Inscription on reverse reads: “Donated by Mr E White, Jenkins Town Clerk…Mr T Hobson Mayor, Lady Alice & Sir Charles Fergusson, Mrs Hobson, Mr Linklatter M P, Frank Parker, Walter Bishop (dark hat) rear”

A group of local personalities and dignitaries pose outside a wooden building with Sir Charles and Lady Alice Fergusson. Those in the photograph include Mr Jenkins (the Town Clerk), Mr T Hobson (Mayor), Mrs Hobson, Mr Linklatter (M.P.), Frank Parker and Walter Bishop.

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

1) History of an early trading firm.

The passing of a colourful personality in the trading world in the early days of Levin is noted in a copy of "The Chronicle" of February, 1949. He was Mr. Thomas Bevan, born 85 years previously. His parents were prominent in the early days of New Zealand.

2) Town clerk needs to be a diplomat.

Being a town clerk brings tasks which requires skill as a diplomat. You meet all sorts of people and you get some strange jobs to do in all of which versatility and quick thinking play a big part.