Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The origins of the soon-to-be demolished Wesley Methodist Church decorative alterpiece, also called a reredos. It was created almost 50 years ago by Maurice Shailer, descendant of a prominent pioneer Palmerston North family. The Shailer family have strong links with the church. The reredos is planned to be incorporated in a new church building.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Lawrence McCallum's autobiography "Growing Up in Palmerston North, Paraburdoo and Beyond: A Memoir" includes stories about 1950s and 1960s Palmerston North. The three institutions that significantly influenced his life were Russell Street School, Massey University and the Longburn freezing works.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. On the paper's 140th anniversary, past and present photographers from the Manawatū Standard share stories and back-room memories. With contributions from Murray Wilson, David Unwin, Maurice Costello, Warwick Smith.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Residents reminisce about Manawatū's bus services from 1940s to 1980s.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of historic home Whare Rata, later named Wharerata, and the Russell family who lived there in the early 20th century. The portrait of Arthur Russell mentioned in the article can be viewed here.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of Henry Coles and the 1912 discovery of moa footprints on the banks of the Manawatū River.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Palmerston North Choral Society will celebrates its centenary with a performance of Handel's "The Messiah" at the Regent on Broadway. The article includes the Society's highlights from the past 100 years.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Local news, events and opinion pieces as described in the newspaper on 20 November 1965.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Publication of the Palmerston North Heritage Trust 2020 calendar, featuring paintings from around Palmerston North in the 1940s, by John Hamilton Tetley.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Ellen Dougherty, first matron of Palmerston North Hospital.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Readers of the Manawatū Standard share memories of Elmar Photographic Studios and its founder Frank McCready.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. A review of articles from the Manawatū Journal of History, Volume 15 (2019). The journal, published annually, contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatū area, written by several contributors.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. On the paper's 140th anniversary, staff and former staff from the Manawatū Standard share customer services stories and back-room memories. With contributions from Linda Sinclair, Julie Scott, Adrian Broad, Mike Griffin, Alister Browne.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The early days of long-gone newspaper "Shannon News" and a selection of its articles in June 1921.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The career of Theatre Royal's business manager and first Opera House manager Harry Muller.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Memorable moments from some past Christmas seasons in Palmerston North, 1918 to the 1970's.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of Highbury House, one of two Methodist Social Services second hand goods stores in Palmerston North.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Rostrata, a long-gone private maternity hospital ushered thousands of Palmerston North babies into the world.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force Entertainment Unit, also known as the Kiwi Concert Party, in World War 2. It entertained the troops overseas and put on a show at the Opera House in 1943.
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The origins of Massey Agricultural College gardens and homesteads, and the significant people associated with the development of the grounds and homes. Many of the historic homes are now absorbed in the Massey University campus.
