PDC (Premier Drapery Company) tea rooms laid out ready for wedding breakfast. The Plaza is now located on the site of this former department store. Also see 2013G_ELMAR-B6_007314

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

PDC (Premier Drapery Company) tea rooms laid out ready for wedding breakfast. The Plaza is now located on the site of this former department store. Also see 2013G_ELMAR-B6_007313.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

The four Carr family siblings pose for a family portrait.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1940s

Following her marriage, Patricia Doughty was known as Pat Eyre.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Unknown

Previously unidentified, it is believed this image from the Elmar collection depicts pupils from Palmerston North High School, prior to separation into 'Boy's High' and 'Girl's High respectively.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Unknown

The man second from left is identified as a Knight of the Order of Merit because of his gauntlents embroidered with KOM. This is part of The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. The man's sash identifies him as belonging to the Mount Egmont No. ...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1940 to circa 1959

The names and ranks of these soldiers is unknown. It is thought that the image was taken at Linton Army Camp.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for delivery in October 1939. The initial construction included housing and maintenance facili...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Ohakea
Date:          1940s

Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for delivery in October 1939. The initial construction included housing and maintenance facili...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Ohakea
Date:          1940s

A view of the offices of the BEA. The door advertises their "Canadian Pacific" run.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Unidentified wedding photograph of bride, groom, bridesmaid and groomsman.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

A group of unnamed Massey Agricultural College students outside of the Refectory Building.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

This group are attending a social function held in a gym. They are unidentified.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

A photograph of an unidentified rugby team with a trophy. The letters on the rugby ball read, "1st XV 1945".

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1945

Group of mainly teenagers in school uniforms, with adults, outside St Patricks' Catholic Church in Broadway, on an unknown occasion.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1940 to circa 1949

Pupils of Mangamaire Primary School from 1937-1947 pose under the banner on the steps of Mangimare School during the school reunion. The 50th jubilee celebration was an occasion to include the official opening of the new school, on 21 June 1947. T...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1947

Unidentified couple on their wedding day. Also see 2013N_ELMAR-B6_007299

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

A group of young men, either a football or rugby team, with their coaches.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North

This image shows the Palmerston North Girls High School 'A1' Basketball Team.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Unidentified bride and groom. The groom is dressed in Air Force uniform. Also see 2013G_ELMAR-B6_007307

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

This photograph comes in a series that were shot near the Old Main Building (now the Sir Geoffrey Peren Building) on the grounds of Massey Agricultural College.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North

Unidentified employees of Child Brothers Ltd stand beside their vehicles. From left: Parcel Van, Number 5 Carrier, Carrier, Commando Service Truck, Number 6 Carrier. Child Brothers Ltd, Carriers and Fuel Merchants, was established in 1919 by Edwar...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

These men are unidentified.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Unidentified wedding photograph of bride, groom, bridesmaid and groomsman. Both men are wearing army uniforms.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

A photograph of an unidentified group of young cricket players with the team coaches.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North

Mr and Mrs Martin on their wedding day, with bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and page boy. Also see 2013N_ELMAR-B6_007304 and 2012N_ELMAR_4_006457

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Bride and groom photographed in a garden on their wedding day.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

Unidentified wedding photograph of bride, groom, bridesmaid and groomsman. Also see 2013N_ELMAR-B6_007298

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940s

The man second from left is identified as belonging to the Freemasons because of his gauntlents embroidered with KOM - meaning the Knight's Order of Merit. His sash identifies him as belonging to the Mount Egmont No. 7 Branch.

See also 2013G_ELM...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1940 to circa 1959