A booklet describing the proposed Youth Justice Residential Centre to be built in Kelvin Grove, its activities, and how Children, Young Persons and Their Families Service (CYPFS) will work alongside the local community.
A programme from the centennial celebrations of the Longburn Combined Church.
This booklet outlines industrial disputes at the Longburn freezing works during the 1970s, specifically: disputes over operating temperatures at extremes of both heat and cold; disagreements between workers and management over the roles of foremen and leading hands; pay disputes; and general working conditions and workloads.
The Manawatū Co-operative Dairy Company Ltd was established in 1960 following the merger of the Awahuri and Rongotea Co-Operative Dairy Companies. To cope with the enlarged intake of milk and cream a continuous butter making system was planned and a new butter factory was opened in 1968. At the time, it was the third largest dairy co-operative in New Zealand, having an ultimate capacity of 20,000 tons of butter a year, a whole milk capacity of 3000, 000 gallons of milk daily and production value of $11,000,000 annually. This booklet lists the Board of Directors, provides and history of the company, details the new continuous butter making system, and gives an overview of the facility.
A programme from the youth concert held at the Palmerston North Opera House produced by the Palmerston North Arts Council and Palmerston North Headmasters Association. Performers include students from Terrace End School, College Street Normal, Palmerston North Normal Intermediate, Ross Intermediate, Queen Elizabeth College, Freyberg High School, Milson School, and Palmerston North Girls' High School.
Programme for the Manawtū Science Fair held at the Centennial Pavilion. The programme includes lists of exhibitors and judges, criteria for judging, prizes, messages from the Mayor of Palmerston North, Brian Elwood, the President of the Manawatū Branch of the Royal Society of New Zealand, T.J. Brown, and advertisements from local businesses.
A programme from the youth concert held at the Palmerston North Opera House produced by the Palmerston North Arts Council and Palmerston North Headmasters Association. Performers include students from Palmerston North Normal Intermediate, Palmerston North Boys' High School, Milson School, Thistle Caledonian Society, Takaro School, Palmerston North Girls' High School, Hokowhitu School,West End School, and a combined schools orchestra and choir.
A Selection of Views of Palmerston North. Printed and Published by Spencer & Stevenson, Auckland for WM Park [William Park], Palmerston North.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Jack and Betty Evans, at the corner of Mansford Place and Savage Crescent approach their home. The Savage Crescent state housing area was designed on the principles of the garden suburb. The low nib walls marking the street frontages combined with trees planted on the verges were intended to create the appearance of a large community garden. After seventy years parts of the inner streets retain this aspect. the photograph was taken from 5 Mansford Place. Across the road (at right) can be seen the home of Jack Semple (son of Bob Semple) and the home of the Hollis family at a later date(at left).
"No. 1. The Spectre - Being a Few Things Amusing and Otherwise about Palmerston... and Palmerstonians. By The Spirit. Illustrated by The Spook. Price Sixpence." This booklet includes a great deal of political satire about the Borough Council, alongside advertisements for local businesses and sketches of local personalities. For a contemporary review of the booklet, see MANAWATU TIMES, VOLUME XXVIII, ISSUE 578, 20 DECEMBER 1905.
The donor's family moved into this house in Savage Crescent on Christmas Eve 1939. This photograph was taken about six months later, with fences and gardens established. Saavge Crescent was developed by the Government as state housing 1937-1944. It remains as an excellent example of early state housing in New Zealand.
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.
The Terrace End jubilee dinner was held at the Hygrade Packaging Co. Building in Tremaine Avenue. The menu also includes a toast list.
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.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Michael Evans is shown for the photograph as receiving treatment in a hospital physiotherapy pool at the Palmerston North Hospital. The poliomyelitis (‘infantine paralysis’) epidemic of 1947 increased the need for such services. Free outpatient treatment in public hospitals was established in 1939.
"Round the Square - Some Palmerstonians in Caricature - By J S Monro - In Aid of Patriotic Fund". This collection of sketches was published in December 1915. Printed by Keeling & Mundy, Printers and Bookbinders, Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Betty Evans, an early tenant of the Savage Crescent state suburb, is cleaning the lounge with Electrolux vacuum cleaner. Such ’labour saving devices’ were shown as features of the modern home enjoyed by state house tenants. The lounge suite, the carpet square and the beaten copper fire screen reflect popular styles of the 1940s and 50s. A tiled fire surround with native timber trim was included in most state houses in the suburb.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Betty Evans collecting 2 ½ pints of milk and what may be ½ pint of cream, the quantity reflecting a good standard of living for a family of five. The letterbox is one of the standard types supplied to all houses in the Savage Crescent state suburb.
A short history of the pioneer cottage, "Totaranui," now located at Te Manawa.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Betty Evans attends the examination of her son Michael at West End School by the visiting school doctor, Dr Talbot. Dr Lonie was the medical officer for the Manawatu District at the time. By the late 1940s all New Zealand children had a medical examination on entering school, were seen by a nurse at Standards 2 and 6 and could be referred to a medical officer. The Polio epidemic of 1947 underlined the need for preventive health care for children.
C.T. Natusch was the architect who designed 'Atawhai', meaning “Warm Welcome”, which was constructed between 1908 – 1909. The house was built at the top of the bluff, across the bridge from Palmerston North, in Fitzherbert, and building materials had to be hauled up the bluff by a double pulley. The house had 17 rooms, plus sculleries and pantries, and included a veranda facing the sun. A steep access road was built at a later date. The house was built for Edwin Keiller, a widower, as a healthy place to raise his children. In 1963 the Presbyterian Educational Trust bought the house which is administered in conjunction with Massey University as a hostel for students known as Fergusson Hall.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. In the 1940s women dressed up for shopping in town and a well-groomed Betty Evans is shown in the shoe department of Roscos, the largest department store in the city. Betty was a trained tailoress and home dressmaking was almost universal at that time. Clothes rationing imposed during World War II was finally removed in 1947.
A fold out map with Palmerston North on one side and the wider region on the other, stretching from Wanganui down the coast to Levin, and across the Tararua and Ruahine Ranges to towns in north Wairarapa and southern Hawkes Bay. Also contains Palmerston North and regional places of interest for tourists, colour illustrations and local advertisements.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Jack Evans is shown (far right) attending a trade union committee meeting at the Labour Party Rooms in the Progress Buildings, Broadway, Palmerston North. The woman member is Mrs. Jarvis. From 1936-1961 membership of a union was compulsory in New Zealand.
The cover of this booklet reads, "McCall Style News - Fabrics - Patterns - December 1927 - The Pattern with the Printed Cutting Line - Compliments of the Premier Drapery Co., Ltd. Palmerston North"
At 6.30am, 26 March 2006, a gust of wind felled the controversial cross on the top of Palmerston North's clock tower. In 1981 a permanant cross was erected by the Palmerston North City Council, relacing the temporary cross erected each Christmas. The cross on the Clock Tower has generated strong debate in the city over the years as evidenced by frequent letters to the editor and Council debates. At the time of the felling, plans had already been made, and hotly debated, to refurbish the clock tower and to replace the cross with a lantern style cross. This subsequently went ahead in 2007.
Interview with Barry Parker, Board Chairman of the Co-op from 1982. Interviews were made during the Reunion of former staff members. Interviewer Lee Matthews, reporter for the Manawatu Evening Standard. Length: 25 minutes
The Duke of Gloucester visited Palmerston North 3-4 January 1935, as part of his New Zealand Tour. Accompanied by A E Mansford, Mayor, and other officials, HRH Prince Henry walked through The Square lined by a flag waving crowd.
Photographed from 86 Savage Crescent, home of Mrs Beryl Walker from 1939-1994, shows houses 80 Savage Crescent (far left), 85 Savage Crescent (centre) and 87 Savage Cresent (right). Savage Crescent, a state housing area, which was designed on the principles of the garden suburb. The low nib walls marking the street frontages combined with trees planted on the verges were intended to create the appearance of a large community garden. After seventy years parts of the inner streets retain this aspect. this photograph is part of the series but is a good illustration of the garden suburb of the time.
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 were selected to show the living conditions of a typical New Zealand family. Jack Evans collects a prescription at Leary’s Pharmacy in the Square. The assistant has been identified as Campbell Aitchison. In 1947 medicine had become largely free on prescription from a range of pharmaceuticals determined by the Government. The series of photographs gave considerable emphasis to health services.
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