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...
Savage Crescent State Housing Precinct Palmerston North: An Historical and Architectural Overview
An historical and architectural overview of the Savage Crescent State Housing Precinct. See also: Savage Crescent State Housing Precinct - Cultural Significance...
Whitaunui Military Defaulters' Camp - Report and nomination for historic heritage site status
In 2018 the site of Whitaunui, the World War II Military Defaulters’ Camp near Shannon, was listed as a Schedule 2 heritage site in the District Plan of the Hor...
'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 av...
Brief History of Stormwater Drainage in Palmerston North
By I.R. Matheson, Records and Archives Manager Palmerston North City Corporation 1977
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, Wa...
Streets and Footpaths in Palmerston North
This documents details how roading amenities were developed in the early days of the borough of Palmerston.
The Fitzherbert Bridges 1877-1987
From the introduction: "This book is produced by the Rotary Club of Terrace End on the occasion of the opening of the Third Fitzherbert Bridge, March 1987. An h...
Supplement to History of the St John Ambulance Association Manawatu, 1900-1975
This supplement should be read in conjunction with the full history of the
Consumers' Co-Operative Society Pass Book
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A Brief History of the Opiki Flax Industry (1902-1919)
A Brief History of the Opiki Flax Industry (1902-1919), compiled by Ian Matheson on the occasion of the closing of the Opiki Toll Bridge, 22 November 1969. The...
"Railway Land Not For Sale" flyer
A flier created by the Railway Land Action Group opposing the Palmerston North City Council's sale of the Railway Land.