There was a week of events to celebrate Palmerston North being granted Borough status in 1877. On Monday the Army Garrison band lead the march past of troops from Linton Camp. The band master can be seen saluting the Mayor of Palmerston North, Geo...

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 17, 1952

'Atawhai', meaning 'warm welcome', was built for Edwin Keiller, a widower, as a healthy place to raise his children. It was designed by C.T. Natusch, the architect, and built by Arthur Bennett at the top of the bluff across the bridge from Palmers...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Massey College, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910

The Hokowhitu School opened on February 5 1924 with a roll of 208 pupils. Mr G K Hamilton was the first headmaster. At the time of the 50th anniversary celebrations Mr I R Peach was the headmaster.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          227 Albert Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1974

The $1.5 million Palmerston North stadium, called Arena Manawatu, was opened 2 April 1981 by Prince Charles. It was designed by consulting engineers, Bill Lobell Smith and Associates. Russell Longley (pictured) was the organiser of the first event...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          April 1, 1981

In 1931, Palmerston North Aero Club leased 50 acres of land from the Terry family in Milson and constructed an aerodrome, opened in December. The Milson Aerodrome Society leased another 125 acres, with the right to purchase, in 1934. On this land ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1936

A close shot of two men with a power pile driver. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by t...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          February 4, 1925

Cattle grazing in the hills on land that later became the McKenzie Property.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          1895 to 1905

This photograph shows the Main Building at Palmerston North Girls' High School on Fitzherbert Avenue in 1950.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1950

Officers and men of A company.

Creator:      A Duncan
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 14, 1916

Looking across the fountain playing in the Lakelet in The Square at night to the Manawatu Evening Standard building. The newspaper began publishing in Palmerston North in 1880. These premises were constructed in 1937. The building was demolished t...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1953 to 1957

An unidentified man demonstrating a boxing stance.

Creator:      Whalley and Co., Crown Studios
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1906

Lord Liverpool, Governor-General from 1912-1920, is in the front row with the Prime Minister, Mr Massey (held office 1912 – 1925) next to him.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Wellington
Date:          circa 1917

Mrs Mary Elizabeth (Minnie) Leary was the wife of Mr Joseph Leary, a pioneer printer of Palmerston North. She was previously Mrs Carty of Wellington. She had five children by her first marriage, none by her marriage to Joseph.

Creator:      Wrigglesworth and Binns, Wellington
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1885