Flooding around a house in Palmerston North.

In 1952, Palmerston North celebrated 75 years since being proclaimed a Borough. A parade of decorated floats was part of the week long celebrations. This float was entered by the Manawatu Chinese Association.

This photograph shows a hangar at Milson Airport. Milson Airport was established in 1936, on the site of the Palmerston North Aero Club.

The first school in Palmerston North was situated on the corner of the Main Street East and Princess Street on the site of the Empire Hotel [2015]. However, the original site proved too small and in 1890 - when the roll had reached 400 - classes were transferred to a new building in Campbell Street. There were four main incarnations of Central School - The Original School (corner of Main and Princess Streets, 1872-1890), Campbell Street School (1890-1922), Central School (Featherston Street, built 1922), Central Normal School (became a practice school for teachers college students in 1956).

The operating theatre of Northcote hospital is seen here just after the completion of the 1944 renovations. It was originally built about 1904 for Mrs Freeman, for use as a private hospital. The improvements of 1944 was financed by Miss Flower, designed by Mr R Thorrold-Jaggard and constructed by the McMillan brothers. When it reopened in late 1944 the hospital was described as one of the most up-to-date private hospitals in the country. It was run by the Northcote Trust from 1970-1982 when it was sold to the Southern Cross Hospital Trust.

A new civic centre was constructed for the Palmerston North City Council 1976-1980, with Council staff moving in January 1980. It consisted of Council offices, Council Chamber and Convention Centre. Staff cafeteria and social room is on the Fifth Floor.

Valerie Smith was the author of 'Saga in Sepia', a book about one of Manawatu's early photographers, George William Shailer. The book was launched as part of the Palmerston North Public Library’s centennial celebrations. Mr Sid Shailer, a descendant of G.W. Shailer, was present

The new senior studies block was officially opened the first weekend in November, 1980. It was opened by former principal, Mrs Helen Thompson, after whom it is named. The block, which comprises science laboratories, a seminar room and a computer room, cost around $280,000 to build.

The business was established by Mr A S Easton and acquired by his son, Mr Charles Thomas Easton, in 1901. The two–storied building included a manufacturing room and office. The business employed four men and two carts were used to deliver goods.

The Manawatu Scottish Association building is situated in Berryman's Lane off Princess Street, between Main Street East and Broadway Avenue. It was formerly the Orderly Room and ordnance Store of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles, designed by the architect, E V West and opened 30 July 1908. The ring shows the location of the foundation stone. Also see close up of foundation stone at 2009N_A57_WAR_2211.

A 'Commercial Hotel' has operated on this site from 1881-1986. In 1902 this hotel replaced the original 'Commercial' which was burnt down in 1900. In 1903 it was leased to the Childs family. Shops and businesses also operated out of the Ground Floor, onto the street. In 1935 this building was demolished to make way for a more 'modern', third Commercial Hotel which was in turn demolished in 1986.

At the time of this photograph the Palmerston North railway station and yards were in Main Street, just down from The Square. Mr Tom Pearce is extreme left and front. Others in the picture are identified as Peter Schellvis; Andre Zentveld; Bob Ingram; Peter Brommers and 'Johnny the Greek'

This building was situated at 11 Rangitikei Street. The National Bank first began business in Palmerston North in 1910 in a two-storied wooden building on this site managed by Mr Norman Blackmore. Mr Alex Grigor became manager in 1920 and this concrete building was erected in 1927. It was subsequently demolished in 1986. A branch of ANZ Bank now occupies the site. The 1929 Wises Directory lists the following businesses at the same address: Clayton & Robinson, Solicitors; Rule and Cranton, Stock Agents; Palmerston North Hospital Board and Social Welfare Dept.; Misses Caterell, dressmakers; L G West and son, architect; NZ Commercial Association; and Miss M Anderson, typist.

'Cluny Park' was built in 1893 by Hobner Brothers for William Manson on the subdivision of his brother John’s estate. The outstanding feature of the homestead was the turret or belvedere on its roof, which was removed by Mr Carson between 1924 – 1926. Cluny Park was also owned for a time by George Matthew Snelson, the first Mayor of Palmerston North.

This photograph shows three mounted hunters with a pack of hunting dogs. The location is not stated but it may have been in the Kiwitea area, near Feilding.

The second building to the left is the Post Office (built in 1905), on the far side of Main Street east is the United Farmers Cooperative Association (1895-1908).

The United Farmers Co-Op Association was previously known as the Manawatu Farmers Co-Op Association.

Foster's Boarding House was run by the parents of W. H. H. Foster and stood at the corner of Douglas Square and Mersey Street. The photograph is annotated, "Garden Party at H. H. Hun [?]".