English: A Browns Bay beachfront scene looking northeast to Tipau Point. In the foreground, a young woman (dressed formally) and two young men (one man is wearing a suit) are picnicking on the grass beneath pine trees. A large teapot is visible. Two women (not facing the camera) are sitting on the grass behind the group and a woman and child are walking along the beach. The Browns Bay Wharf, with the Northern Steamship Taniwha alongside, can be seen in middle distance.

Historical note: Steamer Taniwha, Vessel ID 102302, owned by Northern Steam Ship Company Limited.1898 built for Northern Steam Ship Company Limited and used mainly on the Paeroa service. 1912 August 11th struck snag and sank in Waihou River. Raised. 1930 September 30th struck snag and sank in Waihou River. Raised. 1939 November broken up at Sulphur Beach, Northcote, Auckland. Martime Museum - New Zealand Martime Index.

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