Home video made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Ashhurst Post Office, now the Ashhurst Community Library, and the opening of the Historic Photograph Gallery by Mayor, Paul Rieger.
Includes: interview with Jim Curry, former postman; market day; parade; Mary Rae Bowling, librarian; choir.
Length: 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Community House in Ashhurst was initiated by the Ashhurst Community Service Group. It opened in 1993 in the former Post Office building, purchased by the PNCC as the new Ashhurst Library. The house part of the building was given over as a community space for community purposes. it opened 26 March 1993.
The album contains a history of its development and opening, through photographs, newspaper clippings and notices.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car lines up for the parade.
Vintage cars being driven in the parade to mark the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph four young girls, dressed in period costume, sit on the steps of the Library building.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Palmerston North library staff line up in period costume. From left: Margaret Tjetjens; Brenda Sheehan; Mary Rae Bowling; Deborah Price-Ewing; Jan Haxton.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a woman and child pose with the celebratory cake in the shape of the building.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, and the Ashhurst Librarian, Mary Rae Bowling ride in the horse and trap.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. Two people in costume stand waiting for the parade.
Vintage cars being driven in the parade to mark the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is parked outside the Ashhurst Library.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph vintage vehicles are driven in the parade.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph people are marching down the street in the parade.
Paul Rieger, Mayor of Palmerston North being driven in a horse a trap, on the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. The photograph shows the interior of the Ashhurst library.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, is being driven in a horse and trap.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, paul Rieger, and the Ashhurst Librarian, Mary Rae Bowling walk into the library.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph dignataries are seated in the library. Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, wears his mayoral robes, with Mary Rae Bowling, Ashhurst librarian, is standing to his right.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is being driven in the parade.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a women's choir sings under the trees.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Mary Rae Bowling, Ashhurst Librarian, stands on the steps of the Ashhurst Community Library in period costume.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used as the town library. In this photograph a man is climbing a ladder to the flag pole on the building.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Morris dancers are lined up outside the library building.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, drives off in a horse and trap.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary, Paul Rieger presents an award in the Convention Centre in Palmerston North. The building is now used at the town library.
Vintage cars being driven in the parade to mark the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph marching girls in uniform are lined up.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph some of the vintage vehicles line up for the parade.
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a parade of people walk down the street.