One of the floats to grace the streets of Palmerston North for the 60th anniversary of the Palmerston North. The float is pictured just turning the corner of The Square and Coleman Mall.
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.It is said that the floodwaters reached the windowsills of this family home. A family member returned to the house to collect much needed supplies when the telephone rang. The company who owned the petrol pumps next door wanted them to be checked, but they were still under a foot of water at the time.
This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop and the house next door after the floodwaters had abated. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.
The 1953 flood in Rangiotu was one of the worst in history, in the area. As seen, the floodwaters have almost reached the wires of the power lines.
Goldingham and Beckett were Seed,Produce and General Merchants in Palmerston North. Joan Klee is shown in the far-right of the picture in a green dress. The photograph has been hand-tinted by her to illustrate the colour. W.E. Moore is pictured third from left.
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows Bourke's Drain during the Rangiotu Flood, taken from the Main Road looking towards Palmerston North.
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 Jujany 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.
This photograph shows swimmers and spectators at the Lido Pool in Park Road, Palmerston North. The Lido swimming pool is situated on 10 acres of land previously owned by the old Awatapu Golf Club. The pool was planned in 1964, building got under was 23 January 1965 and was officially opened 15 November 1966. The Lido consists of indoor and outdoor pools.
This photograph shows a group of swimmers and spectators at the Lido Pool in Park Road, Palmerston North. The Lido swimming pool is situated on 10 acres of land previously owned by the old Awatapu Golf Club. The pool was planned in 1964, building got under was 23 January 1965 and was officially opened 15 November 1966. The Lido consists of indoor and outdoor pools.
This photograph shows the interior of Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited, including a shot of a workman standing next to machinery. Published in the Manawatu Evening Standard 12 February 1968.In the 1967 Palmerston North phone book the factory is listed as Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited at 601 Featherston Street. Personnel included General Manager V Kraak, Manager W.V. Hobbs and Secretary M F Ryder.
Joan Klee is dressed in an outfit she created for the Palmerston North Diamond Jubilee Parade. It caused quite the stir at the time because of its transparent bottom half. She was a window-dresser for the department store Collinson and Cunninghame, thought to be the first qualified female window-dresser in the country. She was instructed in the art of window-dressing by Claude Dixon, who had traveled to the United States to study at the prestigious Macy's Department Store. Joan Klee married Kenneth Lindsey McDonald.
Joan Klee standing outside her house. Joan Klee married Kenneth Lindsay McDonald.
This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after the floodwaters had begun to abate. the 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua Rivers was one of the worst on record for the area.
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows an unknown farm being swamped by floodwaters during the Rangiotu Flood.
Cora, known as Paddy, is a member of the McDonald family. She is seen here with Peter, the dog.
Members of the McDonald family in the garden. The photograph is entitled 'Election Day'.
Five People dressed up for a Coronation Ball in 1937, held to celebrate the coronation of George VI and his wife Elizabeth as king and queen of the British Empire and Commonwealth. The middle couple is Joan Klee and future husband Kenneth Lindsay McDonald. He was a pilot and flew in WWII for the RNZAF.
This photograph shows the Manawatu River, taken during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood, one of the worst on record for the area.
This photograph is stored with the caption, "Tuesday February 6, 1968 was the first day at primary school for many Palmerston North children."
This photograph is stored with the caption, "Tuesday February 6, 1968 was the first day at primary school for many Palmerston North children."
This photograph is stored with the caption, "Children and their mothers have fun at the Jaycee Market Day in Palmerston North this Saturday."
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows the debris left by the floodwaters. An eyewitness said local boys made makeshift rafts from the branches.
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows the house belonging to Norm Terry flooded, taken from the Main Road.
Some of the McDonald family having a day out at Foxton Beach. Joan Klee at right married Kenneth Lindsay McDonald.
This photograph shows a view of the Manawatu River taken during the Rangiotu Flood of 1953.
This photograph ran with the caption, "A father's day was held by the Milverton Kindergarten on Saturday. Some of the fathers are seen with their children while the juniors show their ability with the paintbrush. In the photograph they are (from left): Janice Guthrie, Lee and Mr A Mason; Tony and Mr G D Stuart; Ross and Mr V Simcox, and Miss J Hunt, a supervisor."
This photograph shows the Staples Motor Workshop after it had been flooded during the 1953 Rangiotu Flood. Note the motorbike in the foreground of the photograph. The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area.
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows a car on a flooded road near Bourke's Drain during the Rangiotu Flood. The photograph was taken from the Main Road looking towards Palmerston North.
This photograph shows the interior of Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited, including the seamstresses working at sewing machines. The Jacquard Hosiery Mills Ltd, were knitters of underwear and outerwear, that went under the brand name 'Jacquard. The mill was situated at 601 Featherston Street, Palmerston North. Published in the Manawatu Evening Standard 12 February 1968.In the 1967 Palmerston North phone book the factory is listed as Jacquard Hosiery Mills Limited at 601 Featherston Street. Personnel included General Manager V Kraak, Manager W.V. Hobbs and Secretary M F Ryder.
The Palmeston North Operatic Society are shown here performing 'The Drinking Song' during rehearsals for their production of "The Student Prince", in the Palmerston North Opera House. This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard, 23 August 1963.