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History of "The Glitter Ball"

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 Theatre' started life as His Majesty's Theatre in 1911, and changed functions and names over the years, to: His Majesty's Skating Rink; a storage facility; an auction room; Paramount Theatre; De Luxe Skating Rink; De Luxe Dance Hall; Coconut Grove Ballroom; ANA Dance Hall; George Street Ballroom; Ballroom Astoria.

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Date
January 1985
Place
George Street, Palmerston North
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Remember Bastion Point flyer
Remember Bastion Point flyer - reverse

Remember Bastion Point flyer

A flyer about stopping the subdivision of Bastion Point, and requesting support for a planned march and picket in Palmerston North. It also contains information about the land historically and the issues. Bastion Point has come to symbolise Māori land issues. It was given to the Crown by Ngāti Whātua as a defence site during the Russian scare of 1885. In 1977–78 a 506-day protest against a proposed Crown sale was held there, which ended when the Police and Army evicted the Ngati Wahtua people and supporters. The march and picket was arranged for the 4th anniversary of that occasion.

 
Historical Maori Pageant Souvenir Programme 1
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Historical Maori Pageant Souvenir Programme

From the title page, "Historical Maori Pageant Organised and Staged by the Maori People of the Manawatu District for the Diamond Jubilee Committee of Palmerston North as an event during the Celebrations, held in November 20th to 27th, 1937. Maori Committee: Rangi Marumaru (Parewanui), Chairman Hoani Meihana Apakura Meihana Durie (Aorangi) Wiremu K Te Aweawe (Rangiotu) Akuira Te Rangi (Rangiotu) Tata Roera (Awahuri) Te Hiwawa Paurini (Tokorangi) Purangi Herangi (Pikiahu-Waewae, Halcombe) Te Haeana Wi Hemara (Motuiti) Pitihira Reihana (Motuiti) Takerei Kohika (Poutu-Shannon) Hon. Rangi Mawhete, M.L.C. (Convener) Taite Te Tomo (Kakariki) (Kaumatua representing the older generation of assembled tribes) Rikihana B Carkeek, Hon. Secretary" Printed by local company H. L. Young Ltd.

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Date
1937
 
Maori Language Week poster

Maori 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, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. All day Wednesday. Classes in basic Maori language are open to everyone, Mothers are welcome to bring babies. Te Ranagtahi, books 1,2 & 3 will be used - please bring your own copy if you have one. Programme. Monday July 27. How to make a Korowai cloak, preparing feathers and flax & demonstration. Maori language classes for beginners everyone welcome. Tuesday July 28. Maori language class for beginners. How to peg a canoe. Maori language class for beginners everyone welcome. Wednesday July 29 PN Tu Tangata Group. Practising crafts throughout the day. Kit making, flax work, piu-pius, pois. Thursday July 30. Maori language for schools. How to peg a canoe. Maori language class for beginners. Of special interest to full-time workers. Friday July 31. How to make a korowai cloak, preparing feathers & flax. Maori language class for beginners. Of special interest to full time workers." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

 
Maori Language Week poster

Maori 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.

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Date
1980s
 
Palmerston North Art Gallery - Maori in Focus Programme 1
Palmerston North Art Gallery - Maori in Focus Programme 2

Palmerston North Art Gallery - Maori in Focus Programme

The Maori in Focus exhibition took place at Palmerston North Art Gallery in March 1970. It showcased photographs taken by Alfred H Burton, James McDonald, L Hinge, W H Davis showing a variety of Maori scenes from the 1880s through to the 1920s.

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Date
March 1970
 
Palmerston North 1927 Jubilee Souvenir Programme 1
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Palmerston North 1927 Jubilee Souvenir Programme

This booklet was produced by the Palmerston North Borough Council to commemorate the 1927 Jubilee. It details a week's worth of special events that took place all about Palmerston North, including an electric light show, a baby show, jazz night, fireworks display and lantern parade.

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Date
1927
 
"First National Antique Fair, 1957" handbook for exhibitors
Antiques Fair - page 1Antiques Fair - page 2Antiques Fair - page 3Antiques Fair - page 4Antiques Fair - page 5+2
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"First National Antique Fair, 1957" handbook for exhibitors

A handbook for the first antiques fair held in New Zealand. It was organised by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation, modeled on antiques fairs overseas. It attracted dealers from around New Zealand, and was held in the Palmerston North Opera House in Church Street.

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Date
August 1957
Place
Palmerston North
 
"Manawatu 1966"

"Manawatu 1966"

A magazine containing information on industry, construction, primary produce, transport and way of life of Palmerston North, Feilding and Marton. Each section also contains a 'Message from the Mayor'. Includes black and white images, local advertisements and lists of businesses. It was part of the "Expands" series of publications highlighting New Zealand's industrial potential and expanding economy of districts covering the whole country over a period of three years.

 
Stop the 81' Tour' notice

Stop the 81' Tour' notice

Stop the 81' Tour. Q.E.C. Hall. 4th November. 8 p.m. Principal Speaker Mr. Sam Ramsamy, Chairman, South African Non-Racial Olympic Committee'. This poster relates to the 1981 Springboks rugby tour of New Zealand. There was considerable protest against the South African team playing throughout New Zealand. A game was held in Palmerston North. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

 
Rally Against the Tour notice

Rally Against the Tour notice

Rally Against the Tour. You are invited to join a peaceful rally of all residents of the Manawatu oposed to the Springbok tour. It is your responsibility to ensure that the Government acts to prevent the tour taking place. Post your letter at Lions Den (in Square opposite Post Office) Palmerston North between 7.00 - 7.30 p.m. Friday, 3 July. Manawatu against the Springbok tour Organising Committee. Supporting panel: Bishop Peter Cullinane, Canon David Penman, Robyn Leeming, Joe Walding, Rev Jim Cunningham, Rev Alan Newman, Waana Davis, Ephra Garrett, Professor Ivan Snook, Piri Sciascia, Norm Byrnes. Write to your nearest National Party M.P. He has a responsibility to act on your behalf to ensure the Springbok tour does not take place.' Also includes a sample letter to Mr Michael Cox, M. P. (Represented the Manawatu Electorate 1978 - 1987). Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

 
The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 1
The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 2The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 3The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 4The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 5The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide 6+3
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The Esplanade Bush Trail Guide

This guide to the Esplanade Bush Trail was put together by the Manawatu Branch of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society (Inc.). The text was compiled by local scientific members of the society: G Mew (B.A.), R M Greenwood (M.Sc), N C Lambrechtsen (PhD) and I G Andrew (PhD).

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Date
1971
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Palmerston North House Design Guide

Palmerston North House Design Guide

The purpose of this guide, which was created by the Palmerston North City Council in June 1996, was to "outline the principles for the design of housing in residential parts of the city... It provides information and suggestions to assist you in designing or altering your house in a way that maintains its character, complements neighbouring dwellings and enhances the distinctive character of your street." Styles covered include: Cottage, Victorian Villa, Transitional Villa, Californian Bungalow, English Cottage Style, Spanish Bungalow, State House, Post-War Bungalow and Ranch Style.

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Date
1996
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'Aviation - Life and Times'

'Aviation - Life and Times'

Manuscript written by Doug Turner of Palmerston North. Doug Turner , born 1931, has spent most of his life in the Manawatu area, and developed an interest in aviation at an early age. He describes his time in the Air Training Corp., through which he obtained a Flying Scholarship and began flying in 1949, his time in the RNZAF as a pilot when called up for compulsory military training in 1952, and, after a break due to family commitments, his return to flying from 1977 to 2013.

 
Bradbury's Illustrated Series No. X!. Manawatu and Rangitikei Districts 1
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Bradbury's Illustrated Series No. XI: Manawatu and Rangitikei Districts

The front of this illustrated guide to the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts reads, Palmerston North, Feilding, Hunterville, Ashhurst, Foxton, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Plimmerton, Marton, Bulls, Sanson, Shannon, Levin, Otaki, Titahi Bay. Dairying, stock-raising, sheep-farming, flax-milling. Beautiful coastal, river and mountain scenery. Up-to-date road map. Price: 2/6 E. Bradbury & Co. Publishers, 16 Wyndham St, Auckland.

Creator
Date
circa 1925
Place
Manawatū, Kāpiti, Wellington and Rangitikei
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Savage Crescent State Housing Precinct - Cultural Significance Report

Savage Crescent State Housing Precinct - Cultural Significance Report

"This report was commissioned by the Palmerston North City Council in response to submissions received to the 1990/91 and 1991/92 Palmerston North City Council annual plans which requested that Council initiate a strategy to encourage the retention of the character of the area." This is the first part of that report, which was undertaken during the 1992/93 financial year and aimed to establish the cultural significance of the area.

 
"The Sharp and Parker families ...from Northern Ireland and Yorkshire to Rongotea"

"The Sharp and Parker families ...from Northern Ireland and Yorkshire to Rongotea"

A family history as written by Patricia Reesby about her Sharp and Parker ancestry. She recounts their history prior to emigrating to New Zealand, and subsequently. Pat is the daughter of Win (nee Parker) and Bill Reesby. Win was the daughter of John and Sarah (nee Sharp), who emigrated to New Zealand c. 1910. After living in Bunnythorpe they settled in Banks Line, Rongotea, where they established a dairy farm. The history largely recounts life on the Rongotea farm and vicinity.

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Place
Rongotea, Manawatū
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