Taken with the Reflekta Camera. Black and white film was used in this series. In part, this was for a 'retro' effect but many vintage cameras have early lenses which struggle to take photos outside without lens flare. The effect of flaring is most noticeable in colour! 

This slide was shown to cinema audiences at the end of intermission- paid for by the Labour Party as part of their campaigning. Most political parties used the cinema for electioneering and these slides provide a glimpse into elections long since decided.

Given that this slide says 'Thanks to Labour' it was probably made when Labour was in government. The fashions suggest that this could have been at the end of Walter Nash's term in 1960- although it may have been for the 1949 election when Peter Fraser was in charge.

What is really interesting about this slide is it's definition of 'everyone'- a close look at the faces shows a range of ages and a mixture of men and women. However, there is no cultural diversity in this smiling constituency. It is true that Aotearoa has become more diverse in recent decades, but even when this slide was made its photographs did not represent 'everyone'. 

Inscription on back: Mrs MacDonald with Flora’s love December 1902

Formal head to waist studio photograph of Flora McDonald. Wearing dark blouse with large ribbon bow over high necked undergarment. Hair down.

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Inscription on back – Theresa Hinemoa McDonald

Full length childhood photo of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald,standing in garden wearing light coloured dress with long sleeves and pintucking on skirt, beading at neck, dark sash, dark stockings and boots. Hair down.

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Label attached – 3 age groups of Theresa Hinemoa (younger daughter of Hector Jnr)

Formal threequarter length studio childhood portrait of Theresa Hinemoa McDonald wearing light coloured coat and hat, fur muff, two string pearl necklace.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “(3) M.D. Father Branaghan Outside Club Hotel.”

Penciled on back: “c / 8”

Father Branaghan standing beside a car outside the Club Hotel, Shannon.

1 B&W photo print, copy

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Penciled on back – Otaki

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – Otaki 3c

Man & woman (unidentified) 1 B&W photo print

Man (left) wearing knitted wool cloak & dark glasses. Woman (right) wearing torn sack cloak & dark glasses.

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A head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified elderly whiskered, balding man. He is wearing a jacket and waistcoat and the lack of clarity of the photograph suggests that it may be a copy or enlargement of a section of another photograph.

1 B&W photo print copy

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Black and white photograph.

Larry Sykes, a magician who resided at Foxton Beach 1980-90s.

Black and white photograph.

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Black and white photograph.

Joy Cowley, well known author particularily of children’s books, who used to live in Foxton.

Black and white photograph.

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Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year 2021 celebrations at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō.

Pictured: Rune and Lyra de la Croix (aged 4) and crowd, waiting for the Chinese Dragon Dance to begin. Main Space at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō.

Libraries Horowhenua celebrates the Year of the Ox with the Chinese Dragon Dance, Erhu and Dizi concert, Erhu workshop, dumplings, face painting, and crafts.

Two students walking along Weraroa Road on the way to Horowhenua College on 14th July 1999. In the background is St Joseph’s Catholic Church.

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A group of mainly unidentified men, Amonst those appearin in this photograph are Bob Byne, Garnet Fraser and Tom Chaffey.

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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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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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Unidentified group of adults and children, standing and sitting on grass, with tall trees in the background. Inscription on reverse of original photograph (1977.047.0082) reads: ” This is we think the first race meeting at the end of Queen Street. “

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted (with 2000.018.0249b)

See also 1977.047.0082

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On brown card folder with the inscription: “Visit of members Levin Chamber of Commerce to C D Farm”

A group of 9 men and 4 women pose near some trees during the visit of the Levin Chamber of Commerce to C D Farm, Levin.

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Mounted on brown card with the inscription: “Visit of Members Levin Chamber of Commerce to C D Farm”

Group of 14 men and 4 women during the visit of the Levin Chamber of Commerce to C D Farm. To the left is a motor car with a soft, fabric roof.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Old Folks Outing. Seated. ? Wyn Brady, Margaret Cole, ? Phyl Russell. Standing Dolly Guthrie Far right Emily Guilford Above right Betty Sharps.”

Penciled on back: “Mrs Guilford”

A group of nine Shannon people on an outing, photographed in a city garden beside a bus stop. Those in the group are:- Standing behind concrete block wall from left to right: – Unknown, Betty Sharps. Seated from left to right:- Unidentified, Win Brady, Margaret Cole, unidentified, Dorothy Guthrie (standing), Phyllis Russell. Emily Guilford (standing at far right).

1 B&W photo print

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Letter written with black ballpoint pen: “Dear Margaret [?] & Alex, These are the only photos I could find. The smaller one is of Alfred Cockayne, Dad & ? The larger one, 2nd on left I think could be Bruce Levy. Man with bowler either Sir Chas. Fergusson or Sir George Fowlds (maybe). Alfred Cockayne is 4th from left I think. Maybe the committee at Wairoa [?] will be more successful at identifying these men. They are welcome to keep these photos if they wish. Lots of love, Annette & Bruce.”

Also written on the letter with blue ballpoint pen: “27/5/89 Note – These identifications were NOT substantiated by Mr A.H. Cockayne’s two daughters, Madeline and Lindsay. D.J. Dennis.”

A group of three men including Alfred Cockayne and “Dad”, walking along a rural road.

1 B&W photo print, mounted (with 2000.048.0001 on reverse of card)

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Letter written with black ballpoint pen: “Dear Margaret [?] & Alex, These are the only photos I could find. The smaller one is of Alfred Cockayne, Dad & ?The larger one, 2nd on left I think could be Bruce Levy. Man with bowler either Sir Chas. Fergusson or Sir George Fowlds (maybe). Alfred Cockayne is 4th from left I think. Maybe the committee at Wairoa [?] will be more successful at identifying these men. They are welcome to keep these photos if they wish. Lots of love, Annette & Bruce.”

Also written on the letter with blue ballpoint pen: “27/5/89 Note – These identifications were NOT substantiated by Mr A.H. Cockayne’s two daughters, Madeline and Lindsay. D.J. Dennis.”

Penciled on pink piece of paper: “Identification from Joan. 3rd from left in larger photo is Sir Charles Fergusson. J.”

Group of four men in an orchard. From left to right:- Unknown, Bruce Levy, Sir Charles Fergusson, Alfred Cockayne, (identifications not substantiated).

1 B&W photo print, mounted (with 2000.048.0002 – on reverse of card)

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Printed with black ink below photo, as caption: “Smiler.”

Penciled on back - Print No. 3. Exhibitor: J.F. Bryce. 36 Bartholomew Rd. Levin.

Stamped on back with purple ink - Wanganui Salon of Photography. [competition identification form]

‘Smiler’, portrait of an unidentified man. This head and shoulders portrait shows an unidentified man who is dressed in a collar and tie, with a jacket which has two badges on the left lapel, the lower of which is a Rotary badge.

1 B&W photo print, mounted

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A studio portrait of eleven unidentiied gentlemen. The photograph was taken by a Wanganui photographer, and no further information is available.

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Below: serv. Ben White, Bill & Irene Hoskins

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

Crowd seated in a theatre.

Pictured in foreground, left to right: Ellen Kunaiti , Ben White, Bill Hoskins, Irene Hoskins.

Black and white photograph.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Beach Improvment Soc. Back row Kelly, J Roswell, N Phillpot, K Caldow, S Gardner. Front row B Elliot, F M Stratton, F Mason, – Potter.”

Foxton Beach Improvement Society in 1969. Those in photograph include: - Kelly, J Rosvall, V Philpott, K Caldow, S Gardner, B Elliot, F M Stratton, F Mason, – Potter . 23.1.1969

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Roughly cut to oval shape, mounted on card, sellotape on back. Written on back: “Agnes McDonald.”

Formal portrait of Agnes McDonald (nee Carmont), wife of Hector McDonald I, seated on wooden chair, holding booklet. Wearing dark skirt, white lace blouse with dark over-top with leg of mutton sleves and fur trim.

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Pen inscription on back: “R A MacDonald, photo Mrs L G Adkin at Hokio Stream.” Pencil inscription on back: “Mrs Les Adkin, where the road fords the Hokio Stream. Note the footbridge, post 1913.”

Scenic photograph of woman on horseback, stream and footbridge along with large tree in background. Inscription on back: “Mrs Les Adkin, where the road fords the Hokio Stream, note the footbridge, post 1913.”

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Mounted on card, label attached reading” World War 1 Victory Celebrations, Beryl Biss, Mrs MacDonald, Mary & Ellen.”

Two women and two children posed on fence, bicycle in foreground, label attached reading: “World War 1 Victory Celebrations, Beryl Biss – Mrs MacDonald, Mary and Ellen.”

Same photo as 1977.047.0034

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Written on back: “The Hokio Stream, Horowhenua, by R.A. MacDonald.” Horowhenua Historical Society stamp on back. One of two copies

Scenic photographic of Hokio Stream, woman in background (Flora McDonald)

Same photo as 1977.047.0026

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Written on back: “Hokio Stream. Flora Campbell McDonald (daughter of Hector Jnr. nearby her home “Lake Side”.”

Scenic photographic of Hokio Stream, woman in background (Flora McDonald)

Same photo as 1977.047.0025

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