diary. they must have been new in the district. Photo : G.L. Adkin. Copied : J. Casey, VUW, June 1986, from D. Hodge album for A.J. Dreaver. (Neg. : A.J.D.)”

Hay-making on the farm of James Prouse, Queen Street East, Levin 1913, showing a horse-sweep and elevator at work. In the background are the Tararua Ranges.

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No information on back, however, the photocopy for V/F has copy of information attached that appears to have been on back of a mounted photo, possibly a duplicate as follows – ” National R.N.Z.A.F. Band. Playing at Levin recreational ground for funds for their queen in carnival in 1941 carnival. Maureen O’Conner – Citizen’s Queen. Ellen McDonald – Airforce Queen. Barbara Blenkhorn – Business Queen.”

Additional handwriting: ” Horowhenua Historical Society. Probably when band played in Regent Theatre 21/3/1941. The Queen Carnival finished on 7/4/1941.”

See also – Acc. #2000.091

RNZAF Band and Carnival Queens, 1941. The band is seated on a temporary bandstand, which is sitting on 44-gallon drums. The three Queens stand in front of the bandstand with an Air Force officer. From left to right the three Queens are:- Maureen O’Conner (Citizen’s Queen), Ellen McDonald (Air Force Queen), Barbara Blenkhorn (Business Queen).

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See also 2000.091.0001

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Typed on bottom of photo, as caption: “Weraroa Experimental Station. (1.) Shire Stallion, “Hertfordshire Boy”. (2.) Clydesdale Stallion, “Sir Talbot”. [ H. Larkin, Photo.]”

Two stallions from the Weraroa Experimental Station, Levin. In separate pictures the same unidentified man holds the head of (1) – Shire Stallion, “Hertfordshire Boy” and (2) Clydesdale Stallion, “Sir Talbot”.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Inscription on reverse reads: “Opening Memorial Hall, Mr Herring, Mayor.”

Opening of the Levin Memorial Hall on the south western corner of Queen Street and Chamberlain Street. The hall was opened on Thursday, 16th February 1956. This photograph shows officials seated on ‘enclosed’ dais. with Mr H.E. Herring, Mayor (1953-56), speaking. Mrs Maud Lett (Clark) is seated to the far left of the photograph.

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See also 1979.047.0036

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 63”

Written on back with black felt-tip pen: “Hoani Te Puna I Rangiriri Taipua Member of House of Representatives 1887-1890 for Western Maori. Alexander Turnbull Library 125B 35mm”

Penciled on back: “56 CH”

Formal portrait of Hoani Te Puna i Rangiriri Taipua Member of House of Representatives (1887-1890) for Western Maori.

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RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink – P 43

Written with blue ballpoint pen on piece of paper glued to back - Paetawa 1906, showing additional rooms built in part of Maori house 1901. Originally Parata home. Brown family – George, Henry (Harry) (Nell) Mrs Monk, Rebecca, Emma (Grandmother), Thomas.

Women (L – R) : Helen (later Mrs Monk), Rebecca (Grandmother). Men (L – R) : uncertain – Harry (Henry), George & Thomas ? See also – Acc. #.0001 (Brown Family, c.1905)Inscription on reverse reads: “Paetawa 1906, showing additional rooms built in part of Maori house 1901. Originally Parata home. Brown family – George, Henry (Harry), (Nell) Mrs Monk Rebecca, Emma (Grandmother) Thomas.

The Brown Family in front of their house Paetawa in 1906. Three men and two women stand against the wooden fence at the front of the wooden house with an iron roof. From left to right those in the photograph are – George, Henry (Harry), Mrs Monk – Rebecca (Nell), Ema (Grandmother) and Thomas.

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See also 2000.018.0001 (Brown Family, c.1905)

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 81”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Maud Herd at the ford, Hokio Stream. (probably 18 September 1913). G.L. Adkin photo, Donated Mrs M. Dorset.”

Penciled on back: “Cross Reference : Hokio, Adkin, McDonald.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society.

Maud Herd, later Mrs Leslie Adkin, sits astride a horse at the ford, Hokio Stream, in 1913. The ford is where the bridge now crosses the Hokio Stream on Golf Course Road. The home of Hector Hugh McDonald was to the left of this photograph. A footbridge made of wooden planks crosses the stream.

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Written on back of photo: “51 Bath St., Levin. (Ref: V. Burr 10/1/1996) 51 Bath St. Built 1908-9 for Guy Marriott, partner of T.A.B. Hudson.”

Written on back (of mounting board) with black ballpoint pen: “51 Bath St., Levin, prior to removal of turret c.1942.”

Penciled on back: “Refer to Vall Burrs reasearch [sic].

51 Bath Street, Levin, prior to the removal of the turret in about 1942. This wooden house has an iron roof and two, high brick chimneys. The house was built in 1908 – 09 for Guy Marriott, partner of T.A.B. Hudson. This house still stands on the same site (2001).

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See also 2000.494.0021

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Penciled on back: “Te Whanau.”

See also 2000.495.0001

603 Queen Street (east), Levin. A view of the southern and eastern sides of the house shown in 2000.018.0074a.

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See also 2000.495.0001

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back - Car owned & driven by Dave Foster crossing the Hokio Stream 1920-1929. New Beauty Ford. (copied from photo owned)

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date. Note attached to reverse: “Car owned & driven by Dave Foster crossing the Hokio Stream 1920 – 1929. New Beauty Ford. (Copied from photo owned),”

New Beauty Ford car owned and driven by Dave Foster, fording across Hokio Stream, downstream from the footbridge at Hokio Beach in the 1920’s.

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Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 75”

Penciled on back: “ATL [Alexander Turnbull Library] Coach, possibly on beach road.”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Not necessarily the Hokio one. ‘

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

Seven unidentified men atop a Cobb and Co coach with one man visible inside the coach. Three unidentified women stand beside the coach.

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Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “Ship Hydrabad drifted ashore in strong westerly gale June 24, 1878. It was a fully rigged 3 masted ship of 1339 tons (1360 tonnes) 224 feet (68 m) long & 37 feet (11.3 m) wide. Partially re-floated 1879. Then abandoned. Cargo of railway engines & carriages bound for South Australia. Unloaded partially onto the beach & partially onto small ships. Foremast & crossarm stood until about 1935.”

‘Hydrabad’ shipwreck, at Waitarere Beach c.1908 . This photograph is taken from the base of the sand dunes looking west towards the sea.

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