Māori Anglican Church, Moutoa
The Historic Turongo Anglican Church was originally built from local timber c1879 at Moutoa. Being built upon a small hill with somewhat sandy foundation, Turo...
Mr Harry Littlejohn, of Palmerston North
Harry Littlejohn was a Scotsman who came to New Zealand from Lochgelly, Fifeshire, during the 1880s. He worked as a watchmaker and jeweller in Wellington with h...
Second Fitzherbert Bridge
This was the second bridge over the Manawatu River in Palmerston North, replacing the original structure built in 1877. It was constructed by Fletcher Construct...
Winners of the Australasian Championship
G Watchorn was involved in many sporting activities and competed in the Australasian Boxing Championship in 1910. He was awarded the gold medal for the most sci...
Palmerston North 75th Jubilee celebrations
There was a week of events to celebrate Palmerston North being granted Borough status in 1877. On Wednesday 19 March there was a depiction of the first train fr...
Duchess of York and Guide Leader Charlotte Warburton in Palmerston North
The Duchess of York inspects the Girl Guide section of the Guard of Honour in The Square, accompanied by Girl Guide leader Charlotte Warburton. The Duchess of Y...
Children's Paddling Pool - Victoria Esplanade
This pool was presented to the children of Palmerston North in 1937 by the Returned Services Association. This photograph shows children enjoying the pool.
Military and civilians, Linton Camp
An unknown occasion at Linton Army Camp. The site of the Linton Military Camp was bought by the New Zealand Government in October 1941. Tents for the 2nd Field ...
Cranleigh Apartment House, 189 Fitzherbert Avenue
Cranleigh Apartment house was built in 1905, by Mr John H Hankins, a solicitor in the firm of Hankins, Fitzherbert and Abraham. In 1910 the house was bought by...
'Square Edge', The Square - 1981
The old Municipal Chambers became an arts centre, known as ‘Square Edge’ when they were vacated by the Palmerston North City Council in 1980. The first tenant m...
Horse-drawn Vehicles at Newbury School's Centennial Parade
The parade, on Saturday March 18 1978, took place from Skerman's Line to Newbury School, immediately before the official opening of the school's centennial cele...
Ice cream factory, Tokomaru
The ice cream factory of United Dairy Foods (NZ) Ltd was situated at the former dairy factory at Tokomaru. The factory produced New American ice cream and Manda...
Ms Mary Will (First President) and Mrs A Caverhill (First Secretary) of the Rongotea Country Women's Institute
The Rongotea Country Women's Institute was formed by Mrs Hall of Levin on 6 June 1928. The subscription was 2/- and twenty members enrolled at the first meeting...
Damage to Lower Dam - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Shown here is the damaged lower dam structure at Mangahao. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It ...
Construction of R Leary's Chemist, The Square
The building being erected is Richard Leary's Chemist shop. Also visible is (from left): another pharmacy (the face of the building reads, "Chemist and Druggist...
Henry Phillips and friend
Mr Henry Phillips and Friend pose for a formal photograph.
Buick and Young, Printers, and staff
Buick and Young's premises in the Elizabeth Building were built c1892. Men, women and youth staff members of Buick and Young are standing in front of the busine...