Three members of the Taueki family in the “Hamaria” canoe on Lake Horowhenua. Woman at left sitting in canoe is Sybil Taueki. Man in centre of photograph wearing a shirt, pullover, dark trousers and a brimmed hat, is standing and holding a spear used for eeling. Man on right is also standing in the canoe. He is bare-headed and is wearing a long dark coat. He is holding a taiaha.

All three persons and the waka are reflected in the lake water.

Hills of the western shore of the lake in background.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “The landing of the settlers at Te Awahou (Foxton). Foxton Centennial Celebrations Labour weekend, Oct., 1955. Photo taken by F H Murray, Foxton.”

Re-enactment of first settlers arriving in Foxton during the Foxton Centennial Celebrations, 1955. In this photograph the settlers led by Rev Duncan (Neal Hunt), move up the bank from the rivet. Included in the photograph are Don Rickerby, Robin Thompson, Kay Hunt, Katrina Cade, Mona Hannay, Neal Hunt.

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