A group of men, some in suits, inspecting the pontoon for the dredge “Hennessey” while under construction. In the background is the Manwatu River

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Sreamer “Madi”and punt tied at the Foxton wharf. The punt was used to transport flax down the Manawatu River.

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Construction of the Foxton Harbour Board suction dredge “Hennessy” on the Manawatu River at Foxton, 1920.

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Scow “Whangaroa” at Gramman & Co’s sawmill, alongside the Manawatu River at Foxton, c.1897.

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