Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Readers of the Manawatū Standard share memories of Elmar Photographic Studios and its founder Frank McCready.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Rostrata, a long-gone private maternity hospital ushered thousands of Palmerston North babies into the world.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of Henry Coles and the 1912 discovery of moa footprints on the banks of the Manawatū River.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Article about the life of 1960's Manawatū Evening Standard reporter Audrey Ewan (nee Carson). Told by her husband, journalist John Ewan, author of the book "The Audrey Story".

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The report of a mysterious unexplained death in Featherston Street, 1930.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of the establishment of the women's land service and the Manawatū Women's Auxiliary Service Corps. It promoted farm work for women in New Zealand when men joined the fighting forces overseas in World War II.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. A selection of unusual stories reported in past issues of the Manawatū Standard.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981.

Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981.

Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981.

Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981.

Singer Tina Cross, performs with Robert Smith on keyboards and guitarist Mike Griffin.

Telethon 1981 was for the International Year of Disabled Persons. Telethon was a 24-hour live television spectacular designed to raise money for charitable causes. It originated in the United States, but New Zealand put a typically Kiwi spin on the event. Local performers, amateur and professional were joined by international stars, who entertained New Zealand to raise money for charity. Groups of people from schools, clubs, and pubs, contributed cash and cheques, often in an oversized format, to add to the pledged totals on the day of the event.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 December 1960 "Duxes of City and District Schools: Bronwyn Cross (Dux, Hokowhitu), Anne Mackillop (best all-round girl, Hokowhitu) Margaret Ross (Equal winner, General Knowledge Cup, Hokowhitu) Suzanne Page (Equal winner, General Knowledge Cup, Hokowhitu)."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15 December 1960 "The Minister of Education (Mr. Tennent) made his first school visit since his elevation to Cabinet rank on Monday at the Newbury School last night when with Mrs. Tennent he presented the prizes for the children. Shown in the photograph are Mr. Tennent, Susan Whitehead (holding the prizes for Dux, swimming and tennis), Mr. E.G. Whitehead (the headmaster), Mrs. Tennent and Mr. S. Cheetham, the chairman of the school committee."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 December 1960 "Duxes of City and District Schools: Bronwyn Cross (Dux, Hokowhitu), Anne Mackillop (best all-round girl, Hokowhitu) Margaret Ross (Equal winner, General Knowledge Cup, Hokowhitu) Suzanne Page (Equal winner, General Knowledge Cup, Hokowhitu)."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25 November 1960 "The Palmerton North Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association held its street day in the city today in aid of numerous charities, especially blind ex-servicemen. Above is a group, in their bizarre costumes, all adding to the fun of the day, seated on a tractor which took them around the Square and to their depot situated on the Broadway side of the Square. A full round of entertainment will continue until 9 o'clock this evening."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19 December 1960 "Crippled and spastic children today were entertained by the Palmerston North Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association. They were taken to see Father Christmas at Messrs Collinson and Cunninghame's store and later to a film. This photograph shows the children being taken across Rangitikei Street to the picture theatre."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 02 June 1961 "Mr. C.J. Sadler pictured today in his office on taking up duties as station manager at 2ZA. Mr. Sadler was previously in Christchurch with station 3ZB."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 December 1958: "Twelve Commercial Travellers dressed as clowns today took 102 orphans from the various homes and treated them with a visit to Father Christmas at Messrs. Collinson and Cunninghame's Cave and later to a film at the Regent Theatre. The clowns are seen escorting the children to their seats at the theatre."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21 July 1958, page 6: "Priests of the Roman Catholic Church formed a guard of honour from the entrance of St. Patrick's Church for the funeral of Father Leo Kisseck. Solemn Requiem Mass was celebrated."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 01 September 1961 "A Transport Department meter maid, Miss. E. Gleeson, braved the cold and wet this morning to make minor adjustments to a parking meter. Besides issuing parking offence notices Miss Gleeson ensures that the motorist is getting a fair deal from the meter."

This image was taken by The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 December 1962, but did not run in the paper.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 20 December 1962, "In keeping with the progress being made in the city Messrs Arthur Sawyer and Coy. Ltd, have moved into their modern, spacious showrooms and workshops in Rangitikei Street. Of ultra-modern design, the premises have many novel features which will appeal."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 03 May 1961 "The Manawatu Provincial of the Women's Division of the Federated Farmers celebrated its 33rd birthday at an informal afternoon tea function held a the P.D.C. on Friday. Some of the officials are seen before the function began. They are (from the left): Mesdames E. Magee (Kairanga), E.H. Archer (Sandtoft), O. Jackson (Palmerston North) the provincial vice-president, F.J.T. Poppe (president), H. Oden (secretary-treasurer) and V.B. Short (Feilding) a vice president. Both Mrs. Poppe and Mrs. Oden are members of the Dominion Council."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 02 July 1958, page 8: "The trees which line Fitzherbert Avenue are undergoing at the moment treatment for dry rot. Here seen standing on a platform provided by tractor is Mr. M. Koehler with a power saw removing the branches. The tractor is being operated by Mr. H. Hunt."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 06 September 1961 "At the annual meeting of the Palmerston North branch of the Cripple Children Society yesterday the president (Mrs. M.R. Bedingfield) and the secretary (Mrs. E.B. Jennings), of the recently dissolved Willard Home Board, were present. At the dissolution the Cripple Children Society was given the Foxton Beach home to be used in the interests of the children. Mrs. Bedingfield is seen handing over the deeds of possession to Mr. J.E. Greenslade, the president of the Cripple Children Society. In the centre is Mrs. Jennings, who acted as the secretary for many years. "

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 May 1958, page 12: "An artist's impression of the new six storey building which will be erected for Barraud and Abraham Ltd. on the site of the original firm's building. When erected, the structure will be the most imposing addition to the Palmerston North skyline so far, and will incorporate every modern feature of design and decor."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on February 24 1961 "Two banks of batteries for the emergency power supply for the new telephone exchange are at present being installed. Each bank consists of 25 batteries, one being used while the other is kept in reserve. The batteries have a 15-year life, and hold 49 gallons of acid. Post and Telegraph Department employees are seen welding and fitting the pilots into position. Those doing the work are Messrs E. Brien, A. Potter and E. Hook in the back row and Mr. G.W. Marlow nearest the camera."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 21 February 1958, page 6: "Much work has been involved in the construction of the City Council float for the floral procession tomorrow. Here (from left), Mesdames V. Watt, M. Eccleston, D. Saggers and D. Heggie are placing blooms in position. "

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19 December 1958: "That is what these boys appear to be saying, but they seem to forget that there is next year yet. They are pupils of the Intermediate Normal School."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 January 1961: "With the winds experienced in the city last night and today many house gardeners shudder at the damage done. On the brighter side, the begonia house at the Esplanade is untroubled by winds or weather. Pictured is Mr. M. Martin doing the usual early morning tidying up around the glasshouse. Mr. Martin, a student of the Palmerston North Boys' High School, working his school holidays, hopes when leaving school to study horticulture and take a degree."