The Koehler's arrived in New Zealand onboard the "Gutenberg" in 1875 and farmed in Palmerston North. Anton is pictured wearing the War Commemorative Medal of 1870–1871 (Franco-Prussian War) and the The Königgrätz Commemorative Cross (1866) for Loy...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1900

John Smith married Susan Shailer (1867-1925), the daughter of the photographer, in 1882. He was a member of the Forester's Lodge. John died at 95 years of age.

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890

Mrs Snelson was the wife of George Matthew Snelson, pioneer storekeeper of Palmerston North and first Mayor of the Borough. She arrived in Palmerston North in 1871 and died in 1919. Her obituary in the Manawatu Daily Times 16 December 1919 describ...

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1889