Two young girls stand on the veranda of this villa, thought to be 'Tuatahi' in Williams Terrace on the Fitzherbert hill area in Palmerston North.

The junction of Duke Street (now Princess Street) and Broad Street (now Broadway Avenue) is in the foreground of this colour postcard. The large house on the left stands on the site of the present "Princeway Buildings", on the corner of Princess Street and Broadway. This house was built for Mr David Pringle (a saddler) who later sold the property to Mr W F Durward, a draper. His son, Mr H J C Durward, carried on a medical practice in the house for many years until his retirement about 1965, when the house was demolished. The spire in the centre of photo belonged to St Patrick's Catholic Church.

The royal couple can be seen on the balcony of the Grand Hotel on the Square where they stayed overnight. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North as part of their tour of New Zealand 1953-1954.

Three young "Bush-whackers" of Tiriraukawa, near Taihape. From left: Bill, Jack and Peter Munro, the three sons of Mr Alex Munro, who was a builder in Palmerston North during the 1880s – 1890s.

The three Munro brothers were the children of Alexander Munro and Christina Munro (formerly Carville), who moved to Palmerston North in c.1885 and started farming at Tiriraukawa c.1900, where what was known as the Sandon Small Farm Block was being settled. The couple had six children in total, four sons and two daughters. John, William and Peter all worked as farmers.

John Carville Munro (c.1881-1915). Lance-Corporal, F. Squadron, Sixth Reinforcements died aged 34 years from septicaemia while in Trentham Military Camp. He is buried in Taihape cemetery. For a detailed account of his funeral see: “Military Funeral: Lance-Corporal J. C. Munro,” Taihape Daily Times, 29 July 1915, p.4.

William “Billy” Munro (c.1883-1955) died aged 72 years, buried in Taihape cemetery.

Peter Munro (c.1886-1980) died aged 94 years, buried in Tauranga cemetery.

H I Christensen with a team of horses ready to make a delivery from his Pohangina Store. See 2007n_poh8_rtl_0854 for an earlier view of the store.

This photograph is of a bus driver with one of the Municipal Motor Service buses, evidently bound for the Victoria Esplanade.In the late 1950s, several Bedford Omnibuses were purchased by the City Council to complement the public service fleet. Two 8 1/2 ton, 37 seater buses were purchased in 1957. In 1958, two 33 seater, 8 ton buses were purchased. Finally, two 21 seater 5 ton buses were purchased in 1962.

This photograph was part of a set of smaller photographs, showing portraits of the firemen in uniform. The following information is found on the back of the photograph: 'Present to Mrs D.H. MACARTHUR [wife of the Member of Parliament for Palmerston North] in remembrance of the Christening of the Manual Fire Engine of the Palmerston Volunteer Fire Brigade on November 9th, 1888. With the Best Wishes of the Brigade'. Names of Men - Outer Ring (clockwise from top centre): Fireman R Oliphant, Fireman C J Scott, Branchman C Shortt, Fireman J N O Hodgson, Fireman C Platt, Fireman Jas. Moffatt, Branchman Fred Pirani (Secretary and Treasurer), Fireman H Gowdy, Fireman A Bowers, Fireman F Knowles, Fireman C Sharman, Fireman Jas. Hodgson, Fireman V Kroupa, Fireman D Wilson, Fireman C E Hosking, Fireman S Thacker. Inner Ring (clockwise from top centre): Lieutenant William Rawlins, Foreman C Gaustad, Foreman (engine) J Salmon, Engine Keeper G Key, Fireman R Relf, Fireman W Graham, Fireman J O Jackson, Foreman (hose) W G Leigh, Fireman C Urry (?), Capt. Albert Tingey.

Shown here are the Wellington Provincial District Farmers Union Delegates to conference held in Masterton on the 24th and 25th of May 1904.

The Reverend James Duncan, played by Nevil Hunt, the bearded figure on the right, speaks to the chief during the re-enactment.

Part of the 'Final Battle Campaign for Sick and Wounded Soldiers' fund raising procession outside the Soldier's Club which was built at the corner of Cuba and George Streets by the Patriotic Society in 1917, later known as Returned Servicemen Association building. The Patriotic Society was created in 1916, during World War One, for fund raising and welfare purposes. This fund raiser ran 25 February 1918 for 3 to 4 weeks, raising 20 thousand pounds. The town of Palmerston North and outlying districts were divided into fundraising areas, with groups being given military names. Palmerston North had four such groups, named the Western Grenadiers, Northern Fusiliers, Eastern Guards and Southern Bombardiers. On 27 February a monster procession was held, with decorated cars and motorbikes, the tank pictured was an entrant in that procession. Other fund raising activities included a Monster Art Union, with prizes including a 500 pound Buick car (Flaxmillers Association), 200 pound land sections at Levin (Keiller Bros. & Mrs Geoffrey Potts), a 200 pound racehorse (Leo Collinson of Collinson & Cunninghame, a keen racing man), a gig from Bett & Bayly, a spring dray from Adam Burges, a Jersey bull from Mrs Geoffrey Potts, unbroken horses, and various shop goods such as a chesterfield couch, typewriter and wedding cake valued at £3. There was also a Princess Carnival, giant garden party at the Nathans, a concert, school sports competition, casino night and children's fancy dress ball.

On 1 August 1918, MacKinnon was made Palmerston North's first District Commander [1918-1923] and promoted to Inspector.

The original wooden bank building burned down in 1910 and this one was built 1910-1911, on the corner of The Square and Coleman Place. This building is still standing and is the location of a restaurant and bar [2020]

Members of survey party and dog on the Otaki River. The Otaki River originates in the Tararua Range and flows for 45 km, firstly heading southwest through a valley in the Tararua Ranges. It turns northwest in the area of Otaki Forks, where it is joined by the Waiotauru River. After continuing through Otaki Gorge it reaches the Tasman Sea south of the settlement of Otaki Beach.

This punt was in operation from 1895 until 1909. It was the second punt to operate on the Manawatu River at Ashhurst, the first being in use from 1871 until the construction of the first bridge in 1886. The bridge (in the background) was damaged in the great Easter flood of 1895 and a new bridge was not constructed until 1909.

On the third of February 1931, Napier experienced a disastrous earthquake, which resulted in damaging or destroying nearly every building in the city, with fires to follow. This image shows road damage along the Westshore Embankment.

When the Palmerston North Bowling Club formed in 1889 it rented a private Green in Lombard Street, at which this photograph must be taken. In 1901, land in Taonui Street was purchased, adjoining the Lombard Street Green, which was later purchased. Front Row: Sitting 4th from left is W T Wood, with hands clasped around knee; Back Row: standing 3rd from right is J A Nash, with black bowler hat; Middle Row: sitting 3rd from left is Kenneth Wilson, with the white hat and white beard. The Feilding Star described the event: The Palmerston North Bowling Club opened their green for the coming season yesterday afternoon there being a large attendance, including Messrs W. A. t. Bailey, H. L. Sherwill, W. G. Haybittle and E Giesen from Feilding. The President, Mr K Wilson, welcomed the gentlemen from Feilding and Mr Bailey expressed the thanks of his club for their admittance as honorary members to the Palmerston Club and for the hearty reception with which his party had met. (Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 94, 17 October 1895, Page 2)

Gough Gough and Hamer first opened a branch in Palmerston North in September 1936. Their premises were in Rangitikei Street.

This was the fourth Palmerston North Court House. The first Court House was constructed in 1874, and replaced in 1881. In 1895 a third Court House was built and the second one moved to Church Street for use as the Police Station. The third building was short lived as it burnt down in 1897. This (fourth)Court House remained in use, with additions and alterations, until it was demolished and replaced by a new one, completed in 1988.Behind can be seen the Opera House, built 1904-1905, in Church Street

The Government Tourist Bureau on the corner of Corner of Grey and Rangitikei Streets, Palmerston North.

The Boating Club float featured oars and a rower , in the parade at the Palmerston North Showgrounds in Pascal Street.

A parade of stock and horse-drawn vehicles at the showgrounds, watched by the crowd. Commercial exhibits, in the background were also a large part of the show. The Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association was set up in Palmerston North in 1886, and the first annual show was held that year.

In the foreground is the Palmerston North Teachers' College, constructed on this site in the 1960s, and the Manawatu Golf Club to the right. Victoria Avenue, in Hokowhitu, can be seen running from the left top corner, ending at the footbridge over the lagoon.

Professor Keith Thompson presented a Tewhatewha to the Museum at the opening of the new Museum at 321 Church Street. Mr Brian Elwood, Mayor of Palmerston North, is seated behind him.

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.The photograph also shows the second St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, built in 1893. This building was replaced by another church in 1957.

A severe storm which crossed the North Island 2 February 1936 caused substantial damage in and around Palmerston North, one of the hardest hit towns. Houses lost roofs, chimneys were blown over, the grandstands of the A&P Association, the Awapuni Racecourse and the sports ground were demolished, and a man was killed when he was blown off his roof as he tried to repair it. This photograph shows the damage done to the trees in the Victoria Esplanade during the storm.

Standing: Brothers T Parr; C O Osman; C Lee; D J McClure; PA Brother R Stewart; Brother E R Rowland; PA Brother W A Lanksbear; Brothers E Todd; A S Boote. Sitting: Secretary Brother W L Adams; ADB Brother A McDonald; JPA Brother J P Ella; AD Brother F N Eade; VA Brother E A Rees; ADB Brother E G Pope; VAB Brother F Crocombe; Treasurer Brother H McLaggan; IG Brother F G Williams; VAB Brother G. A. Wood.

This photograph shows the remains of a Royal Australian Airforce F-111 swing-wing aircraft after being taken to a hangar by truck. It crashed at the southern end of the runway. The plane was taking part in a Tasmanex exercise, the work crew members landed safely in a capsule close beside the badly damaged aircraft. The pilot, Flying Officer Mark Kelly, suffered back injuries while Flight Lieutenant Alan Curr was discharged from Palmerston North Hospital on the same day.

Mr Peter Nightingale (pictured) collected the parts of the original Woodville fire engine for 2 years and restored it at his home in Levin. He hoped to have it finished in time for Woodville's centennial celebrations from 9 - 19 March 1975. The cab and chassis were found in Marton being used for a turkey house. The fire box was down a bank after proving useless as a farm trough. The front axle and wheels were in a Woodville garage. Other parts have been dug up in various places. Much of the fire fighting equipment has also been found.

A C W Orange became the Chief Stationmaster in June 1963, taking over from Mr W G Brown. He retired in April 1965.

The Whittaker farm was on Scotts Road, Kahuterawa. In the early years Child Brothers, carriers, would come up as far as Whittaker’s woolshed to collect the hand shorn wool by horse and cart. The driver in the photograph is possibly Mr Manifold. This shed was blown away in a gale in 1935.