Transport parade, as part of Palmerston North 75th Jubilee celebrations

Description

There was a week of events to celebrate Palmerston North being granted Borough status in 1877. On Wednesday a 'Cavalcade of Transport Through the Ages' paraded around The Square. Pictured is an old Cobb and Co. coach which was once in service between Napier and Taupo. It is driven by Mr E.H. English, of Hastings, with a full load of passengers in old-time costume.

Identification

Relation

Public Photograph Collection J 73

Date

March 19, 1952

Digitisation id

2011P_J73_004826

Held in

Coolstore