Opening of Mobile Library
Opening day of the new mobile library. From left: Councillor Jill White; Councillor Ian Cruden; City Librarian Anthony Lewis; Librarians Emily Bacon, Mary Holme...
Rainbow flag atop Palmerston North City Library
Rainbow flag raised in George St October 2018 to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA) celebrating the groups 41st anniversary.
Memorial, Māori Battalion Hall
Memorial alcove within the Māori Battalion Hall on the corner of Cuba and Pitt Streets. Inscribed on brass plates are the names of soldiers from the 28th Māori ...
Moa footprints at Manawatū riverbank
In 1912 four moa footprints were found close to the Fitzroy Street section of the river. Their discovery was one of the first of its kind in New Zealand. They ...
Moa footprints at Manawatū riverbank
In 1912 four moa footprints were found close to the Fitzroy Street section of the river. Their discovery was one of the first of its kind in New Zealand. They ...
Deborah Rumsey executing split jump at Memorial Park roller skating rink, 1966
Deborah Rumsey was practising her routine for the forthcoming club championships.
"Aokautere and its People"
Manuscript on the history of the Aokautere area, near Palmerston North, compiled by Edna Crowe and Edna Georgina Crowe, by June Springer. Covers the period 1917...
"Linton: 1889 - 1989. A School and District Centennial History" by W J Lauridsen
A history of the Linton School and district, to celebrate 100 years of Linton School. Also includes information on James Linton, local governance, local agricul...
From Swamp To City
Official souvenir, commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of Palmerston North. The illustrated book was compiled by Robert H Billens and H Leslie Verry and the Organ...
Old Manawatu
Written by T Lindsay Buick, and sub titled The Wild Days of the West. A history of the Manawatū area, through to 1903 when it was first published. Much of the c...
Forty+ Years of Blood Sweat and Tears - Centrepoint Theatre 1974-2016 Lecture Notes
During Local History Week 2016, Graham Slater gave this lecture on the history of the Centrepoint Theatre.
Grand Men of the Road - Lecture Notes
During Local History Week 2016, Sue Forde gave this lecture on the history of the Automobile Association (AA) Manawatu Inc.
Eva Williams and Children
Eva Williams (Wildbore) with her children (L-R), Noel, Patricia, and Mervyn.
"Manawatu Museum Fieldwork Reports: No. 1"
A report on an archaeological site survey on the coastal strip between the Manawatū River and Rangitikei River. This work done in preparation for the "Foxtangi"...
Farm Location Maps of the Manawatu
Maps that show ownership of farm land, covering the area from approximately Mangaweka to Levin in the North Island. The index lists the farms according to the o...
Manawatu Farm Location Map
Map that shows ownership of farm land, covering the area from approximately Mangaweka to Himitangi Beach in the North Island. The index lists the farms accordin...
Farm Location Maps of the Manawatu
Maps that show farm ownership of land, covering the area from approximately Mangaweka to Paekaikariki in the North Island. the index lists the farms according t...
Palmerston North City Council 1998 - 2001
Elected Council for Palmerston North. From left Back row: Cr R W Christmas; Cr W I Cruden; Cr V J Chettleburgh; Cr L A Baty; Cr K J Speirs; Cr P J Kelly. Mid...
Tina White and Cindy Lilburn
Tina White and Cindy Lilburn were recipients of awards from the Palmerston North Heritage Trust for their contributions to local history at Caccia Birch House o...
One Tree Swing
This swing is situated near one of the tracks around Waitoetoe Park nestled near the treeline. "It's such a beautiful spot and so peaceful for something like th...
A Walk in the Park
"A walk along the gorgeous Manawatū River". A dog resting in the park with the Ruahine Ranges in the background.
Statue, The Herb Farm, Ashhurst.
Stroll around the pleasant gardens at the Herb Farm and look for hidden treasures. Great activity for all ages, but children will enjoy spotting the gnomes.
House at 119 Fitzherbert Avenue
This house was built in the 1910's. A hairdressers and a natural therapist currently use the building as a workplace. According to the QV website, the house was...
Terrace End School, Standard III, 1917
A class photo from Terrace End School, Standard III, 1917. One of these boys is Walter Reginald Hallett and another is likely to be his life-long friend Ray Law...
Whatonga
Statue of Whatonga on the Loop Track, Manawatū Gorge.
Contemplation
Walking along Himitangi beach.
Plaque commemorating the children of the Nicholls family
On December 24 1953, the five members of the Nicholls family died at Tangiwai Bridge in New Zealand's worst rail disaster. This plaque commemorates the thr...
Palmerston North City Council 1989 - 1992
Elected councillors for Palmerston North. From left: Back row: Cr W I Cruden; Cr L A Baty; Cr R A C Stewart; Cr; D J Ireland; Cr R R Harrison. Middle row: Cr...
Start Line of Palmerston North-Wellington Segment of Dulux Six-Day Cycle Race, early 1960s
Competitors in the Dulux Six-Day Cycle race begin the Palmerston North to Wellington component from the starting line in Fitzherbert Avenue.
Chariot Races
Palmerston North A+P Showgrounds circa 1930