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Rotoract's 'Mexican Bandit' stunt

The first of these images was published in the July 9th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

The caption read: “’Mexican bandits’ burst in on the Awapuni Rotary Club’s last meeting, snatched the club’s president, and made off with their...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 7, 1978

Visiting the remains of McRae's Hotel, Te Wairoa

McRae's Hotel was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Tarawera on 10 June 1886. The wreckage from this destruction subsequently became a tourist attraction.

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large vari...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1914

“Moto-Cross Results”

These images were taken for the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Has it stopped, or hasn't it? Ewan Lambess (Wairarapa) in a spot of bother.”

The short article read:...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Walton's farm, Aokautere
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Twenty Five Years At City Aviary – Retirement”

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Who's a pretty boy then? Mr Russell talks to one of his own birds, an Australian sulphur-crested cockatoo named Joe.”

The short article...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

“No Brakes, Poisoning, A Crash:- Tales From Motogard Rally”

These images were taken for the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Palmerston North's Cam Taylor in action during the rally - poisoning was only one of his problems.”

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Creator:      The Tribune
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Plenty Of Work in City For This Man” – Mr Mark Burton

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

Excerpts from the article read: Palmerston North's new director of community services is Mr Alex Clark, from Christchurch. His appointment, plus the appo...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Plenty Of Work in City For This Man” – Mr Alex Clark

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

Excerpts from the article read: Palmerston North's new director of community services is Mr Alex Clark, from Christchurch. His appointment, plus the appo...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

SPCA Taonui Street

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “The woman in charge of the SPCA's Taonui Street Centre, Mrs Eleanor Husband, comforts a friendly ginger cat after it had been brought to...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Taonui Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Kiwanis President-to-be Visits P.N.”

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Mr Solberg (right) about to take off from Palmerston North, bound for Rotorua, With him is Mr Urlich and Mr Shard.”

The short article r...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North Airport, Milson
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Cue Queue at I.H.C. Workshop”

These images were taken for the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Rhonda Whitson tries out the new table, watched by Mr Sharp (fourth from left) the IHC's Palmerston N...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Manawatu Society Jubilant Over National Triumph”

This image was published in the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Robert Rimmer, producer of the nation's best one act play for 1978, holds the Book of Honour which the society won. Behind him is the ca...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 10, 1978

“Supersonic Bombers On New Zealand Visit”

These images were taken for the September 10th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “One of the Phantoms about to take off on an operation supporting Exercise Captive Lightning. Airman D...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Ohakea Air Base
Date:          September 10, 1978

Winner of 2ZA's 'Rugby Jackpot'

This image was published in the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

The short article read: “Three years of entries, and they finally paid off - Mrs Olive Nant, of Palmerston North, collects her share of Radio 2ZA's "Rugby...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Getting Their Point Across”

These images were taken for the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Dave Miller (left) and association member Lloyd Davies check out the association's poster before displ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Civic Ceremony – Twenty-Six People Become Natuaralised”

These images were taken for the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Mr Kam Shing IP is congratulated during the naturalisation ceremony.”

The short article read: “The la...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Council Chamber, Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Manawatu Science Fair Starts Wednesday”

This image was published in the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “One of the entrants in the Manawatu Science Fair, Brent Zimmerman, prepares his exhibit for the show. Brent, 17, is a student from Palmer...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Skyhawks Fly Out – Phantoms Fly in”

These images were taken for the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published.

An excerpt from the article read: “Eight Skyhawk aircraft from Number 75 Squadron, based at Ohakea, are now taking part...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Ohakea Air Base
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Four P.N. Crews in International Rally”

These images were taken for the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Palmerston North's contingent in the Motogard rally, with their cars in the background: Front row, fro...

Creator:      The Tribune
Date:          September 3, 1978

“Go Fly a Kite”

These images were taken for the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “All set for takeoff- Daryl Hind (12) prepares his kite for another flight, assisted by Tina George (11...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Pahiatua
Date:          September 3, 1978

“For Joy's A Jolly Good Fellow”

This image was published in the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Joy Henry – the first Fellow of her kind.”

An excerpt from the article read: “Joy Henry is a Fellow - and a woman. She's the first woman...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“A First for St. John – Manawatu Scores Twice in National Finals”

This image was published in the September 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Lesley Burch and Michael Boustridge flourish the trophies won by their team and themselves on their return to Palmerston North. Looking o...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North Airport, Milson
Date:          September 3, 1978

School Holiday Programme Activities

This image was published in the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “A budding Rembrandt? Mark Nowakowsky (4) tries his hand with a brush, helped by his sister Monica (9).”

The brief article read: “The photo...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Grey Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 27, 1978

“Lions Cash Helps Samaritans”

This image was published in the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Mr D. Dewar, chairman of the Middle Districts' Lions Club's community welfare committee, presents the cheque to the chairman of Samaritans,...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Amesbury Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 3, 1978

“P.N. Well Placed in N.Z.’s Future, Says Minister”

These images were taken for the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Mr Adams-Schneider (left) checks out a truck being built at Motor Truck Distributors' Palmerston North f...

Creator:      The Tribune
Date:          August 27, 1978

“World Recognition for P.N. Author’s Book.”

This image was published in the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Mr Stonehouse and the chairman of the City Council's Community Development Committee, Cr Maureen Bird, studying the Japanese version of the...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 27, 1978

“'First' For The Manawatu”

These images were taken for the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Gordon McGregor and Vikki True (obscured), from the Palmerston North City Council's town clerk's departm...

Creator:      The Tribune
Date:          August 27, 1978

“N.R.B. Sees Manawatu's Best - And Worst”

These images were taken for the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Mr Young points to the bridge's trouble spot, which is supported by the steel trusses below it.”

An exc...

Creator:      The Tribune
Date:          August 27, 1978

“Motor Show Success”

These images were taken for the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Vintage vehicles crammed together, with modern cars in the background - just one small part of last week...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Showgrounds, Palmerston North
Date:          August 27, 1978

“Deserted For Years, But Their Fate Could Be Known Soon”

This image was published in the August 20th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

An excerpt from the article read: “Negotiations about the sale of old fire stations in Palmerston North and Feilding have reached "the interesting stage" sa...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 20, 1978

School Holiday Programme Activities

These images were taken for the August 27th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Take a pot of glue, plenty of coloured paper and some other odds and ends, and leave the rest to a child...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Grey Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 27, 1978

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