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Young Woman with Pet Sheep

Young Woman with Pet Sheep

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the Young Collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).

 
"Another Primary School Opened" Awapuni School

"Another Primary School Opened" Awapuni School

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 24 November 1958: "The Minister of Education (Mr. Skoglund) officially opened the new Awapuni School on Saturday afternoon. The official party (from left) are: Mr. A.G.E. Stirling, headmaster; Mr. K. McArtney, the secretary of the Wanganui Education Board; Mr. W.B. Tennant, M.P., Mayor of Palmerston North; Mr. Skoglund (standing); Mr. H. Watford, the chairman of the Awapuni School Committee ; Mr. W.H. Brown, the chairman of the Education Board; and Mrs. Tennant and Mrs. Brown."

 
Gathered for the Salvation Army picnic, The Square

Gathered for the Salvation Army picnic, The Square

The Salvation Army was established in Palmerston North in 1883. This photograph was taken in front of the Salvation Army Barracks, later the site of the Municipal Chambers and now 'Square Edge', Arts and Cultural Centre. Note: the photograph has been printed back to front, as evidenced by the writing on the front of the building.

 
"And the Band Played On" Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Band

"And the Band Played On" Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Band

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 October 1958: "With four pipers and two drummers the Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Band gave the pupils the step for the marching display on Monday. This was the first time the band had played in front of the public."

 
"Sunshine Instead of the Office" Enjoying the Square Gardens

"Sunshine Instead of the Office" Enjoying the Square Gardens

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 06 October 1958: "Office workers in the city were among the residents who enjoyed today's sunshine, and many found the Square gardens at lunchtime to their liking. Here are seen (from left to right) Misses Mary Patten, Alison Thompson, Norma Simpson, Valmal Longman and Joy Crafield."

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October 6, 1958
 
"Intermediate School Picnic"

"Intermediate School Picnic"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15 October 1955: [Group of pupils grouped together, waiting to board buses]

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December 15, 1955
 
"An Unusual Combination" Cat Mothering Puppies and Kittens

"An Unusual Combination" Cat Mothering Puppies and Kittens

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27 April 1961 "The city ranger, Mr. T.W. Swensson, of 56 Albert Street, has an unusual combination in his backyard -- a cat mothering two bull terrier pups and three kittens. The animals were given to him to be destroyed, but Mr. Swensson changed his mind and now they are one happy family. The pups were born on March 20 and are about six weeks old."

 
Monro Family

Monro Family

Members of the Monro family having afternoon tea at “CraigLockhart” the residence of Mr and Mrs C J Monro and family, of Fitzherbert West, Palmerston North. From left: Linda Monro, daughter of C J Monro, Phillip MacDonald, brother of Mrs Monro, Mrs C J Monro, nee Helena MacDonald; Jack Monro, son of C J Monro.

 
"Treats for School Girls During Holidays" Picnicking on Dad's Truck

"Treats for School Girls During Holidays" Picnicking on Dad's Truck

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 May 1961 "School holidays give children the opportunity to carry out many of their dreams. Two young girls accompanied their farther, a Wellington carrier, to Palmerston North this morning to return an exhibit used at the Industries Fair. The two are seen having a picnic meal."

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May 16, 1961
 
Staff picnic C M Ross & Co. Ltd

Staff picnic C M Ross & Co. Ltd

Some of the male staff are dressed for a cricket game. From left: Back row; Unknown, ? Wallace, Manager; Alex Ross, brother of C M Ross. Front row: Unknown; Mr Ovenden, Tailor; Unknown; Vernon Farquhar, Buyer Haberdashery; Unknown; N McPherson, buyer; A H Mills, Buyer; Unknown; Alf Allen, who worked for C M Ross in Palmerston North and later bought out C M Ross’s Levin shop.

 
"An Old Craft" - Upholstery

"An Old Craft" - Upholstery

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 26 June 1958, page 4: "Palmerston North is one of the main centres in the upholstery trade, having over 20 firms operating and supplying furniture all over the North island. Here Mr. D. McDonald is working on a Dover chair."

 
Picnic group of early Manawatu settlers

Picnic group of early Manawatu settlers

At an unknown location in or near Palmerston North. Mr Milson – back row, black hat; Alphonse Rogers – on horse; Charlie Batterley – far left,; Mrs Parr; Mrs Gore – partly turned to the right; Harry Wiggins – white chin whiskers; Dodd - ? black whiskers and stick in front row. Mrs Parr and Mrs Gore are sisters whose husbands came from Newbury, England. Wiggins was also from Newbury where he was a blacksmith.

 
Turitea Dam, Opening Day Picnic

Turitea Dam, Opening Day Picnic

In this photograph, we see the members of the Borough Council and their wives at the annual Mayoral Picnic at Tiritea. The newly built Tiritea Dam was also officially declared open by the Mayoress, who cut the ribbon. After inspecting the dam the party were given afternoon tea. Identified in the photograph are: Mayor J.A. Nash - 6th man from left, second row; His wife, Mayoress Elizabeth Nash is on his left; Councillor Edward John Armstrong is possibly on her left; W.H. Collingwood front row, second from right with the hat with grey ribbon; H Palmer second from left, back row with the bow tie; W. Stubbs 3rd from left, back row in white suit; S Jickell second from left, front row. See also W4 and The Birth of Palmerston North, p 92.In July 1888, the Palmerston North Borough Council accepted a scheme to bring water from the Tiritea Stream to the city at a cost of £18,350. The contractors were Coates and Metcalf of Hamilton. The dam was situated seven miles east of Palmerston North and the water was piped first to a reservoir on Tiritea Hill and then to the city over the Fitzherbert Bridge. A second dam was constructed in 1906-1907 and then was raised in height and re-opened on 17th February 1913, submerging the original dam.The present dam was constructed in 1957. See also 2015P_pic15_006178

 
Palmerston North Borough Council picnic

Palmerston North Borough Council picnic

Plimmerton beach was a popular destination for the annual Palmerston North Borough Council picnic. Employees wait at the railway station to go (or return) from the day's outing. Identified people: Wisemonski (extreme left); Spillman, Abattoir Manager (4th from left with pipe); Ernie West, Architect (9th from right); Dougal McDowell (far right);

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