Typed on damaged piece of paper sellotaped to back: “Perhaps 1918 Peace Procession. Miss M. McKegg was the successful Carnival Queen (Later Mrs Easton). Mr Vickers dressed as John Bull.”

Children lead the Armistice Day Peace Parade, along Oxford Street and west down Queen Street in 1918. The photograph is takenacross the Oxford Street and Queen Street intersection looking west towards the Levin Hotel. There are flags across the intersection and hanging from buildings.

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Parade to support wounded soldiers c.1915. This photograph shows cars with placards outside the Foxton Coronation Hall. The Manawatu Hotel can be seen in the background at the left.

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Penciled on back: “Queen St. / Oxford St. corner.”

Commemoration Service for Edward VII, 1910. A group of dignitaries has gathered around a dias at the intersection of Oxford Street and Queen Street. The gas standard at the intersection has been covered with the New Zealand ensign. In the background are the commercial premises situated on the north east corner of the intersection.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

See also Collection 5000.515

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Typed caption at bottom of photo: “Typical of the tributes paid by Levin folk to the Anzac tradition was this 1958 parade, led by, from left, Mr E.W. Wise, then Mayor, Mr S.T. Russell, member of the RSA Dominion executive, and Mr A.T. Fletcher, then president Levin RSA.”

Penciled on back: “chr. sup. 1981. P.18.”

Anzac Commemoration, 1958. Led by Mr E W Wise, then Mayor, who is accompanied by Mr S T Russell and Mr A T Fletcher, the people of Levin take their floral tributes to the Soldiers Memorial in the Levin Public Gardens on the corner of Bath and Cambridge Streets

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Group of men who have dressed up for the Armistice Day Peace Parade 1918. This group poses in Oxford Street just north of the Oxford Street, Queen Street intersection.

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Procession passes the Arcadia Hotel on the corner of Oxford and Bath Streets during the Armistice Day Peace Parade 1918. In the background up Bath Street the Tararua Range can be seen.

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Two drummers lead a number of men in army uniform march northwards along Oxford Street during the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. This photograph has been taken from the site of Levin School on Oxford Street.

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Photos glued to page cut from album.

Don Mathieson, Tom Vincent and Ken Aitken during the 1918 Armistice Day Peace Parade. Don Mathieson is dressed in a “kilt” with a large paste brush for a sporran, Tom Vincient is dressed in a suit and Ken Aitken is dressed asa clown.

1 Sepia tone print

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Penciled on back: “Taken from verandah Grand Hotel looking south down Oxford St.”

Written on back with black felt-tip pen: “13th Nov. 1918.”

Also written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Parade 1918.”

Taken from the upstairs verandah of the Grand Hotel on the corner of Oxford and Durham Streets, looking south down Oxford Street, this photograph shows a number of motor cars taking part in the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 13 Nov. 1918.

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Photos glued to page cut from album.

Ken Aitken dressed as a clown during the 1918 Armistice Peace Parade in Levin.

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An abandoned float on the western side of Oxford Street, late in the afternoon of the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. A group of unidentifed men stand on the road to the right of the photograph and a boy climbs on a ladder behind the abandoned float.

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen: “Oxford Street, Levin. Victory Parade, 1918.”

Part of the procession during the Armistice Day Peace Parade,1918. This section of the parade features a small girl carrying a flag, Mr Rere Nicholson wearing a feather korowai (cloak) and hat, and a brass band. In the background are commercial businesses on the western side of Oxford Street

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Rere Niccolson, Celebration.”

Mr Rere Nicholson poses while dressed in korowai (cloaks) and holding a taiaha at the time of the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. Behind Mr Nicholson are commercial buildings on the western side of Oxford Street.

1 B&W photo print

See also 2000.526.0005

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: -Barbara Blenkhorn (Borough Queen). Maureen O’Connor. Ellen MacDonald.

Penciled on back: “Levin Patriotic Queen Carnival 1941.”

Levin Patriotic Queen Carnival, 1941. Those appearing in this photograph are from left to right:- Maureen O’Connor, Barbara Blenkhorn (Borough Queen), Ellen MacDonald.

See also 1980.159.0005 – (Revue and Coronation Pageant, April 21-22, 1941).

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Typed on paper (with Horo. Hist. Soc. letterhead) glued to back: “A Queen Carnival held in Levin in 1941 when the population was a mere 2790 raised 3179 pounds ($254,220) towards the Patriotic Funds to supply comforts to the army overseas. Here the N.Z. Air Force stationed at Kimberley parade with their queen Ellen McDonald. Other Queens were Maureen O’Conner – Citizen’s Queen and Barbara Blenkhorn – Business Queen.”

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

Queen Carnival Parade, Levin, 1941. N.Z. Air Force (stationed at Kimberley) parade with their carnival queen, Ellen McDonald. This photograph features a truck carring a large model aircraft with Ellen McDonald as the pilot, two uniformed women, two uniformed men and two lines of uniformed men marching either side of the truck. The truck is followed by children on bicycles and trolleys. The parade is moving north along Oxford Street. The Hotel Arcadia (on Bath Street and Oxford Street corner) is in the background.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Spring Fling Parade 1985 Historical Society Float”

The Foxton Historical Society’s float having passed Post Office Hotel, Main Street, Foxton, during the 1985 Spring Fling Parade.

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Embossed in bottom right corner of original photo – J. Roger

Penciled on back: “Mr Burdekin, Mayor, greeting General Montgomery.”

Typed on piece of paper (with HHS letter-head) glued to back: “Mayor Burdekin welcomes Lord Montgomery, General British Army, as his motorcade passes through Levin on 16/7/1947.”

Mayor Burdekin welcomes General Montgomery as his motorcade passes through Levin, 16.7.1947. The streets are lined with crowds, with members of the scouting and guide movements to the fore.

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See also 2000.286.0001

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen - Celebrations at end 1914-18 way Oxford St. Pinks in background & I think Jing lee Shirley Tremewan

Penciled on back -

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

Mr Rere Nicholson, Armistice Day Peace Parade, Oxford St., 1918 1 B&W photo print

Mr Rere Nicholson poses while dressed in korowai (cloaks) and holding a taiaha at the time of the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. Behind Mr Nicholson are commercial buildings on the western side of Oxford Street.

See also – Acc.# 2000.524.0003 (copy)

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Horse team at the Levin Show 1947. Inscription on reverse reads: “Levin Show 1947. A team of horses like the ones Charles Petterson used to drive in the early 1900s.”

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Horse team at the Levin Show 1947. Inscription on reverse reads: “A team of Clydesdale horses like the ones Charle Peterson used to drive as a young man. By this time he was 67.”

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Inscription on back written in ink - Air Force Queen float in Parade final day Carnival April 1941

Air Force Queen float in a parade along Oxford Street, Levin, 1941

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Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”

This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”

1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)

See also s2002.051.0002a and s2002.051.0002b

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Penciled on back: “3350 17 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953”

Stamped on back with purple ink: “NEVILLE Studio LEVIN”

Coronation Parade, Shannon Domain, 1953. In this photograph Mr J. Bovis (foreground), is wearing ‘top hat & tails’ and is carrying a cylinderical object under his left arm, with his right hand in his pocket. Behind him a brass band, in civilian clothing, marches. Pony Club members riding their mounts follow. A vehicle with large crown on top follows. Another vehicle and groups of people complete the parade

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Penciled on back: “C/6”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Driver Bert Tremewan”

Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”

This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”

1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)

See also s2002.051.0002a and s2002.051.0002c

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Penciled on back: “N. Clayton”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Driver Bert Tremewan”

Written on back, top right corner with red felt-tip pen: “86”

Tippler’s decorated horse-drawn wagon for Queen Carnival, early 1900’s. In this photograph a wagon owned by Reg Tippler is driven by Bert Tremewan who standing on the wagon shafts holding reins of the pair of horses. Six women are standing in the wagon, and a dog is sitting under the wagon. Painted on the side of wagon is : ” R.L. Tippler Shannon”

This photograph was used in the book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 138, with the caption: “R.L. Tippler’s horse and dray were pressed into service in one of the many Queen Carnivals to be held in Shannon. This one would have been early in the twentieth century.”

1 B&W photo print, copy (1 of 3)

See also s2002.051.0002b and s2002.051.0002c

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Penciled on back: “(12)”

A crowd of children cheering as a float goes past during the Armistice Day Peace Parade along Oxford Street in 1918. Commercial premises are visable behind the children.

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See also 2000.529.0002

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Penciled on back: “(15)”

Oxford Street on the day of the Armistice Day Peace Parade in 1918. Several children watch a band perform from the deck of a float which is parked outside commercial buildings on the eastern side of central Oxford Street.

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See also 2000.532.0001 (original postcard) and 2000.525.0002 (B&W photo)

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Penciled on back: “CII Oxford St. West side.” also ” According to Scott Aitken (son) Aitken occupied a shop on the eastern side (now 1994 Bernina Sewing Centre) from 1909 to 1912 when he shifted to the west side south end [of] DEKA.” and ” Glashin Clock Shop from 1912 to 1915 when Harry Hughes opened bakery shop.”

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

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen (with paper glued over) - According to Scott Aitken (son) Aitken occupied to [?] shop on east side ( now 1994 Berninia Sewing Centre) No) [?] from 1909 to 1915 when he shifted to the west side south end Deka.

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Glackin Clock shop from 1912 to 1915 when Harry Hughes opened bakery shop.

See also – Acc. #2000.524.0002 (original ?)

Part of the procession during the Armistice Day Peace Parade, 1918. This section of the parade features a small girl carrying a flag, Mr Rere Nicholson wearing a feather korowai (cloak) and hat, and a brass band . In the background are commercial premises on the western side of central Oxford Street.

1 B&W photo print

See also 2000.524.0002

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Inscriptions on reverse read: “V Doyle. 52 Queen Street Levin. Nee V Henderson.” and “D of Ted Henderson Byko shop Oxford St 1920 – 40s. Before 1920 Est. F.C.S. Prob. before 1915.”

A coloured postcard showing pipe and drum band along with boys from the Weraroa Training Farm at an official occasion which took place outside the Post Office at the Oxford Street / Queen Street intersection. The occasion is unknown but the photograph has been taken sometime after 1910.

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Written with black ballpoint pen, bottom of photo – 102 12

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “5. A civic occasion in the square, Levin. Probably [crossed out with blue ballpoint pen] services for the death of King Edward VII 1910, or else the coronation of King George V 1911. Boys training farm cadets in row near bottom of photograph.”

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

Commemoration, death of Edward VII, 1910. Taken from opposite the Post Office in Oxford Street looking east, a large crowd hold sheets of paper, possibly song sheets for singing during the service.

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See also 2000.510.0001 and Collection 2000.516

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