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The six Brown girls, mid 1920's

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen - 6405 979

The six Brown girls, mid 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

In garden by fence with railway stock wagons in background. The following 7 names have been used as identification in connection with the girls of the Brown family - Annie, Gwen (later Graham), Girlie (later Urwin), Jeanne (never married), Billie, Eris (later Mouldey) youngest (?) daughter and Maisie (later Hebley).

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

Annie believed born January 1906 (see Certificate of Proficiency Acc.#s2002.098.0034 gives her age as 13 years 10 months in Novemeber 1919).

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Bride & Groom - Sarah and William Brown

Bride & Groom – Sarah and William Brown 1 B&W photo print {Fragile, damaged}

Formal studio photograph. William (‘Bill’) Brown was a railway ganger based in Shannon.

They had 6 daughters then a son (Alistair). 7 names have been used as identification in connection with the girls of the Brown family: Annie, Gwen (later Graham), Girlie (later Urwin), Jeanne (never married), Billie, Eris (later Mouldey) youngest (?) daughter and Maisie (later Hebley).

Annie believed born January 1906 (see Certificate of Proficiency Acc.#s2002.098.0034 gives her age as 13 years 10 months in Novemeber 1919).

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Eight Children and Rabbits c.1920

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Back row Harry Whibley, Gwen Stuart-Forbes Lf to rt, 1920’s Jacky Charles, Clarry Satherly, Pearl Satherly, Sandy Logan, Athur Satherly & Brian Clayton”

NOTE – spelling: Satherly (on back of photo) but Satherley (on info sheet)

Eight children in fancy dress representing Ireland at Empire Day celebrations, c.1920. Harry's mother was a dressmaker (who owned a camera" and his father worked at flax mill. Harry was wearing a green waistcoat and Gwen wore a green dress and had shamrocks in her hair. Costumes made by Mrs Wibbley.

Photo taken behind present Fire Station Grey Street, Shannon.

The children pose with Harry Whibley’s six pet rabbits. Those in the photograph are from left to right:-

Back Row : Harry Wibbley and Gwen Stuart-Forbes. Front Row: Jackie Charles, Clarry Satherley, Pearl Satherley, Sandy Logan, Arthur Satherley & Brian Clayton.

1 Colour photo print, copy (of sepia tone original)

NOTE – spelling: Satherly (on back of photo) but Satherley (on info sheet)

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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}

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Members of Brown family and others at Brown's gate, early 1930's (?)

Written on bottom of photo with purple ink - At Brown’s Gate

Members of Brown family and others at Brown’s gate, early 1930’s (?) 1 B&W photo print

Back Row (L – R): woman (unidentified), Mrs Sarah Brown (wearing hat), Jeanne Brown, Gwen Graham (nee Brown). Centre: Gordon Mitchell. Front Row (L – R): Alistair Brown, girl (unidentified).

Appears to have been cut from a photo album.

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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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Mr J.B. ('Bernie) Butler (pump attendant), first tunnel victim, 1922

Typed at bottom of photo on one of the copies – J.B. Butler: Shannon

Stamped on back of this copy with dark blue ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Written on back of other copy with black pen – 3(a) The late J.B. Butler of Shannon Pump Attendant

Mr J.B. (‘Bernie) Butler (pump attendant), first tunnel victim, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Probably an earlier portrait photo, appears to be wearing a rugby jersey.

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Mr A.E. Maxwell (tunnel foreman), second tunnel victim, 1922

Typed at bottom of photo on one of the copies – A.E. Maxwell. Tunnel Foreman

Stamped on back of this copy with dark blue ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Written on back of other copy with black pen – (4) The late A.E. Maxwell of Wanganui. Tunnel Foreman

Mr A.E. Maxwell (tunnel foreman), second tunnel victim, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy

Probably an earlier portrait photo.

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Tunnel Tragedy - Coffins being loaded onto lorry at Arapeti, 1922

Written on back of one of the copies with dark blue felt-tip pen - After the inquest on the seven victims of the Mangahao Tunnel tragedy: The coffins with the remains being placed on a lorry before going to Shannon and Palmerston North. from Arapeti A shockong tragedy occurred in works connected with the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme last week resulting in the asphyxiation of seven men. Fatal fumes from an oil engine accumulated in the Arapeti No 2 Tunnel. Two men were overcome by fumes, and five others who went to search for them also suffocated.

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

Typed on piece of paper that was attached to this copy - After the inquest on the seven victims of the Mangahao Tunnel tragedy: the coffins with the remains being placed on a lorry before goint to Shannon and Palmerston North from Arapeti; A shockong tragedy occurred in works connected with the Mangahao Hydro-electric power scheme last week resulting in the asphyxiat- ion of seven men. Fatal fumes from an oil engine accumulated in the Arapeti No.2. tunnel. Two men were overcome by fumes, and five others who went to search for them also suffocated. Taken from The Auckland Weekly. July 1922.

Tunnel Tragedy – Coffins being loaded onto lorry at Arapeti, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus additional copy)

Coffins are being carried uphill to lorry (right) from building (left) possibly the YMCA hut where dances were often held.

Written on side of truck - ‘DENNIS’ 4 TON MODEL N.Z. Express Co. Ltd.

Truck has solid rubber tyres.

This tragedy occurred on 2 July 1922. Pages 114 & 115 in book – “From Bush & Swamp” has the full story of this tragedy Pages 258 in book – “Horowhenua County and its People” also has the story. The 7 deceased men are identified as: J. Bernard (‘Bernie’) Butler (pump man), A.E. Maxwell (tunnel foreman), F. (‘Jock’) & Philip Graham, W.R. (‘Triggy’) Miller (assistant engineer), Fred Birss and his son, W. (‘Billy’) Birss.

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Mr W.R. Miller (engineer), one of the seven tunnel victims, 1922

Typed at bottom of photo on one of the copies – W.R. Miller Engineer

Stamped on back of this copy with dark blue ink - Shannon Centennial 1887 – 1987

Written on back of other copy with black pen – (5) The late W.R. Miller of Wanganui. Engineer

Mr W.R. Miller (engineer), one of the seven tunnel victims, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy

Probably an earlier portrait photo.

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Tunnel Tragedy - procession escorting lorries with coffins into Shannon, 1922

Typed below original photo on one of the copies - ...e terrible tunnel tragedy at Mangahao Hydro Electric Works which resulted in seven men being … ... entering Shannon on the way to Palmerston North

Stamped on the back of this copy with black ink - Mrs. Dalzell’s collection

Written on the back of another copy with dark blue felt-tip pen - The terrible Tunnel Tragedy at Mangahao Hydro works. which resulted in seven men being asphyxiated The funeral of the men entering Shannon on the way to Palmerston North. Ballance Street going To turn into Venn St.

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

Typed on piece of paper sellotaped to this copy - The terrible Tunnel tragedy at Mangahao Hydro works which resulted in seven men being asphyxiated. The funeral of the men entering Shannon on the way to the Church. Going down Ballance Street, to turn into Venn Street.

Tunnel Tragedy – procession escorting lorries with coffins into Shannon, 1922 1 B&W photo print, copy (plus 2 additional copies)

Groups of men walking beside both sides of the 2 lorries. On Ballance Street turning into Venn Street.

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Shannon Swimming Club

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Shannon Swimming Club”

Shannon Swimming Club c.1970. This photograph shows a group of successful swimmers with a trophy. Those in the photograph are from left to right:- Philip Rosanoski, Manu Peni, Joe Winiata, Ross Robertson and Mavis Vinsen. The child standing against the building is Robin Sayer.

1 B&W photo print (plus copy)

See also s2002.042.0001a

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Four children in Miss Mona Neale's concert, Shannon, 1920's

Written on bottom of photo with blue ink - Nance Freda Selwyn Josie

Four children in Miss Mona Neale’s concert, Shannon, 1920’s 1 B&W photo print

Left to Right – Nancy Balfour, Freda Thomson (later Batt), Selwyn Franks, Josie Thompson (later Batt). They performed a humorous skit. Nancy – dressed as clown and holding a violin. Freda – dressed as a man with bow tie, hat and holding a suitcase. Selwyn – dressed as a clown and holding a cello/viola. Josie – dressed as a man with bow tie, hat and holding a suitcase.

Appears to have been removed from a photo album.

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Turongo Church, Moutoa (Shannon), c.1930's

See book – ‘From Bush & Swamp’, page 121 for further information.

Turongo Church, Moutoa, Shannon, c.1930’s. This photograph shows the church situated on a hill at Moutoa, and in a state of disrepair with several windows broken. Originally erected at Moutoa in 1879, the church was moved to Poutu Marae (Shannon) in 1965.

See book ‘From Bush & Swamp’, page 121 for further information.

3 B&W photo print copies

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Opening of Rifle Range, Kara Road, Shannon, c.1900-1901

Written on bottom of original photograph - ~ a Shannon Community Print ~

Update (12 Oct 2011): 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

See also – Acc.#2000.018.0087 (HHS Mounted Collection) a similar photo of the same group, BUT is a ‘reverse / mirror image’ print and without caption.

Group of women & children (unidentified) picnicing, Shannon, c.1900 1 B&W photo print, copy

Written on original photograph: ~ a Shannon Community Print ~

See also – Acc.#2000.018.0087 (HHS Mounted Collection) a similar photo of the same group, BUT is a ‘reverse / mirror image’ print and without caption.

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