A 1901 “Barett” steam traction engine, pulling two flat trailers of people dressed up as early settlers, in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

People dressed in period costume parading down Church Street by the Club Hotel. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

The float of the Manawatu Joinery Co. Ltd., who operated from 25 Joseph Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

The float of Perham Larsen (Man.) Ltd, who were sawmillers and timber merchants, in Rangitikei Street. Perham Larsen were situated at 352 Rangitikei Street and sold plywood doors, wall boards and concrete products. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

A 1926 Palmerston North fire engine with firemen aboard was part of the parade, seen here in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the Square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

A 1952 Palmerston North fire engine with firemen aboard was part of the parade, seen here in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

Two men in period costumes riding penny-farthing bicycles of 1877, in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

People in period costume riding bicycles in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.

A 1901 Austin and a 1902 car driven by people in period costumes, in Rangitikei Street. The 75th Jubilee celebrations were an eight day long series of events. On the afternoon of Wednesday, 19 March 1952, a parade around the square entitled ‘Cavalcade of transport through the ages’ was conducted.