L H Collinson, Master of the Hunt
L. H. Collinson is pictured here as the master of the Manawatū hunt, pictured astride a horse with hunting dogs.
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Spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph a crowd of adults and children watching swimmers at 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.
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Spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph shows a crowd of people watching the swimmers 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.
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Spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph shows a crowd of adults and children watching swimmers at 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.
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Spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph shows a crowd of people enjoying the facilities 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.
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Spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph a crowd of adults and children watching swimmers 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.
/8/8/32a334-a9a2-4514-963b-f13ef7141c97/resize_master_0cc4718109cd3e85ed92d458997646e1.jp2 "Collinson & Cunninghame Department Store Jubilee Float")
Collinson & Cunninghame Department Store Jubilee Float
The float is passing the Regent Theatre in Broadway. Joan Klee (pictured on far-side of the float) is dressed in an outfit she created for the Diamond Jubilee Parade in Palmerston North. 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. The float is pictured in front of the Regent Theatre, built in 1930.
/e/b/8b67c7-b232-42bd-85fc-8d8f5a758892/resize_master_6397862c1fc7a7330dd123bec0cc1d89.jp2 "Playing golf at Awatapu Golf Links")
Playing golf at Awatapu Golf Links
Five people, inlcuding Joan Klee (second from left), play a round of golf at Awatapu Golf Links. Joan Klee married Kenneth Lindsay McDonald.
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Dressed for the 60th Jubilee of Palmerston North
Joan Klee (middle) is dressed in an outfit she created for a 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, and was 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
/9/1/e375b5-31f2-460c-9a59-7bb28c1ccc47/resize_master_08f9c02a71270d7d1a251f88d92a76f4.jp2 "Joan Klee dressed for Palmerston North 50th Jubilee")
Joan Klee dressed for Palmerston North 50th Jubilee
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.
/8/f/ae0916-eeca-4f24-afd5-d09eca7abd65/resize_master_a7a42ce8ec82145dd18c2e466b445359.jp2 "Pie Eating Contest")
Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 19 May 1975.
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Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 19 May 1975.
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Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin.This photograph shows the winners of the competition with their sheild. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 19 May 1975.
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Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 119 May 1975.
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Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 19 May 1975.
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Pie Eating Contest
Members of the New Zealand Power Boats Association met in Palmerston North during the weekend of 17-18 May, 1975, for their annual conference and pie eating competition. The competition was held at a Palmerston North tavern, beginning at 2 pm. It took Manawatu boaties, Des Strong and Paul Godbas just 2 minutes 14 seconds to consume 8 pies specially baked for the occasion at a Palmerston North bakehouse. It was the second consecutive win for Manawatu, who took 4 mins 3 seconds to win in 1974. Taranaki boaties were second by a wide margin. Printed in the Manawatu Evening Standard 19 May 1975.
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Swimmers and spectators at the Lido Pool
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.
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Swimmers and spectators at the Lido Pool
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.
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Swimmers and spectators at the Lido Pool
This photograph shows a crowd of swimmers and spectators enjoying the sun 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.
/5/9/40ebc7-c9ef-4e1e-8c84-b5e0ce01fba5/resize_master_7e761c8aa18b5c6a3fdb4e2b38348b21.jp2 "Massey Agricultural College Capping Ball")
Massey Agricultural College Capping Ball
Joan Klee and partner dressed up for the Massey College Capping Ball. Massey Agricultural College was opened in 1928, and was the forerunner of Massey University. Joan Klee married Kenneth Lindsay McDonald.
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A Group of Nurses
There was no accompanying information with this photograph and the nurses are unidentified. Written on the back is ‘Reaston PBB’
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Rostrata Nurse Aids
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.
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Rostrata Nurse Aids
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 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 will remain.
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McDonald family picnic
Members of the McDonald family having a picnic by the Manawatu River.
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Rose's Store, Rangiotu Flood
The 1953 flooding of the Manawatu and Oroua River was one of the worst on record for the area. This photograph shows Rose's Store in Rangiotu, near the Oroua River.
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Staff of Collinson and Cunninghame
This photograph shows the staff of local department store Collinson and Cunninghame in 1909.
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Men rescuing hay bales, Rangiotu
A truck loaded with hay bales to keep them out of the floodwaters. One of the men is Norm Terry. The truck was owned by a local carrier firm by the name of J.W. Cooksley. The 1953 Rangiotu flood was one of the largest floods for the Oroua River on record.
/2/7/068535-89c5-40a4-aebd-fdf98bb39a1b/resize_master_25ff87ad3ff7fafa495df78f801e9e7c.jp2 "Collinson - Hooker Wedding")
Collinson - Hooker Wedding
This photograph shows what is possibly the last mounted wedding in Palmerston North. It was held at All Saints Church in February 1913. Mounted adults from left: L.H. Collinson; H.L. Cunninghame; Miss Doris Collinson; Groom from Edmond’s Stables; The bride – Miss Myrtle Collinson; the Bridegroom – N.H. Hooker; and H. Hooker.
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Zena Craven in The Square
This photograph is of Zena Craven standing in front of the band rotunda that once stood in The Square, Palmerston North. The crown was put on the rotunda for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954 and stayed overnight at the Grand Hotel.
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Book Chain Across The Square
When the Palmerston North City Library moved from the corner of Main Street East and The Square to its present location in the old CM Ross Building, a book chain was undertaken to commemorate the occasion. Here we see local children participating in this event. From left: Phoebe Roach, Holly Wenborne, Unknown, Trudy Rabone, April Schroder, Hazel Schoder (red vest, in back), Jennifer Kilsby, Remy Irvine, Oliver Pendergast, Amon Roach.