Until 1964 the railway line ran through The Square and down the centre of Main Street in Palmerston North with road on either side. The letter, against the fencing of the rail line, was written by affected residents of Main Street. Forty residents...

Creator:      Property holders of Main Street (40 signatories)
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 29, 1913

Martin Stagpool was in charge of the Palmerston North Police Station from 1902-1910, when he transferred to Oamaru. The letter comments upon his impressions of Oamaru, including prohibition, and the Pawalka murder case. Robert Edwards was a promin...

Creator:      Sergeant M D Stagpoole
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          May 2, 1910