More Info →The Manawatū Journal of History: Issue 17

Description: Contents:

p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole

p. 4 The everyday life of a boarder at Feilding Agricultural High School, 1960-1962 / Peter Weston

p. 11 From the car shed to the water’s edge. The formation of the Himatangi Beach settlement / Tony Rasmussen

p. 24 When Palmerston North partied. The centennial celebrations of 1970-71 / Margaret Tennant

p. 38 The huia and its legacy: how huia feathers came to feature in the Feilding Agricultural High School crest / Mike Stone

p. 46 Cousin of the more famous James. Alexander Mackay, commissioner of native reserves, judge of the Native Land Court and resident of Feilding / Dorothy Pilkington

p. 56 The Hawke’s Bay earthquake and the ‘canvas towns’ of Palmerston North Showgrounds and Awapuni Racecourse / Leanne Croon Hickman

p. 67 Old identities and the rising generation. The Manchester Block’s 50th Jubilee, 1924 / Simon Johnson

p. 78 Review of City at the Centre. A history of Palmerston North / Tim Shoebridge

Citations:-

p. 80 Simon Johnson, Val Burr

Obituary:-

p. 82 Garry O’Neill

Notes:-

p. 83 Notes on contributors

Tailpiece:-

p. 84 James Williamson (1854-1942), Feilding resident and master craftsman

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.