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Invitation to a Civic Welcome for the Governor General and Lady Cobham

Invitation to a Civic Welcome for the Governor General and Lady Cobham

A civic welcome, arranged by the Palmerston North City Council, for the Governor-General and Lady Cobham, was held 6 December 1957. It consisted of a public welcome at the clocktower in The Square and a luncheon at the C M Ross Tea Rooms.

 
Correspondence from the A. N. A. Club

Correspondence from the A. N. A. Club

Letter to Miss Warburton of the Womens War Service Auxiliary of Palmerston North, asking if the Auxiliary can serve supper at the camp of the Second Prevost Company. Signed by J R Hardie.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from the Ltn Kijonski (spelling?) of the Middle East Polish Forces, to the Polish Army League, thanking them for a parcel. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from the C.O.C. 3rd Carpathian Division, to the Polish Army League, thanking them for their work. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from S. Kopanski, Chief of Polish General Staff to the Polish Army League, thanking them for their work. He also mentions Brigadier Sherston. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Letter to Miss Haycock from the PNCC congratulating her on 50 years' service to C M Ross Co. Ltd

Letter to Miss Haycock from the PNCC congratulating her on 50 years' service to C M Ross Co. Ltd

Sylvia Haycock was a long time employee of C M Ross, beginning with the firm in 1902. She was also made a shareholder in 1915. C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores of Palmerston North and operated in The Square from 1883 until it was sold to Milne and Choyce in 1959.

 
Letter home from Pat Argyle
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Letter home from Pat Argyle

Pat (Percival) Argyle (1890-1915) was the son of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. At the time of this letter he was working with the railways in Wellington. This letter is to his mother, mainly talking about other family members (including Doris his sister). Pat enlisted and served in World War One. He died at Chunuk Bair in 1915.

 
Signature and seal of Lord Melbourne

Signature and seal of Lord Melbourne

Lord Melbourne was the brother-in-law of Lord Palmerston, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a time when Lord Palmerston was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated a number of items related to Lord Palmerton in the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Cut from larger, unknown document.

 
Envelope adddressed and signed by the Duke of Wellington

Envelope adddressed and signed by the Duke of Wellington

Envelope addressed in the handwriting of the Duke of Wellington, to John ..., Liverpool, from London date stamped 9 June 1830. The Duke of Wellington was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for short time when Lord Palmerston was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. This record is part of a collection relating to Lord Palmerston (1784-1865), after whom Palmerston North was named. The donor of the Lord Palmerston collection, F C Holland of England (who was interested in philately and postal history) donated items relating to Lord Palmerton during the 1970s, after visiting Palmerston North. Envelope cut so that only the front remains.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from Young Soldiers of the Polish Forces to the Polish Army League, thanking them for a letter and food parcel and asking questions about life in New Zealand. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Letter from Len Argyle during WWI
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Letter from Len Argyle during WWI

Len Argyle (1894-1915) was one of the sons of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. He and his brother Pat (Percival) enlisted in the NZ Expeditionary Forces together and served in World War One. This letter from Len to his parents, was sent from the ship that took them to Egypt after training at Trentham. Len and Pat both died at Chunuk Bair in 1915.

 
Letter from Len Argyle during WWI
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Letter from Len Argyle during WWI

Len Argyle (1894-1915) was one of the sons of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. He and his brother Pat (Percival) enlisted in the NZ Expeditionary Forces together and served in World War One. This letter from Len to his parents, was sent from the ship that took them to Egypt after training at Trentham. Len and Pat both died at Chunuk Bair in 1915.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from S. Kopanski, Chief of Polish General Staff to the Polish Army League, thanking them for their work. He also mentions Polish refugees in New Zealand. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from Lt. Col. K. Ryzinski, O.C. of Polish Young soldiers and Young W.A.S., to the Polish Army League, thanking them for parcels and wishing them Seasons Greetings. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Letter from Len Argyle, at Trenthan during WWI
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Letter from Len Argyle, at Trenthan during WWI

Len Argyle (1894-1915) was one of the sons of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. He and his brother Pat (Percival) enlisted in the NZ Expeditionary Forces together and served in World War One. This letter from Len to his parents, was sent from Trentham Military Army Camp while they were in training before embarking for Europe. Len and Pat both died at Chunuk Bair in 1915.

 
Polish Army League correspondence
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Polish Army League correspondence

Letter (aerogramme) written in Polish to the Polish Army League in Palmerston North. Appears to be written by Kubaczka Adam, kpt. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from the T. Malinowski, Lieut.-General, Chief of Education and Welfare Branch of the Polish Ministry of National Defence in London, to the Polish Army League. The letter says he has heard of the Polish Army League and wishes them success. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from S Kopanski, Chief of Polish General Staff in London to the Polish Army League, wishing them seasons greetings and thanking them for their work. Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

 
New Zealand Military Forces correspondence

New Zealand Military Forces correspondence

Letter to the Secretary of the A. N. A. Club of Palmerston North asking if the ladies of the Army, Navy and Air Force Club can serve supper to the 2nd Provost Company residing at the Esplanade Motor Camp.

 
Polish Army League correspondence

Polish Army League correspondence

Letter from the Major M. Bujwid, Officer Commanding of the Polish General Hospital, to the Polish Army League. The letter thanks them for the gift parcels they have sent. The Polish Army League, founded in Palmerston North in WWII, corresponded with and sent parcels to Polish soldiers who served with the allies in World War Two.

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