Penciled on back - Mrs E.G. Parkin of Otaki winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, seen with Miss Sue Barton assistant judge. Thurs. July 31, 1969.

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

Mrs E.G. Parkin (left) of Otaki, winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, with Miss Sue Barton (right) assistant judge. 1 B&W photo print

Man (unidentified) in background.

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1) Racing - from earliest days.

Hoofbeats on the turf have always had a strong appeal and no more so than in the early days when the enjoyment was, perhaps, even greater.

2) Old rivalry between Levin and Weraroa still exists.

Confusing to strangers passing through Levin by rail is the name "Weraroa" on the Post Office immediately opposite the Levin Railway Station. It seems strange that Levin should have a "suburb".