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Flax mill Workers c.1920

Names on reverse of photograph

Long photo of nineteen flaxmill workers with the mill and a truck in the background. Amongst those appearing in this photograph are ? Sutton, Tim Cade, ? Haddock, Cryil Withers, Bob Coley, ? Newton, Bill Broad, ? Coley, ? Yorke, Bill Christie, Bill Nye and Wally Baker.

Photograph is damaged with fold marks.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

George Rotherham and Hamish Hancock, 1980's-90's

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – sl: “fund” George Rotherham. Hamish Hancox.

Written on dark green paper attached to back – Hamish Han… Please Return to Foxton

George Rotherham accepts envelope from Hamish Hancock in Homecraft shop.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Bruce Collett, Principal of Manawatu College, 1980's-90's

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – bottom left 88% block. 3 Bruce Collett. Principal. Manawatu College

Written on blue paper attached to back – C M/H

Bruce Collett, principal of Manawatu College from 1994 – 2002.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Ray Phillips, 1980's-90's

Black and white photograph.

Written on blue paper attached to back – Ray Phillips. C M/H

Ray Phillips with Foxton Beach Community Centre van, outside the Foxton Beach Community Centre.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Employees of A & L Seifert's Flax-dressing Co. Ltd., Miranui, c.1910

Written on back with red felt-tip pen: “42”

Employees of A & L Seifert’s Flax-dressing Co. Ltd., Miranui, c.1910. This photograph shows a group of mill workers outside a stripping shed. The man in the centre foreground sitting on the ground holding a child, has been identified as Mr R.H. (Dick) Webb, the mill manager. To the left and right of the photograph are bundles of flax leaves.

1 B&W photo print, copy -damaged with small tear in lower right corner

See also s2002.019.0010b

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

Employees of A & L Seifert's Flax-dressing Co. Ltd., Miranui, c.1910

Written on back with black felt-tip pen: “page 6”

Employees of A & L Seifert’s Flax-dressing Co. Ltd., Miranui, c.1910. This photograph shows a group of mill workers outside a stripping shed. The man in the centre foreground sitting on the ground holding a child, has been identified as Mr R.H. (Dick) Webb, the mill manager.

1 B&W photo print, copy

See also s2002.019.0010a

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

Bill Neville (Senior)

Bill Neville (Senior), who left Ireland as a 3 year old, seated outside Court House. This man is the father of Bill Neville, the Borough Foreman. The Court House has the inscription 1929 above the doorway.

Original and laser copy

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

St Marys Convent School Reunion

Group at St Marys Convent School reunion. Some names of those appearing in this photograph are on an attached sheet, and include J Barrett, D Purcell, B Wright, J Purcell, M Dunn, R Dunn, N Dunn and M Dunn.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Ivan George, Principal of Coley Street School, 1980's-90's

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Ivan George

Written on blue paper attached to back – C – manawatu herald

Written on dark blue paper attached to back – C

Ivan George, principal of Coley Street School.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Fibre StorageShed

Flax fibre bales stored in a shed ready for sale. this photograph shows two men working atop some bales whie a third man transports a bale of flax on a hand trolley.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Group of four unidentified people in an Oxford St parade

Group of four unidentified persons in what appears to be a parade in Oxford St. Man in front on left hand side appears to have a flag wrapped around his shoulders. Man behind him is wearing a flat topped cap and heavy coat. The man to his right is partly obscured and is hatless. Man in front at right is wearing a jacket and waistcoat with a kerchief tied around his neck and a felt hat with a brim. He appears to be playing a “squeeze box”, however, movement has cause blurring of photograph.

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

Mr Calder and Unidentified Man Outside Foxton Auto Trimmers, 1980's-90's

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – ___ Lewis Calder

Written on green paper attached to back – C M/H

Lewis Calder and an unidentified man outside Foxton Auto Trimmers.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Special Constables' Barracks, Wellington

Written with blue ballpoint pen on piece of paper glued to back: “Photograph acknowledged to the S.C. Smith Collection. Ref. No. 19684 1/2. Labour Conditions 1913. Mt. Cook [? Buckle St.] Barracks. Special Constables brought in to work during 1913 strike. Leslie Adkin sitting up facing camera, centre of picture. See his diary held by museum.”

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 193, with caption - Levin’s contingent of special constables encamped at Mt. Cook Barracks, Wellington, during 1913 waterfront strike. Centre, leaning on arm, is Leslie Adkin. S.C. Smith Coll. ATL

Used in book – ‘Leslie Adkin’ by A. Dreaver, page 103, with caption - Bedded down in the Garrison Hall, Buckle Street, 3 November 1913. Four hundred special constables prepare for their first night on duty. Leslie Adkin can be seen just right of centre, with Bert Denton to his right. Zac photo, G. Leslie Adkin collection, MONZTPT, B.029140

Special Constables in the sleeping quarters, Garrison Hall, Mt. Cook Barracks, Buckle Street, Wellington, 1913. G. Leslie Adkin is in the centre of the photograph, sitting up and looking directly at the camera.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted.

RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH

Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 193. Also used in book – ‘Leslie Adkin’ by A. Dreaver, page 103

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

Cyclists at Woolpack and Textiles

Two cyclists passing the Woolpack and Textiles office block. This building was shifted to the Ladys Mile end of the Woolpack and Textiles plant in 1992.

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Staff of Broadway Suits on Closing Day, 25 August 1980

Written on back with blue and black pens: “(2A) Lft. Heather Prott, Jon Third, Missie Pene, Pearl Cooper, – Foy Parlato Jean Henderson, Ambie Bull, Dawn Hoare, ? Thompson.”

Staff of Broadway Suits on closing day, 25 August 1980. In this photograph factory staff are assembled on the footpath holding sign which reads: “Broadway Suits Men’s Wear Specialists Established 1946 Shannon’s 1st. Post War Secondary Industry”. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Heather Pratt, Jan Third, Missie Pene, Pearl Cooper, Unidentified, Fay Parlato, Jean Henderson, Ambie Bull, Dawn Hoare, ? Thompson.

1 B&W photo print (plus smaller copy)

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

Adding finishing touches, Waiopehu College

Inscription on reverse reads: “Sciascia buildres finnishing off at Waiopehu College 1973”

A worker from Sciascia Builders working on the finishing touches to the exterior of Waiopehu College prior to the college’s opening in 1973.

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

Unpacking Equipment, Waiopehu College 1973

Inscription on reverse reads: “Mr Burling Woodwork Mr Jim Bonnington First Caretaker sorting equipment at Waiopahu College Jan 1973”

Mr Burling and Jim Bonnington unpack equipment prior to the opening of Waiopehu College in 1973.

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Russell Gray, 1990's

Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Russell Gray – Postshop

Written on blue paper attached to back – M/H C

Businessman Russell Gray, selling Instant Kiwi tickets at the stationary shop.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Foxton School Students 1905

Group of male students from Foxton School, pose with their teacher outside their school building 1905.

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Foxton School Students 1905

Group of female students from Foxton School, pose with their teachers, outside their school building, 1905.

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Foxton School Staff and Pupils in the late 1800s

Inscription on reverse reads: “OPA”

Class outside a wooden school (possibly Foxton School) probably taken in the late 1800s.

Mounted on heavy brown card.

Photograph is in very poor condition.

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Foxton Sunshine Club 1967

Black and white photograph donated by E Mohekey

Members of the Foxton Sunshine Club outside the Foxton War Memorial hall, 1967.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

Michael Nash

Black and white photograph.

Michael Nash outside his Real Estate Office in the north end of the Moutoa Buildings, Main Street, Foxton.

Black and white photograph.

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Gordon Gunther

Black and white photograph.

Gordon Gunther, who is a paraplegic due to a rugby accident, and former employer Ronald Turk, outside Turks Poultry on State Highway 1.

Black and white photograph.

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Foxton Historical Society”

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