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Family Group Beside River

Penciled on back: “Shannon Family In front Mrs T. Brown nee Newton ? Mrs Jas Hallam”

An unidentified family group beside a river. Four girls are standing and sitting in the branches of a small tree. The woman sitting on the left, holding toddler on her lap, is believed to be Mrs T. Brown (nee Newton). The woman standing at the right of the group is believed to be Mrs James Hallam.

1 B&W photo print {Fragile, slightly damaged}

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

Mrs Parkin & Miss Barton, fashion at Levin Racing Club meeting

Penciled on back - Mrs E.G. Parkin of Otaki winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, seen with Miss Sue Barton assistant judge. Thurs. July 31, 1969.

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

Mrs E.G. Parkin (left) of Otaki, winner of $50 in the fashion-setter competition at the Levin Racing Club’s winter meeting, with Miss Sue Barton (right) assistant judge. 1 B&W photo print

Man (unidentified) in background.

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Foxton Family Hotel

Inscription on reverse of mounted photograph reads: “Lent by Mrs Kirkcaldie. nee Marjorie Kebbel daughter of John Kebbell. Now given. Cook’s Family Hotel now known as the Foxton but of course re-built.”

Foxton Family Hotel, formerly the home of Thomas U Cook, in Gray Street, prior to 1892 when the building was demolished and a new hotel of the same name was opened on the present site in Main Street.

Two original photographs, one of which is mounted, and two copies

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

Mr Chat, student attached to Levin Library, 1968

Penciled on back - Mr Phang Kit Chat, a Colombo plan student from Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, who will be attached to the Levin Library for 2 weeks as a part of his 6 mth study programme. Thurs. April 18, 1968.

Stamped on back with black ink – 18 MAR 1968

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

Mr Chat, student attached to Levin Library, 1968 1 B&W photo print

Mr Phang Kit Chat, a Colombo Plan student from Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, who will be attached to the Levin Library for 2 weeks as a part of his 6 month study programme.

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

Book presented to Levin Public Library, 1969

Penciled on back - The Royal Horticultural Societys’ “Dictionary of Gardening” presented by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Mr N.D. Broadbent, chairman of the societys’ trustees is seen with the librarian Miss D.E. Picken. Sat. Aug. 2, 1969.

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

See also – #.0287

Book presented to Levin Public Library, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Book – “Dictionary of Gardening” (by The Royal Horticultural Society), is presented to the Levin Public Library by the trustees of the former Levin Horticultural Society. Left – Miss D.E. Picken (librarian). Right – Mr N.D. Broadbent (chairman, Levin Horticultural Society trustees).

See also – #.0287

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Crawford Family at McDonald Cemetery, 1977

Penciled on back – 2 25/4/77 Group of members standing on exact spot of home & grounds of Hector (Jnr) Lakeside with McDonald Cemetery directly behind. Photographed by Miss D. Picken.

Written with blue ballpoint pen – 25/4/77

Crawford Family at McDonald Cemetery, 1977 1 B&W photo print (numbered – 2)

Cemetery also visible in photo #.0073 (behind Cabbage trees at right of photo).

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Children sitting on floor in Levin Public Library

Written with black ballpoint pen on piece of self-adhesive paper at bottom right of photo – B

Donated to reunion committee by Cedric Harris.

Children sitting on floor in Levin Public Library 1 B&W photo print

Woman (librarian, believed to be Mrs Lesley [or Leslie] Simmons) at left, reading & showing book (‘Hairy McCleary’) with other books on her knees.

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'Past & Present' Librarians (1951 - 1987) at Shannon Centenary, 1987

Written on back with blue and black ballpoint pens - Shannon Librarians 1951 – 1987 Taken at Shannon Centenary April 1987 1974. 81 1981 – 1951 – 74 M. Clough P. Locke (centre) B. Burke Holding Res Forms

‘Past & Present’ librarians (1951 – 1987) at Shannon Centenary, 1987 1 Colour photo print

Left to Right: Mavis Clough (1974 – 1981) Pam Locke (1981 – {1996}) Barbara Burke (1951 – 1974)

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A.W. Allen Ltd., cnr. Oxford & Bath Sts., 1970

Penciled on back - A.W. Allen Ltd. Drapers & Furnishers.

Drapers & Furnishers. Levin’s largest Departmental Store.

Taken from upstairs in ‘Central Building’. When added to #.0112 forms mini panorama.

A.W. Allen Ltd., cnr. Oxford & Bath Sts., 1970 1 B&W photo print

Drapers & Furnishers. Levin’s largest Departmental Store.

Taken from upstairs in ‘Central Building’. When added to #.0112 forms mini panorama.

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Oxford Street, east side, 1970

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – Oxford St. P.Office, Commercial Bank, Bowman’s Bookshop, Tip Top Milk Bar & Tearooms, Worsfolds Jewellers, Hanlon Dentist upstairs.

Oxford Street, east side, 1970 1 B&W photo print

Left – right : Post Office / CBA (Commercial Bank of Australia) / Bowman’s (bookshop) / Levin Milk Bar & Tearooms (Tip Top sign) / Worsfolds Jewellers / M.L. Hanlon, Dental Surgeon (upstairs).

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South Service Lane, looking south from Bath St., 1970

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Looking along Service Lane from Bath St. Railway Crossing.

Sign above building (centre) – Dalgety Loan Ltd. Dalgety & NZ Loan Ltd, Oxford St. – Showroom, Office, Stock, Land, Produce, Hardware, Insurance & Travel Depts., also Data Processing Dept. (see 1967 Telephone Directory).

South Service Lane, looking south from Bath St., 1970 1 B&W photo print

Sign above building (centre) – Dalgety Loan Ltd. Dalgety & NZ Loan Ltd, Oxford St. – Showroom, Office, Stock, Land, Produce, Hardware, Insurance & Travel Depts., also Data Processing Dept. (see 1967 Telephone Directory).

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

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