Matthew Wallace serving lunch at Whispers Cafe, Regent Court, Oxford Street. Levin on 27th August 1999

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Caption on front of photo – Maori gathering at Otaki, “ZAK” series, Well. N.Z.

Penciled on back – 46. Horowhenua Co. Otaki. Copy neg. from orig. postcard.

A gatherering of Maori at Otaki . Taken in the Main street the building in the centre of the photograph is the Otaki Town Hall

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A copy of a Christmas card with an oval photograph in the centre showing a group of unidentified people boating on Lake Horowhenua.

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Masonic Lodge. 1922. Laying the foundation stone of Masonic Lodge building in Stanley Street, Levin.

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Coronation Baths. 1911. Mayoress Gardener christening the Levin Coronation Swimming Baths.

The Mayoress of Levin, Mrs Gardener, Christens the Levin Coronation Swimming Baths 1911.

Inscription on front of photograph reads”The Mayoress Christens The Baths No 2”

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Group of unidentified people who attended the christening of Clyde Adkin (b 08/11/1918). Inscription on reverse reads “Taken at Clyde Adkin’s christening Queen St. Levin.”

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Penciled on back – Race course, Otaki, Horowhenua County, c.1900

Maori Racing Club Meeting. Group of race-goers.

Group of mainly Maori people at the Otaki Maori Racing Club Meeting (c.1900)

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Printed on front of mounting board, top left, with black ink: “LEVIN c.1900” Printed on front of mounting board, top right, with black ink: “P 3”

Typed on paper glued to back: “P3. ‘Ashleigh’, Queen Street East, Levin, home of James and Clara Ann Prouse. Group includes the owners with their children (standing): Emma, Percy, Bert, Lance. Two youg children not known. Taken about 1900. Print donated by Mrs Ian Grey, Queenwood Road, Levin (1985).”

‘Ashleigh’ , the home of James and Clara Prouse, Queen Street East, Levin, c.1900. In this photograph the owners of the house are in front of the two storied wooden building with four of their own children, Emma, Percy, Bert and Lance and two other children. Those in the photograph are identified as – Back (standing L – R) – Emma, James, Percy, Bert, Lance. Front (L – R) – unidentified girl, Clara, unidentified girl.This house is still in use (2001)

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See also 2000.018.0076 and 2000.018.0077

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An unidentified Maori man and woman pose with two dogs in front of a fallen tree. The ppair are dressed in European clothing, however, the woman has a puipui draped across her right shoulder and fastened under her left arm. Beneath the photograph is the inscription “Maoris in Shannon NZ”

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Two unidentified Maori women wearing puipui over their clothing, wearing boxing gloves. Both women have their hair braided and are standing on unmowen grass in front of some trees. Beneath the photograph are printed the words “at Shannon NZ”.

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Penciled on back - Mrs G.C. Aitken, official inspector and treasurer of the S.P.C.A. with 5 S.P.C.A. supporters; Back row, from left; Wendy Pescini, Marie Geange, Kelly Haliburton. In front, Janine Olson and Penny Trevethick. Mon. Oct. 13, 1969.

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Confusion about Mrs Aitken’s initials - This photo gives initials – G.C. Other photos (#.0007, #.0052, & #1979.098.0031) give initials – G.J. Phone book (1967) gives S.P.C.A. address & phone No. – 48 Salisbury St., 5922 The same phone book lists – Mrs K. Aitken with this address & phone No.

Mrs Aitken and five young S.P.C.A. supporters, 1969. Those in the photograph are from left to right: -

Back Row – Wendy Pescini, Marie Geange, Kelly Haliburton.

Front Row – Mrs G. Aitken (with dog), Janine Olson, Penny Trevethick.

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Penciled on back - A group of guests at the annual ball of the Lions Club of Levin. from left, Mr S.W.J. Green, Mr & Mrs D.J. Honore and Mrs Green. Mon. Aug. 11, 1969.

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Guests, Levin Lions Club annual ball, 1969. Those in the photograph are from left to right: – Mr S.W.J. Green, Mrs & Mr D.J. Honore, Mrs S.W.J. Green.

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Penciled on back - Members of the Rotary Club of Levin Sth. together with their wives gathered for the induction of the new pres. and change-over of officers. from left, Mesdames J. Eccles, E. Stevens, Mrs & Mr A. Fuller, and Mrs J. Lancaster. Tues. July 1, 1969.

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Members & wives, Levin South Rotary Club, 1969. Those in the photograph are from left to right: – Mrs J. Eccles, Mrs E. Stevens, Mrs & Mr A. Fuller, and Mrs J. Lancaster.

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Penciled on back - The Official party at the annual ball of the Lions Club of Levin. from left, Mr J. Stewart (pres.), Mrs Stewart, Mr & Mrs A. McCready, Mrs I. Ross Taylor and Mr Ross Taylor, district Gov., Mrs E. Dix and Mr Dix, past district governor. Mon. Aug. 11, 1969.

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The Official Party, Levin Lions Club annual ball, 1969. Those in the photograph are from left to right : – Mr J. Stewart (pres.), Mrs Stewart, Mr & Mrs A. McCready, Mrs & Mr Ross Taylor, Mrs & Mr E. Dix.

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Penciled on back - S.P.C.A. ’s collection. Left Mr G. Tod[d] and Miss Tindale, assistant to Mrs G.J. Aitken – official inspector and treasurer to the S.P.C.A. Horowhenua Branch. Sat. Oct. 11, 1969.

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Mr Tod & Miss Tindale, collecting for S.P.C.A., on Oxford Street, Levin, 1969. Mr G. Todd (left) and Miss Tinsdale (right), both with dogs and collection boxes.

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Black and white photograph donated by E Mohekey

Members of the Foxton Sunshine Club outside the Foxton War Memorial hall, 1967.

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Unidentified man, woman and child sitting beneath a ponga fern. Metal pail to the right of the man.

Extremely poor quality copy of 1977.047.0062

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Penciled on back - The Rosanne Kay memorial for the most improved dancer was presented for the first time last at night’s award evening for the Levin Scottish Dancing Club. Tues. May 8, 1973.

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An unidentified man dressed in a kilt presents the Rosanne Kay Memorial Trophy for the most improved dancer, to an unidentified young woman at an award evening, held by the Levin Scottish Dancing Club, 1973. To the right of the photograph is an unidentified woman.

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Mounted photograph entitled “Foxton Waterfront 1907”. Taken near the Port of Foxton this photograph shows people on a steamer and punt, while others are in boats and on the shoreline, In the background are to flaxmills.

See also f1999.1048

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Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Opening Akers Toll Bridge 1918. Refer book – From Fibre to Food, Opiki.”

Penciled on back: “PNPL FX123 On the newly completed Opiki toll-bridge, Jan. 1918. 2nd from left, Joseph Dawson, bridge-builder holding Mavis Henderson (3 1/2 yrs). 4th man from left is A.W. Hogg, Masterton. Woman with baby, centre, is Mrs Elsie Henderson with son Lewis (4 months). Her husband, Ernest, is at far right, he was blacksmith at Tane Mill & there fashioned all steel rods for the bridge. Next Elsie is Mrs Whitewick, then her husband – cooks at Tane Mill cookhouse. Note tramlines for horse-drawn flax wagons.”

Book (From Fibre to Food, Opiki) gives caption for photo - A group of local residents and visitors on the newly completed swing bridge, January 1918. The book also identifies the people mention above, and the 3rd woman (at right) as Miss Taylor.

Cost between $4,600 – $5,200 – mentioned page 26, in book ‘From Fibre to Food, Opiki’.

The opening of Rangitane Suspension Bridge, at Opiki inJanuary 1918. The man second from the left is Joseph Dawson and the small girl he is holding is Mavis Henderson (aged 3 1/2 years). The man 4th from the left is A W Hogg from Masterton. The woman holding a baby is Mrs Elsie Henderson and the baby is her son Lewis. Her husband Ernest is at the far right of the photograph. He was a blcksmith at Tane flaxmill and fashioned all the steel rods for the bridge. The woman next to Elsie Henderson is Mrs Whitewick whose husband also worked at the Tane Mill.

The bridge was purhased in 1919 by Mr Hugh Akers and made a Toll Bridge in 1925. This bridge closed in November 1969 when new Opiki bridge opened.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Annie Amelia “Milly” Collins – eldest daughter of James M Collins and Annie Collins (nee Cook). Born in NZ. (I have the date at home – her baptism record is in Rangiatea Church Records. Thomas Uppadine Cook. Annie Collins wife of James Motteshead Collins Senior.”

Thomas Uppadine Cook, his eldest daughter Annie and her eldest daughter Amelia 1897. In this photograph Annie Cook sits on the left while her father sits to the right. Amelia Cook stands behind them.

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Written with black ballpoint pen, bottom of photo – 102 12

Typed on piece of paper glued to back: “5. A civic occasion in the square, Levin. Probably [crossed out with blue ballpoint pen] services for the death of King Edward VII 1910, or else the coronation of King George V 1911. Boys training farm cadets in row near bottom of photograph.”

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Commemoration, death of Edward VII, 1910. Taken from opposite the Post Office in Oxford Street looking east, a large crowd hold sheets of paper, possibly song sheets for singing during the service.

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See also 2000.510.0001 and Collection 2000.516

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Stamped on back with black ink: “Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 483 Date. 10/2/98”

Kees van Epenhuijsen, at the Open Day, 1985 at the Persimmons display, giving explanations to the public and answering their questions.

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Penciled on back: “Discussing the chairman’s report before the start of the Levin Corso Committee’s annual meeting. Mrs E. Bowater (at right, sec. of the committee), the Rev. K. Russell, centre (chairman), Mr G. Bryden (associate organiser for Corso in the Wgtn. area). Thurs. Mar. 7, 1968.”

Stamped on back (twice) with dark blue ink – 7 MAR 1968

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Discussing the chairman’s report before the start of the Levin Corso Committee’s annual meeting 1968 are from left to right Mr G Bryden (associate organiser for Corso in the Wellington area), the Rev. K Russell (chairman) and Mrs Bowater (secretary).

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HHS No. 18. Caption: “Dora, Gilbert, Clare, Mrs Adkin”

Three Adkin children (?Dora, Gilbert, Clare) on a log over a small stream, and their mother, in the bush, ‘Cheslyn Rise’. The boy (?Gilbert) is holding a bow.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “Pipe Bridge, Ohau River, Gladstone Road. Adkin & Herd families.”

Members of the Adkin and Herd families on the pipe bridge over the Ohau River, Gladstone Road, Levin.

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Inscription on reverse reads: ” ‘Cheslyn Rise’ family. Queen Street East, Levin, 1913. Standing: Leslie, Clare, Gilbert, Dora. Seated Cliff, Mr W G Adkin, Vivian, Mrs W G Adkin, Marjorie.”

The Adkin family at their home, Cheslyn Rise, Queen Street East, Levin 1913. Those in the photograph are from left to right:-

Back Row: Leslie Adkin, Clare Adkin, Gilbert Adkin and Dora Adkin.

Seated: Cliff Adkin, Mr W G Adkin, Vivian Adkin, Mrs Anne Adkin, Marjorie Adkin.

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Inscription on reverse reads: “For R E Henderson. Donated Per V Doyle 52 Queen St. Levin. Nee V Henderson. Marco Fosella second from left. W. Side Sth from Queen St.”

The commercial permises of Marco Fosella with a largely unidentified group standing outside. Marco Fosella has been identified as the man standing second from the left. This shop which was located on the western side of Oxford Street was built in 1897

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Mounted black and white photograph of the Levin Post Office c 1908. The Post Office staff arfe standing on the steps at the front of the two storied building.

Photograph discoloured on left-hand side.

See also 1977.011.0007 and 1977.011.0008

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Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 153, with caption: “Maori workers prepared flax fibre for weaving by rolling it on the thigh. PNPL.”

Maori woman preparing flax fibre for weaving by rolling the flax down her leg. While she works she smokes a pipe, and a child sits to her left.

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Used in book – ‘Horowhenua County and its People’, page 153

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