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Description

The mobile library is seen here parked outside the Co-op on the corner of Main Street east and Upham Terrace. A mobile Library service began in Palmerston North 22 May 1967, in a 20 foot caravan towed by a Bedford van. It was first put into service to gauge the public’s response for such a service, and its initial route covered Hokowhitu, Manawatu Street, West End, Highbury, Milson and Terrace End. The caravan served as the Mobile Library until replaced by a 9 metre bus in 1973.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection L 67
Date
circa 1970
Digitisation ID
2011N_L67_004989
Held In
"Coolstore"

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Taxonomy

Tags
1970s,
books,
colour,
mobile library,
palmerston north public library,
photographs,
transport,
vehicle,
work,
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