Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Shannon Fire Brigade L to R. ? ? Errol Saunders, Keith Clough, Hec Hermanson, Bill Clough, Noel Richards visitor.

Stamped on back with black ink - ELSWOOD Candid Camera Studio Palmerston North. Phone 759R.

Penciled on back – 38/A 120

Eight men in brigade dress uniform on stage during function, 1950’s (?) 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right - John Jamieson, ...?... , Errol Saunders, Keith Clough, Hec Hermanson, Bill Clough, Noel Richards, unnamed visiting dignatary.

Function could be gold medal presentation. Cardboard letters – SVFB pinned to backdrop behind the men.

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Page 17 – Shannon Fire Brigade – 1 colour photo (larger than A3)

Formal group photograph believed to be at presentation of awards, 1980’s (?) {original}

Left to Right - Back Row (standing): “Boots” Haronga, Jack Callesen, Brian Moore, Brian Kelly, Trevor Penn, Barry O’Brien, Brent Woodmass, Wayne Hurunui, John Wilkinson, Clem Rider, Terry Callesen, Kevin Jamieson, John Richardson, Mark Jamieson, Jack Blair, John Jamieson, Warren Porter, Ian Prouting. Centre Row (seated): Brian Bishop, Andy Marsh, Brent Prouting, Gavin Woodmass, Ian Ray, Don Prouting. Front Row (kneeling): Neil Rider, Garry Shields.

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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

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