This photograph ran with the caption, "The Great Sorcar as he stepped off the bus from the aerodrome yesterday with the five girls in his company. They are all relatives of his and are, they say, enjoying our lovely country very much". Sorcar was ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 1957

The Palmeston North Operatic Society are shown here performing 'The Drinking Song' during rehearsals for their production of "The Student Prince", in the Palmerston North Opera House. This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard, 23 August...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 23, 1963

This negative has no identifying information but appears to be the fence of the Esplanade Gardens, on Fitzherbert Avenue.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          unknown

Left to right: Norah Callesen, Annie Millen, Eileen Lynch, Kate Henson, Agnes Spelman, Kathleen (Gay) Spelman, Adelia (Delia) Spelman, Olive Hunt, Mary Leamy, Eileen Spelman, Mary Wellock, Albery Henson, Oscar (Tui) Callesen, Bernard Spelman, Unkn...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Awahou, Pohangina
Date:          January 1909 to February 1909

This photographs shows the King Edward VII Coronation Fountain in The Square. The Coronation Fountain was built in 1902, in the middle of The Square but was shifted to this location in 1926, to allow the Cenotaph to take the central focus. It was ...

Creator:      Ken Brady
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          August 1963

Students in the Massey University concourse and a view of the science building.

Creator:      C M Thompson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1970s

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted....

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Kapiti District
Date:          unknown

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted....

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Kapiti District
Date:          unknown

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted....

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Kapiti District
Date:          unknown

This is the transcribed war diary of Gunner James Athol Stubbs (service number 437400), who died from viral hepatitis Type A while returning home from serving in the New Zealand Artillery, 6 Field.

Creator:      James A Stubbs
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1940 to June 1944

This is a portrait of Mr and Mrs H.C. Collinson and Family. Back row from left: Emma, Henry; Leo; Jim; Florence. Front row from left: Myrtle, Mr H.C. Collinson, Doris, Mrs Collinson nee Frances Elizabeth Gittings.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1905

This photograph shows a group of nurse aids employed at Rostrata Maternity Home. The only identified person is Zena Bourke, who stands second from right. The building was situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets and owned by E B Wats...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1951

This photograph shows a group of nurse aids employed at Rostrata Maternity Home. Zena Bourke can be seen first on the left (standing) and the matron is fifth from left (standing). The building was situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Str...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1951

Winstone Ltd was established in Palmerston North around 1930 as a supplier of building materials. It later expanded to sub-contracting and tile making. The office and showroom was added to the existing building in Lombard Street c 1963.

Creator:      Matt Ryan
Place:          Taonui Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1988

This photograph shows a man on a 2-Speed Douglas motorcycle and a woman riding in the sidecar. The people are unidentified, but also appear in 2015P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_011123.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1922 to 1924

This photograph shows Bert Malcolm on a motorcycle - the markings on the bike indicate that it is a Rudge Multi. Shortly after this picture was taken, he left for war service in Egypt and Palestine with the Wellington Mounted Rifles. After the war...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1916

This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard, 6 September 1963 with the caption: "During the week, Cubs from Feilding visited the "Manawatu Standard" office. Here they are seen watching Mr R Hardman as he operates a linotype machine."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 6, 1963

After work, this group of women went haymaking at the Fitzherbert property in Ihaka Street, Palmerston North, as part of the war effort. From left: Unknown; Eileen Redwood, worked at the Bank of New Zealand (later Mrs Kingston); Edna Spillman, wor...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Ihaka Street, Palmerston North
Date:          January 1941

Edna Spillman served in the New Zealand army, in World War II, for four years. Part of her service, as seen here, was spent working at the Railways Office, booking free railway passes for servicemen and their families. Her boss was Captain Harold ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1944

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell, in the back seat, are driven up the driveway of Massey Agricultural College in a car suitably decorated by students. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 192...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          October 21, 1941

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell are driven through the gates of Massey Agricultural College in a car suitably decorated by students. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the foreru...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          October 21, 1941

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell are escorted from their offical vehicle into a car decorated and attended by students of Massey Agricultural College. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 192...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          October 21, 1941

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell (in car) are escorted by students armed with pitchforks, up the driveway of Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded i...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          October 21, 1941

Sir Cyril Newell, Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946, meets students, at attention with pitchforks over their shoulders, of Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner o...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey University, Palmerston North
Date:          October 21, 1941

Running from the top of The Square to the top right hand corner is Rangitikei Street, and Church Street East runs from the bottom right corner to The Square. Through the centre of The Square can be seen the railway line, which ran down Main Street...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1955 to circa 1964

This photograph shows the interior of Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited, including a shot of two men working on the knitting machines. Published in the Manawatu Standard 12 February 1968. In the 1967 Palmerston North phone book the factory is listed ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          601 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          February 1968

This photograph shows the interior of Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited, including a close up shot of the sewing and knitting machines. Published in the Manawatu Evening Standard 12 February 1968 In the 1967 Palmerston North phone book the factory is...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          601 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          February 1968

This photograph shows the interior of Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited, including the knitting machinery. The Jacquard Hosiery Mills Ltd, were knitters of underwear and outerwear, that went under the brand name 'Jacquard. The mill was situated at 60...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          601 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          February 1968

This photograph looks towards the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and The Square. In the middle of the image, children can be seen playing in the Lakelet. It was the main feature of the last quadrant of The Square to be developed by the Beautifying S...

Creator:      Ken Brady
Place:          Corner of Fitzherbert Avenue and the Square, Palmerston North
Date:          August 1963

This photograph looks down Rangitikei Street towards The Square. It is near the intersection with Maire Street.

Creator:      Matt Ryan
Place:          Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1988