Penciled on back - The Tower at the Levin Racecourse was blown down in [?] yesterday. Mr N.W. Ryder (pres. of the Levin Racing Club) at left and Mr D. Hook survey the damage. Thurs. April 11, 1968. Wahine storm.

Stamped on back with dark blue ink – 11 APR 1968

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

Storm damage at Levin Race Course, 1968 1 B&W photo print

The tower was blown down during the “Wahine Storm”. Mr N.W. Ryder (left) president of the Levin Racing Club, and Mr D. Hook (right) survey the damage.

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Levin Racing Club (Inc) Officials 1945-46

Left to Right - Back Row: M. Wills, N.W. Ryder, G. Lamb, H.J. Bell, F.H. Best, D.W. McLennan. Centre Row: G.D. Harris, H. Bull, R.G. Romans, A. Stewart, W.C. Hannan. Front Row: T. Bevan, Dr S.J. Thompson, W. Bull, W. Ryder (president), E.M. Ryder, J.W. Proctor, S.B. Mexted. Insert: S.L. Jackson (left), F.A. Nicholson (right).

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