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Children seated on bus

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of self-adhesive paper at bottom right of photo – R

Donated to reunion committee by Cedric Harris.

Children seated on bus 1 B&W photo print

3 girls. School trip to unidentified destination.

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

Received certificates in Elementary First Aid, 1969

Penciled on back - Certificates in Elementary First Aid. Misses : J. Harris, L. McQuillan, M. McLachlan, R, Rachell (?). Mesdames : A. McCarrison, R.E. Martin, K. Moss, M. Ransfield, B. Craig, M. Keogh, M. Stedman, B. Sullivan. Messrs : C. Smith, M. Barthorn, J. Steel, B. Mercer and T. Parrant. Absent : Miss S. Drummond. Wed. July 2nd, 1969.

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

Received certificates in Elementary First Aid, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Misses : J. Harris, L. McQuillan, M. McLachlan, R, Rachell (?). Mesdames : A. McCarrison, R.E. Martin, K. Moss, M. Ransfield, B. Craig, M. Keogh, M. Stedman, B. Sullivan. Messrs : C. Smith, M. Barthorn, J. Steel, B. Mercer and T. Parrant.

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

Car, Armistice Peace Parade, 1918 ?

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

A car decorated with a Union Jack, possibly in the 1918 Armistice Peace Parade. A girl is standing on the front of the car, while two adults sit inside the car. Behind the girl is a large billboard advertising movies.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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

Miss Bowen & group of women

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Miss Bowen front centre. Her house now facing No 2 Karaka Crescent, somewhat altered.”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “House built late 1905, ref. tender notice in ‘Manawatu farmer’ at A. Turnbull Library. (refer Historic houses files at Horowhenua D. Council).”

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

A group of Levin women with Miss Bowen. Amongst the group are Mrs Flora MacDonald (Back row far right), and in the front row, from left to right, unknown, Mrs Richard Prouse, Miss Bowen, Mrs Lett (Clark) and Mrs Burdekin. This is possibly the occasion of an entertainment for Miss Bowen by the Women’s Society of Levin & District on 22 Sept 1948.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted (with 2000.018.0166a)

See also 2000.040.0001 and 1977.011.0019

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

Red Cross, Inaugural meeting of 39th Centre, 1973

Penciled on back - Inaugural Meeting of 39th Centre of the N.Z. Red Cross Society. (appeared) Wed. May 30, 1973.

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

Red Cross, Inaugural meeting of 39th Centre, 1973 1 B&W photo print

Levin status upgraded from sub-centre of Palmerston North Centre to Levin Centre, which included Foxton, Levin and Otaki Branches.

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

Interior of unidentified shop

Penciled on back: “26CH 1981 Sup. P. 64.”

Used in Chronicle newspaper supplement – ‘Levin Borough 75th Jubilee, 1906-1981’, page 64, with caption – Looks like Chainey’s.

The interior of an unidentified shop, possibly in Levin. A man in a suit stands alongside a wooden counter. Bicycles and tyres are to the left of the photograph while Columbus radios are advertised prominently. A wireless sits on the centre of the counter.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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

184 Bartholomew Road, Levin

184 Bartholomew Road, Levin. 1 B&W photo print, damaged (stained)

Single storied villa built in weatherboard with an iron roof. Two steps lead to a wooden verandah which has a curved iron roof. The roofline rises to a high “A” apex. The house has sash windows in wooden frames.

A picket fence is at the front of the house.

See also 2000.494.0001

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

Children seated on bus

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of self-adhesive paper at bottom right of photo – F

Donated to reunion committee by Cedric Harris.

Children seated on bus 1 B&W photo print

1 girl & 3 boys. School trip to Wellington Zoo ?

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

Children sitting on floor being talked to

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of self-adhesive paper at bottom right of photo – F

Donated to reunion committee by Cedric Harris.

Children sitting on floor being talked to 1 B&W photo print

In classroom before beginning trip ? or on arrival at zoo ? 2 women (right) – one seated & other standing (obscured). School trip to Wellington Zoo ?

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

Cyclists (unidentified) about to start race on cycle track

Cyclists (unidentified) about to start race on cycle track 1 B&W photo print

Appears to be on cycle track at Levin Park Domain ? Start-line in front of grandstand. Starting official with starting pistol raised (right).

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

Agnes Sage ?

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Agnes Sage. Aged 25 years an early Levin school teacher.”

Penciled on back: “See 2000.081.0001 and 1977.021.0001”

A formal photograph of Agnes Sage, an early Levin school teacher.

1 B&W photo print, copy

See also 1977.021.0001 and 2000.081.0001

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

"Bushwackers"

Written above photo: “Old Levin.” Printed below photo: “Bushwhackers.”

Penciled on back: “Donated Chronicle 1977 . Copy, out of ‘My 1st Eighty Years’, Helen Wilson entitled ‘Bushwhackers’. Probably the whare of her future husband C.K. Wilson, 1888.”

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of paper attached to back: “Titled “Bushwhackers” from Helen Wilson’s book “My First Eighty Years”. Probably the whare of her future husband. ‘

A photograph entitled “Bushwackers” shows a whare made from ponga with two men outside the building and a third man sitting on a horse. Taken c 1888 this is probably the whare of C K Wilson the future husband of Helen Wilson who wrote the book “My First Eighty Years”, a history of the Levin district.”

1 B&W photo print, copy

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

A. W. Parton

Print on front (portrait) side: “A.W. Parton (above portrait), Keep this and be sure and vote. (below portrait)”

Print on reverse side: “Parton will push for: 1. Complete system of drainage 2. Better water supply 3. More equitable rating 4. Better hall accommodation 5. Footpaths 6. More street lighting

Wake up & get every elector to the poll.”

Local body candidate A. W. Parton’s election card.

1 printed card (with B&W portrait)

(Printing on both sides of card)

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

Miss Jessie Mckegg (later Mrs Easton)

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Miss Jessie Mckegg, became Mrs Easton, mother of Doug Easton.”

A formal portrait of Miss Jessie Mckegg (later Mrs Easton and the mother of Doug Easton) who is seated and holding a small bouquet of large flowers.

1 B&W photo print

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

Constable John Bagrie

Penciled on back: “Constable in charge, John Bagrie.”

Typed on piece of paper: “Constable John Bagrie. Constable in charge of Levin Police Station 1908-1933. Original photo Mrs Arnold Bagrie.

Portrait of John Bagrie, constable in charge of Levin Police Station 1908-1933.

1 B&W photo print, copy

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

Tom Brown, Secretary Levin Dairy Co.

Written on back with blue and black ballpoint pens: “Mr Tom Brown, Secretary Levin Dairy Co.”

Mounted on faded deep green mounting board.

A formal, full length photograph of Tom Brown, Secretary Levin Dairy Co., taken in an outdoor setting. Mr Brown is wearing a three piece suit which has a fob chain across the vest.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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

Mrs Peter Bartholomew (portrait)

Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 55”

Written with blue ballpoint pen on piece of paper glued to back: “PNPL / TI 38 Mrs Peter Bartholomew.”

Mrs Peter Bartholomew, formerly Miss Emily Roe, who died 19 August 1898 and was buried at the Feilding cemetery.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also 2000.042.0002

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

Donnelly's Pharmacy ?

Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 21”

Penciled on back: “P21 H Donnelly’s Pharmacy ?”

The interior of Donnelly’s Pharmacy, on the western side of Oxford Street, Levin. Situated where the Hannahs Shoe Store is now (2001) on Oxford Street. Mr William (Bill) Donnelly operated his pharacy from 1919 until 1962, when he moved to new premises. In this photograph Mr Donnelly’s wares are displayed as is a glass counter with a metal cash register at the end of the counter.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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

Mr Walter Bull, 1968

Penciled on back - The Late Mr Walter Bull. Wed. Jan. 24, 1968.

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

Mr Walter Bull, 1968 1 B&W photo print

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

Wayne Ferrick, Oranga Scouts, 1972

Penciled on back - Wayne Ferrick, of the Oranga Scouts was last night presented with the Silver Kiwi Badge for attaining certain standards in 30 cub scout subjects. Wed. Nov. 15, 1972.

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

Wayne Ferrick, Oranga Scouts, 1972 1 B&W photo print

Presented with the Silver Kiwi Badge for attaining certain standards in 30 cub scout subjects.

Other boy unidentified.

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

W.B.MacIntosh Coach, Carriage & Wagon Factory

Inscription on reverse reads: “1908”

Workers from the W.B.MacIntosh Coach, Carriage and Wagon Factory stand outside their place of work c.1908. The young man to the left of the photograph is Charles Welby, a lifetime resident of Levin. This factory was on the site now (2001) occupied by Writeprice supermarket in Queen Street.

According to The Chronicle's 75th Jubilee Supplement (published in March 1981)

"Back to 1905 and the horse and buggy days. It is the coachbuilding and blacksmith premises of the late Mr W.B. Macintosh in Queen Street. Mr Macintosh, incidentally, died in Auckland in 1963. Left to right in the old photograph are five members of the staff of those days, Messrs C.A. Welby, apprentice painter (then 13); W. Alloway, a coach builder; W. Wilton, a journeyman painter; A. Brown, a blacksmith's striker; and W. Bilderbeck, a blacksmith. The building was on the site of Bonners' Garage."

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

H.E. Lodge (portrait)

Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 57”

Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “H.E. Lodge, clerk to Horowhenua County Council, 1909-1915.”

Portrait of Mr. H.E. Lodge, Clerk, Horowhenua County Council, 1909-1915.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

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

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