The new Fitzherbert Bridge opened in 1935, to replace the original bridge over the Manwatu River, built in 1877.

This illustrated notice acknowledges the Palmerston North City Council and the Kairanga County Council, who constructed the bridge. It was opened by Viscount Galway, Governor General of New Zealand at the time.

This statement of appreciation was presented by the local branch of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association to the council and citizens of Palmerston North. It marked the twenty-first anniversary of the foundation of the RSA and expressed the veterans' gratitude for "all that has been done for the ex-soldiers of the Dominion and their descendants, commencing with the supply of comforts to the men and nurses while overseas and the provision of large sums of money for the relief of those who suffered as a result of their War service, continuing through all the years, right down to the present time."

The Returned Solders' Association (RSA) was established in April 1916 to support the interests of soldiers returning from World War One. In 1942 it changed its name to the Returned Services Association and today is known as the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association.

This illuminated address was presented to Isabella Essex (nee Brannan) to thank her for her community work in Palmerston North on the departure of her and her husband from the city.

Isabella and Richard Essex arrived in Palmerston North in 1891 and together established a book and fancy goods business in Main Street, near the Railway Station. Richard Essex was Mayor 1907-1908, and Borough councillor 1903-1907.

This illuminated address was presented to the Earl of Liverpool, by the Palmerston North Borough Council, on his visit to Palmerston North in June 1913. Lord Liverpool (1870 – 1941) was the 18th Governor and First Governor-General of New Zealand.

The Palmerston North Coat of Arms features a lion standing atop a crest with a bird on the left side and a castle with the Union Jack flag on the right side. Underneath the crest are two branches arching upwards and around the crest. Around the top and bottom of this scene are two banners. The top banner states: "Palmerston North City Council. The bottom banner has the Latin motto: "Palman Qui Meruit Ferat" (let whoever earns the palm bear it).

A coloured drawing on paper.

This notice acknowledges the milestones in the city of Palmerston North in its 75 years since the proclamation of the Borough of Palmerston North in 1877.

It mentions dates of some important municipal services and population figures, amongst other details. It is an "Extract from Board and Council - April 2nd 1952".

An address from the Palmerston North Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association on its 21st anniversary. It is addressed to the "Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Palmerston North and the citizens of Kairanga County", thanking them for their support of the organisation during WWI and after.

The RSA was formed in April 1916, to support the interests of the returning soldiers from World War One.

This illuminated address was presented to Sir Ian Hamilton, Inspector- General of Overseas Forces, by the Palmerston North Borough Council on his visit to Palmerston North.

This illuminated address was presented to William Park, by the Palmerston North Borough Council, on the birth of his son. It also acknowledges his work as Mayor of the city.

William Park (1856-1938) was Mayor of Palmerston North 1893-1895, and a Borough Councillor a number of times between 1884 and 1901. He was a bookseller, stationer, newsagent and importer of fancy goods, toys and musical instruments, by trade, based in The Square.

This envelope and address contained within, was the first to be posted at the new Post Office in Palmerston North, on the occasion of its opening 5 February 1906. It was posted by Maurice Cohen, Mayor of Palmerston North, to Sir Joseph George Ward, Postmaster General of New Zealand, who opened the building. The address welcomes Sir Joseph to Palmerston North and acknowledges his work as Postmaster General, and is signed by Maurice Cohen.

This illuminated address was given to William Lee Baron Plunket on his taking up residency in Palmerston North in 1908.

William Plunket, 5th Baron Plunket was the Governor General of New Zealand (1906-1909) when fire destroyed the official residence in Wellington. "Woodhey" (now called Caccia Birch), home of the Strang family at the time, was chosen as the temporary residence for the Governor General and the family resided there 1908 - 1910.

George Innes was the Postmaster of Palmerston North for 28 years, until his retirement in c.1903. The address acknowledges his service to Palmerston North and is signed by the Mayor and Councillors.

Illustrated and hand coloured.

William Wood was Mayor of Palmerston North. The address, from the Palmerston North Borough Council, acknowledges his service as Mayor of Palmerston North 1895 - 1899.

Wood was elected councillor on the Palmerston North Borough in 1884, 1885–1887, 1892–1895 and again in 1901. He was Mayor of Palmerston North from 1895 to 1899, and again from 1901 to 1903. He was Member of Parliament for the Palmerston electorate from 1902 - 1908.