This negative has no identifying information but appears to be the fence of the Esplanade Gardens, on Fitzherbert Avenue.

Left to right: Norah Callesen, Annie Millen, Eileen Lynch, Kate Henson, Agnes Spelman, Kathleen (Gay) Spelman, Adelia (Delia) Spelman, Olive Hunt, Mary Leamy, Eileen Spelman, Mary Wellock, Albery Henson, Oscar (Tui) Callesen, Bernard Spelman, Unknown (Delph Spelman?), Tom Leamy, Cliff Spelman, Unknown x2, Henry Hunt. Teacher: Mr Lewis.

The building was decorated for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, when they visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954. The Royal Civic dinner was held in the Rosco tearooms on the 2nd floor. C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores of Palmerston North and operated in The Square from 1883 until it was sold to Milne and Choyce in 1959.

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.

Poster advertising Christmas, created by Allan Smith while working in the Display Department of Milne and Choyce. He was first employed by the C M Ross department store in 1959, which was then bought out by Milne and Choyce. He rose to become Display Manager. Milne and Choyce operated in The Square, Palmerston North 1959-1966. The poster depicts the 3 wise men and 'The Golden Glory of Christmas. Giving... inspired by Milne and Choyce'. In black and gold on board, for display in the store.

A dinner was held in the C M Ross tearooms for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on the occasion of their visit to Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954. This photograph is taken from behind the Royal chairs, designed and built especially for the occasion, looking down the room. C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores of Palmerston North and operated in The Square from 1883 until it was sold to Milne and Choyce in 1959.

Shirley Cleland (now Welch) was one of the many women who helped with the floral arrangements for the Royal Civic Dinner, held in the C M Ross tearooms, for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, when they visited Palmerston North 7-8 January 1954. Shirley and others spent all of 6 January arranging the flowers. She also helped to pick the required roses from the Trial Rose Gardens at the Esplanade. At the time she was on the Horticultural staff of Massey Agricultural College.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954, staying overnight at the Grand Hotel. A decorative crown was erected on top of the Band Rotunda, in honour of the visit. Behind the rotunda, the lit up T & G Tower is visible.

Students in the Massey University concourse and a view of the science building.

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted. It was built under the direction of Te Rauparaha and English missionary Octavius Hadfield. During the original construction large tōtara logs had to be floated down rivers at nearby Ohau and Waikawa. The logs became the ridge pole and the central pillars of the church. The rafters, pillars and slabs were also made from tōtara. The design of the church is unique in that it incorporates ideas from both English and Māori church design. Completed in 1851, the building was burnt down by an arsonist in 1995, and by 2003 the church had been completely rebuilt. Also see 2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008505 and 2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008507

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted. It was built under the direction of Te Rauparaha and English missionary Octavius Hadfield. During the original construction large tōtara logs had to be floated down rivers at nearby Ohau and Waikawa. The logs became the ridge pole and the central pillars of the church. The rafters, pillars and slabs were also made from tōtara. The design of the church is unique in that it incorporates ideas from both English and Māori church design. Completed in 1851, the building was burnt down by an arsonist in 1995, and by 2003 the church had been completely rebuilt.2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008505 and 2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008506

Rangiātea Church in Otaki, New Zealand was the oldest Māori Anglican church in New Zealand. In 1848, Te Rauparaha who had just returned to Otaki from Australia, issued the challenge of building the church to the chief of Te Wehiwehi, who accepted. It was built under the direction of Te Rauparaha and English missionary Octavius Hadfield. During the original construction large tōtara logs had to be floated down rivers at nearby Ohau and Waikawa. The logs became the ridge pole and the central pillars of the church. The rafters, pillars and slabs were also made from tōtara. The design of the church is unique in that it incorporates ideas from both English and Māori church design. Completed in 1851, the building was burnt down by an arsonist in 1995, and by 2003 the church had been completely rebuilt. Also see 2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008506 and 2014P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_008507.

This is the transcribed war diary of Gunner James Athol Stubbs (service number 437400), who died from viral hepatitis Type A while returning home from serving in the New Zealand Artillery, 6 Field.

This is a portrait of Mr and Mrs H.C. Collinson and Family. Back row from left: Emma, Henry; Leo; Jim; Florence. Front row from left: Myrtle, Mr H.C. Collinson, Doris, Mrs Collinson nee Frances Elizabeth Gittings.

This photograph shows a group of nurse aids employed at Rostrata Maternity Home. The only identified person is Zena Bourke, who stands second from right. The building was situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets and owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum will remain.

This photograph shows a group of nurse aids employed at Rostrata Maternity Home. Zena Bourke can be seen first on the left (standing) and the matron is fifth from left (standing). The building was situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets and owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum remained.

Winstone Ltd was established in Palmerston North around 1930 as a supplier of building materials. It later expanded to sub-contracting and tile making. The office and showroom was added to the existing building in Lombard Street c 1963.

This photograph shows a man on a 2-Speed Douglas motorcycle and a woman riding in the sidecar. The people are unidentified, but also appear in 2015P_IMCA-DigitalMaster_011123.

This photograph shows Bert Malcolm on a motorcycle - the markings on the bike indicate that it is a Rudge Multi. Shortly after this picture was taken, he left for war service in Egypt and Palestine with the Wellington Mounted Rifles. After the war, Bert was a building contractor in Palmerston North between 1925-1960.

This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard, 6 September 1963 with the caption: "During the week, Cubs from Feilding visited the "Manawatu Standard" office. Here they are seen watching Mr R Hardman as he operates a linotype machine."

After work, this group of women went haymaking at the Fitzherbert property in Ihaka Street, Palmerston North, as part of the war effort. From left: Unknown; Eileen Redwood, worked at the Bank of New Zealand (later Mrs Kingston); Edna Spillman, worked at Johnston and Co (later Mrs Quarrie); Unknown.

Edna Spillman served in the New Zealand army, in World War II, for four years. Part of her service, as seen here, was spent working at the Railways Office, booking free railway passes for servicemen and their families. Her boss was Captain Harold Pierard

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell, in the back seat, are driven up the driveway of Massey Agricultural College in a car suitably decorated by students. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner of Massey University.

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell are driven through the gates of Massey Agricultural College in a car suitably decorated by students. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner of Massey University.

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell are escorted from their offical vehicle into a car decorated and attended by students of Massey Agricultural College. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner of Massey University.

Sir Cyril and Lady Newell (in car) are escorted by students armed with pitchforks, up the driveway of Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North. Sir Cyril was Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner of Massey University.

Sir Cyril Newell, Governor General for New Zealand 1941 - 1946, meets students, at attention with pitchforks over their shoulders, of Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North. Massey Agricultural College, founded in 1928, was the forerunner of Massey University.

Running from the top of The Square to the top right hand corner is Rangitikei Street, and Church Street East runs from the bottom right corner to The Square. Through the centre of The Square can be seen the railway line, which ran down Main Street, on both sides of The Square, until it closed in 1964. The slight bend in the rail line in The Square, as seen, was paid for by the Palmerston North Borough Council to accommodate the war memorial in the centre (indistinct), when it built in 1926. The Hopwood clock tower, erected 1957, can be seen without its permanent cross (not added until 1981). Distinctly can be seen the four quadrants and the centre strip, divided by the roads which ran into The Square for a long period of time. Today (2014) The Square has returned to its original one block of land.

Receipt used by C M Ross Co. Ltd, with letterhead. C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores of Palmerston North and operated in The Square from 1883 until it was sold to Milne and Choyce in 1959.

C M Ross Co Ltd celebrated 50 years of trading in 1932.. C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores of Palmerston North and operated in The Square from 1883 until it was sold to Milne and Choyce in 1959. The advertisement was on the centrefold of the Manawatu Repertory Society's programme for their production of 'Loyalties' by John Galsworthy. The centrefold also features the cast of the production.