Staff in workroom of Johansen and Company, bootmakers

Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection

These images come from the back catalogue of negatives created by the Manawatu Evening Standard from 1956-1999. Negatives are continually being digitised and processed, so keep checking back to see what has been added to the online collection. Contact heritage@pncc.govt.nz with any questions about use or access.

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Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

This image was taken for a series about the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival held in Palmerston North on 24 March 1975.

 
NZ Chinese Association Community Hall Opening Ceremony

NZ Chinese Association Community Hall Opening Ceremony

This image was taken for Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper dated on 22 July 1963 with the caption, 'The Ambassador to the Republic of China, Mr Daniel Yu Tang Lew, presents the key of the new £4000 Community hall for the Manawatu branch of the NZ Chinese Association to the Manawatu branch president Mr J Chong Leun at the opening of the hall on Saturday July 27 1963. About 200 Chinese attended the official opening including for the first time the entire staff of the Chinese embassy in new Zealand. "This opening ceremony has great significance for our people," said Mr Yu Tang Lew. The branch hoped to use the hall as a youth club and eventually as a weekend school for teaching children Chinese reading, writing and history. Mayor Gilbert Rennie said on the day, "May you go form strength to strength. I am certain that the Council and people of this city will do all possible within reason to help with your plans."'

Creator
Date
July 22, 1963
 
Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

This image was taken for a series about the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival held in Palmerston North on 24 March 1975.

 
Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

This image was taken for a series about the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival held in Palmerston North on 24 March 1975.

Creator
Date
March 24, 1975
 
Cuba Street Trinity Methodist

Cuba Street Trinity Methodist

This image was taken for Manawatu Evening Standard newspaper dated on 18 July 1963 with the caption, "The Cuba Street Trinity Methodist Church as it looked before its 70th anniversary celebrated on Saturday July 20, 1963. The anniversary celebrations coincided with the opening of a new church hall, with seating for 300 people, opened and dedicated by the president of the NZ Conference of the Methodist Church, Rev R Thornley of Wellington. Methodist services began in Palmerston North in 1870 and are said to be the first worship services held in the town. The parishioners met in private homes and timber mills as the opportunity offered; in 1893 the land was bought in Cuba Street and by free labour the Trinity Methodist Church was built. The first fellowship hall behind the church was built in October 1957. In 1959 a house property next to the church was bought and altered to service a creche and bursery; in 1961, further property was bought in David Street adjoining the church, for a youth centre. Total assets (in 1963) were estimated at about 70,000 pounds." The first resident minister had been the Rev TG Hammond.

Creator
Date
July 18, 1963
Place
Cuba Street, Palmerston North
 
"Best Decorated Pram"

"Best Decorated Pram"

This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 March 1956 with the caption: "Little Judith Urquhart (left), the winner of the decorated doll's pram section at Milverton Park Kindergarten's gala day last Saturday, is seen with another entrant, Victoria Dawson, also aged two."

 
Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

This image was taken for a series about the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival held in Palmerston North on 24 March 1975.

 
Christmas Party for Paperboys - Clean Up

Christmas Party for Paperboys - Clean Up

This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on December 19 1969 with the caption, "Evening Standard paperboys attending their annual Christmas party this morning. They were guests of the management. Seasons greetings were extended by the managing director, Mr N A Nash. John Julian replied on behalf of the boys."

 
Musical Serenade at Dinner

Musical Serenade at Dinner

This image comes from the Manawatū Evening Standard negative collection, but no further details are known.

Creator
Date
unknown
Place
Palmerston North
 
Celeste Whitson and Warren Fuller Compete at Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

Celeste Whitson and Warren Fuller Compete at Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival

This image was published in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 24 March 1975 with the caption, "Celeste Whitson and Warren Fuller of Palmerston North, in the final of the junior novice New Vogue section of the Ballroom and Latin American Dance Festival held in the city at the weekend."

Creator
Date
March 24, 1975
Place
Palmerston North
 
"'Day of Shame' Anti-Apartheid and Anti-Springbok Tour March"

"'Day of Shame' Anti-Apartheid and Anti-Springbok Tour March"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 July 1981, with the caption: "Half mast flag marks 'shame' day: Palmerston North's anti-tour protestors marked New Zealand's 'National Day of Shame' with a peaceful march through the central City." The 'Day of Shame' march was the largest of several protest events before and after the Springbok Rubgy team played Manawatū in Palmerston North in 1 August 1981. The March moved from St Patrick's cathedral, down Broadway Avenue, circled the Square, ending in the 'Lion's Den' quadrant. 500 demonstrators began the march but the numbers may have swelled to 1000 by its end. The protesters were occasionally heckled by pro-tour members of the public. March chants included "Don't scrum with racist scum", and "We don't want your racist tour".

 
"Massey Students Break Bed-Pushing Record"

"Massey Students Break Bed-Pushing Record"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 26 June 1961 "At 1:30 o'clock this morning the Massey Agricultural College bed-pushing team broke the New Zeeland record for the event. The record had been held by Lincoln College students, their total being 210 miles. Although the record was broken at 1:30 a.m., the Massey students kept pushing and increased it to 250 miles. At that juncture they considered the record safe from sniping by other houses of learning, for at least a fortnight."

Creator
Date
June 26, 1961
Place
The Square, Palmerston North
 
"Terrace End School Dux"

"Terrace End School Dux"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on December 1955: [Two pupils chosen as Dux, standing outside Terrace End School]

Creator
Date
circa 1955
Place
Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
 
"Anglican Church Dedication" St. Oswald's

"Anglican Church Dedication" St. Oswald's

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 13 October 1958: "Bishop E.J. Rich, assistant to the Primate, dedicated the St. Oswald's Anglican Church in the Takaro district on Saturday. The photograph shows Bishop Rich dedicating the building. With him is Canon Fry. "

 
"Aftermath of Serious Otaki Railway Fire"

"Aftermath of Serious Otaki Railway Fire"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 12 April 1961 "…Yesterday morning's fire at Otaki Railway. On the left a grocer on the opposite side of the road points to a crack in his window caused by the intense heat."

 
"Festival Wax Works" - Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay

"Festival Wax Works" - Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19 February 1958, page 7: "Two popular figures are portrayed here in the cave at Collinson and Cunninghame's. They are Sir Edmund Hillary and his companion in the adventure, Sherpa Tensing. These men made history when they conquered Mt. Everest."

 
Cheque Being Presented

Cheque Being Presented

[Image of Lions Club presenting cheque to IHC chairman at the fundraiser during the opening of the renovated Odeon Theatre.]

Creator
Date
December 11, 1965
Place
George Street, Palmerston North
 
Cheque Being Presented

Cheque Being Presented

[Image of a vintage car delivering costumed guests to the opening of the renovated Odeon Theatre. Costumes were inspired by the film "My Fair Lady" which was the show on opening night.]

Creator
Date
December 11, 1965
Place
George Street, Palmerston North
 
Cheque Being Presented

Cheque Being Presented

[Image of a vintage car delivering costumed guests to the opening of the renovated Odeon Theatre. Costumes were inspired by the film "My Fair Lady" which was the show on opening night.]

Creator
Date
December 11, 1965
Place
George Street, Palmerston North
 
Cheque Being Presented

Cheque Being Presented

[Image of a vintage car delivering costumed guests to the opening of the renovated Odeon Theatre. Costumes were inspired by the film "My Fair Lady" which was the show on opening night.]

Creator
Date
December 11, 1965
Place
George Street, Palmerston North
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