Mrs Emma Hamilton (nee Donkin) is standing on the far right. She was the wife of Palmerston North draper, John B. Hamilton. He is listed as a Palmerston North ratepayer 1883-1890: In 1885 for section 331 A2 and a shop in George Street; In 1885 (April) - 1890 (September) for part section 106 and a shop in the Square, near the end of Broadway.

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