Staff from G. Bramall & Co, manufacturers of waterproof clothing, including 'Bramac' rainwear. The company manufactured school uniform raincoats for nearly fifty years before closing in August 1981. Eleven employees, many of whom had worked for the company for a number of years, lost their jobs (See Manawatū Evening Standard 31 July 1981).

This image is believed to have been taken in 1945, and shows a number of women who worked in the factory during the second world war. Identified: back row, fifth from right Elizabeth Mary (Betty) Mason nee Cade, aged 18, and front row fifth from left, her sister Nancy Mackay nee Cade. The gentleman in the back row in a beret may be Bramac Manager Mr. de Burger and the man at right in the front row is believed to have operated the stream press for all the garments.

Former employee Betty Mason wrote a list of colleagues many years after her employment, some of whom may appear in this photograph. Some people may be named by subsequent maried names and others by their maiden names. "Pat Connelly, Louise Killington (a long time friend and neighbour of Betty's), June Woolan (possibly Woollen), Merle Woolan, Rona Kitching, Jean Schwamm, Clarice Parlane, Bobbie Whittingham, June Rogers, Joan Smith, Thelma Scott, Edna Griffiths, Melva (no surname given), Joyce Marshall, Pat Jensen, Doreen Marrow, Myrtle De Vantier, Fay Norris, Barbara Kreft, Joan Duckworth, (forename not given) Stempson (possible Stimpson), Vera (Knight) Read, Thelma Hill, Lily Christiansen, Ada Pike, Alice Hankey, Dorothy Griffin, Lorna Pedersen, Maria Theoharidis."

Research conducted by Robyn Mason and kindly shared with Manawatū Heritage in 2022.

Workers sorting mail at the Palmerston North post office.

The revue show, "Talk of the Town", was established by Bruce Harris (pictured centre) with performances beginning in February, 1976. It was believed to be the only revue of its kind in New Zealand at the time. Shows were held at 100 Broadway Avenue (formerly the premises of Centrepoint Two) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, throughout 1976 until Harris sold the production to Auckland restaurateur, Bob Sell. The final show in Palmerston North was held on Christmas Eve, 1976. Sell moved the show - with a new cast - to Auckland the following February.

The Senior A Reserves of the Bramac Netball Team of 1953

Back row: J. White (coach), J. Robinson, T. James, H. Hubbard (Representing Sponsor)

Front row: M. McIntosh, E. Harvey (Vice-Captain), P. Madgwick (Captain), H. Monk, P. McIntosh

Absent: M. Johnson

A fire engine in front of the Carlton Hotel during call-out from a false alarm.

Mail delivery staff pose for a photograph with their bicycles at the Post Office in Palmerston North.

Michael Kopytko delivering mail in Palmerston North. He would later take a job as a mail sorter.

Members of the Scandia Chess Club competing in an inter-city chess match against Waitamata. Ian Whitson (foreground) and Les Morris (mid) are playing, while Michael Kopytko communicates moves with the Waitamata club via telephone.

Members of the Scandia Chess Club at the North Island Chess Championship. Michael Kopytko is onthe far left of the second row.

Scandia Chess Club member Michael Kopytko.

Scandia Chess Club member Michael Kopytko.

Members of the Scandia Chess Club at the North Island Chess Championship held in Hawera. Michael Kopytko is seated at the far left of the front row.

Susan Blair (L) and Tania Kopytko (R) performing at the Collinson and Cunninghame store as part of "Sing a Song of Tables" held during the summer holidays circa 1965.

Unidentified pupils at the Broadway School of Dancing, Palmerston North.

Members of the Michele Robinson Dance School (L-R) Anna Holmes, Donna Allardice, Sally Jackman, Diane Hamblyn, Tania Kopytko and Eyvonne Walker.

Members of the Michele Robinson Dance School including Anna Holmes (holding the hoop on the left), Tania Kopytko (held on shoulders) and Judith Mohekey (holding hoop on the right).