Local history of Palmerston North's development, from the establishment of the Borough of Palmerston North to 2002. Includes information on the area in pre european times and from inception of a town to open up the Manawatu.
Creator: Ian Matheson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 2003
Isaac Brothers was a building firm operated by Cyril and Bill Issacs. They worked from 393 Ruahine Street. Cyril lived at 399 Ruahine Street. They worked with a product called 'celconite' during this period of time.
Creator: Unknown
Place: 393 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1948
Specification for the 'Andrews Building' in George Street, Palmerston North, architect O. A Jorgensen. Built for Mr S Andrews, with tenders closing 27 November 1928.
Creator: O A Jorgensen
Place: 34 - 40 George Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1928
Each year the Palmerston North Libraries hold a Christmas party for volunteers, to acknowledge the work they do throughout the year. The event is held on the Ground Floor of the Central Library.
Creator: Adam Melville, for the Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: Palmerston North
Date: December 4, 2018
The Virginia Military Institute Brass Ensemble performed in The Square, during a tour of New Zealand. The ensemble consisted of six college cadets who performed with trumpets, trombone, French horn and tuba. In their third year of study, they were...
Creator: Lesley Courtney, for the Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: January 5, 2019
The Virginia Military Institute Brass Ensemble performed in The Square, during a tour of New Zealand. The ensemble consisted of six college cadets who performed with trumpets, trombone, French horn and tuba. In their third year of study, they were...
Creator: Lesley Courtney, for the Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: January 5, 2019
More FM radio station laid a time capsule in the Square, to be opened Jan 1st, 2115. This plaque is placed in concrete on the ground, marking the spot where the capsule is buried.
Creator: Lesley Courtney, for the Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: January 5, 2019
The Virginia Military Institute Brass Ensemble performed in The Square, during a tour of New Zealand. The ensemble consisted of six college cadets who performed with trumpets, trombone, French horn and tuba. In their third year of study, they were...
Creator: Lesley Courtney, for the Ian Matheson City Archives
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: January 5, 2019