Inscription on reverse reads: ” Rocky glan and fall of a tributary of the upper Mangahao River.”

An unidentified man stands on a rock alongside the Mangahao River. A waterfall from one of the river’s tributaries is in the background.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “At the junction of the two main headwater streams of the Mangahoe River.”

The junction of the two main headwater streams of the Mangahao River. In the background is dense native bush.

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dis 7.00/Miranui flaxmill north of Shannon/

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Anglican Church (of the Venerable Bede), Shannon 1 Colour Photocopy

Situated in Bryce Street, later (1949) moved to Stout Street. Built in 1898 by E.J.S. Spencer

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View of Shannon (Plimmer Terrace) from the Railway Station, c.1900 1 Colour photocopy (of mounted photograph)

The oval photo used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 51, with caption: This View of Plimmer Terrace from the railway station was taken in the early twentieth century. The premises of Dunckley and Company and W.H. Gunning Limited are still standing, but most of the shops north of Gunning’s have disappeared, mainly the victims of fire.

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Mr Frank King may (?) have worked for the Shannon Meat Company until he opened his own shop. As there is no accompanying information (especially a date and names of persons pictured) it is uncertain if any of the King family are pictured.

Information in reminiscence of Mrs Patrick (see Acc.#2003.015.0005) states: ... Mr Frank King opened his own Butchers Shop {no date given} ... thriving little business until the Depression in the mid 1920’s … moved to Hawkes Bay in 1929 …

Information in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, pages 179, states: ... a buther shop was situated on Plimmer Terrace, near the Albion Hotel … had closed down by the 1930’s … [could this have been Mr King’s shop?]

Shannon Meat Company, c.1920’s (?) 1 Colour photocopy

4 men & 3 women (woman at right is holding a baby) standing in front of shop. Man (2nd from left) could be Mr J.T. Bovis.

Information in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, pages 178 & 179, states: ... S.W. Carter began trading as Shannon Meat Company in 1896, Nathan Terrace from James Gardner’s former Butcher Shop … moved to Ballance Street (near Club Hotel) about 1900, these premises were occupied from 1902 by the Bank of New South Wales when Carter Bros. built a new shop nearby … business was sold to Fred Peach in the early 1930’s … upon his death in 1964, the business was taken over by his son, Ted Peach …

Information on page 207 & 234, indicates that Mr J.T Bovis {born 1887} moved to Shannon in 1909 and began work as secretary-accountant to Carter Bros., and in 1919 may (?) have become an owner of the Shannon Meat Company.

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Update provided by Jim Beech, November 2010:

The Fred Peach family owned and ran the Shannon Butchery for some 80 years or so. The shop was in Ballance Street, their residence was in Ballance Street East and the stock yards and abbitor for the butchery was on rural land off the east end of Ballance Street.

An unidentified street in Shannon. This photograph shows part of the commercial section of the town, and has one business marked ‘Boot Shop’. An unattached dray is sitting next to the footpath outside the buildings on the left. The print is blurred.

B&W photo print copy

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A photograph of Shannon pre 1900, looking south. This photograph shows a number of domestic dwellings, a hotel and to the left, a large hall. In the background are the Tararua Ranges.

1 B&W photo print copy

RESTRICTED PHOTOGRAPH

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An unidentified Maori man and woman pose with two dogs in front of a fallen tree. The ppair are dressed in European clothing, however, the woman has a puipui draped across her right shoulder and fastened under her left arm. Beneath the photograph is the inscription “Maoris in Shannon NZ”

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Miranui Flaxmill, Makerua, Shannon. In the background are the Tararua Ranges

1 B&W photo print copy

Also see Acc.# 2000.222

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Miranui Flax Mill, north of Shannon, during a flood C.1914. In Tararua Ranges can be seen behind the flaxmill.

Inscription on reverse reads: “Miranui Mill and ‘Old Man Flood’ (c.1914)”

1 B&W photo print copy

Also see Acc.# 2000.223

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Two unidentified Maori women wearing puipui over their clothing, wearing boxing gloves. Both women have their hair braided and are standing on unmowen grass in front of some trees. Beneath the photograph are printed the words “at Shannon NZ”.

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Written on back of one of the copies with blue balllpoint pen – 1913-14

Derailed train north of Shannon, c.1913 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Occurred during a flood. Cattle-stop crossing in foreground.

Photo on page 40 in book – “Opiki – From Fibre to Food”, may be a different view of the same scene, the caption reads: Railway carriages derailed just north of the Opiki Road level crossing, Makerua, during a flood in November 1915. Looking south the floodwater and carriages are on the Makerua Swamp side of the railway line. The house in the background was then occupied by the Yorston family and is still standing today (1978). – Photo: P.N. Public Library.

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Written on back of both copies with blue ballpoint pen - Cook house & Billiard room & Mens Living quarters. The office was where there is now a house. Miranui Mill.

Stamped on back of both copies with dark purple ink - Reproduction Peter Sinclair Photos Shannon

Stamped on back of one copy with purple ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Miranui Mill – cookhouse, billiard room & men’s living quarters, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Car (left), 5 buildings (right), 2 women & 2 children (right), 3 men (centre) standing in road.

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 101, with caption - This neat little village scene of the 1920’s is the Miranui Mill’s cook house, billiard room and men’s living quarters.

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Written on back with blue balllpoint pen - Derailment Shannon.

Derailed train north of Shannon, looking south, 1983 1 Colour photo print

Wagons loaded with containerized freight. White truck (right).

Extracted from “Chronicle” newspaper article: Derailment occurred as a result of collision with a milk tanker on the Otauru Road rail crossing at about 8.40 a.m. on Friday morning (15 April 1983), the train was an express goods train travelling from Auckland to Wellington. The driver of the Manawatu Dairy Company milk tanker escaped with moderate to serious leg injuries, while the 3 men aboard the train escaped with minor injuries. {this article, with pictures, is in display folder marked: “Horowhenua Transport – Railways (2)” in Vertical File drawer (HHS rooms)}

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Penciled on back - Decorations of Flax at Druids Hall Shannon for Miranui Ball June 1925

Druids Hall, Shannon, decorated with flax for Miranui Ball, June 1925 1 B&W photo print

Green flax leaves as wall covering around stage. 2 bales of processed fibre on stage. Processed fibre hung around walls. Paper streamers hung from central light to walls around the room.

The Miranui Ball was considered Shannon’s social event of the year in this era.

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Horse & cart with 3 people on bridge across Manawatu River, Shannon, c.1910 1 B&W photo print, copy

The 3 people (unidentified) appear to be women.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Ticket selling counter just visible

Closer view of doorway to Ticket Office & Ladies Waiting Room, c.1970’s 1 B&W photo print

Shannon sign above doorway with poster (about Kingston Flyer) at left of doorway. Wooden seat (left).

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Entrance to the ticket sales and ‘Ladies Waiting Room’ Original cover boards shown under roof line (see 1900 photo of South African Troopers)

Shannon Railway Station, building viewed from platform, c.1970’s 1 B&W photo print

Shannon station sign above doorway to Ticket Office & Ladies Waiting Room.

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Written on back of one of the copies with blue pen – Boer War.

Farewell to troops for the Boer War at Shannon Station, c.1900 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy) {same photo as #.0003a}

Shannon members of the N.Z. Contingent being farewelled. On station platform before arrival of troop-train. 2 troopers (centre) wearing bandoliers are: E. Richards & E.J.S. Spencer. 2 other troopers are: W. Sherman & Percy Nation. Group of schoolgirls (left) one of whom is Irene Knowles (later Leng-Ward).

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 42, with caption - A large crowd gathered at the Shannon railway station to farewell troops for the Boer war c. 1901, including a party of school girls decked out in white pinafores.

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Penciled on back of one of the copies - On left R.H. Webb manager, Miranui. Alfred Seifert (chairman of directors) S.A. Carter manager, Weka ; F.C. Lichfield secty (about 1919) A. Yorston, swamp manager

“Miranui Group” – senior men, c.1920 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Left to Right - R.H. Webb (manager, Miranui), Alfred Seifert (chairman of directors), S.A. Carter (manager, Weka), F.C. Litchfield (secretary), A. Yorston (swamp manager).

See also – #.0008a (mounted original).

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – (4) Carol Timms with calf.

Carol Timms with calf, Agriculture Day, Shannon School, c.1980 1 B&W photo print

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – (3)

Janelle Eveleigh with lamb, Agriculture Day, Shannon School, c.1980 1 B&W photo print

Boy (right, unidentified) with lamb.

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Information on back of original photograph - Shannon railway Station

Rail wagons at Shannon loaded with material & equipment for Hydro Scheme, 1920’s

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Information on back of original photograph - Pipes for pipeline, Shannon railway station. 1921

Pipes for penstock pipeline at Shannon Railway Station, 1921

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Stamped on back with purple ink - John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd. Ph. 78-878

Written on back with black felt-tip pen – 15

Penciled on back - Plimmer Terrace Looking North 1909

Plimmer Terrace looking north from Club Hotel, 1909 1 B&W photo print, copy

Smaller copy than #.0003 without writing at top left corner and in good condition.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Hydes Corner Plimmer and Ballance St. About 1930-33

‘Hyde’s Corner’ Plimmer Terrace & Ballance Street, c.1930-33 1 B&W photo print, copy {enlargement of #.0004}

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On back of photo: Written with blue ballpoint pen – Hannan

Stamped with blue ink – 560

Penciled – Hyde

‘Hyde’s Corner’ Plimmer Terrace & Ballance Street, c.1930-33 1 B&W photo print, small

See also – #.0004a enlarged copy

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Written on back with red felt-tip pen – 103

Penciled on back – N. Allan

J.A. Roach’s Bakery, Plimmer Terrace, early 1900’s 1 B&W photo print, copy

John Alfred Roach (centre) arms folded and wearing long white apron with his wife Jane (nee retter) at right. 3 unidentified men – one wearing white apron (probably assistant), one standing by horse & cart ( customer or delivery man ?), and 3rd wearing dark suit (right).

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 180, with caption - Johnny Roach, in long apron, stands outside his original bakery in Plimmer Terrace, with Mrs roach and baby in arms, in the early 1900s. {also see pages 179 & 181 for brief history.}

Book states wife is Jane (nee Retter) while writing on paper with photo states wife is Sybil (nee Retter).

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Written on bottom of original, as caption - Shannon 5169 wilsonphotos

Stamped on back with dark blue ink - This photograph must be acknowledged to the Radcliffe Collection Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. Reference No. 6624 1/2

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - From Julyan Street.

Penciled on back – Shannon 6624 MA/2

Julyan Street looking north to Graham Street & Shannon township, c.1924 1 B&W photo print, copy

2 horse drawn carts on grass at side of road (right).

Information on paper states: ... Gateposts on left at home of J.R. Stansell, still exist @ March 2001.

Written on bottom of original, as caption - Shannon 5169 wilsonphotos

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