Three women sit behind sewing machines at the Libertyland Factory in Palmerston North. R W H Symington and Co. (N Z) Ltd first established themselves in New Zealand in 1934. Specialising in corsetry and underwear manufacturing, a small factory was built in Palmerston North in 1937, and the main "Libertyland " factory was completed and opened in 1946. The company was acquired by Courtalds Pty (UK) in 1965 and then in 1990 became a wholly owed subsidy of Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) lndustries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest textile garment company. Libertyland closed to business in July 2009, and was demolished in 2012.

An image of the Libertyland Factory in Palmerston North. R W H Symington and Co. (N Z) Ltd first established themselves in New Zealand in 1934. Specialising in corsetry and underwear manufacturing, a small factory was built in Palmerston North in 1937, and the main "Libertyland " factory was completed and opened in 1946. The company was acquired by Courtalds Pty (UK) in 1965 and then in 1990 became a wholly owed subsidy of Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) lndustries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest textile garment company. Libertyland closed to business in July 2009, and was demolished in 2012.

Libertyland staff enjoy morning tea at the Libertyland Factory in Palmerston North. R W H Symington and Co. (N Z) Ltd first established themselves in New Zealand in 1934. Specialising in corsetry and underwear manufacturing, a small factory was built in Palmerston North in 1937, and the main "Libertyland " factory was completed and opened in 1946. The company was acquired by Courtalds Pty (UK) in 1965 and then in 1990 became a wholly owed subsidy of Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) lndustries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest textile garment company. Libertyland closed to business in July 2009, and was demolished in 2012.

Three women sit behind sewing machines at the Libertyland Factory, Palmerston North. R W H Symington and Co. (N Z) Ltd first established themselves in New Zealand in 1934. Specialising in corsetry and underwear manufacturing, a small factory was built in Palmerston North in 1937, and the main "Libertyland " factory was completed and opened in 1946. The company was acquired by Courtalds Pty (UK) in 1965 and then in 1990 became a wholly owed subsidy of Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) lndustries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest textile garment company. Libertyland closed to business in July 2009, and was demolished in 2012.

The signage on the bus' side indicate that it is being used on "New Zealand's First Tavern Tour". The words running across the side of the bus read, "Don't Take LSD, Take a City Bus for Your Next Trip. It's Safer". 92 floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.

These women are staff of the Libertyland Knitting Mills.

This photograph shows smoke billowing from the front of the building that housed the Alan Bramwell Drapery. It is unknown where this building is, but based on photographs that are in the same collection it is estimated the fire happened in the 1950s.

This slide shows a view of the Massey University Campus, thought to be in the 1960s. Visible are the Vet Tower (right) and the Agricultural Science Block (left).

The centre of this image is the King Edward VII Memorial Fountain, with people sit in the benches that surround it. The photograph shows it in on its second site, in the middle of the pond near the Coleman Mall corner of The Square. The fountain was originally located where the War Memorial stands now - it was moved in 1927 to allow that monument to be constructed. It remained here until it was again relocated close to the corner of The Square and Broadway in 2005.

This 1950s print shows the streets of Palmerston North during a flood.

A bed of flowers planted in front of the Phoenix Palms that line Palm Drive in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.

A truck sits beside the floodwaters outside the Libertyland Factory in Palmerston North. R W H Symington and Co. (N Z) Ltd first established themselves in New Zealand in 1934. Specialising in corsetry and underwear manufacturing, a small factory was built in Palmerston North in 1937, and the main "Libertyland " factory was completed and opened in 1946. The company was acquired by Courtalds Pty (UK) in 1965 and then in 1990 became a wholly owed subsidy of Lane Walker Rudkin (LWR) lndustries Ltd, New Zealand’s largest textile garment company. Libertyland closed to business in July 2009, and was demolished in 2012.

Women dressed as milkmaids, including one pretending to milk a model cow, ride through The Square for the 1971 Palmerston North Jubilee. 92 floats took part in the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.

The Fitzherbert Bridge during a flood.

The Fitzherbert Bridge during a flood.

This colour slide of The Square shows the The Lakelet in the foreground, the Grand Hotel on the left and All Saints Church in the middle.

This image looks down Church Street West, from around the corner of Fitzherbert Avenue.

Large crowds of people watch as the floats make their way through The Square for the 1971 Palmerston North Jubilee. Note the children perched in the tree for a better view. 92 floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.

A float made to look like a waka makes its way through The Square. People in traditional Māori dress ride on the float. 92 floats took part in the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.

Women perform kapa haka in traditional dress during the Jubilee celebrations. 92 floats took part in the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. This locomotive was decked with flags and ribbons to give a special trip to commemorate the occasion.

The Sir Geoffrey Peren Building (named for the first principal of Massey Agricultural College, previously known as the Old Main Building) was designed by Roy A. Lippincott in the Spanish Mission / Mission Revival style. It was built by Fletcher Construction, with its foundation stone laid in 1929 and opening in 1931. As the main building of Massey Agricultural College it housed lecture rooms, teaching and research laboratories, a library, assembly hall, students' common room and staff studies. It is now used for offices, teaching and research.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is a horse and carrier being driven by a man in a top hat.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is a man wearing a large false head making his way down Rangitikei Street.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is the "Burrell" Patent Tractor making its way down Rangitikei Street. People watching the parade from the balcony of the Royal Hotel and the New Zealand Insurance Co Ltd building roof are visible.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is a heavy truck making its way down Rangitikei Street while a crowd of onlookers watches from the street and the surrounding buildings.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is a line of cars lead by a jigger taking part in the parade. The building to the right of the cars is the Waldegrave Building, still standing today [2016] on the corner of Broadway Avenue and The Square.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is the PDC float. A women wearing a costume made of flowers rides on top.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is an old Wolseley packed with costumed people taking part in the parade. The building to the right of the car is the Waldegrave Building, still standing today [2016] on the corner of Broadway Avenue and The Square.

Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Two girls in costume are shown here with what appears to be a push scooter.