This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25th March, 1963. "Preparing the 36ft tunnel of flames for their act at the Showgrounds on Saturday. From the left are G. Mace, Mrs Mace and her husband, G. Mace, and brother, E. Mace. They are touring New Zealand with their motor-cycle acts. From New Zealand they go to Australia and then to South America."
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 image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 20 July, 1959. Could relate to the Teachers' College play ("Let's Make An Opera").
This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 21 January, 1964. "During the jousting tournament for the "wooden spoon" at the Carnival of the Lake, between Army and the "Kouncil Knights" disaster overtook the City Council crew. Coming in to attack, they turned broadside on and were dealt a mortal blow by Army. A thunderflash, thrown into the water, exploded under the keel and blew a hole in the plates. looking like a submarine diving, the gondola sank in a dignified dive, leaving the crew floundering in the lake. Navy divers and the Army soon salvaged the stricken vessel." See Also: 2017N_2017-20_018341, 2017N_2017-20_018342, 2017N_2017-20_018343, 2017N_2017-20_018344
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).
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27 February, 1959. "Tom Clark, the well-known Auckland racing driver, tries for room and comfort in the Ferrari he will drive tomorrow at the eighth Ohakea motor races. At Porter Motors last night Clark's mechanic, Mr H. Green, looks at the car he hopes also to have speeding at up to 160 miles and hour."
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18 January, 1964. "These five secondary school A.T.C. cadets were photographed at Ohakea with their instructors. They have been on the station for the past two weeks undergoing a basic flying course. In the background is an Auster trainer. From the left are: Kevin Attwood (Hamilton), Flight Lieutenant H. H. Skilling, Murray Abel (Wanganui), Squadron Leader C. J. Berryman (C.A.A.), Graham Thomson (Invercargill), John Lockett (Wanganui) and Roger Philp (Hamilton)." See also: 2017N_2017-20_018316
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18 September, 1959. "Major R. M. Martin, the commanding officer of a week-long refresher course for warrant officers at Linton Military Camp, chats with several of the civilian members of the course prior to the camp break-up at Linton this morning. Informally, he asked them how they have enjoyed their brief return to Army life." Other photos associated with this article were published on the same day.
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 12 September, 1959. "A fine Saturday morning and a job of work to do. But the job became complicated when the rope binding came undone and 24 bales of paper crashed to the roadway. The driver of the truck appeared unconcerned as he waited in the sunshine for assistance to replace the load."
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 November, 1959. “The Palmerston North City Council offices on Saturday night were a hive of activity when the final figures from all the polling booths throughout the city came to hand. As a compiling centre for all results, six telephonists were on hand all the time in direct communication with the numerous booths. From left to right they are Messrs C. Waugh, W. Potbury, T. Kendrick, L. Hardie, R. Thessman and S. Cadogan.” Other photos associated with this article were published November, 1959.
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15 January, 1959. "The Minister of Defence (Mr Connolly) is here seen thanking High School n.c.o. cadets for curtailing their school holidays to undergo training at Linton Camp. He praised the boys for their sense of responsibility and leadership."Another photo associated with this article appears on the same day.
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 December, 1959. “A party of Army cadets arrive by truck at Linton Camp for the weekend instruction course.”
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 11 December, 1959. “These three fairies stole the show at the Linton Military Camp last night during the Linton School fancy dress party. Susan Martin, aged two, on the right, appeared to be the youngest. In the foreground is Marquerite Nash, aged three and three-quarters, with Carol Gilliland, also three and three-quarters, next to Susan. About 150 other children took part in the function.”
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 January, 1964. "Loaded with their kit, these Army cadets march off to their barracks for their annual camp at Linton yesterday."
This negative comes from the Elmar Collection - a large series of semi-identified and unidentified images from the 1930s-1970s.
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 6 February, 1959. "These third form pupils at the Boys' High School are having their first taste of army life in the annual barracks week at the school. With instructors from the permanent staff of the Territorial Force and the Air Force, all boys, almost without exception, are trained in the use of rifles and drilled with marching and shooting. The barracks course stretches over five school days, with occasional travelling to Linton Camp for shooting practice on the Army range."
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 image comes from a collection of unidentified negatives taken by H M Griffiths in the early 1900s, probably 1910-1920. Many of these negatives are labelled as having been taken in Tokomaru, but many have no information with them. They were donated to the City Archives in 1971.
Businesses on The Square between Rangitikei Street and Coleman Mall. The U.S.F.D building is on the extreme right.
The Strand building on the south-eastern side of The Square.
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25 July, 1959. "A working bee is laying a footpath in the Takaro area. The City Council has provided the material and a concrete mixer for the job. The local residents would have had to wait at least three years before the council could do the work."
This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 21 January, 1964. "During the jousting tournament for the "wooden spoon" at the Carnival of the Lake, between Army and the "Kouncil Knights" disaster overtook the City Council crew. Coming in to attack, they turned broadside on and were dealt a mortal blow by Army. A thunderflash, thrown into the water, exploded under the keel and blew a hole in the plates. looking like a submarine diving, the gondola sank in a dignified dive, leaving the crew floundering in the lake. Navy divers and the Army soon salvaged the stricken vessel." See Also: 2017N_2017-20_018340, 2017N_2017-20_018342, 2017N_2017-20_018343, 2017N_2017-20_018344
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 3 June, 1963. "Lieutenant A. W. Ancell and Mrs Ancell and attendants leaving All Saints' Church after their wedding on Saturday. The military guard of honour was formed by fellow officers of the bridegroom from Linton Military Camp. The bride was formerly Miss C. E. Taylor, of Palmerston North."
This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 2 May, 1959. "Mr Noel Palmer, of Hastings and helper prepare midday meal for duck shooters who meet annually on Mr. S Calleson's property at Karere."" Another photo associated with this article was published, 2017N_2017-20_015175. "
This negative comes from the Elmar Collection - a large series of semi-identified and unidentified images from the 1930s-1970s.
The Garners Department Store. Garners began in The Square, Palmerston North 7 February 1906 with a small drapery business. Three years later Miss M M Garner & Miss H M Garner went into business with her brother Henry they became “Garner and Garner'. In 1930 Keith Garner joined the firm, later becoming its Managing Director. By 1937 Miss May Garner was no longer involved in the business and Garners moved to the old Zealandia Hall site in Broadway Avenue, which was remodelled to suit the business. The building was remodelled again in 1959 and the premises were extended through to Main Street. R and W Thorrold-Jaggard were the architects. Garners were bought out by Smith and Brown in the 1960s.
Caccia Birch House was designed by L. G. West and built for Jacob Nannestad, a sawmiller, in about 1892. After being sold to Jack Strang in 1903 the house was extensively enlarged, both by him and by the New Zealand Government during the time it was leased to them for use as Government House (1908-1910). In 1921 the house was sold to William Caccia Birch. After Caccia Birch's death it was gifted to the NZ Government, in 1941, and was variously used by the army in WWII, as a convalescent home for nurses, and by both Victoria and Massey Universities. The house has been owned by Palmerston North City Council since 1984 and has been restored and renovated as a conference and function centre. It is a Category 1 listed building with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust because of its historical and architectural and community significance.
The Strand building on the south-eastern side of The Square.
Businesses on the corner of Coleman Mall and The Square, including Broadbank, Para Rubber and Woolworths. The former Mowlem Building is on the left.
Looking down The Square towards the PDC building on Church Street. The PDC building was demolished in 1990 to make way for The Plaza.