Black and white photograph.
Written on blue paper attached to back – C
Demolition of Foxton Post Office, 1980’s. This photograph shows a bucket excavator reaching inside partially dismantled building.
Black and white photograph.
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Inscription on reverse reads: “L Mr Darcy Ryder son of Fred, Major Tatum, R Mr Fred Ryder (leased Bevan land next door to Tatum). Major Tatum identified by Mr Brinsley Ryder, son of Fred because he said if that is a string and not a watch chain it is Major Tatum because he was forever blowing a whistle and everyone had to come running.”
Three men in the garden below a weatherboard house. From left to right the men are Mr Darcy Ryder, Major Tatum and Mr Fred Ryder.
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Names on reverse
Staff of Foxton Post Office in 1910-11. Those appearing in this photograph include J Weller, Alf Edlin, Alf McCall, L Bullard, A D Clemett, William Nye, Will Betly, J Furrieand J Spelman.
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Black and white photograph.
Written on green paper attached to back – C M/H
Written on yellow paper attached to back – Feltex Robert, ? , ? , Etau Rongataua, ?
5 Feltex workers with framed registration.
Pictured left to right: Robert Batt, unknown, unknown, Etau Rongotaua, unknown.
Black and white photograph.
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Black and white photograph.
Written on bottom of photo – Graeme Thompson. S/: Littah Jim Henders
Written on back – S/i Radio AMH 0209. congratulations page Foxton Radio Graeme Thompson Ian Little Jim Henderson
Written on blue paper attached to back – C M/H.
Radio Foxton studio with Graeme Thompson, Ian Little & Jim Henderson.
Black and white photograph.
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Bob Heath, Bill Neville Snr, Jack Kelly, Bing Healy and Arthur Bloomfield outside Heaths shop, Main Street, Foxton, c.1930
Laminated print and photocopy.
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Photograph taken on occasion of the consecration of St Davids Anglican Church Oroua Downs, 1966. Built by H Forbes of Foxton Beach the foundation stone was laid on 11 October 1959. Dedicated by Bishop Riche 22 June 1960 and consecrated by Bishop Baines 22 June 1966. Those appearing in this photograph are from left to right: – A Gates , J Guild, R Read, Bishop Baines, Rev R White, J C Lewis, R Cull and L Funnell.
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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Mr Stern Kingston Rd. Shannon”
Mr Stern in his glasshouse, Kingston Road, Shannon. The glasshouse has a high pitched roof and is full of grape vines in fruit.
1 B&W photo print
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St Mary’s Convent School pupils from the decade 1921-1930 at a reunion held in 1986 to mark the school’s 75th jubilee.
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Stewards and committe of Foxton Racing Club in front of old members stand 1915-1925. Those in the photograph are from left to right:-
Back Row:- Angus H Keith (Secretary), Robert Hines, Dr Mandl, W Howan, J Symons, C Hunt, H Witchell, ? Ardmore.
Front Row:- George Coley, George Gray, Cecil Robinson, J Whyte, Fred E Jenks, O R Robinson and Thomas Rimmer.
Laminated copy
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Black and white photograph.
Written on back – MH AH
Written on blue paper attached to back - C M/H Subject: marine Size: 80% 19Px 12cm Page: 6 M/H Date Required: today Form 112 EDITORIAL
Two men (unidentified) standing on scaffolding, working on extensions to the Manawatu Marine Boating Club.
Black and white photograph.
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Black and white photograph.
Written on back – MH AH Phil Tarant
Phillip Tarrant (electronics), 1980’s-90’s.
Photo marked with red marker pen.
Black and white photograph.
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Cutting of cake at Foxton Sunshine Club c.1950
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L G A KIng (Mayor) and M E Perreau (former Mayor) outside the Foxton Borough Chambers during the 75th Jubilee celebrations of Foxton Borough, June 1963. At the time of the jubilee Mr Perreau (then aged 84) was the only living former Mayor of Foxton.
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Written on back – Ernie Hager
Written on green paper attached to back – C M/H
Ernie Hagger outside his property in Seabury Avenue, Foxton Beach. There is a large crack in the brick wall next to Mr Hagger.
Nameplate on letterbox – R.E. Hagger Number on letterbox – 78
Black and white photograph.
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Penciled on back – Otaki Nov 23 – Dec 17th approx 1970
Stamped on back with blue ink - Copyright Photo “Nevilles” 17 Temuera St., Otaki. Phone 8508.
An unidentified wedding party outside a church c 1970. The bridge and groom are pictured with four others who are possibly their parents
1 B&W photo print
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Inscription on reverse reads: “Bath Street footpath construction Oxford Street to Weraroa Road 1924.”
Unidentified men working during the construction of Bath Street footpaths from Oxford Street to Weraroa Road 1924.
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Photograph mounted on white card with text.
Two bowlers watch a head at the Foxton Bowling Club c. 1980.In the background is the building which was used at that time as a clubrooms for the Bowling Club.
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Mounted on white card with text
Foxton Golf Club looking down No 1 to clubhouse in c.1980. Keith Johns with is taking a shot while an unidentified man looks on.
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Black and white photocopy.
Written below original photo – Presbyterian Church Foxton
Presbytarian Church, Main Street, Foxton, 1880’s. An unidentified man wearing a top hat is standing by the gate to the church.
Small black and white photocopy (Laser print ?).
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Black and white photograph.
Written on back – opening of factory.
Workers attending the opening of the Woolpack and Textiles plant, 1933.
Black and white photograph.
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Written on back with red felt-tip pen: “94”
Shannon Bowling Club members outside the original clubrooms, c.1906. A group of unidentified men at the edge of a bowling green.
1 B&W photo print, copy
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Black and white photograph.
Written on back – (5) Re-aligning Seabury Ave
Reconstruction of Seabury Avenue at Foxton Beach, 1990’s. An unidentified man is pictured putting boxing for new road gutter in place. The road has been lowered some three feet.
See also f2000.2137 (smaller original) & f2000.2484 (another view).
Black and white photograph.
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Black and white photograph.
Written on back – final service. Rev Davidson & Stuart Barber.
Written on blue paper attached to back – C. M/H
Vicar David Davidson and Church warden Stuart Barber outside All Saints Church Foxton.
Black and white photograph.
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Shannon Bank of New Zealand customer Mr Alan August being served by Fiona ?, who is partly obscured by counter.
1 B&W photo print (plus copy)
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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Outside BNZ. Manager – Staff – Jeanette Campbell nee Scott Lynne Pigott nee Hampson Diane Burke nee Cameron Fiona nee Harper”
Bank of New Zealand Staff outside the front doors of the bank, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- The Manager (name unknown), Mrs Jeanette Campbell (nee Scott), Mrs Lynne Pigott (nee Hampson), Mrs Diane Burke (nee Cameron), Mrs Fiona .?. (nee Harper).
1 B&W photo print (plus copy)
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Inscription on reverse reads: “Bath Street footpath construction Oxford Street to Weraroa Road 1924.”
A group of unidentified workers during the construction of the Bath Street footpaths from Oxford Street to Weraroa Road, 1924.
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Inscription on reverse reads: “Bath Street footpath construction Oxford Street to Weraroa Road 1924.”
Three unidentified men working on the construction of footpaths in Bath Street, between Oxford Street and Weraroa Road, 1924.
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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “(7.) Old Folks Outing”
Shannon Old Folks Club members standing in front of a 2-storey house during an outing.
1 B&W photo print
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Penciled on back - Otaki Gorge, Horowhenua County, 1893. Dairy farm in gorge showing cowbails, yards etc. 1893.
Two unidentified men on a dairy farm in Otaki Gorge, 1893
1 B&W photo print copy
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