Terrace End School
Terrace End School, Ruahine Street. A previous original Terrace End School building was situated in Main Street in 1884. Mrs Harvey was the first teacher. In Ju...
Terrace End School
An exterior image of Terrace End School, circa1940s. The original school building was established in Main Street in 1884. In 1885 the school moved to its presen...
Terrace End School
An exterior image of Terrace End School, circa1940s. The original school building was established in Main Street in 1884. In 1885 the school moved to its presen...
Army kit
Military kit laid out in prescribed fashion for inspection during the Second World War. the blanket identifies the owner of the kit as E B(?) Paterson, No. 2/41...
Palmerston North Red Cross Transport Workers
This voluntary group (later paid) was set up during WWII. The women had to pass First Aid and mechanics' exams, as well as hold a heavy traffic license to enabl...
Naval Wedding
Two figures in naval uniform stand alongside two women dressed in wedding attire. Elmar Studio wedding portraits are usually composed with the bride and groom i...
Womens Auxiliary Army Corps
A group of unidentified women serving in World War Two. The WAAC was attached to the army and carried out certain wartime duties.
Pompey Duries Orchestra - PDC Building
A shot of an orchestra, complete with double-bass, saxophones, trumpet, drums, accordion and piano, playing in the old PDC building. Their name is partially obs...
T H Richardson and Sons' welldrilling truck, Palmerston North
This truck appears to be fitted out as a portable well digging unit. Richardson Drilling Co Ltd was founded in 1925 by Thomas Harold Richardson, as a water well...
T H Richardson and Sons welldrilling rig, Palmerston North
This piece of equipment appears to be a portable well digger. Richardson Drilling Co Ltd was founded in 1925 by Thomas Harold Richardson, as a water well contra...
T H Richardson & Son, well diggers
Richardson Drilling Co Ltd was founded in 1925 by Thomas Harold Richardson, as a water well contractor. The business was originally located at 37 Ferguson Stree...
T H Richardson and Son, Welldrilling Rig
This piece of equipment appears to be a portable well digger. Richardson Drilling Co Ltd was founded in 1925 by Thomas Harold Richardson, as a water well contra...
Richardson's Well Boring Equipment
This negative was labeled "Richardson's Well Boring Equipment". It is shown in front of T H Richardson/Richardson Drilling Co Ltd. The company was founded in 19...
Group of nurses
An group of unidentified nurses. It appears to be a group of registered nurses and others with a red cross on their headwear.
Smith and Spence Wedding - Wedding Party
This photograph shows the bride and groom, alongside two sets of bridesmaids and groomsmen with a flower girl.
Smith and Spence Wedding - Wedding Party
This photograph shows the bride and groom, alongside two sets of bridesmaids and groomsmen with a flower girl.
Ashhurst Women's Institute, Ashhurst
The Ashhurst branch of the Women’s Institute (sometimes Country Women's Institute) was formed 15 August 1932. A Mrs J. Penket is thought to be 5th from the left...
Salvation Army Group
A group of young people associated with the Salvation Army movement. The Salvation Army Band established themselves in Palmerston North in 1884.
Group of Soldiers at Linton Camp
The names and ranks of these soldiers is unknown. It is thought that the image was taken at Linton Army Camp.
Salvation Army officers
An unknown group of Salvation Army members. The Salvation Army was established in Palmerston North in 1884.
Army personnel, Woodville
Army personnel resident in Woodville for training.
Army staff
An unidentified group of army personnel. The uniformed gentleman far left is a Warrant Officer.
House with Clothesline in Front
This photograph shows a side view of an unidentified house. A revolving clothes line is also visible.
Construction of Hangar - Ohakea
Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for deli...
Construction of Hangar - Ohakea
Ohakea Air Force Base was constructed on land near Bulls in the Manawatu, 1937 to 1939. It was built in anticipation of the arrival of bombers, ordered for deli...
Army personel, Ashhurst
This group of army personel was taken in Ashhurst, it is thought they could all be related. During the Second World War many racecourses throughout New Zealand...
A.E. Claussen Ltd Delivery Truck
This truck operated by A.E. Claussen ltd, General Carriers of Palmerston North is loaded with boxes of items for sale produced by the Manawatu Co-op for deliver...
Piles of planks of wood, Longburn Freezing Works
The Longburn Slaughtering and Freezing Company Ltd was established as a farmer's co-operative in 1890. Sited at Longburn, just south of Palmerston North, it lat...
Cylinder, Reboring, Grinding and Gear Cutting Specialists Equipment
This piece of equipment belonged to A F Martin Ltd, Engineers and Founders. They were located at 652 Main Street.