Original photo held by Noelene Allan, Whakatane.

New Year’s Day picnic, Shannon, 1901. This photograph shows eight unidentified people, however the woman pouring tea is believed to be Mrs G. Hallam.

1 B&W photo print, copy

Original photo held by Noelene Allan, Whakatane.

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

Original photo held by Noelene Allan, Whakatane.

Pixilation of image probably due to low quality scan and print method.

A group of four unidentified women, at the Easter picnic, Mangahao, 1922. Possibly taken on the ridge near the “incline” that goes down to the Mangahao Dam area, this photograph shows the women using wooden boxes as tables and chairs.

1 B&W photo print, copy {pixilated image} Pixilation of image probably due to low quality scan and print method.

Original photo held by Noelene Allan, Whakatane.

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

Update: According to Marjorie Law (author of From Bush to Swamp - the centenary of Shannon 1887-1987 this is a photo of the Opening of Rifle Range, Kara Road, Shannon c 1900-1901

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Family Picnic.”

Penciled on back: “Ex Mary Dorset.”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society.

A group of 26 unidentified women and children, including infants at a picnic. The group poses in front of a canvas shelter which is set in a clearing in front of native bush. Could possibly be members of the McDonald family as photograph was donated by Mary Dorset.

1 B&W photo print copy, mounted

No identification of individuals.

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

A group of unidentified men women and children at a picnic.

Sepia toned photograph – faded

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