Foundry workers alongside the Davidson foundry at Hokitika.ca.1911.

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DescriptionFoundry workers by steam locomotives built by G and D Davidson. The two boys are identified as Percy Shannon and Hector Davidson (right). Photograph taken circa 1911 by an unidentified photographer, alongside the Davidson foundry at Hokitika.

Foundry workers by steam locomotives built by G and D Davidson. West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society :Photographs of the West Coast. Ref: 1/2-060034-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22315453Date of Photo1911Map^[1]ContributorHeather Newby

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Location (city or town)HokitikaOrganisation (eg business)G and D DavidsonEventFoundry workers by steam locomotives built by G and D Davidson, alongside the Davidson foundry at Hokitika.ca.1911.

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Date Created6th March 2023CommentsGlenn Johnston
I remember Hector Davidson as an adult. Him and his wife Elsie were friends of my parents.

Shona McLean
Faye York thanks Faye A great photo. Mum and Dad lived in the house shown which was next door to the foundry when first married before a later move to Davie Street

Glenn Johnston
Shona McLean I remember visiting your parents house at 138 Davie as a child.

Shona McLean
Glenn Johnston I remember babysitting for your parents at Hampden Street when you and Lyn were very young.

Glenn Johnston
You babysat me then. I do remember you Shona plus siblings Allan and Ian.

Allan Davidson
The two Davidson brothers, the foundry owners - George and Duncan are at the left and right ends of the line up. George’s house is in the background.

Glenn Johnston
It is interesting that the names of the buyers and regions they were going to are displayed on each bush locomotive. Firstly to W Roe, Mamaku (in the North Island west of Lake Rotorua) and to Stratford and Blair, West Coast (possibly Paroa, Hukarere or Kaimata from other info) The sign in front of the second engine says built for grade 1 in 12.

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Foundry workers alongside the Davidson foundry at Hokitika.ca.1911.

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