1) Foresight of early planners has given us benefits today.

As can be seen by the first plan for the township of Levin (and earlier in the Maori proposal for the township they preferred to call Taitoko) there was liberal provision made for the setting aside of land for parks, schools and other amenities.

2) Hotel reception was unthinkable.
Mayor entertained his distinguished guests and visitors at home.

What was it like to be daughter of Levin's first mayor? Mrs. C. Bennett, of Devon Street, was only about 10 years of age when her father was elected mayor of the newly-formed borough.

3) The : "Town Hall".

It was only in 1942 that Levin lost one of its old landmarks known as the Town Hall. This was situated in Queen Street West, next to the Bank of New Zealand, where the district nurses' rooms now stand.

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.