This rates register details the renumbering of street numbers in Palmerston North between 1936 and 1939. The register shows the street name, old number, owner of property and new number. The renumbering runs along the entirety of one side of the street, then the other, on an east-west and north-south axis. It also includes notes on specific properties and streets that were subsequently renumbered after the creation of the register, documenting changes made up until 1980.

This postcard is believed to be of Ross, Rough & Co. Ropeworks, Foxton. This business was situated in Johnston Street, Foxton. The name of the person who sent the postcard is not able to be read. The message says: How are [?] getting on [?] We hope (all being well) to go to Wellington for Xmas Mrs Troy Charley & Dorothy will keep house during our absence. Will be back for S.S. picnic. Mrs [?] will be staying a month I expect. The house I have crossed is the one Fred has bought with Government Loan, & is batching in it. The W. Ladds live in the next. I thought you'd be interested to see our house on the hill too. [?] brights & joy over Xmas to you all. I hope you received my long letter some time ago. We have forty young swans & fifty-two chickens but no incubators.

View of The Square with the War Memorial in the foregound. The War Memorial was erected 1925-26.

A party of Anzacs taking a big gun along a chalk road from which they raise lots of dust.

A view of south side of The Square with the Band Rotunda to the right.

Esplanade Gardens, Palmerston North

Postcard presumed to be a mother doing repairs to her son's shorts. The postcard is addressed to "Master Ken Low, Ihaka Street, Palmerston North. It says "A Merry Xmas. Dear Ken this is how your little mother is going to mend your pants the next time you tear them mind she does not prick you with the needle Aunty."

Album sent to Miss Tracey Okey, Okey & Rollo, New Plymouth from Mat. The scenes depicted are the Post Office, 3 views of The Square, Palmerston North Hospital and Palmerston North Railway Station.

View of the old Toll bridge. This postcard was sent to Mrs [Looser], and says "Just a line with the Season's Greetings. I hope you are able to spend some of the holidays with the boys. Wishing you all the best with love to you & Marie from O. Minton"

Eastern end of the Manawatū Groge, about 1910.

The east quadrant of The Square. This postcard was sent to Mary Sexton of Bourke Street, Palmerston North. It says "Wishing you a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year. George."

Postcard of W. J. Horn's general store, between the Grand Hotel and the corner of Main Street. William Wilby worked for Mr Horn and may be the man in apron depicted. The postcard is addressed to Mrs F. A. Wilby, Prebleton, Christchurch. The reverse of the postcard says "The dog on the front is Tramp."

The Municipal Chambers, All Saints Church and the Grand hotel.

A view of Broadway Avenue showing the BNZ on the corner of Broadway avenue and Rangitikei Street and the T & G Building. The Collinson & Cunninghame's two C's can be seen on their building.

A scenic view of Manawatū Gorge.

The Auckland Express travelling through The Square.

Passengers arriving and departing the Palmerston North Railway Station.

A 1911 calendar postcard of The Gardens, Palmerston North.

View of The Square including the Lakelets in the foreground.

View of the Lakelet in The Square looking toward the Post Office.

Looking towards Main Street West from The Square. Childs commercial hotel can be seen on the corner of The Square and Main street West with Henderson Chemist to the left then Billens.

A view of Broad Street (now Broadway Avenue), with The Square to the right. Seen in the background is the Post Office. Postcard address to C Law, c/- Mr J. Wilson, Springlands, Blenheim. It says "My dear cousin, As I am collecting p.cards I thought I would exchange with you if you like. If you would like to you can let me know what kind you like and I will do my best to help you. I like any kind except comics. We had a splendid trip over it was very fast love to all and lots for yourself. From your lovy cousin Olive." In the top left is also written "address Kaimatarau Rongotea."

View of the Square looking from the Grand Hotel with Church Street on the left of the postcard. The postcard says "Dear Annie Do not trouble to bring the lamp I will explain when you come up. Hoping you are both well I remain ever your loving friend G. E."

View from beside the Band Rotunda in The Square with the Post Office on the corner of The Square and Main street in the background. Postcard from Kathleen with "Best wishes for a Merry Xmas & a Prosperous New Year.

The north-east section of The Square. Postcard writte to Mrs C. Sexton, Bore 15, Rangatara. It says "Dear Lot, Don't you wish you were in amongst these roses. Em & Alf were down to see me last night. I met Freddie in the afternoon so he told them I was here. love from ? & Kate."

View of Manawatu Gorge. Postcard addressed to Mr H. Ineson, Post Office, Palmerston North. It says "Dear Jock I will write after Xmas. I hope you will have a Merry Xmas and not get drunk. Sus"

View of Manawatu Gorge from the rail track side of the river.

View of possible Broad Street or Fitzherbert Avenue.

The C M Ross Co. Ltd was one of the foremost department stores in Palmerston North. it was also known as Roscos. The business was established by Charles Ross in 1883, and this building was constructed in 1927-1928, replacing a number of buildings on The Square. It linked through to Coleman Mall and George Street buildings. The business was sold in 1959 to Milne and Choyce and later was bought out by the DIC, then Arthur Barnetts. In the 1990s it was sold to the PNCC and after extensive renovation opened as the Palmerston North City Library in 1996. The two storey building to the right of Roscos is the Union Bank of Australia. Situated on the corner of The Square and Coleman Place, this building was constructed in 1910-1911 after the original wooden building burnt in 1910.

View of The Square showing the Band Rotunda and the Peeti Te Awe Awe statue.