Written on back of one of the copies with blue ballpoint pen - N. Clayton. Shn

Workmen excavating soil from a cutting, c.1884 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

6 men with shovels loading horse-drawn carts. Could be excavating cutting for railway to pass through or excavating spoil for railway foundation / embankment through one of many swamp areas (possibly Makerua Swamp) that required enormous quantities of fill (see pages 24 to 26 in book – “From Bush & Swamp”).

Construction work on the railway in the Shannon area commenced late 1882 / early 1883 and was completed in 1885.

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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 - Bert Seifert, son of Alfred Seifert, one of the principals of the Miranui Flax Mill.

Bert Seifert, son of Alfred Seifert, c.1980’s 1 B&W photo print

Standing beside concrete block wall. Appears to be aged in his 80’s. Possibly taken during the Centennial celebrations 1987.

Alfred Seifert was part of the syndicate that formed the Makerua Estate Company Limited in 1902 that purchased over 12,000 acres in the Makerua Swamp which they partially drained & cleared of unwanted vegetation (particularly raupo and toi toi) to encourage greater flax growth, the company then sold cutting rights to this flax, but the company did not own or operate any mills (see page 90 in book – “From Bush & Swamp”).

Alfred Seifert and his brother Louis (both of whom had previous flaxmilling experience) formed the A. and L. Seifert Flaxdressing Company in 1906 that built and operated the Miranui Flax Mill (1907 – 1933).

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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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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 back with blue ballpoint pen - Plimmer Tce Looking South. 1924. Old Print Private Collection

Plimmer Terrace looking south, 1924 1 B&W photo print, copy

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Written with pen at top left corner of original photo - Shannon) Mr & Mrs Fitchett

On back of one of the copies: Stamped with purple ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Correction: this is Julyan Street looking towards Shannon township.

Written with black pen – N.D. Clayton. Penciled – Plimmer Tce from Railway land.

Plimmer Terrace looking north from Club Hotel, 1909 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy) Both these copies have been damaged.

Albion Hotel in distance (left) appears to have been enlarged since 1894 photo (see #.0006 & #.0007). House (right) is the Post Office.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Mrs Claytons

Presbyterian ‘Sale of Work’ v Jean Robinson (Now in Foxton)

Group of people involved in ‘sale of work’, Prebyterian Church, early 1900’s 1 B&W photo print, copy

Seven men and nine women - Back Row: (3rd from left) possibly Rev. McKenzie, (6th from left) Ronald Joseph Law. Middle Row: (2nd from left) Phoebe Law (aunt of R.J. Law).

Information on seperate paper states: Also present, but unidentified is the mother of Emyrus Robinson.

Reverand J.A. McKenzie appointed as minister of Shannon Presbyterian Church in 1911.

See also # .0001a smaller copy. See also – Acc.# s2001.008.0001 same photo (gives date c.1910).

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Plimmer Terrace looking north from Club Hotel, 1970’s – 80’s 1 B&W photo print

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Group of unidentified children outside Shannon Post Office, c.1906 1 B&W photo print, copy {see # .0002a}

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Written on bottom of photo with black felt-tip pen – 1930

Penciled on back – Ballance St about 1930

Ballance Street, view of north side, c.1930 1 B&W photo print, copy

Garage / service station (centre).

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Penciled on back – N. Allan

Ballance Street railway crossing viewed from Nathan Terrace, 1911 1 B&W photo print, copy {see # .0002a}

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Written on back with black ballpoint pen - Shannon P.O. circa 1906

Group of unidentified children outside Shannon Post Office, c.1906 1 Colour photo print, copy (of sepia original)

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 57, with caption - A group of children gather outside the home of Mr and Mrs O. Harrison, which was also Shannon’s first permanent post office. This is now the site of the public library and Horowhenua County Council office. The present post office was built to the left of this building in 1911.

See also # .0002b b/w copy.

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Shannon Post Office, c.1907 1 B&W photo print, copy

Pictured (Left to Right) – Mr E. Kear, Mr Octavius Louis Harrison (Postmaster) and Mr C. Dunkley.

House built by Mr Harrison in 1898, he was also appointed postmaster that year. Additions to building were later made by Post and Telegraph Department who later purchased the building in 1907 and appointed new postmaster in February 1909. (see book – “From Bush & Swamp”, pages 163 to 167 for brief history of Shannon Post Office.)

See also – Acc.# s2002.056.0008 same photo.

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? middle man identified as Bert lockhart in this photo but is named as Bert Lockett in identical photo #.056.0006 The Parliamentary Electoral Roll 1938 lists only: Lockett, Albert Ernest, Shannon, telegraphist.

Shannon Post Office and staff, c.1940 1 b/w laser copy

Five people standing on steps in front of building (left to right) - Jessie Clayton, Mr Behrens (Postmaster), Melva Pope, Bert Lockett, unidentified man in uniform (maybe telegraph / messenger).

Note unidentified flag on flagpole above the building.

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen – (3) Shannon Don Cole 18-11-87 78 Stout Str

Aerial view of Matatoa Nursery, Engles Road (east of Shannon), 1987 1 Colour photo print

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - Shannon about 1910 Noeline Clayton nee Diane Graham

Also written on back with fading black ink is a list that may relate to some unknown photographs.

Ballance Street looking west to Plimmer Terrace from Venn Street, c.1910 1 B&W postcard

Shows buildings on south side, including hairdresser and billiard saloon.

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 48, with caption - A view down the south side of Ballance Street from the corner of Venn street. The third building from the left is a hairdressing and billiard saloon.

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Printed bottom right on photo - Ballance Str. 8/1/11

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - ..ee Diane Graham

Stamped on back with black ink - F. Titchett Photo, Nairn Street, Wellington

Ballance Street railway crossing viewed from Nathan Terrace, 1911 1 B&W photo print mounted

2 women wearing white are no other side of crossing (Plimmer Terrace). Wellington Manawatu Club Hotel at right with wind powered water pump. At extreme right (foreground) is one of the gas (carbide) street lamps. This crossing no longer exists.

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 49, with caption - This railway crossing at the end of Ballance Street, is no longer in existence, but the Club Hotel remains and was originally called the Wellington Manawatu Club Hotel as can be seen in the photograph. Also shown is one of the carbide gas street lamps, which were lit one by one each evening after sunset until 10.30 p.m.

See also # .0002b b/w copy.

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