John Hillary was the ferryman at Foxton from 1875–1876 into the 1880s. By 1883-1884 he is listed as having no occupation, and was perhaps retired. The rear of the photograph reads “Colonial Exhibition Award, Wellington, 1885".

Creator:      Wrigglesworth and Binns, Wellington
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          circa 1880 to circa 1890