"The Camellia Loop Walk at Palmerston North's Victoria Esplanade"
An article written for the "New Zealand Camellia Bulletin" about the camellia garden at the Esplanade gardens. Gives a brief history of the gardens and in part...
Palmerston North Art Gallery - Māori in Focus Programme
The Māori in Focus exhibition took place at Palmerston North Art Gallery in March 1970. It showcased photographs taken by Alfred H Burton, James McDonald, L Hin...
The Lido Swimming Centre
A view of the outdoor swimming pool at the Lido Swimming Complex, Palmerston North. Situated on Park Street, this is still a popular swimming spot for the peopl...
Māori Language Week poster
"Te Wa O Te Reo Maori. 31 July - 7 August. Maori Language Week". Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.
Māori Language Week poster
"Maori Language Week at the Library July 26-Aug 1. Crafts. Displays. Maori language classes for you - adult & children beginners. Lunchtime crafts Monday, Tuesd...
Evans Family Collection: Palmerston North Hospital physiotherapy pool
A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North we...
Re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine
Images from the re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine on Saturday, 3 March, 1990. The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time...
Re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine
Images from the re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine on Saturday, 3 March, 1990. The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time...
Charles Wildbore
A brief biography of Charles Wildbore written by Jim Lundy. He was a beekeeper, honey producer, dairy farmer and photographer. He was known for his photographs ...
Stop the 81' Tour' notice
Saturday 12 September. 1.30 March and Rally. Stop The '81 Tour. Fight apartheid. Assemble Amesbury St.' Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in t...
Centennial envelope
A souvenir envelope produced for the Palmerston North centennial in 1971. This first day of issue envelope is franked with a special Palmerston North Centennial...
History of "The Glitter Ball"
A glitter ball was installed in the then De Luxe Theatre in George Street, in C. 1932. It remained in the building until its demolition in 1984. The 'De Luxe Th...
'Birchanger', 544 Featherston Street
This 18-20 roomed house was built by William Coomb’s wife Alice upon returning to Palmerston North after her husband's death in Hastings in 1907. Known by the f...
Bedroom at 'Birchanger', 544 Featherston Street
This 18-20 roomed house was built by William Coomb’s wife Alice upon returning to Palmerston North after her husband's death in Hastings in 1907. Known by the f...
Fireplace at 'Birchanger', 544 Featherston Street
This 18-20 roomed house was built by William Coomb’s wife Alice upon returning to Palmerston North after her husband's death in Hastings in 1907. Known by the f...
Sitting room of 'Birchanger', 544 Featherston Street
This 18-20 roomed house was built by William Coomb’s wife Alice upon returning to Palmerston North after her husband's death in Hastings in 1907. Known by the f...
Wedding of John Gardner and Nina Coombs
Marriage of John Elliot Lindsay Gardner to Nina Edith Coombs. Nina Coombs was the daughter of Alice and William Coombs. The photograph is taken on the dining ro...
Newspaper article on Dr Michael Ross in new Palmerston North City Library
The new City Library was originally the C M Ross Co Ltd department store, built 1928. Dr Michael Ross, a Professor of Public Health and Infectious Diseases at t...
Newspaper article on the construction of new Palmerston North City Library
The article discusses the conversion of the former Arthur Barnett department store building in the new Library, by Mainzeal construction company.
Newspaper article on design of new Palmerston North City Library
Athfield Architects design team members John Hardwick-Smith and Clare Athfield discuss the design of the new City library.
Palmerston North Speedway - Mixed Meeting, programme
A programme from the Palmerston North Speedway's third meeting of the 1960-61 season. An annotation in the programme, mentions that Lindsay Meyers died as a res...
Green Spears: The Story of the Foxton Flax Industry
A booklet outlining operations in the Foxton flax industry including planting, harvesting, milling, manufactoring and finished products.
Tokomaru River rail bridge
The Tokomaru River rail bridge which passed through the Liggins flax mill.
Concrete foundations at Liggins flax mill, Tokomaru
Concrete foundations of the former Liggins flax mill in Tokomaru.
Concrete foundations at Liggins flax mill, Tokomaru
Concrete foundations of the former Liggins flax mill in Tokomaru.
Concrete foundations at Liggins flax mill, Tokomaru
Concrete foundations of the former Liggins flax mill in Tokomaru.
Programme for the Lions Clubs of Manawatu and Middle Districts annual Lloyd Morgan Trust dinner
The guest speaker at the 1984 Lloyd Morgan Trust dinner, arranged by local Lions Clubs, was Jimmy Cater, Former President of the United States of America. It wa...
‘The Birth of Palmerston North’
A 100 page full size supplement to the Evening Standard newspaper published as part of Palmerston North's Centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since the ar...
History of the St John Ambulance Association Manawatu, 1900-1975
Includes a history of the organisation and details about members. See also the
Evans Family Collection: John and Michael Evans off to school, 5 Mansford Place
A photographic series prepared by the Prime Minister’s Department in 1947 to attract British migrants. The Evans family of 5 Mansford Place, Palmerston North we...