Launching a waka at Opononi

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In the foreground some men launch a carved canoe. On the shore is a general store, A S Andrewes & Sons, established in 1894 which is still in business now (2023). Hotel to left.
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HCL_05296

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Hi Ethan, thank you for this. We have amended the caption. Do we take it the business remains in Andrewes' family?

- Perry Rice - Hamilton City Libraries

Posted on 09-08-2023 02:58:57

Its from opononi near hokianga

- Ethan andrewes

Posted on 08-08-2023 08:58:25