Inscription on reverse reads: “Ronald J Law (Shannon), Josie Law (Mrs Aitchison), Nancy Adkin, Mrs Dora Law (nee Adkin), Mrs Maude Adkin, Clyde Adkin at Levin A & P Show at Levin racecourse, 1928

Members of the Law and Adkin families alongside a car at the Levin Show held at the Levin Racecourse 1928. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Ronald J Law, Josie Law (later Mrs Aitchison), Nancy Adkin, Mrs Maude Adkin, Mrs Dora Law (nee Adkin), and Jeffrey Law.

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Penciled on back - Members of the first Kia Maia Scout troop about to place their own presents under the Levin Hospital & Training School Christmas tree. Tues. Dec. 19, 1972.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Printed on sign under the Christmas tree - Bank of New South Wales Childrens Christmas Appeal “Kimberly Hospital” We Invite Your Support Make Their Christmas A Happy One

Kia Maia Cubs, donate Christmas gifts, 1972 1 B&W photo print

Members of the first Kia Maia Cub Scout troop about to place their own presents under the Levin Hospital & Training School Christmas tree at the Bank of New South Wales.

Printed on sign under the Christmas tree - Bank of New South Wales Childrens Christmas Appeal. “Kimberly Hospital” We Invite Your Support. Make Their Christmas A Happy One.

12 people (unidentified).

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Inscription on back: Mrs MacDonald with Flora’s love December 1902

Formal head to waist studio photograph of Flora McDonald. Wearing dark blouse with large ribbon bow over high necked undergarment. Hair down.

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Inscription on back – Theresa Hinemoa McDonald

Full length childhood photo of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald,standing in garden wearing light coloured dress with long sleeves and pintucking on skirt, beading at neck, dark sash, dark stockings and boots. Hair down.

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Label attached – 3 age groups of Theresa Hinemoa (younger daughter of Hector Jnr)

Formal threequarter length studio childhood portrait of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald wearing light coloured coat and hat, fur muff, two string pearl necklace.

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Penciled on back - Graham Watson in his 1-1/2 litre Brabham at the Levin Motor-racing circuit. Wed. Oct. 1, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Graham Watson in his 1-1/2 litre Brabham at the Levin motor-racing circuit, 1 October 1969.

1 B&W photo print

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Written on back - Jaycee Levin Event Elephant Race Wally Wise (Mayor), Val Hercus, , Ross Smith, Mr A. McCready

Elephant Race along Oxford Street, Levin, January 1963

4 elephants with local people ridering them dressed as jockeys

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Penciled on back: “42 Oxford Street, Levin looking south from near Queen Street intersection. Made by B. Eykel, Horticultural Research Centre, Levin. Negative on file H.H.S.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

See also – Acc. #2000.269 (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

The eastern side of Oxford Street, Levin, looking south towards the Bath Street lights, 1990. Taken at 4:45pm this photograph shows the large volume of traffic on Oxford Street which is also State Highway One. The two storied building which was the Arcadia Hotel is visible at the end of the business premises at the Bath Street intersection.

1 Colour photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.269 Collectin (Traffic Survey, set of 25 colour photos)

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Hector McDonald on a horse in the Grand Hotel

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Two unidentified girls, aged about 3 years on a wooden rocking horse. The girls are dressed identically in woollen dresses, ankle socks and black shoes. They could possibly be twins.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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Child on a rocking horse.

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A child on a rocking horse.

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Typed below picture - Huia Flag paraded at civic Welcome Home to men from the Boer War – 1903.

Taken from the building next to the Post Office on Oxford Street looking towards the Levin Hotel on the Queen Street and Oxford Street intersection. The Ngati Huia flag Huia is across the intersection and a crowd stands in a block to take part in the service.

See also – Acc #2000.018.0210 identical photo (scene described as: Service of Commemoration for Edward VII, 1910)

See also 2000.516.0001, 2000.510.0001, 2000.510.0002 and 2000.510.0003

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Penciled on back - Finalists in the public speaking contest sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Levin. from left, Frances Corbett, Christine Kiriona, Thelma Martin, Adele Caspers & David Larsen. Wed. Nov. 22, 1972.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

See also – #.0631 (dated 19 November 1972).

Finalists in the public speaking contest sponsored annually by the Rotary Club of Levin. 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right - Frances (? Francis) Corbett, Miss Christine Kiriona, Miss Thelma Martin, Miss Adele Caspers & David Larsen.

See also – #.0631 (dated 19 November 1972).

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Penciled on back: “35. Exchange. New Levin telephone exchange from ‘Chronicle’ 8 November 1963. Operator and supervisor.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

A switchboard operator and her supervisor at the Levin Automatic Telephone Exchange, 1963.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - 6405 979

The six Brown girls, mid 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

In garden by fence with railway stock wagons in background. The following 7 names have been used as identification in connection with the girls of the Brown family - Annie, Gwen (later Graham), Girlie (later Urwin), Jeanne (never married), Billie, Eris (later Mouldey) youngest (?) daughter and Maisie (later Hebley).

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

Annie believed born January 1906 (see Certificate of Proficiency Acc.#s2002.098.0034 gives her age as 13 years 10 months in Novemeber 1919).

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Bride & Groom – Sarah and William Brown 1 B&W photo print {Fragile, damaged}

Formal studio photograph. William (‘Bill’) Brown was a railway ganger based in Shannon.

They had 6 daughters then a son (Alistair). 7 names have been used as identification in connection with the girls of the Brown family: Annie, Gwen (later Graham), Girlie (later Urwin), Jeanne (never married), Billie, Eris (later Mouldey) youngest (?) daughter and Maisie (later Hebley).

Annie believed born January 1906 (see Certificate of Proficiency Acc.#s2002.098.0034 gives her age as 13 years 10 months in Novemeber 1919).

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “(3) M.D. Father Branaghan Outside Club Hotel.”

Penciled on back: “c / 8”

Father Branaghan standing beside a car outside the Club Hotel, Shannon.

1 B&W photo print, copy

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Written on backing board: “(with oak frame, see #s2001.019.0002) – Return to N. Clayton, Centennial Committee.”

Plimmer Terrace, Shannon. The street has been decorated with flags and bunting for opening of the Mangahao Power Station (Monday 3rd November 1924) by Prime Minister W.F. “Bill” Massey. The road is unpaved and there are several cars parked on both sides.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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Mother and baby.

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The Levin Girls Football team. There is a horse in the photo is this the team mascot?

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Penciled on back - Halloween function held by the Horowhenua Scottish Society and Highland Pipe Band. from left: Gail Wilkie (best Halloween costume). Douglas Waters (best original attire). Stewart Beissel (best authentic costume). Mon. Nov. 3, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Photograph by : J. Cumming, Levin, N.Z. Negative No….....

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Halloween function held by the Horowhenua Scottish Society and Highland Pipe Band. 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right - Gail Wilkie (best Halloween costume). Douglas Waters (best original attire). Stewart Beissel (best authentic costume).

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Penciled on back – Otaki

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – Otaki 3c

Man & woman (unidentified) 1 B&W photo print

Man (left) wearing knitted wool cloak & dark glasses. Woman (right) wearing torn sack cloak & dark glasses.

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Pencilled on back - Old Levin Library From the left: Mrs Goldsmith, ...?... , ...?... , Mrs Walker, Bert Phillips, Mrs Clark, ...?... , ...?...

Group seated outside old Levin Library

From the left: Mrs Goldsmith, Mrs McDonald, Mrs Roe, Miss Bowen (previously identified as Mrs Walker), Bert Phillips, Mrs Clark, ...?... , ...?...

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Photo appears to have been glued in an album and removed.

Penciled on back: “Harry Whibley”

Five boys with cricket gear standing in front of house in Vogel Street, c.1920. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Unknown, Brian Clayton, Harry Wibbley, Hughie Curran, Unknown.

1 B&W photo print

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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)

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Inscription on reverse reads: “First Day Pupils and Staff of Fairfield School 5 Feb 1963. Original in Fairfield School Album”

First day pupils and staff at Fairfield School 1963.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Taitoko School. The Rt Rev Manu Bennett Bishop of Aotearoa with Mr J Goodwin (Head Teacher) and Mrs Bennett at the official opening of school in Dec 1969.

Mr John Goodwin is presented with a plaque to mark the opening of Taitoko School by The Rt Rev Manu Bennett, Bishop of Aotearoa in 1969, while Mrs Bennett looks on.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Helen Simpson with Mr J Corry cutting the ribbon at the opening of North School 1954”

Helen Simpson cuts the ribbon held by Mr Corry to open Levin North School in 1954. An unidentified man stands to the right of the photograph.

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