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The original mobile library which started operating on 22 May 1967. The initial service visited various parts of the city except Roslyn which had its own Branch Library. The first timetable stopped at Hokowhitu, Manawatu Street, Melford, Highbury, Milson and Terrace End.

Identification

Object type
Image
Digitisation ID
2008N_L34_BUI_1740
Title
Palmerston North Mobile Library caravan
Relation
Public Photograph Collection
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Palmerston North
Date
circa 1967

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Taxonomy

Tags
1960s,
buildings,
mobile library,
mobile library service,
palmerston north,
palmerston north city library,
van,
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