Aged Widow and Invalids' Association 26th Birthday

Description

These images were taken for the July 2nd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published. They depict one of the Palmerston North Aged Widow and Invalids' Association’s oldest members – Mrs B. Keane – being assisted by Mrs Elwood, the wife of Mayor Brian Elwood.

The short article read: “Visitors from Shannon, Levin, Woodville and Feilding attended the 26th birthday celebrations of the Palmerston North Aged Widow and Invalids' Association on Wednesday. Special guests at the celebration were Mrs B. G. C. Elwood, the wife of Palmerston North's mayor, and Mrs J. Lithgow, wife of the Member for the city, Mr Lithgow. Palmerston North city councillor Mrs Maureen Bird was also there, as well as a former city mayor, Mr G. Rennie, and his wife. Mr and Mrs Rennie are patron and patroness of the organisation. The birthday celebration was held in the Alfred St hall, and about 80 people attended. The Rev. M. Cleland officiated. Vocal items were provided by Mrs G. Carrington-Smith, and she was accompanied by Mrs. R. Edwards.”

These images form part of the Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection. Unfortunately, only negatives between April and December 1978 are held.

Identification

Archive

Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection

Relation

2017-20

Date

July 2, 1978

Digitisation id

2025N_2017-20_Tribune_043311-0004

Format

B&W negative

Held in

Coolstore