Levin Collection

This 4 bedroom rural property on 6000m² of land was for sale on TradeMe in November 2012 for $375,000.

It was described:

• This life-style block is a rural, sunny property only 2 kms from Levin town centre and an hour and a half from Wellington city.
• Heating by wood burner in the lounge, and the flue runs through, and heats, the upstairs bedroom.
• There is also provision for an en suite off the upstairs bedroom.
• Also available in the sale of the property: approx. 350 matured dwarf fruiting cherry trees + approx 150 newly grafted dwarf fruiting cherry trees.

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N.C. Holdaway, The Carriage and Motor Works

has new and second-hand cars for sale.

Horse Vehicles built to order, or repaired, painted and trimmed.

A few Second Hand Vehicles for sale cheap.

Overland Cars Hupmobile Cars Buick Cars Hilman Cars

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"WANTED KNOWN

Another 200 Jap Mats at 1s each just arrived.

The last 200 sold in four days, so if you want
to secure these bargain mats you will have to
act quickly. Only at Stiles and Matheson, Ltd.,
Levin and Foxton."

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"WANTED KNOWN

The' Bowler' Shape Felt Hat is the latest for Ladies.

A fine range showing in white, green, fawn, brown, .... grey and navy.

Only at Stiles and Matheson, Ltd.,
Levin and Foxton."

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"WANTED KNOWN

Shrewd buyers are purchasing their blankets, flannels,
underclothing, hoisery, and all woolen goods now..

We strongly advise you to do the same.

Stiles and Matheson, Ltd.,
Levin and Foxton."

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H.C. Sheargold

ia at the Top of the Hill instead of the Bottom.

And begs to notify his esteemed customers that he has now a fresh and clean stock in the Store at the top of the hill (Late Irvine's Store) and will be delighted to wait upon old and new Clients.

H.C. Sheargold. S.P.Q.R. Store, Ohau

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Possibly Chemist in Levin - mentioned in article on the Great Levin Fire of 1898 - loss of stock valued at £500 (not insured).

In Alexander Turnbull Library there is a photo of Levy's Pharmacy (Ernest F Levy) in Whakatane in the 1920s - possibly the same person?

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Photograph of Te Aro House, Levin, 1880s

From Alexander Turnbull Library - Reference Number: 1/2-092986-G

Photograph of Te Aro House Levin, premises of James Smith and Co. Two adult men, a boy, and three girls are standing in a line in front of the building. Photographed by an unknown photographer in the 1880s.

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Shop front of Walter Mace Clark's general clothing store in Oxford Street, Levin, photographed circa 1898 by an unidentified photographer. Shows a one storied wooden building with a group standing on the verandah. From left to right: William Clark, b 1830, Walter Mace Clark, Frank Phillips, Maud (Mrs W M Clark), and her daughter Edna. The sign above reads: Established 1894. W M Clark. Direct importer. Draper, clothier, boots and shoes.

Source: Alexander Turnbull Library (online)

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Penciled on back - The Minister of Agriculture (right) pays his first official visit to the Levin Horticultural Research Station. From left, Dr R.A.J. White, Director General of Agriculture Dr A.T. Johns. Thurs. May 4, 1971.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Minister of Agriculture, Levin Hort. Research Centre, 1971 1 B&W photo print

The Minister of Agriculture (right) pays his first official visit to the Levin Horticultural Research Centre. Left to Right – Dr R.A.J. White (Levin Hort. Research Centre). Dr A.T. Johns (Director General of Agriculture). Minister of Agriculture (unidentified).

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

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Penciled on back - Tomato growers who are attending a 5-day tomato growers course at Massey University, visiting the Levin Horticultural Research Centre. Technician Mr J. Bergmans explains. Wed. Jan. 31, 1968.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

See also – #.0355

Tomato growers visit Levin Hort. Research Centre, 1968 1 B&W photo print

During a 5-day tomato growers course at Massey University. Technician, Mr J. Bergmans (centre) wearing white lab. coat & carrying stick, gives a short talk to a group of the growers.

See also – #.0355

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

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Penciled on back - A lge group of delegates from last weeks national meeting of the N.Z. Commercial Flower Growers Assn at P.N. visited the Research Centre. Mr W.R. Boyce, superintendent, speaks to a group. Mon. July 12, 1971.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Flower growers visit Levin Hort. Research Centre, 1971 1 B&W photo print

Mr W.R. Boyce (left), speaks to a group of delegates from the N.Z. Commercial Flower Growers Association, who visited the Research Centre during their national meeting held at Palmerston North.

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

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Penciled on back - Dr R.A.J. White who is in charge of tomato research at the Levin Horticultural research centre seen operating the panel which automatically operates the temperature system of the glasshouses. Sat. May 29, 1971.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

See also – #.0357 (Glasshouse ventilation / temperature mechanisms).

Dr White, Levin Horticultural Research Centre, 1971 1 B&W photo print

Dr R.A.J. White, in charge of tomato research, seen operating the panel which automatically controls the temperature system of the glasshouses.

See also – #.0357 (Glasshouse ventilation / temperature mechanisms).

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

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Penciled on back - Levin Hospital and Training School Scouts with their group leader Mr J. Lorimer. Fri. Oct. 24, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Levin Hospital and Training School Scouts, 1969 1 B&W photo print

With their group leader, Mr J. Lorimer (right).

3 teenage boys (unidentified).

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

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Penciled on back - A scene from Levin Little Theatre’s “The House on the Cliff” with Donna A’Court and Bob Bird. Tues. Nov. 18, 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Levin Little Theatre players, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Donna A’Court and Bob Bird, in a scene from “The House on the Cliff”.

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

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Penciled on back - The Levin Municipal Band’s new Drum Corps. Left to right, Mr K. Sherman, Simon Leigh, Todd Taylor, Gary Jarrett, Colin Spence & David McNabb. Mon. 21 April 1969.

Stamped on back with black ink – 1 MAY 1969

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Levin Municipal Band, new Drum Corps, 1969 1 B&W photo print

Practising outdoors, Left to right – Mr K. Sherman, Simon Leigh, Todd Taylor, Gary Jarrett, Colin Spence & David McNabb.

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

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3 members of the Levin Camera Club were made life members at the recent annual meeting, from left Messrs J.F. Bryce, H. Plimmer & B. Wilkinson. Tues. May 11, 1971.

Stamped on back with black ink - Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. 137 Date.

Levin Camera Club life members, 1971 1 B&W photo print

(L to R) – Mr J.F. Bryce, Mr H. Plimmer & Mr B. Wilkinson.

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

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