GLM McGregor and JA McBride Barristers and solicitors rented the upstairs area of the Spooner building, which was built in 1920. The ground floor contained The Beatty Factory Branch, Simon printing Co ltd, Haydon Clothing Mfg Co Ltd, a Boot repair business and JH Andersons washing machine repair business. This building is no longer in existence, but once stood at 101 Rangitikei Street.
This event is thought to be part of the celebrations held in Palmerston North at the end of World War Two. Military and civilians, including the Mayor Gus Mansford, stand before a crowd on the rostrum, while the band stands to attention. Behind (from left) can be seen band rotunda; Commercial Building and Rosco department store (C M Ross). Also see 2011G_ELMAR-2-B10_005217 and 2011G_ELMAR-2-B10_005218
Young New Zealanders Club for Boys and Girls attending the show "The Sea of Grass" at Pahiatua's historic cinema built in 1940. This club was created by Kerridge-Oden, the Auckland Parent Teachers Association and the Department of Education. The aim was to found a National Cinema Club to mould the character of children by instilling into them such “social qualities as thoughtfulness … honesty, sportsmanship, loyalty and pride in their country”, Memories Magazine January 2003. The club ran from 1946 to 1949 with an inaugural membership of 32,000 children. The Regent Theatre was opened on the 23rd of February 1940, with seating for 600 and was closed in February of 1977. Later that year it was acquired by a local drama society and converted to two auditoriums, one for movies and one for live shows, it is still use today [2012].
Back row, from left: J Andrews, D Bowden, A Mawhinney, F Hubbard, J Brooke. Middle row: Mr P O Skoglund, D Hudson, J Piling, T Kelly, R Barber, V Cooper, D Whittaker. Front row: I Yates, I Franke (captain), W B Bellingham (vice captain), R Gibbs.
The Palmerston North Technical High School was opened in September 1909 on what is now Princess Street, Palmerston North. In 1956 the school moved to the Rangitikei Street site and became known as Queen Elizabeth Technical College. The original building and site is now used by the Universal College of Learning [UCOL].
Studio portrait of bride.
A lovely 1940's studio portrait of a young unidentified woman.
This photograph shows a play in action, complete with an orchestra in front of the stage. A royal figure sits in the centre, flanked with various other characters including sailors, soldiers and elegantly dressed men and women.
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 later became known as the Longburn Freezing Works. It closed in 1986.
Jean MacCready in her white first communion dress. The First Communion, or First Holy Communion, is a Catholic Church ceremony. It is the colloquial name for a person's first reception of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. In New Zealand girls traditionally where a white dress with veil to signify purity.
This group of adults and children are thought to be the Algie family enjoying a family reunion on 30 March c1951.
The Palmerston North Technical High School was opened in September 1909 on what is now Princess Street, Palmerston North. In 1956 the school moved to the Rangitikei Street site and became known as Queen Elizabeth Technical College. The original building and site is now used by the Universal College of Learning [UCOL].
National Airways Corporation's aircraft 'Popotea' was taken over from the RNZAF in June 1947, was modified and refurbished and introduced to the fleet as a DC-3. After being withdrawn from service with NAC on in 1965 it was operated by Airland (NZ) Ltd from 1966, then by Fieldair from 1978. It was withdrawn from service in 1981 and deregistered in 1983. After being used used as a restaurant and bar at Miramar near Wellington from 1985, it was dismantled and the nosesection is now with the Sport and Vintage Aviation Society at Masterton. The National Airways Corporation was the national domestic airline of New Zealand from 1947 until 1978 when it amalgamated with New Zealand's international airline, Air New Zealand.
A group of military personnel, possibly at Linton Army Camp or Ohakea Air Force Base
Dating back to before 1900, Booth, MacDonald and Co Ltd were manufacturers, engineers and importers of farm machinery. In 1920, they had 10 branches all over the country, including Palmerston North.
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 later became known as the Longburn Freezing Works. It closed in 1986.
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 later became known as the Longburn Freezing Works. It closed in 1986.
This group of boys went to St Patrick's School in the 1940s. They are unidentified.
Tractors under repair in an engineering workshop, thought to be Gough Gough and Hamer, located at 157 Rangitikei Street.
A David Brown Cropmaster tractor with Firestone tyres. This tractor has a bulldozer attachment attached to the front end.
Rugby team with coach.
Mr Kaeft sitting with J Stevens, boxer, standing in a classic boxing pose surrounded by various trophy cups.
This large unidentified sports group are thought to be from a bowling or croquet club.
This group are attending a social function held in a gym. They are unidentified.
Unidentified wedding photograph of bride, groom, bridesmaid and groomsman.
College Street School was established in Palmerston North in 1893, on the west side of College Street opposite the present buildings.
Taikorea School was located 15 miles west of Palmerston North between Foxton and Rongotea. The school was opened in 1890 and closed in 2002. The pupils depicted in this class photograph are unidentified.
The PNTHS first eleven soccer team photograph. The Palmerston North Technical High School was opened in September 1909 on what is now Princess Street, Palmerston North. In 1956 the school moved to the Rangitikei Street site and became known as Queen Elizabeth Technical College. The original building and site is now used by the Universal College of Learning [UCOL].
A musical band set up to play at a dance hall. See also FM52
An unidentified group of people, possibly a work place.