A midsummer festival named “Carnival of the Lake” was held on the Hokowhitu Lagoon at Centennial Drive, Palmerston North, January 17 – 20 1964. A variety of activities ensured the public were well entertained during the four-day festival. The Manawatu Kayak Club gave special demonstrations on the Lake and Gondola rides were popular. The Carnival of the Lake was organised by the Public Relations Organisation during Anniversary Weekend 1963 and 1964.

A midsummer festival named “Carnival of the Lake” was held on the Centennial Lagoon (Hokowhitu Lagoon), Palmerston North, January 17 – 20, 1964. A variety of activities ensured the public were well entertained during the four-day festival. In the photograph shows boys towing a ‘raft’ during a lull in the event. Note the gondola in the background. The Carnival of the Lake was organised by the Public Relations Organisation and held during Anniversary Weekend in 1963 and 1964.

A midsummer festival named “Carnival of the Lake” was held on the Hokowhitu Lagoon at Centennial Drive, Palmerston North, January 17th – 20th 1964. A variety of activities ensured the public were well entertained during the four day festival. Here, three Navy divers, from a party of five, tested equipment as part of their display at Centennial Lake [Hokowhitu Lagoon]. They were all members of the Royal New Zealand Navy Diving School based at HMNZS Philomel. The Carnival of the Lake was organised by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation and held over Anniversary Weekend in 1963 and 1964.

A midsummer festival named “Carnival of the Lake”, was held on the Hokowhitu Lagoon, Palmerston North, January 17 – 20, 1964. A variety of activities ensured the public were well entertained during the four day festival. Carnival of the Lake was organised by the Public Relations Office and held on two occasions over Anniversary Weekend in 1963 and 1964.

The old Midland Brewery, believed to have been the Burton Brewery, was used as the Milk Processing Plant for thirty years. It was purchased in the mid 1940s by the Manawatu Milk and Cream Co. When the milk processing plant for the Manawatu Line began operating, the building was sold to the Consumers Co-operative Society, who demolished it in 1974. The area where the building stood was used by the Society for customer car parking behind the PDC. See 2008N_D78_WOR_1415 for a view of this building's demolition.

Flax being loaded on to a train by hand for transportation to a Flax mill.

Wiremu Kingi Te Awe Awe with the flag, a taonga of the Rangitane people, presented to them by the New Zealand Government in recognition of their military service in Taranaki during the years 1866 to 1869. Emblazoned on to the flag is the Union Jack and "Tanenuiarangi", which is the full name of the ancestor from whom the people are descended. The flag has been flown in The Square of Palmerston North, on three occasions: at the unveiling of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe statue in 1907; during the civic welcome to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in 1920; during the civic welcome of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, the Maori Queen in 1971.

Tamihana Te Awe Awe and two of his daughters with Rakiwhata Te Awe Awe.

The H L Young building was constructed in Palmerston North in 1920. Parked outside is Henry Young’s Studebaker, one of the first in the Manawatu. On the left is the Post Office Hotel, which was seriously damaged by fire c1926. It was demolished in 1930 to make way for the Regent Theatre. The fence enclosed paddock between the buildings was to become the Regent Arcade.

Papaiōea Park is used as a football and cricket ground by the lower club grades. It is walled on the Featherston Street and Ruahine Street boundary, which makes an unusual feature. This dates to 1920 when the Palmerston North Borough Council decided to reserve land for a park. They chose the name Papaiōea to commemorate the original settlement in the area. The structure on the right is the pavilion.

Queen Elizabeth II with the Mayor of Palmerston North, Geoffrey Tremaine, on her visit to the city 7-8 January 1954. Behind can be seen the Duke of Edinburgh and other dignitaries and the crowds of well wishers. The Royal train is also evident in The Square.

The Butterfly Lakelet was constructed in 1909 by the then Beautification Society. The fountains were added in the 1960s. Taken by 'Photo Instruments' when testing a camera or lens. Photo Instruments originally operated in Rangitikei Street, with a studio and darkroom in the Oroua Power Building, before renting floor space in the PDC. It was operated by Merlyn an Alfred Drew from the 1960s to c. 1989.

"Karoro" a DH86 airliner was owned and operated by Union Airways out of Milson Airport, Palmerston North. A commercial air service began between Palmerston North and Dunedin in 1936. This photograph may have been taken at the inauguration of the service.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 7th and 8th of January 1954. This image shows them standing at the back of a train, waving to the crowds who came to farewell them.

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Palmerston North 7 January 1954 as part of their New Zealand Tour. A Civic Dinner was held for them at the C M Ross Department store tearooms, before their departure the following day. From left: Mrs Holland; Prime Minister Holland; Queen Elizabeth II; Mayor Geoffrey Tremaine; Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip; Mayoress Mrs Tremaine.

Marching girls perform for the crowed attening the unveiling ceremony. The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger. Marching girls performed as part of the occasion. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983 and now only the gates into the park remain as the memorial.

Marching girls perform for the crowd attending the unveiling. The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger. Marching girls performed as part of the occasion. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983 and now only the gates into the park remain as the memorial.

Marching girls perform for the crowd at the unveiling ceremony. The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger. Marching girls performed as part of the occasion. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983 and now only the gates into the park remain as the memorial.

Marching girls perform for the crowd attending the unveiling. The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger. Marching girls performed as part of the occasion. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983 and now only the gates into the park remain as the memorial.

Dignitaries stand to attention at the memorial, watched by the crowd attending the unveiling. The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kippenberger. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983, and now only the gates into the park remain as the memorial.

Interior view of staff at work, with women on sewing machines. In 1902 Frederick Johansen was listed as a bootmaker in Palmerston North, possibly at 48 Bourke Street. he later moved to Main Street.

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North on Saturday February 26th, 1977. In this photograph, the Queen is shown chatting with elderly residents, escorted by Mayor Brian Elwood and other dignitaries.

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Mayor, Desmond Black, walks past a line of young girls in The Square gardens. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerton North for about one and half hours as part of their New Zealand tour.

Window displays formed part of the celebration and festivities to mark the end of World War Two.

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.

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Palmerston North, leaving their N.A.C. Friendship at Milson Airport.

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 Palmerston North Borough Council 1904-1919.

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Palmerston North. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North for about one and a half hours, as part of their New Zealand tour.

This young lady is almost certainly one of the Shailer daughters, probably Ada (see Pi 550). The swing on which she is seated was a common studio prop of the 19th century photographer. This photograph could be either Clara or Ada Shailer (daughters of the photographer), around this time, both daughters were photographed on swings. This photograph is in the album of Mrs F. Whitelock.

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North in March, 1970. In this photograph the Queen shown walking past the crowds, escorted by Mayor Desmond Black.