"N.Z. Theatre Federation Manawatu Area Secondary Schools Drama Festival. July 12th and 13th 1974. Little Theatre, Main Street. P.N. 8pm. Schools competing: Feilding, St. Josephs, Freyberg, Dannevirke. 50c & 30c. Adjudicator: Margaret Greenway B.A.". Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"The Spot. Centrepoint Two. 100 Broadway. Friday 8.30pm. Freyberg High School Presents 2 Black and White one act plays. 8th August." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

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 Whatua people and supporters. The march and picket was arranged for the 4th anniversary of that occasion.

"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.

"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.

Saturday 12 September. 1.30 March and Rally. Stop The '81 Tour. Fight apartheid. Assemble Amesbury St.' Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"The Birthday Party by Harold Pinter. Centrepoint Theatre from June 25." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"The Silver Blunderbuss. Manawatu Society. Globe Theatre. 18 Aug - Sept 1." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Manawatu Theatre Society presents the classic mystery The Ghost Train directed by Marjorie Webster. Little Theatre. February 2 - 9. book at Collinson & Cunninghame." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

October Exhibitions: Ewan McDonald Recent Works; Ceramics 83'. manawatu pottery societys annual exhibition; Manwatu Review; Six Invited Arts. R L Rolfe, P.e. Riley, ? 1983 Feilding, Te Atu Nepia Clamp, H Taylor, Hugh Scorgie. Manawatu Art Gallery. October 8 - November 6'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Flyer for Harvey Fierstein's ', Torch Song Trilogy', directed by Alison Quigan and performed at Centrepoint Theatre. Gives details of dates, times, bookings and venue.

A pamphlet outlining the programme for a Folk Festival, called 'Something Else', hosted by the Palmerston North Folk Club. The programme features: Judy Small; Paul Bond; The Delfts; Ray Mercer; John Innes; Greg Dwyer.

"Youth Festival. Wed July 31st - 7.30pm. Thurs Aug 1st - 6.30pm. Frid Aug 2nd - 7.30pm. Opera House. Prices: $1.30 adults .50 children $3.00 family ticket. Bookings: Collinson and Cunningham. Palmerston North Arts Council and Headmasters' Assn." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

" Messiah. The Orpheus Choir. Palmeston North. All Saints Church. Sunday, 5 Decmber, 1976. 2.30 p.m." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Opening of Beehive Creek Walk. N.Z. Walkways. Sunday, 6 May, 1984 at 11.30 am. 3km beyond Pohangina township. All welcome." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Public Meeting. Vegetarian Cooking Demonstration. World Vegetarian Day October 1. A vegetarian cooking demonstation will be presented by Robyn Laing, a cookery turor of Queen Elizabeth College. Vegetarian cooking can be tasty, interesting and simple. Robyn Laing will take you step by step through the planning, cooking and presentation of a vegetarian meal which can be adapted for all occasions. Everything must be eaten before the evening is over!! You may take the recipe sheets away. Also there will be time for sharing of information, and discussion on nutritional guidelines. At: the 'cooking demonstration room' in the Seventh Day Adventist Community Centre, 261 Ferguson Street (the part of Ferguson Street near Pitt Street) P.N. Tuesday, 1 Oct: 7.30pm. Collection. A donation box at door (the Vegetarian Society does not restrict access of the public to its meetings by charging an admission fee. However, a donation of $1.00/$2.00 woul help defray expenses.) All Welcome. The meeting has been organised by the N.Z. Vegetarian Society (P.N. Centre) - a non-profit & non-sectarian group which promotes the non-consumption of animal flesh, fish & fowl, for health and humaneness reasons. For more information, phone 75-967". Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

" Public meeting: Vegetarianism - Dietitian's Viewpoint - Chief dietician of the Palmerston North Hospital, Mrs M. Ward, will be speaking. To be followed by a cooking demonstration of: Mexican Tacos. At Seventh Day Adventist hall, 261 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North. (Directions: Peple walking along Fitzherbert Avenue towards the Square, turn left into Ferguson Street. It is the hall after the second street you meet called Pitt Street, in the large open space by a dairy.) All interested people are welcome to attend. (Contact telephone number: 75-967). Thursday, 1 Oct: 7.30pm. This meeting is organised by the N.Z. Vegetarian Society - a non-sectarian organisation." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

From Near and Far….photographs by Graham Allan. Square Edge. 29 March - 9 April'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Touch for Health. A practical guide to natural health using acupunture, touch and massage. Angela Chadwick (Naturopath). Free lecture. Friday 31st July at Square Edge, Old Muncipal Chambers, Church Street, Ph. 86-028 at 7.30pm. Contact Square Edge (office) Ph. 86-028. Basic Course. When: Saturday 1st August and Sunday 2nd August (Inclusive). Where: Square Edge. Performance area (First Floor). Time: 9am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Cost $30 weekend. Bring own towel, lunch, loose clothing." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Douglas Lawrence gives an organ recital at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Wednesday, August 4th, 8p.m." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"1985 New Zealand Craft Show. Awapuni Racecourse (the new Public Stand). Friday Oct 18th 12 noon - 6pm. Saturday Oct 19th 10am - 8pm. Sunday Oct 20th 10am - 6pm. Everything for sale. Over 60 of New Zealand's finest craftspeople exhbiting and selling direct to the public." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"100 Pn Centennial 1871 - 1971". Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Support the Unemployed. Umemployed Workers. Public Rally. Rangitāne Pavillion. November 7th, 2pm. Speakers: Jane Stevens, National co-ordinator for unemployed groups; Roger Middlemass, President of Manawatu Trades Council; Steve Turner, Co-ordinator for Workers Unemployed Rights Centre. Opening New Premises George Street.' Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Public meeting - Fri. 23rd October - 7.30pm - Convention Centre 1st Floor. New Zealand Association of the Deaf Inc. Speakers - Dr. Robert R Davila (Vice President - Gallaudet College, Washington D.C.) 'Total Communication: Method or Philosphy?'. Dr John S Schuchman (Vice President for Academic Affairs - Gallaudet College, Washington D.C.) 'Continuing Education for Deaf Adults'. Dr Edward E Corbett, Jr. (Director of the National Acadamey of Gallaudet College, Washinton D.C.) 'Concerns & Issues Facing the Deaf in the 80's. Admission by donation - supper provided." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Public Meeting. Lowland Forest Futures. Paparoas, Okarito, Waikukupa, Pureora. Decisions Now. Candidates & Conservationists invited to speak. Trevor de Cleeen (L), Peter Hooper, Brian Elwood (N), Guy Salmon, Jacqueline Lush (SC). Chairman: Prof. K. Syers. At the K. A. North Lecture Theatre, Teachers' College. On Tuesday, June 23rd. 7.45pm.' Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Poster advertising the musical production of 'The Yeoman of the Guard'. It was billed as a Palmerston North Teachers College Arts Trust major production, and was held at the Teachers College, at 8pm, 2 - 5 August. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

A Collection of Beautiful Things' 27 July - 7 August. Gallery 292. Gallery 292 is situated on the 1st floor of Square Edge (The Manawatu Community Arts Centre) and is an available space for anyone who like to exhibit what they may be doing. The Community Arts Centre should reflect all the interesting things going on in the community. Come on. Show some interest and enthusiasm for LIFE'. Square Edge'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Poster advertising the "centre in" Regional Arts Conference, Palmerston North Queens Birthday Weekend '82. Contact: Palmerston North Community Arts Council, PO Box 1948, tel: 83076. Central Regional Arts Council, PO Box 6040, Wellington, tel: 851176'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1980s.

"Art for Health's Sake". Manawatu Art Gallery. 5 May to 4 June 1989. Healthy Art from the children of the Manawatu. Healthy Cities. Health for all 2000'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

palmerston north community arts council. Programme. 17th July 1977…. Helen Collier: pianist. palmerston north art gallery (main street). 3pm Sunday 17th July 1977. admission $1.50, students $1.00, children free'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.