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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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"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
 
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
 
[Christmas Street Lights]

[Christmas Street Lights]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 10th December 1965 "Last night, members of the Palmerston North Lions Club, assisted by the Palmerston North Fire Brigade, hoisted a giant chandelier into position in Coleman Place. The bell shaped chandelier will be illuminated tonight with some 300 bulbs."

Creator
Date
December 10, 1965
Place
Coleman Place, Palmerston North
 
[Ground Floor of Library]

[Ground Floor of Library]

[Image of the ground floor of the Palmerston North Public Library. A man is seated at a table, reading a book. The large sloping windows look out onto Main Street.]

Creator
Date
December 10, 1965
Place
Corner of Main Street & the Square, Palmerston North
 
International Gold Leaf motorcross series
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International Gold Leaf motorcross series

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 6th December 1965 "E. Underwood (England) leads the local rider K. Cleghorn in the early stages of the 1965 Gold Leaf International motocross race at Woodville, on Sunday."

 
[Actor Randy Powell joins the Indoor Marathon at Telethon 1981]

[Actor Randy Powell joins the Indoor Marathon at Telethon 1981]

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981. Runner Brian Burns is joined in his indoor marathon attempt by American Actor Randy Powell. Powell was more well known for his role in the international hit television show Dallas, but had also apeared in the television adaption of the film Logan's Run in 1977. Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

 
[Abseiling Inside the Stadium During the 1981 Telethon]

[Abseiling Inside the Stadium During the 1981 Telethon]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981. "Terrace End venturers had no hang ups over the weekend. they were quite happy just sitting around in the Manawatu Sports Stadium raising $1500 for Telethon" The Standard reported 12 Venturer Scouts took four shifts of two hours hanging from the stadium roof. Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

 
McGill, Taylor best in big event
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McGill, Taylor best in big event

These images were taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 8th August 1983. The 1983 Lion Brown sponsored 21.1km half marathon was run by 416 competitors of all ages and skill levels. Hemi McGill took out the mens competions with a time of 1hr 12min 6sec. It was the first time the junior 5000 metre champion had run the distance. The women's competion was won comfortably by Masterton's Dianne Taylor with a time of ihr 20min 6sec, over three minutes ahead of nearest rival Bev Shingles of Wanganui. First veteran home was Kia Toa's Stan Galloway (1hr 18min 43sec). Youngest to finish was 8 year old Jamal Howes from Marton (2hr 24min 13sec) The published Results: "Men: Hemi McGill (PN) 1, Alistair Maxwell (Tawa) 2, Peter Wrigley (PN) 3, Victor Wong (PN) 4, Bryce Phizacklea (Wellington) 5, Wayne Rouse (Linton Camp) 6, Bob Huxford (Pohangina) 7, Dave True (Ohakea) 8, Brent Pitts (New Plymouth) 9, Michael Hannett (Feilding) 10, Ian Herbend (Lower Hutt) 11, Allan Bailey (PN) 12, Jeremy Wah (PN) 13, Francis Wilsn (Marton) 14, Russell Harding (Wellington) 15, Wayne Curtis (PN) 16, Roy Homewood (Ohakea) 17, Malcolm Ingham (Wellington) 18, Chris Fletcher (PN) 19, John Burmeister (PN) 20. Women: Dianne Taylor (Masterton) 1, Beverly Shingles (Wanganui) 2, Sharon Boese (Wellington) 3, Brenda Boyd (Waitara) 4, Rema Alison Chilcott (Wanganui) 5, Sian Cass (PN) 6, Wendy Stewart (Masterton) 7, Sharon Sullivan (PN) 8, Noeline Perry (Wangnui) 9, Janet Helen Walker (PN) 10, Mandy Mouai (PN) 11, Judy Hay (PN) 12, Diane Calmaw (Wanganui) 13, Margaret McLauclan (Masterton) 14, Pauline Carson (Bulls) 15, Joanne Gibbs (Masterton) 16, Christine Leather (Pahitua) 17, Judy Thomas (PN) 18, Joanne Pitts (New Plymouth) 19, Andrea Cole (Hastings) 20." Note: all the images in this set were unpublished. See digital numbers 2022N\_2017-20\_039945 and 2022N\_2017-20\_039979 for winners Dianne Taylor and Hemi McGill.

 
Ceramic Scuplture
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Ceramic Scuplture

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st January 1966 "Included in the groups which have been attending the summer arts school at Massey University is that for ceramic sculpture, under the direction of Mr. T. Johnston, Mrs. F. Williams, of Blenheim, is seen working on a clay figure."

 
Master C. Plumtree
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Master C. Plumtree

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th January 1966 "Christopher Plumtree, all dressed up as for the day when he goes to Terrace End School. He is having a practice ride on his tricycle under the eye of his mother, Mrs. C.F. Plumtree, of 3 Conway Place."

 
Milson School

Milson School

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19th January 1966 "The Wanganui Education Board has almost completed an £18,000 building programme at the Milson School. Two additional classrooms and an administration block have been added and the three existing classrooms have been modernised. The picture shows the building from the northern side, next to which the dental clinic will stand."

 
Ceramic Scuplture

Ceramic Scuplture

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st January 1966 "Included in the groups which have been attending the summer arts school at Massey University is that for ceramic sculpture, under the direction of Mr. T. Johnston."

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