The Puketotara Estate was located on the western bank of the Oroua River in the vicinity of its junction with the Manawatūorou River. The Pascal brothers, Claud and John, emigrated to New Zealand from France. They were involved in the flax industry c. 1890 - 1906. The image shows employees and friends of Pascal Brothers at Puketotara Station, 1886, entitled ‘Batchelors’ Party’. All people are unidentified, but it is thought that it includes Claud and John Pascal. The pou are from the old Puketotara Pa and were used at the gateway to the station

The Pascal brothers, Claud and John, emigrated to New Zealand from France. They were involved in the flax industry c. 1890 - 1906. 'Brooklands' was the home of John Pascal, at Awahuri, Manawatu. The photo was copied from a McLennan/Pascal album. At back: Flora (Mrs John Pascalm nee McLennan) in rocking chair, John B Pascal standing; Louise (Mrs Claud Pascal) seated Front: Elsie McLennan, sister of fFora; Man (unknown); Claud Pascal

The Pascal brothers, Claud and John, emigrated to New Zealand from France. They were involved in the flax industry c. 1890 - 1906. The photograph shows the families at the McLennan home at Oroua Downs, Manawatū. Photograph copied from McLennan/Pascal photograph album. Standing l to r: Claud Pascal; Unknown (in window); Ada McLennan; Marianne McLennan (in window); John B Pascal Sitting l to r: Elsie McLennan; Flora (Mrs John Pascal) nee McLennan; Louise (Mrs Claud Pascal) with baby (maybe Pierre Pasco); Mr and Mrs John McLennan