The building on the corner of The Square and Fitzherbert Avenue contained the Fishermens Table, a well known family restaurant on the first floor. The name later appears to have changed to Fishermans Table. The building remains but has been renovated since this time. The photograph was taken by Alf and Merlyn Drew, to test equipment for their business, Photo Instruments Limited which operated at 55 Princess Street from 1959-1989.

This hand-tinted postcard shows the Manawatū Gorge around 1900.

This negative comes from the Elmar Collection - a large series of semi-identified and unidentified images from the 1930s-1970s. The vehicle the firefighter is standing on is possibly either a Transtar of international fire truck. The structure in the background is believed to be a hose tower, used for drying fire hoses.

The Mataamua building was the first building constructed for the Teacher's Training College. It was subsequentially earthquake strengthened with a metal frame extending round the exterior. The building was scheduled for demolition when the campus was sold to the Wallace Development Company in 2016. For extensive information on the campus, search for Ben Foster's community uploads in Manawatū Heritage.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1 September, 1959. "School is forgotten as these children enjoy themselves on the lullaby at Papaioea Park this morning. The sunshine made the park a popular rendezvous for youngsters in the area."

Originally known as 'Manawatu Buildings', this structure on the corner of George and Cuba Streets was erected in 1929 for Messrs. A. H. White, E. D. Berry and R. A. Port. The architect was C. Tilleard Natusch of Wellington. The three-storey building was constructed from reinforced concrete and featured marble-terrazzo floors and stairways. It originally housed the Dominion Sample Rooms on its first and second floors. On the ground floor, there were six shopfronts located on George Street and a further four on Cuba Street. In 1945 the NZ Government purchased the building and had it modified to house Government offices, including the Land and Income Tax Department and Social Security Office. It was subsequently known as 'Government Buildings'. The structure was demolished in 1992 to make way for a supermarket. It was later converted into a Harvey Normans store.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 06 September 1960 "Four trainee graduates in science and mathematics for the Freyberg High School and two permanent appointees, one for the Girls' High School and the other for the Boys' High School, arrived in Palmerston North this morning. Photographed on arrival at the station they were (from the left): Miss A.C. Oliver (Edinburgh), Mr. P. Cromer (Lancashire), Mr. M.S. Brown (Edinburgh), for the Boys' High School ; Mr. A.G.L. Edwardson (Cheshire); and Miss E. Molesworth (Devon), for Girls' High School."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21st March, 1963. "Yet another record to Miss Vivien Haddon (centre) of the Freyberg High School. At the North Island secondary school swimming championships held in Palmerston North on Saturday Miss Haddon broke the record by 2sec, making the time 2min. 59sec."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 01 September 1960 "There are 80 pupils attending the music seminar conducted this week at the Freyberg High School. Above is a group of senior 'celloists who will perform at the school tonight."

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.”

Pupils of Newbury School, near Palmerston North. Back row: Kevin Wood, Peter Wood; Unknown (x3); Melva Cave; Murial Morriss; John Wild?; Elston Wood. Middle row: Unknown; Len? Wild; Unknown (x2); John Collins; John Whitelock; Unknown; Leslie Wilson; Maurice Thompson; Arthur Collins? Front row: Unknown (x5); Beth Thompson; Betty Wilson; Unknown (x3)

Pupils of Newbery School near Palmerston North. Back row: Betty Wilson; Lois Macaulay; Unknown; Betty Young; Margaret Anderson; June Kempthorne; Melva Cave; Murial Morris; unknown; Beth Thompson. Middle row: Len Wild; Unknown; Unknown; Elston Wood; John Wild; Kevin Wood; John Collins; Unknown; Unknown. Front row: Rex Wild; Unknown; Maurice Thompson; Ivan Macaulay; Unknown; Colin Wood; John Whitelock; Leslie Wilson; Lorna Davis; Pat Penberthy; Beverley Young.

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.

This photographs shows the King Edward VII Coronation Fountain in The Square. The Coronation Fountain was built in 1902, in the middle of The Square but was shifted to this location in 1926, to allow the Cenotaph to take the central focus. It was again shifted in 2005 to another part of The Square. Also visible are the Hopwood Clock Tower and the War Memorial.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "Water seeped into many shops in the city's commercial area yesterday. Coleman Place (seen above) was one of the stretches worst hit. According to a traffic officer, motorists did not help the already taxed traffic congestion conditions during the 8 p.m. rush. This was especially evident at the Broadway Avenue-Princess Street intersection. the officer claimed that many drivers made tours of the flood areas instead of driving home by the quickest route."

This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 29 February, 1964. "Water seeped into many shops in the city's commercial area yesterday. [This is a view of Coleman Place end of Broadway Avenue looking towards the Square] Coleman Place (2017N_2017-20_018545) was one of the stretches worst hit. According to a traffic officer, motorists did not help the already taxed traffic congestion conditions during the 8 p.m. rush. This was especially evident at the Broadway Avenue-Princess Street intersection. the officer claimed that many drivers made tours of the flood areas instead of driving home by the quickest route."

This image was not published in the Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 29 February, 1964. "Water seeped into many shops in the city's commercial area yesterday. Coleman Place (see also 2017N_2017-20_018544, 2017N_2017-20_018545) was one of the stretches worst hit. According to a traffic officer, motorists did not help the already taxed traffic congestion conditions during the 8 p.m. rush. This was especially evident at the Broadway Avenue-Princess Street intersection. the officer claimed that many drivers made tours of the flood areas instead of driving home by the quickest route."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "This motor-cycle belongs to Mr. Kevin John Hill, now seriously ill with multiple head injuries at Palmerston North Hospital. Mr. Hill, a 24-year-old Regular New Zealand Army sapper based at Linton Camp, was travelling towards Palmerston North when the accident happened this morning. Police believe Hill lost control of his machine (report page 12)."

This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 28 February, 1964. [Brigadier S.H. Crump is seen inspecting No. 1 Platoon of the Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps during the corps day at Linton Camp today. On the left is Lieutenant L. Garner, in command of the platoon.]

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "Many months of work have gone into preparing the wicket for the forthcoming game between South Africa and Central Districts at the Sportsground. Here Mr. T.E. Martin rolls the wicket, a job done daily."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "M. Miers of Albion Club at the Palmerston North Boys' High School looks pleased after his win during the school swimming championships held yesterday. Winning the 100 yards backstroke in a time of 1.26.4 made him the junior champion."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 February, 1964. "Champions in their respective divisions were these six athletes from Queen Elizabeth Technical College, declared after the athletic meeting. They re (from the left): Back row, Dorothy Tennant, ***Image Obscured***

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27 February, 1964. "As in all parts of the Dominion, there is an ever-growing demand for more and more school buildings. Palmerston North is certainly no exception. To partly satisfy this demand at the Palmerston North Boys' High School, work is well underway with the construction of a new block to house a further eight classrooms. When completed they will help to reduce present overcrowded schoolrooms. Workmen are seen putting the finishing touches to the foundations."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 February, 1964. "At the Queen Elizabeth Technical College Athletics Sports on Wednesday, the colourful event known as the "Chariot race" held more significance than usual, in that the four "princesses", contenders in the school's queen carnival took their places in the chariots. Wearing leis they are, from the left, Princess Noeline (Arawa), Princess Christine (Ngapuhi), Princess Jan (Rangitane) and Princess Aorangi (Tainui)."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 February, 1964. "An added attraction at the parade of modern fashion held at the Freyberg High School on Monday night in connection with the "galarama" was the parade of garments bringing memories of the past -- not so much in the past as there is seen many an inspiration for the present day styles. Gaye Morgan, blue dress, black cape and hand bag -- the two piece shirt belonged to the late Mrs. G. Mildron, the black dolman or cape was lent by Mr. Paul, of Feilding, and the bonnet by Mrs. Adsett, of Feilding, and made by hand by the late Mrs. J. Cobbe in about 1884.""

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 February, 1964. "An added attraction at the parade of modern fashion held at the Freyberg High School on Monday night in connection with the "galarama" was the parade of garments bringing memories of the past -- not so much in the past as there is seen many an inspiration for the present day styles. Doris Goodman, [wearing] a black bathing suit and cap with white braid trimming."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 February, 1964. "An added attraction at the parade of modern fashion held at the Freyberg High School on Monday night in connection with the "galarama" was the parade of garments bringing memories of the past -- not so much in the past as there is seen many an inspiration for the present day styles. Christine Newell wearing a 60-year-old pink faille ball gown (owned by the late Mrs. P. Mildron) featuring 41 rows of horizontal tucking on the skirt, vertical tucked flounce and fully lined and heavily boned bodice, and was offset by a red silk velvet cape and opera bag."