Dismantling the punt at the Ashhurst Bridge
The Ashhurst Bridge over the Manawatu River, was officially opened 9 June 1909. Shown here are workmen (possibly) dismantling the old punt which used to ferry ...
The Lakelet and Clock Tower
The fountains were presented to Palmerston North in memory of her son Edmund "Laurie" Holland in December, 1966. This fountain is part of the Lakelet - opened i...
Workmen laying sewer pipes
This 18 " sewer was laid on a ferro concrete support as the land was swamp 14 foot deep. Samuel Jickell, also the photographer, was Borough Engineer for the Pal...
Fitzherbert Bridge
The second Fitzherbert Bridge across the Manawatu River, was completed in 1935. It replaced the original one built in 1877. The second bridge in turn was demoli...
Childrens' Library, Palmerston North Public Library
Margaret Mansell reading in the Children's area of the Palmerston North Public Library on the corner of Main Street and The Square
Rangiotu Army Camp
During World War One Manawaroa Te Awe Awe offered the Government the use of part of his farm for a training camp, to replace the camp at Trentham (Wellington) w...
New Zealand Army trucks, Linton Army Camp
Linton Army Camp purchased these 18 ton Mack dump trucks in 1979. They were attached to the Fire Support Squadron at Linton Army Camp, replacing 5 ton Internati...
Christmas Lights on Broadway Avenue
In 1970, to mark Palmerston North's centennial, the Council arranged to purchase a section of the 1969 Light of London Christmas decorations from Regent Street....
Father Christmases preparing to distribute presents to children, Christmas Day
This was to mark the first Christmas after the end of World War One. The presents were packed at the offices of the Manawatu Racing Club, opposite the Barraud a...
A E (Gus) Mansford, Mayor of Palmerston North
Gus Mansford in his mayoral robes. He was Palmerston North Mayor 1931 - 1947. Augustus Edward Mansford was born in Nelson c. 1886. He came to Palmerston North...
New Zealand Rifle Brigade at Hokowhitu Rifle Range
Training of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade was carried out at Rangiotu Camp and the Hokowhitu Rifle Range, prior to service in World War One.
Donald Arthur Wilton, Chemist
Mr Don Wilton trained at Leary's Pharmacy, Palmerston North. he completed his 4 year apprenticeship in two years, at age 19 years, but had to wait until he was ...
New Zealand Medical Corps
This photograph shows officers from the New Zealand Medical Corps. It is thought to have been taken at Awapuni around the time of World War One. Awapuni Racecou...
Northcote Hospital, Grey Street
Northcote Hospital on Grey Street is seen here in 1944 soon after the completion of extensive renovations. The building was built about 1904 for Mrs Freeman for...
Construction of Aorangi Private Hospital, Grey Street
Aorangi Private Hospital was built on land occupied by Mr Maurice Cohen’s estate. The section was purchased in the 1930s by Mr A Siefert and the house remodell...
Awapuni Racecourse Memorial
This is the memorial dedicated to the memory of officers and men of the New Zealand Medical Corps (1914-1918) who were trained the Awapuni Racecourse. It was er...
Dr Hugh Marriner
Dr Hugh Marriner was the first doctor to permanently reside in Palmerston North. He emigrated to New Zealand on the ship "Kaikoura", after passing his medical e...
Chief Post Office, Palmerston North
Designed by J Charlesworth and built by J Trevor and Son in 1905, this building served as the Chief Post Office until 1988 when new premises were opened in Prin...
Bunnythorpe Public Hall and old Post Office
Looking across the railway lines to the Main Road through Bunnythorpe.
R. R. Scott Post Office and Store
Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 34.
The Square looking west from Post Office Clock Tower
This photograph is taken from the Post Office Clock Tower and looks west across the Square to Coleman Place (now Coleman Mall). [1] The Bon Marche Store owned b...
Post and Telegraph Staff
This group photograph shows the men and women who worked in the Post Office in Palmerston North in 1912. They are standing outside the Main Post Office on the c...
George Matthew Snelson
George Snelson (1837-1901) is often called 'The Father of Palmerston North'. He was the first store-keeper, first Chairman of the Manawatu Road Board, first Cha...
Snelson' Auction Mart, The Square
This building was owned by George Matthew Snelson, the first storekeeper, auctioneer and land agent in Palmerston North. It stood on the western side of The Squ...
Laying of 36" Sewer pipe
Mr Bill Hughes (Borough Foreman) is standing on the left (with hat), J R Hughes is standing behind him (wearing a suit). J R Hughes was Borough Engineer from 19...
Bushmen and dog
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 Palmersto...
Māori sleeping house, Manawatu Museum
The reconstructed Māori sleeping house, which stood at the end of the main gallery of the Museum in Church Street, Palmerston North
Libertyland Staff
The Libertyland factory in Grey Street was opened in 1934 by Mr F.F. Young, NZ representative of R & W H Symington & Co Ltd., Wellington. Originally an English ...
Rugby Team
Possibly the Oroua team. Sam Hart (?) far right, back row (son Vernon farmed Umutoi between Schools and Pipiti)
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...