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 Awe Awe (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.

"A Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving to Almighty God commended by the Archbishops of Cantebury and York for general use on Wednesday, the 12th Day of May, 1937 being the day of the Coronations of their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the Abbey Church of St. Peter, Westminter."

The order of service from the unveiling of the Memorial Shrine at Fitzroy Memorial Park (later known as Memorial Park). The memorial was created to remember service men and women from Palmerston North and District who gave their lives during World War One and World War Two.

Notice and Order Paper for Special Council Meeting Being the Final Council Meeting to Commemorate the Abolition of the Present Palmerston North City and the Dissolution of the Present Palmerston North City Council.

Notice and Order Paper for Special Council Meeting to be Held to Acknowledge the Opening of the Palmerston North Civic Centre. The Palmerston North Civic Centre was opened by Mayor Elwood at the first meeting of the Council in the new Council Chamber of 18 December 1979.

A programme from the Civic Service held at All Saints' Church to celebrate 100 Years of Municipal Local Government in Palmerston North.

An invitation to the Civic Dinner held at Barber Hall to celebrate 100 Years of Municipal Local Government in Palmerston North

Notice and Order Paper for Special Council Meeting to Commemorate 100 Years of Municipal Local Government in Palmerston North. Included are the meeting minutes from an early council meeting (17 August, 1877), and a listing of Mayors and Councillors from August 1877-August 1977.

The order of service from the National Day of Prayer held at the Opera House in Palmerston North.

A tag promoting Palmerston North's celebrations of New Zealand's centennial.

A programme from the "Old Identities' Day" held in Palmerston North as part of the nationwide celebrations of New Zealand's centennial.

A programme from the peace celebrations held in Palmerston North marking the end of World War One.

A programme from the Celebration of the Proclamtion of Peace in South Africa and of the Coronation of Edward VII.

An interdenominational civic memorial service for the late Right Hon. N E Kirk, was held in Palmerston North 4 September 1974. It was conducted by the Ministers' Association of Palmerston North on behalf of the citizens and Council of Palmerston North. Norman Kirk was Prime Minister of New Zealand and died in office 31 August 1974.

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"In the presence of His Excellency The Governor-General Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Norrie, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., C.B., D.S.O, M.C., and Lady Norrie.

Dedication of Memorial Park to the Memory of those men and women of Palmerston North and District representing all branches of the services who gave their lives 1914-1918, 1939-1945 by Venerable Archdeacon H S I Kenney, M.A., L.Th.
on Friday, 3rd December 1954 at 2.30 p.m.

Enter not this park in sorrow but in pride. Strive to live as nobly as they died."

This booklet gives instructions for how, where and when local schools were to present their pupils for the royal visit of 1954. Each school was given an assembly point and children were instructed to wave flags as the Royal Entourage passed.

A procession walked to the Palmerston North Showgrounds, where a religous service was held, followed by a 21 gun salute and sports programme, on 2 June 1953. Later that night a Coronation Fancy Dress Ball was held, and a formal Coronation Ball later in the week. The events were organised by the Palmerston North City Council to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

A procession walked to the Palmerston North Showgrounds, where a religous service was held, followed by a 21 gun salute, on 12 May 1937. It was organised by the Palmerston North City Council to celebrate the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.

This programme was printed by the Palmerston North City Council. It gives the schedule and details for the week-long celebrations surrounding the city's 75 Anniversary celebrations in 1952.

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.

This programme was printed by the Palmerston North City Council. It gives the schedule and details for the week-long celebrations surrounding the city's Diamond Jubilee in 1937.

A celebration of both events was held in Palmerston North in 1902. It also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Palmerston North Borough Council.

The programme includes the celebration activities, including the laying of the foundation stone of the Coronation Fountain, words of the songs sung, and the names of the first Palmerston North Borough Council and the Council in 1902.