More Info →The Manawatū Journal of History: Issue 13

Description: Contents:

p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole

p. 5 'Whose river is it anyway? Recreation on the Manawatū.' / Jill White

p. 15 'The story of a schoolbag: going to school in the First World War.' / Kerry Bethell & Cushla Scrivens

p. 23 'A new lease on life: the strengthening and refurbishment of Massey University's Sir Geoffrey Peren building.' / Louis Changuion

p. 33 '"Kowhai Day. Something about the flower": the story of Feilding's emblem.' / Marilyn Wightman:

p. 40 Clear artistry: a brief look at the history and uses of shop windows in Palmerston North.' / Heather Glasgow

p. 44 'Grand men of the road: the early decades of the Automobile Association in the Manawatū.' / Sue Ford

p. 53 'The New Zealand Army Staff College at Massey Agricultural College during the Second World War.' / John Moremon

p. 62 ' A mecca for children: the history of the Palmerston North Municipal Baths.' / Val Mills

Book reviews:-

p. 71 "From Empire's Servant to Global Citizen. A history of Massey University" by Michael Belgrave / reviewed by Lucy Marsden

p. 73 "Down at the Baths" by Val Mills / reviewed by Geoff Watson

Notes:-

P. 75 Newly discovered portraits of Alexander McDonald / Richard Mildon

p. 76 New information on the Shannon military defaulter camps

p. 77 Citation for Lucy Marsden / Margaret Tennant

p. 78 Notes on contributors

p. 79 Invitation to new authors

The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.