This Star Wars themed Christmas Float was designed and built by the Palmerston North City Council Building Inspectors sometime between 1977 and 1983. Most of the Inspectors at that time were also fully qualified carpenters. These photographs were taken at the Palmerston North City Council Depot.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Eric Christiansen, John Bevan Ford, Graham Toms, and Donald Soames.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, (up ladder) Eric Christiansen (holding ladder), and Graham Toms (bent over pole).

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

This Star Wars themed Christmas Float was designed and built by the Palmerston North City Council Building Inspectors sometime between 1977 and 1983. Most of the Inspectors at that time were also fully qualified carpenters. These photographs were taken at the Palmerston North City Council Depot. The carpenters shop can be seen in the background.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, Graham Toms, and Eric Christiansen.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, Graham Toms, John Bevan Ford, and Eric Christiansen.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Eric Christiansen, Graham Toms, and Donald Soames.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

The three men nearest the pou are Graham Toms, John Bevan Ford and Donald Soames.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

From Left: Graham Toms, unknown, John Bevan Ford, Donald Soames, unknown.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

This postcard shows a view of Rangitikei Street from the Square. The building on the right is Crawford's Royal Hotel, which was established in Palmerston North about 1871. Over the years the building was repeatedly enlarged and improved. In 1915, the hotel was demolished and the Bank of New Zealand erected their premises on this site. The Royal Hotel's licence was transferred to a building further up Rangitikei Street to what had been Dawick's Buffet. Alongside the hotel is a two-storey brick building, once the site of the Bank of New South Wales, then the Phoenix Hotel (on the corner of King and Rangitikei Streets). This two-storey wooden building was replaced in 1911 by the Hotel Imperial, 30 Rangitikei Street, which was demolished in 1971 and replaced by the Commercial Union building. The next visible building is Dawick's Buffet (near the corner of King Street). The left side of the photograph shows the three-storied brick Clarendon Hotel, which was constructed in 1904, after fire had destroyed the earlier wooden hotel. Mr H Baker was the Proprietor.

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The same unidentified woman (and distinctive wallpaper) appears in several other photographs, including: 2015G_Young110_010229; 2015G_Young111_010230; 2015G_Young164_010276. The figures stand in the same room as the two girls in photograph 2015G_Young28_010160.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The same unidentified woman (and distinctive wallpaper) appears in several other photographs, including: 2015G_Young27_010159; 2015G_Young111_010230; 2015G_Young164_010276.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The same unidentified woman (and distinctive wallpaper) appears in several other photographs, including: 2015G_Young27_010159; 2015G_Young110_010229; 2015G_Young164_010276.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the Young Collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The same unidentified woman (and distinctive wallpaper) appears in several other photographs, including: 2015G_Young27_010159; 2015G_Young110_010229; 2015G_Young111_010230.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The two girls are shown in the same room as the man and woman depicted in photograph 2015G_Young27_010159.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

A view of The Square covered in snow. All Saints' Church and the Grand Hotel can be seen in the background. According to the photographer it was this snow fall was the first in 20 years.

A view (possibly looking south down Main Street) of a a train approaching The Square which is covered in snow. According to the photographer it was this snow fall was the first in 20 years.

A view of The Square covered in snow. The Te Awe Awe statue is in the centre of the image in front of the Premier Drapery Company. According to the photographer it was this snow fall was the first in 20 years.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Mr A. W. Thompson was the head teacher from 1926 to 1950, including the period covered by this log book, which documents the activities of the school.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Subsequent head teachers, for the period covered by this log book, were: Mr T. E. Fairbrother (1893 to 1922); Mr O. Buchler (1922 to 1923); Mr G. E. Overton (1923 to 1926); and Mr A. W. Thompson (1926 to 1950).

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Subsequent head teachers included Mr von Blaremberg (1889 to 1893) and Mr T. F. Fairbrother (1893 to 1922). In addition to documenting the activities of the school, this log book also includes comments from the School Inspector.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Mr Thomas Frederick Fairbrother was head teacher from 1893 to 1922, the period covered by this log book, which documents the activities of the school.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Mr Thomas Frederick Fairbrother was head teacher from 1893 to 1922, the period covered by this log book, which documents the activities of the school.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Mr Thomas Frederick Fairbrother was head teacher from 1893 to 1922, the period covered by this log book, which documents the activities of the school.

The Government Tourist Bureau on the corner of Corner of Queen and Rangitikei Streets, Palmerston North.

This photograph shows construction nearing completion on a six-storey building on the corner of Main Street West and Te Marae o Hine The Square. The building was designed by Cantlon & Co. Architects of Palmerston North and constructed by McMillan & Lockwood Ltd.

The Coronation Fountain, visible on the far right of the photograph, was relocated in 2005 to a site near the Ladies' Rest and intersection with Broadway Avenue.

The negative comes from a file compiled by M. D. (David) Evans when working for the PNCC Planning Department. Evans was employed as planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner from 1968 to 1978 and Senior Planning Officer (Design and Development) from 1978-1988.

Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Subsequent head teachers included Mr D. H. Guthrie (1885 to 1889) and Mr von Blaremberg (1889 to 1893). In addition to documenting the activities of the school, this log book also includes commetns from the School Inspector.

Promotional image for the play 'Kiwifruits,' performed at Centrepoint Theatre between 15 April and 27 May 2000. The play was written by Carl Nixon and Craig Cooper and directed by Lyndee Jane Rutherford, with choreography by Sally Stopforth.

This paper comes from the Berry Bird Papers, held in the Palmerston North Community Archives. Berenice (Berry) Joubert Bird (1934-2020) was a nurse and leading advocate of infection control inititatives in the New Zealand healthcare system. In November 1976, Bird was appointed Staff Nurse in Infection Control at Palmerston North Hospital. She was promoted to the position of Charge Nurse Infection Control in 1980, then later to Nursing Supervisor, and subsequently Manager of Infection Control.

This register contains details of the following licenses: Goods Carts; Goods Carts Drivers; Hackney Carriages (including early motor vehicles); Hackney Carriage Drivers; Hawkers; Plumbers; Pig Owners; Drain Connectors; Chimney Sweeps; Second-hand Dealers; Auctioneers; Meat Vendors; Buildings used as places of public meetings or amusment; Licensed Premises (Liquor Licenses); Motor Vehicle Drivers ("Competency Certificate"); Heavy Traffic Licenses; Taxi Cars and Taxi Drivers; Omnibuses and Omnibuse Drivers; Lodging Houses; Restaurants; Ice Cream Vendors; Milk Vendors; Hairdressers; Dangerous Goods Stores; and Offensive Trades.

The Motor vehicles registered as "Hackney Carriages" on pages 63 – 88 of this volume are vehicles used for the carriage of fee-paying passengers within the Borough. The ‘Amendment by laws’ of 1911 (Series 9/1/1) define a ’licensed hackney carriage’ as a horsedrawn or motor driven vehicle which is licensed ‘for the carriage of persons under hire,’ pages 2 and 85. The register does not contain a complete record of all motor vehicles registered by the Borough Council between 1912 and 1921. It contains only a record of those vehicles licensed to carry fee-paying passengers.