Mr Joseph Beale was a well-known farmer in the Palmerston North district during the 1880s and 1890s, and was connected to the Longburn Freezing Works. The photo shows the six sons and one daughter of Mr and Mrs Joesph Beale. Back Row (left to right)- Samuel Beale; Bruce Beale; Margaret Beale; Ernest Beale. Front Row (left to right)- William Beale; Mr Joseph Beale, Henry Beale; Mrs Margaret Beale; Albert Beale.