Ross and Sandford, The Bon Marche, newspaper advertising supplement
A colour newspaper supplement, from the Manawatu Daily Times, put out by Ross and Sandford's 'Bon Marche' drapery store. Shows drawings of local Palmerston Nort...
Māori Battalion marching in Palmerston North
The Māori Battalion trained at the Palmerston North Showgrounds during World War Two. This is one of a set of images showing their final parade from the Showgro...
Māori Battalion marching in Palmerston North
The Māori Battalion trained at the Palmerston North Showgrounds during World War Two. This is one of a set of images showing their final parade from the Showgro...
28th Māori Battalion Ball invitation
Invitation to Charlotte Warburton, to attend the 28th Māori Battalion Ball held at the Showgrounds, Palmerston North, 29 April 1940. Charlotte Warburton (1883-1...
Drawing of construction of road through Manawatū Gorge
A drawing by J T Stewart who was the District Engineer of the Public Works Department. Drawing shows construction of the road through the Manawatu Gorge. Entitl...
Letter home from Egypt during WWI
Len Argyle (1894-1915) was one of the sons of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. He and his brother Pat (Percival) enlisted in the NZ Expeditionary Forces t...
New Chinese Gazebo for Kelvin Grove Cemetery
Manawatū Chinese Association President Tom Young (second from left) and fellow members of Palmerston North's Chinese community. The gazebo was gifted to the cit...
Drawing of Māori meeting house
Drawing of a Māori meeting house, with man and dog, possibly at Puketotora or Raukawa Pa. It is not signed but handwriting on the back says, "Drawn by R Grindel...
Drawings of two Māori carved figures
Drawings of two Māori carvings. There are also some faint pencil markings that may indicate that this drawing was not completed. The drawings are in pencil, ink...
Opening of Local History Week 2016
The 9th annual Local History Week was opened at the Palmerston North Central Library. Maria Shiva speaks to the guests. Front row, right: Debbie Duncan, General...
Ann Jacques diary 1952-1963
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. An...
Ann Jacques diary 1946--1951
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. An...
Ann Jacques diary 1941-1942
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. Th...
Ann Jacques diary 1942-1946
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. Th...
Ann Jacques diary 1940-1941
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. Th...
Ann Jacques Diary 1939-1940
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). Includes newspaper clippings, letters and other writings. Th...
Ann Jacques Diary 1928-1936
Handwritten diary of Ann ('Nan') Kathleen Jacques, nee Jobson (31 December 1894 - 27 August 1994). She immigrated to New Zealand from England in 1928 with her h...
Palmerston North WWI Roll of Honour
This Palmerston North Borough roll of honour lists those killed in service during the First World War (1914-1919). It comes from the Perrin Papers, and includes...
Additions and Alterations to Residence for E. and W. Collins Esq., Rangitikei Line
A hand-coloured plan produced by the prominent local architect Ludolph George West (1846-1919). Born in Denmark, he arrived in New Zealand 1868 and was one of ...
Newth photograph album
Family photograph album, including images of family members, scenes around Palmerston North, animals, music, sport, soldiers, "Huanui" (boat at Foxton), Foxton,...
Architectural plan of hotel at Apiti
Hand drawn and coloured plans of hotel in Apiti, for Miss E F Crawford (owner). Includes elevations and floor plans. Drawn by L G West, architect, Palmerston ...
Architectural plan of shops at Foxton
Hand drawn and coloured plans of shops in Foxton, for H Austin. Includes elevations and floor plans. Shops include attached accommodation. Drawn by L G West, ...
Film of Palmerston North Events from the 1930s
This video shows local events that took place in Palmerston North in the mid 1930s. Subjects include chariot racing, fun in the Esplanade, 50th jubilee of Palme...
Alice Coombs
Alice Coombs, the wife of William Coombs. lived in Hawkes Bay until returning to Palmerston North after her husband's death in Hastings in 1907. She died in 194...
The mayor assists
Mayor Grant Smith, was the first to hand-stitch one of hundreds of poppies to an Anzac Quilt, assisted by Robyn Wilson.
Drawing of "Taranaki from seawards 1858"
Drawing entitled "Taranaki from seawards 1858", handwritten on the back. It depicts two sailing ships, with Taranaki, including Mount Taranaki, in the backgroun...
Steampunk at the City Library!
The Steampunk Experience was held in the Central Library in May 2017. There were many events, including teapot racing, fashion shows, stalls selling Steampunk w...
RNZAF 21st Anniversary Airshow, RNZAF Station Ohakea
Crowd and Planes on display
Early Settler Picnic
A group of unidentified early settlers in Palmerston North.
Diary of an itinerant farm worker
This "McDougall Farmers' Notebook 1935-36" was used as a diary by an unknown farm worker who went on 'Tour of N.I.', beginning 15 October 1935 (first entry). He...