Arrival at the 'Hydrabad'

Waitārere Beach, with the wreck of the Hydrabad in the background. Back row: Clifford Adkin (paddling), Gilbert Adkin, Jimmy Cameron, Reggie Thurlow (both farm workers for the Adkins), Dora Adkin, Will Herd, Marjorie Adkin, Gertie Herd. Front row: Miss Main (housekeeper), Alice Herd, Olive Herd, William Adkin, Maud Herd, Clare Adkin, Ralph Herd, Kate Denton, Vivian Adkin, John Herd?, Elizabeth Herd, William Herd, Hugh Herd.

Adkin diary entry Mon, 27 Dec 1909: "A glorious day. Picniced at the beach. Gil, Dora, Marjorie, Reggie(?) & I rode & the rest drove. As by arrangement we met Mr & Mrs Herd & family at the junction of Bruce Rd & the Beach Rd & drove out to the beach.... Walked along beach & climbed on to the Hydarabad [sic] - taking several photos of both places. After tea, about 4pm we drove home. I went to Mr Herds to help Ralph & Will milk the cows & stayed to tea & for a short time after. The cool breeze & clear weather & pleasant company combined to make a very enjoyable day."