Mavis Marion George (1912-1968), married Edwin Roy Ingram (1906-1997), on 22 June 1940. Mavis was the daughter of Agnes Innes George (née Marshall), (c.1878 -1942) and Wilberforce Alfred George (1867 - 1921), of 56 Linton Street. Edwin was the son of Lilian Lavinia Ingram (née Hook) (c.1881 - 1958) and Edwin Ingram (c.1879 - 1949).

Jean Hardie participated in the annual festivals of the Manawatū Competitions Society between c.1940 and 1946 and frequently won awards. In May 1940, she performed 'Peter Loses his Shadow' in the 'Character Story Dance' section of the annual competitions.

Jean Hardie participated in the annual festivals of the Manawatū Competitions Society between c.1940 and 1946 and frequently won awards. 

Jean Hardie participated in the annual festivals of the Manawatū Competitions Society between c.1940 and 1946 and frequently won awards. 

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of the dog Tiger, a great dane, mascot of the Māori Battalion during World War 2. Tiger was the companion dog of Captain Harding Waipuke Leaf (Ngā Puhi). Tiger stayed in New Zealand when Captain Leaf departed for service overseas. Sadly he died in Crete in 1941.

This colouring competition entry was given to Paul Fairless from a child called Jimmy H. at Guy House, Kimberley Centre Levin, a facility for people with intellectual disabilities. Paul visited the centre to judge the competition. Paul Fairless began his career as a cadet at Radio 2ZA. As the most junior, he got the job of dressing up in a mouse costume, which he recalls as being very hot and uncomfortable. Paul wore the costume for Radio 2ZA outings in the community in the 1970s and early 1980s. The colours of the costume were different from this competition entry. ​

This image was taken for a story that ran in the _Manawatū Evening Standard_ on 2 October 1963. Eartha Kitt, a celebrated singer of the time, was famous for her kittenish voice. Upon her arrival in the city, probably on 30 September, she was welcomed by a Māori performance group from "St Paul's (Feilding)," most likely from Hata Pāora Māori Boys' College. Kitt appeared in the Opera House for two shows at 6pm and 8pm, Oct 1 1963. The show, presented by Harry M Miller featured a 20-piece showband and entertainment by magician Ken Littlewood, comedian Ray McGeary and musical acrobat Stan Penrose. Reviews describe Kitt as singing "reclining on a green upholstered chaise-lounge or writhing close to it". Prices for the show were quite expensive for the time, 15/-, 20/-, 25/- and 30/-.

Tiger was a Great Dane belonging to Captain Harding Waipuke Leaf (Ngā Puhi), of the Māori Battalion. Harding and Tiger trained at the Palmerston North Showgrounds between January and May of 1940. The images were taken by Keith Collinson, of the family who owned the Collinson & Cunninghame's department store. He was a Sergeant based in the Records Department at the Showgrounds. On the back of the photographs Keith wrote, “Mascot of the Māori Battalion.” Images contributed by Keith's great-nephew, Palmerston North City Councillor, Mark Arnott.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. On 30 July 1979, the Muldoon-led National Government introduced a scheme intended to save fuel. Everyone in the country had to nominate a day of the week on which they would not drive their car. Many people applied for exemptions, whilst others switched to riding bicycles and small motorcycles, which were exempt from the scheme.

This image was taken by Keith Collinson, of the family who owned the Collinson & Cunninghame's department store. He was a Sergeant based in the Records Department at the Palmerston North Showgrounds. The Māori Battalion trained at the Showgrounds from January to May of 1940. Images contributed by Keith's great-nephew, Palmerston North city councillor, Mark Arnott.

This image was taken by Keith Collinson, of the family who owned the Collinson & Cunninghame's department store. He was a Sergeant based in the Records Department at the Palmerston North Showgrounds. The Māori Battalion trained at the Showgrounds from January to May of 1940. On the back of the photograph Keith wrote, “Māori Battalion Parade at the Palmerston North Showgrounds. Tall building at right, lost in Ordnance Fire, midnight New Year’s Eve.” The fire was in 1945. Images contributed by Keith's great-nephew, Palmerston North city councillor, Mark Arnott.

The Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club track, can be seen on the left in this aerial photo, with surrounding streets affected by flooding. The floods of July 1988 occurred after Palmerston North experienced the highest 24 hour rainfall on record. It fell mostly between 1pm and midnight 24 July. A state of emergency was declared. More than 1000 people were evacuated from 12 flooded streets when the Mangaone Stream and the Kawau Stream flowed at very high levels, closing trapdoors and storm water drains. Most of the flooded homes were in Amberley Avenue, Chadwick Place, Pencarrow Street and Cedar Grove.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of Hokowhitu Lagoon and the first Carnival of the Lake, January 1963. The five day programme was organised by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation. The events drew up to 3000 spectators.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of old-time swagman, Russian Jack. Abridged from original article.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Māori Battalion trains at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1940.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Māori Battalion trains at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1940. Abridged from original article, 22 April 2006.

Sue Morrison and Barry Rosser grabbed a few belongings and canoed away from their flood stricken home rather than get wet. The floods of July 1988 occurred after Palmerston North experienced the highest 24 hour rainfall on record. It fell mostly between 1pm and midnight 24 July. A state of emergency was declared. More than 1000 people were evacuated from 12 flooded streets when the Mangaone Stream and the Kawau Stream flowed at very high levels, closing trapdoors and storm water drains. Most of the flooded homes were in Amberley Avenue, Chadwick Place, Pencarrow Street and Cedar Grove.

Flooding in Bennett Street, with businesses Palmerston North Joinery Ltd, Fiatagri, Hansen Interiors and ABL affected. The floods of July 1988 occurred after Palmerston North experienced the highest 24 hour rainfall on record. It fell mostly between 1pm and midnight 24 July. A state of emergency was declared. More than 1000 people were evacuated from 12 flooded streets when the Mangaone Stream and the Kawau Stream flowed at very high levels, closing trapdoors and storm water drains. Most of the flooded homes were in Amberley Avenue, Chadwick Place, Pencarrow Street and Cedar Grove.

Image shows flooded street with houses affected, and submerged cars. The floods of July 1988 occurred after Palmerston North experienced the highest 24 hour rainfall on record. It fell mostly between 1pm and midnight 24 July. A state of emergency was declared. More than 1000 people were evacuated from 12 flooded streets when the Mangaone Stream and the Kawau Stream flowed at very high levels, closing trapdoors and storm water drains. Most of the flooded homes were in Amberley Avenue, Chadwick Place, Pencarrow Street and Cedar Grove.

Bruce McKenzie Booksellers offering a 'Click and Collect' contactless customer pick-up service as per the COVID-19 level 3 restrictions.

Bruce McKenzie has been a local identity in book selling for many years. He spent 26 years with G H Bennett & Co Ltd on Broadway, Palmerston North, 12 years in publishing sales in Wellington, and in 1996 opened Bruce McKenzie Booksellers, in George Street, Palmerston North, with his daughter Louisa. Interviewed by Leanne Hickman for the Ian Matheson City Archives. LENGTH: 3 hours and 43 minutes ABSTRACT: Part One: Start: Born in 1937. Brought up in Palmerston North first in Park Road in 1930s and 1940s. Went to College Street School. 2:10 Palmerston North in the context of the 1940s. Father’s accountancy firm (SI McKenzie Accountancy) on the top floor of A&P building in Broadway. Manawatu AA was also there. Second or third floor was 2ZA radio. 7:50. Grandparents lived next door in Park Road in a romantic large house with an overgrown tennis court. Playing in a large area. Grandfather set up the Wairarapa Times Age and became owner and editor before moving to Aokautere farming. Records of family at Aokautere School. 12.25. Grandfather Donald McLeod was the Manager of the Municipal Baths and the Opera House. 13.32. Remembered the berms mowed by the Council and using the long grass to make huts and playing causing allergies and asthma. 15:39. Teachers and students at College Street School. Remembering the war years at College Street School. Father went to WW2 and Bruce wrote letters and the family dug a trench in the back yard. Atmosphere of anti-Japanese. Remember Victory posters and had a stall selling fruit and other things to raise money for the troops. Not aware of the danger. First business enterprise. Reported in one of the papers which was a bit deal. (see below: Manawatu Standard, 1 March 1944). 24:40: Mother explained that some of the neighbours were poorer just after the Depression. Family across the road that had an outside toilet and used newspaper as toilet paper. Bruce’s family was in a better situation. 25:17: Went to Palmerston North Intermediate for one year and remembers it as being a great school. Remembers teacher Mary Robertson particularly fondly. Later became a customer and she never seemed to age. 28:33: The family moved house to Russell Street and Bruce biked to Intermediate. He remembers stopping for the railway lights running through town. 30:44: After WW2 father became important in the Employers Association. He was offered a big overseas trip to Geneva and Bruce’s parents went away for 6 months and Bruce went to Hadlow Preparatory School in Masterton in 1949. The school put Bruce back to Form 1 then he was a year behind when he went to Palmerston North Boys’ High. High School was difficult until 6th Form. 38:00: Russell Street house had a beautiful garden with a tennis court and had many upper-class garden parties. Bruce was expected to help with the gardening, but his dad was not a patient teacher. Bruce built cable cars from the house into the trees with Meccano. PART TWO: Start: Struggling in teenage years. Learning the piano and classical music appreciation. 3:40: Identifying as a gay man. 8:10: Went to university in Wellington and studied a BA in English, History and Geography. Rented a room in Kelburn. Joined the drama club at Victoria University and Unity Theatre. Produced a sound play by Samuel Beckett. (a reading of the play with sound effects). 14:11: Second year at university Bruce was in a production of the Taming of the Shrew directed by Pat Evison. Bruce has a small part as a huntsman alongside a young Roger Hall. The two men would become good friends. 17:15: Friend Ian Knowles had a job at the Student Christian Movement Bookshop and also worked at the university café. Gave both jobs to Bruce. Important step as Bruce loved the bookshop even though he did not identify as being Christian. Less enthusiastic about university. But enjoyed the theatre crowd. 25:13: Disappoint that ambition to become a radio announcer did not happen. Became very sick and went back to Palmerston North. Mum told Bruce that Bennett’s Bookshop had a job. Reluctantly agreed. 27:00: Became part of the Education Department at Bennett’s Bookshop – early 1960s. The education department was primary and secondary schools only. Enjoyed the work. 30:00: At 21, Bruce got a copy of Great Expectations to read in the downtime, but never got time to read it after the first chapter and has never finished it. Became friends with Bob McMurray, a theatre director and did some plays. The education department became a meeting place for teachers. 32:15: After about two years, was offered to come downstairs and become part of the book department. PART THREE: Start: Talks about the Bennett founder GH Bennett and the renaming of Broad Street to Broadway. 3:37: When Bruce started, Gordon and Harold Bennett were running the shop. Harold ran the stationary side and Gordon ran the book side. Gave Bruce the job of looking after the religious department and the technical book department. Responsibility of buying Bibles and motor manuals. 5:30: The book department at Bennett’s was large and elaborate which was a feature in other communities in New Zealand. 9:40: Book Nook in Rangitikei Street which Bruce would visit occasionally with a lady called Dorothy. 10:40: Bruce became a key point of contact for publishers in New Zealand such as Penguin, Collins and Random House. Bennett’s were also visited regularly from UK publishers. Felt part of the whole industry. 13:00: Eventually took over the whole book department from Phyllis Pygot. Wanted to diversify the book titles. 15:30: Bennett’s being stalwarts of the Methodist Church. Harold Bennett was a renegade and not a kind person. But they were a grand family and part of a Palmerston North institution and highly respected. However, simple Methodists and the Bennett’s did not spend money except on the shop or the Church. 22:45: GH Bennett had two daughters who married prominent men. They would come to visit occasionally, and Bruce would have to take them to lunch or morning tea because they would make the brothers nervous. 24:20: On of the daughter’s granddaughter is Jo McColl who is the owner of Unity Book in Auckland. Returned a Bennet’s commemorative plaque from the St Pauls Methodist Church to Jo McColl. Bruce received it on her behalf at a ceremony and sent it to her. 27:20: Gordon Bennett had two children: David and Mary. Mary’s husband, David McGregor, was the General Manager of Bennett’s when Bruce was there. He employed Richard Foxley from Ashhurst who became part of Bruce’s staff. They brought religious fundamentalism to the shop and Bruce remembers them burning some of the books. 32.27: Bruce became joint General Manager of the whole shop after David McGregor’s departure. He didn’t feel sufficiently trained in management at the time. 33:40: Gordon Bennett’s second wife, Enid Bennett was a Methodist minister at St Paul’s Church. After Gordon died, she became the controller of his interests. The brothers left the shop to the New Zealand Insurance Company to manage along with Enid Bennett who was part of the Board. This was late 1970s, early ‘80s. 39:00: Difficult period as the Board would not support Bruce’s ambitions for the bookshop. 39:41: In 1984 Bridget Williams an editor of the Oxford University Press New Zealand, offered Bruce a job to be Sales Manager at Allen and Unwin New Zealand and work in Wellington but still live in Palmerston North. Bruce accepted and left Bennett’s Bookshop after 26 years of service. 47:50: Meeting Mina through the Little Theatre. Bob McMurray asked Bruce to be in a production of ‘The Boyfriend.’ Got to know Bob and his wife Bessie and met Mina through them. It was 1963 as they heard the news about JFK’s assassination. Mina had been married to Barry Woods who was a theatre person and photographer. They had two children. Mina and Barry built the house Bruce is in now. They split up. She had a relationship with Jacob Hepi and had two more children. They split up. Bob and Bessie thought Bruce and Mina would get along well. 53:00: Bruce told Mina he was gay and couldn’t continue a relationship. Bruce went away and then a couple of years later they became involved again. He found he could love her and have a relationship with her. They were soulmates and he loved the children. PART FOUR: Start: Thought that a relationship with Mina would work and allow him to be a parent. He was 28-years old. It was an intellectual decision rather than a romantic one, but it worked very well. They went on to have two children of their own. Bruce’s mother was accommodating of suddenly having four instant grandchildren plus two more later. 3:30: Tricky as Mina had done it all before, but Bruce hadn’t. Mina was starting a degree in English at the time. It felt like they were rescuing each other and had similar ambitions, beliefs and interests. 7:20: Gradually, Mina became heavily involved in museum work and became very important to a lot of people outside the family. The eldest son at age 20, has a terrible accident which left him as a tetraplegic which led to very difficult years. 11:06: The next eldest son had two children, but he split up with his partner. The son and the children began to live with Bruce and Mina. Bruce was working in Wellington four days a week for Allen and Unwin. The son went surfing in Wairarapa came back and crashed on the corner of Pahiatua Track and Aokautere and he died. Bruce and Mina kept the children for a while, and they eventually went to their mother in Lower Hutt. 19:00: After bookselling, Bruce wanted to be a publisher but that didn’t happen, continued as a Sales Manager for Allen and Unwin until they were bought out by Collins. Allen and Unwin were the original publishers of Tolkien. 24:00: The Harper Collins representative from Shannon didn’t want the job anymore and Bruce became the Harper Collins rep for about 10 years. Through both Allen and Unwin and Harper Collins Bruce travelled a lot around New Zealand. Mina was a national figure by this time and was involved with Te Papa Museum. 28:30: While on a trip in Auckland, Bruce thought about opening a bookshop in Palmerston North with Dymocks Bookshops who had the rights to a become part of the bookshop in the Palmerston North library. Both Bruce’s parents had died and left some money. Mina agreed which was a surprise. Dymocks eventually faded away and Bruce opened the bookshop on his own. 31:25: Originally wanted a site on the other side of the Square where the library was but bought a lease on George Street and Bruce McKenzie Bookshop opened 15 Dec 1996, where it still is now. 33:50: On 11 March 1997 Mina died after collapsing at the dining table while she was balancing the books for the shop. Had heart issues and was under Mr Campbell McDonald the cardiologist. Community rallied around, particularly the Māori community. Bruce was grief-stricken for a long time. He was always loyal to Mina. 42:00: Setting up an additional educational bookshop across the road on George Street from the original bookshop in about 2006. 46:45: More idealistic than pratical as teachers don’t come to those kinds of bookshops anymore, the books are often sold directly to schools. Therefore worked as a grandparents shop rather than a teachers shop. But the crash of 2008 caused sales to go down. Also had a discount shop in Coleman Mall but had to let both extra shops go. 57:03: Vision for Bruce McKenzie Bookshop at the beginning. Bringing experiences from managment of Bennetts Bookshop. In 1996 Barcodes Solutions had a well-designed specific bookshop system which was one of the most expensive and Bruce is still using it today, 25 years later. Designed shop with Harvey Taylor who worked with Mina at the museum as a designer. 1:02:50: Main intention was to feature the books specifically. A calm look with deep colours so the books shone out. The counter in the middle and not facing the front door so people wouldn’t walk in and have staff looking at them. 1:05.40: Model for the shop was an Australian shop called the Hill of Content in Melbourne. He remembers it being beautiful with dark colours and a feeling of warmth about it. 1:12:03: Took on the shop expecting that the Council will give the bookshop a budget to supply the city library. The city library spent a lot at Bruce McKenzie which was both a good thing and a challenge. The library gradually began to spend elsewhere, which was ok. 1:18:58: Battles with Amazon and the online shops. Challenges of Covid Lockdown. Felt like everything was being handed over to Amazon. However, that didn’t happen and people are coming back to the local bookshop. 1:23:39: Challenge particularly of the Book Depository. They did a deal with the British Post Office that they would have free shipping. Can’t compete with discounted prices and not postage cost.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial: Cushla Scrivens p. 5 Flea-houses and picture palaces: cinema life before the Downtown multiplex / Pauline Knuckey p. 14 Motorists: look before you peep: the fall and rise of Feilding's town clock / Simon Johnson p. 22 How Palmerston North missed the tram / James Watson p. 33 Bachelors' Balls / Marilyn Wightman p. 40 More than meets the eye: costumes in the Manawatū / Heather Glasgow p. 42 Our boys: Feilding's first contingent in the First World War / Dorothy Pilkington p. 49 'Enthusiastic, talented people': fifty years of drama at Massey University / Lucy Marsden p. 61 Akela Collins and the West End boys: a 1940s-1950s Palmerston North Cub pack / Helen Dollery p. 69 The rise and fall of the Manawatu Sports Association 1894-1900 / Geoff Watson Book reviews:- p. 77 "Early medical practitioners in the Manawatu and Palmerston North" / reviewed by James Watson p. 78 "Beyond the state: New Zealand state houses from modest to modern" - reviewed by David Chapple Book notes:- p. 79 "Palmerston North pioneer: John Richter: from Norway to New Zealand" p. 79 "Scoundrels and scallywags" p. 79 "Power: electrical supply to the Manawatu" The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole p. 5 Mrs (Dr) Martin tracing Margery Martin, the wife of Dr Arthur Anderson Martin / Leanne Croon Hickman p. 14 Fragments of a year in the life of a Palmerston North business /Jill White p. 22 A growing legacy: the contribution of the Mason family to New Zealand horticulture / Dorothy Pilkington p. 31 Six minutes walk to the Square: the story of one city block / Lucy Marsden p. 42 Women's organisations in the Manawatū / Heather Glasgow p. 46 Time to speak: breaking the silence on the Shannon military defaulters' camps and their aftermath / Margaret Tate p. 53 The Elwood mayoralty 1971-1985: reflections from oral histories / Margaret Tennant p. 62 University Avenue: giving shape to Massey University campus / Louis Changuion p. 70 'The second frontier of education': community-based preschool provision in the Manawatū 1939-1979 / Kerry Bethell Notes:- p. 80 Manawatu Standard photograph collection gifted to the city / Lesley Courtney p. 82 New additions to the Dairy Records Archive, Massey University / Norah Mosen p. 84 Notes on contributors The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole p. 5 'Whose river is it anyway? Recreation on the Manawatū.' / Jill White p. 15 'The story of a schoolbag: going to school in the First World War.' / Kerry Bethell & Cushla Scrivens p. 23 'A new lease on life: the strengthening and refurbishment of Massey University's Sir Geoffrey Peren building.' / Louis Changuion p. 33 '"Kowhai Day. Something about the flower": the story of Feilding's emblem.' / Marilyn Wightman: p. 40 Clear artistry: a brief look at the history and uses of shop windows in Palmerston North.' / Heather Glasgow p. 44 'Grand men of the road: the early decades of the Automobile Association in the Manawatū.' / Sue Ford p. 53 'The New Zealand Army Staff College at Massey Agricultural College during the Second World War.' / John Moremon p. 62 ' A mecca for children: the history of the Palmerston North Municipal Baths.' / Val Mills Book reviews:- p. 71 "From Empire's Servant to Global Citizen. A history of Massey University" by Michael Belgrave / reviewed by Lucy Marsden p. 73 "Down at the Baths" by Val Mills / reviewed by Geoff Watson Notes:- P. 75 Newly discovered portraits of Alexander McDonald / Richard Mildon p. 76 New information on the Shannon military defaulter camps p. 77 Citation for Lucy Marsden / Margaret Tennant p. 78 Notes on contributors p. 79 Invitation to new authors The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Margaret Tennant p. 5 To bridge or not to bridge...? / Jill White p. 17 Money for my boy: the story of Katherine Wilson's will / Dorothy Pilkington p. 25 The final battle / Simon Johnson p. 35 An indeterminate sentence: the Shannon objector camps 1942-1946 / Margaret Tate p. 48 'Young maids in England never behaved thus!' life at the Craven School for Girls (1892-1929) / Heather Glasgow p. 52 Platinum fever in the Fitzherbert hills / Russel Poole p. 64 The end of the road: the early years of the Awapuni home / Margaret Tennant Book reviews:- p. 74 "Horses 'n' wagons: adventures of Oroua Teamsters 1997-2004" by Maurice Watt / reviewed by Lucy Marsden p. 76 "War stories: memories of the residents of Feilding" edited by Bobbie Nicholls and Ruth Dalzell / reviewed by Russel Poole Notes:- p. 77 A new history of Palmerston North / Margaret Tennant Obituary:- p. 78 Mervyn Wilkinson ('Merv') Hancock 1926-2016 / Margaret Tennant Correction:- p.80 Dorothy Pilkington The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Cushla Scrivens p. 5 A story of music, rumour, and war in Feilding / Dorothy Pilkington p. 11 Anders Hansen Ihle Palmerston North pioneer / Joan Barnes p. 20 A journalist in World War One: the man who created 'ANZAC' / Marilyn Wightman p. 27 A pioneering principal: Massey's Sir Geoffrey Peren / Lucy Marsden p. 38 It's all in the name: German heritage in the First World War / Heather Glasgow p. 43 The Polish refugee children: Allan Hughes, Jan Jarka and the bond that remained / Barbara Scivens p. 52 Alexander McDonald: the man who shot the horse at Awahuri / Richard Mildon p. 64 A leading light for the blind / Margaret Tate Book reviews:- p. 73 "Signs of the times. The naming of the streets of Feilding" by Dorothy Pilkington / reviewed by Margaret Tennant p. 74 "Communities remember World War One: memorials of the Manawatu district" compiled by Peter Olsen and Janet Boyle / reviewed by James Watson p. 75 "Ravaged beauty. An environmental history of the Manawatu" by Catherine Knight / reviewed by Russell Poole p. 77 "Plains science 2: inventions, innovations and discoveries from the Manawatu" edited by V E Neall / reviewed by Jill White p. 78 "Bainesse. Celebrating 100 years of rural and community education" edited and compiled by Gillian Absolon / reviewed by Cushla Scrivens The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Cushla Scrivens p. 5 Peanuts or beef? A walking challenge / Dorothy Pilkington p. 11 Manawatū's First World War camps, 1914-1919 / Tim Shoebridge p. 22 Heirs of Rochdale: the Manawatū Co-operative Society and its founders / Margaret Tate p. 30 An early Manawatū surveyor: Charles Adnam Mountfort / Marilyn Wightman p. 35 'No imitations more exact and pleasing': wax flowers under glass / Fiona McKergow p. 41 A sound investment: Sir James Prendergast and his Fitzherbert estate / Lucy Marsden p. 48 Signs of the times part two: naming Feilding's streets 1879-1894 / Dorothy Pilkington p. 58 Samuel Jickell: an engineer for the future / Donald G. Irvine p. 67 William & Collingwood, 'Servant of the Borough' / Dawn Isles p. 74 Canvas adds comfort: tenting in early Manawatū / Lesley Courtney p. 76 Palmerston North Heritage Trust Prize for Year 13 History for 2012: the Māori Battalion Memorial Centre / Nicholas Rowell. Book review:- p. 83 "Hokowhitu" by Garry O'Neill / reviewed by Cushla Scrivens The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole p. 4 School milk, health camps and 'Gunn's Gospel of Grub' / Margaret Tennant p. 13 'This lovely home'. An account of 'Brabourne', 149 Monmouth Street, Feilding / Gerry Barton p. 26 Stepping out of the shadows. Lorna Hodder's quest for a vocation / Tim Shoebridge p. 38 Peter Black, City Curator and father of the Esplanade, 1908 to 1946 / Michael Roche p. 48 Excursions and excavations. The Palmerston North Polynesian Group / Tony Rasmussen p. 56 Richard Leary and his legacy. 125 years of pharmacy in Palmerston North / Leanne Croon Hickman p. 67 Hatches, matches & dispatches. From the diaries of Feilding florist Patricia Mason / Marilyn Wightman p. 74 Smokefree genesis? Building Palmerston North's first smokefree bylaw / Peter Ridge Notes:- p. 83 Local history week presentation / Geoff Watson Correction:- p. 83 Jill White: G. H. Bennett The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.

Contents: p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole p. 5 Serving the people: work and life at Palmerston North's premier department store / Simon Johnson p. 17 Awapuni Medical Corps camp and 'the scourge' of 1918 / Leanne Croon Hickman p. 29 The Methodist Church and the early development of Palmerston North / Jill White p. 41 My five favourite historic places / Cindy Lilburn p. 44 Manawatu Embroiderers' Guild, 1969-2019 / Fiona McKergow p. 55 But who was Rangi Kawauw? /Dorothy Pilkington p. 64 First World War centenary commemorations in Palmerston North / Joe Hollander and Russel Poole Notes on resources for local history:- p. 73 Online cumulative table of contents for the 'Manawatū Journal of History' / Russell Poole p. 74 Resources for the military and defence history of Palmerston North and region / Joe Hollander p. 76 Photographs from the collection of the late Lachlan Scott / Russell Poole Book Review:- p.77 Wildbore: a photographic legacy by Catherine Knight / Reviewed by Simon Johnson Palmerston North Heritage Trust Citations:- p.79 Cindy Lilburn (2018) / Margaret Tennant p.80 Tina White (2018) / Margaret Tennant p.80 Clive Akers (2019) / Geoff Watson p. 81 Special citation for Manawatū Heritage and supporting staff (2019) / Margaret Tennant p. 82 Palmerston North Heritage Trust 'Best Article' Award (2018) / Margaret Tennant The Manawatu Journal of History contains articles on the history of the wider Manawatu area, written by a variety of contributors. The Journal is published annually. Conditions of use: This journal is made available for personal use, study and research and all articles remain copyrighted to their original authors. For permission to reuse or publish please contact: The Editor, Manawatu Journal Associates, PO Box 1702, Palmerston North 4440.