Two photos of Lake Horowhenua showing the same scene.

South Western area of Lake Horowhenua showing two artificial islands and Kouturoa Marae in the distance.

Same photographs as 1977.047.0038

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

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Two views mounted either side of piece of card. Photo marked 3 shows south western area of Lake Horowhenua where the lake empties into the Hokio Stream. Two artificial islands are visible with Kouturoa marae in the distance.

Photo marked 4 shows two artificial islands in Lake Horowhenua – same photo as 1977.047.0038

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

Reverse side. “Post Card – The address only to be written on this side.” One one-penny franked stamp top left-hand corner.

Inscription – “Miss F C McDonald, “Lakeside”, Horowhenua, Weraroa.”

South western area of Lake Horowhenua where the lake empties into the Hokio Stream. Two artificial islands are visible with Kouturoa Marae in the distance.

Same photo as 1977.047.0040

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

1) Man pays heavy price for settlement by loss of beauty of countryside.

"Nature is an ironic mistress and has her revenge on man for his transgressions by her own inexorable and retributive methods... it would seem man has lost on the bargain." Thus states Mr. G. L. Adkin in his book "Horowhenua" when describing the penalty of erosion brought about by the destruction of forests in the acquisition of hill farm lands.