Terrace End School opened in 1884, with Mrs M. A. Harvey as the first headmistress. Subsequent head teachers included Mr D. H. Guthrie (1885 to 1889) and Mr von Blaremberg (1889 to 1893). In addition to documenting the activities of the school, this log book also includes commetns from the School Inspector.

Promotional image for the play 'Kiwifruits,' performed at Centrepoint Theatre between 15 April and 27 May 2000. The play was written by Carl Nixon and Craig Cooper and directed by Lyndee Jane Rutherford, with choreography by Sally Stopforth.

This paper comes from the Berry Bird Papers, held in the Palmerston North Community Archives. Berenice (Berry) Joubert Bird (1934-2020) was a nurse and leading advocate of infection control inititatives in the New Zealand healthcare system. In November 1976, Bird was appointed Staff Nurse in Infection Control at Palmerston North Hospital. She was promoted to the position of Charge Nurse Infection Control in 1980, then later to Nursing Supervisor, and subsequently Manager of Infection Control.

This register contains details of the following licenses: Goods Carts; Goods Carts Drivers; Hackney Carriages (including early motor vehicles); Hackney Carriage Drivers; Hawkers; Plumbers; Pig Owners; Drain Connectors; Chimney Sweeps; Second-hand Dealers; Auctioneers; Meat Vendors; Buildings used as places of public meetings or amusment; Licensed Premises (Liquor Licenses); Motor Vehicle Drivers ("Competency Certificate"); Heavy Traffic Licenses; Taxi Cars and Taxi Drivers; Omnibuses and Omnibuse Drivers; Lodging Houses; Restaurants; Ice Cream Vendors; Milk Vendors; Hairdressers; Dangerous Goods Stores; and Offensive Trades.

The Motor vehicles registered as "Hackney Carriages" on pages 63 – 88 of this volume are vehicles used for the carriage of fee-paying passengers within the Borough. The ‘Amendment by laws’ of 1911 (Series 9/1/1) define a ’licensed hackney carriage’ as a horsedrawn or motor driven vehicle which is licensed ‘for the carriage of persons under hire,’ pages 2 and 85. The register does not contain a complete record of all motor vehicles registered by the Borough Council between 1912 and 1921. It contains only a record of those vehicles licensed to carry fee-paying passengers.

An image from the re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine on Saturday, 3 March, 1990, depicting artist John Bevan Ford.

The following notes were written by City Archivist, Ian Matheson, around the time of the re-dedication. Background: Te Marae o Hine is that part of The Square on which stands the statue of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe and the City Council building. The name, The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace was offered to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe one hundred and eleven years ago by Matene Te Whiwhi, Paramount Chief of Ngati Raukawa in memory of his ancestress, Rongorito, a famous peacemaker who lived in Waikato thirteen generations ago. Te Peeti Te Awe Awe received the name and offered it to the first Mayor of Palmerston North, George Snelson in the hope that there would be peace between all citizens of Palmerston North. 1990: The City of Palmerston North has commissioned a set of 9 great carvings to be placed in that part of The Square called Te Marae o Hine to form a gathering place for all people. The people of Rangitāne, tangata whenua of this area have imbued these taonga with their mana. They stand as a memorial to Rongorito and a tribute to the vision of Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, Matene Te Whiwhi and George Snelson.

Central image: Fred Cutler, second from left at back holding violin. Top left image, Fred Cutler back row, top left.

Frederic William Samuel Cutler (1907-1969) was born in Palmerston North, the eldest son of Milly and Bill Cutler. He attended College Street School and Palmerston North Boys High School. Upon leaving school he trained as a teacher and from the 1930s taught at various schools around New Zealand. In July 1941 Cutler was called up for war service as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Army Service Corps. He was stationed in Fiji from January to August 1942, then New Caledonia from January 1943 to July 1944. Throughout his life Cutler was actively involved with scouting, cricket and football. His interest in these activities is documented in a series of scrapbooks which contain news clippings, memorabilia and other ephemera.

Fred Cutler, the coach, is standing on the left.

Frederic William Samuel Cutler (1907-1969) was born in Palmerston North, the eldest son of Milly and Bill Cutler. He attended College Street School and Palmerston North Boys High School. Upon leaving school he trained as a teacher and from the 1930s taught at various schools around New Zealand. In July 1941 Cutler was called up for war service as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Army Service Corps. He was stationed in Fiji from January to August 1942, then New Caledonia from January 1943 to July 1944. Throughout his life Cutler was actively involved with scouting, cricket and football. His interest in these activities is documented in a series of scrapbooks which contain news clippings, memorabilia and other ephemera.

Fred Cutler is standing in the middle of the back row.

Frederic William Samuel Cutler (1907-1969) was born in Palmerston North, the eldest son of Milly and Bill Cutler. He attended College Street School and Palmerston North Boys High School. Upon leaving school he trained as a teacher and from the 1930s taught at various schools around New Zealand. In July 1941 Cutler was called up for war service as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Army Service Corps. He was stationed in Fiji from January to August 1942, then New Caledonia from January 1943 to July 1944. Throughout his life Cutler was actively involved with scouting, cricket and football. His interest in these activities is documented in a series of scrapbooks which contain news clippings, memorabilia and other ephemera.

Fred Cutler is thought to have been the coach.

Frederic William Samuel Cutler (1907-1969) was born in Palmerston North, the eldest son of Milly and Bill Cutler. He attended College Street School and Palmerston North Boys High School. Upon leaving school he trained as a teacher and from the 1930s taught at various schools around New Zealand. In July 1941 Cutler was called up for war service as part of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Army Service Corps. He was stationed in Fiji from January to August 1942, then New Caledonia from January 1943 to July 1944. Throughout his life Cutler was actively involved with scouting, cricket and football. His interest in these activities is documented in a series of scrapbooks which contain news clippings, memorabilia and other ephemera.

This production of the play written by Martin Sherman and directred Janet Fisher was performed between 3 and 31 October 1987.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Cross dressing performers regularly appeared in Palmerston North theatres between 1910's and 1950's, ranging from war veterans to international celebrities. Newspaper reviews suggest male and female impersonators were regarded as a respectable part of mainstream entertainment.

The information for this image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 26th February 1992.

"The Topp Twins are off again, cracking jokes, serving up another hilarious slice of the New Zealand lifestyle. This time Lynda and Jools have been joined by percussionist/vocalist Nettie Bird, the trio mixing new songs and old favourites in their Camping Out national tour.

"Camping Out has lots of connotations. It's a very gay, happy time. Everyone can remember staying in camping grounds as a kid, so it's a very New Zealand thing," says Jools. "Summer wasn't happening so we decided to have some fun and create our own summer, inside a theatre. We think it's pretty important for people to come out right now, just to be entertained. That's the most political thing anyone can do."

The twins' Camping Out show is set in the 1950s, so tacky props -- terry-towelling sunsuits, crimplene pants and plastic sandles [sic] -- are the fashion accessories. While the show includes many new songs, the old favourites such as Untouchable Girls have also been included. Unlike previous tours, Camping Out finds Lynda, Jools and Nettie remaining "in character" for the whole show. "We've always had this running theme of music, and that keeps the whole show together. In Camping Out, Lynda becomes the communicator, welcoming everyone to the camping ground, turning the audience into the campers. Participation is essential."

The twins have no qualms about supporting New Zealand's nuclear-free position, with Greenpeace having had a booth at each show. "Already we've had the Mayor of Napier inviting the entire American war machine to pitch camp there, which is quite alarming. Internationally, it's our anti-nuclear position which is always a talking point at our shows. Whether it be Britain, Canada or Australia, people come up and say they admire our stand. We believe it's one of New Zealand's greatest selling points, yet that can only be fully recognised once you've left the country."

The Camping Out show premiered in Auckland before Christmas to full houses and favourable reviews, suggesting the Topp Twins have become something of an institution in New Zealand comedy. Jools says its really about being honest with your audience. "Most comedians get their laughs by putting someone down, but we prefer to have the audience laughing with us. While some might feel uncomfortable about three lesbian women doing a theatre show about camping out in the 1950s, being down to earth in our approach pulls us through. We're not trained actresses, so we only really know how to dress up and be silly and have fun. People like the way we use music and comedy to communicate these things, to reflect New Zealand as we see it."

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a piece written by members of NOLOSE (National Organization of Lesbians of Size) as a response to white fat activism from people of colour, a chat with Melissa McEwan, Founder of Shakesville, and spotlights a piece from blog Fierce Fatties, on 'no more excuses'.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by The Donnas as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

This episode of Friend of Marilyn features a chat with Virgie Tovar, author of 'Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love & Fashion',
who attended NOLOSE - National Organization of Lesbians of Size - in 2012.

The Friend of Marilyn podcast began in 2011 and ran through to 2021. Each episode features Cat Pausé’s reflections on fat related stories in the media, an interview with an activist, scholar, writer or community worker, a spotlight on literature, a blog or other piece of scholarship in the field of fat studies, and finished with music from fat artists. Friend of Marilyn was listened to around the world on multiple platforms and was broadcast locally by Manawatū People’s Radio online and on 999AM. The music featured throughout the programme is sampled from the song Standing in the Way of Control by Gossip and was used with permission from the band.

Cat Pausé was a senior lecturer at Massey University and was a recognised public intellectual and activist in the area of fat studies. She contributed to and coordinated several conferences in her field and was regularly consulted for her expertise by media. She was the lead editor of Queering Fat Embodiment and the International Handbook of Fat Studies. Her scholarship features in journals such as Fat Studies, Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, NPR, and The Conversation websites.

This episode has been edited from version originally broadcast to remove music by Big Mama Thornton as rights and licences were not obtained by Manawatū Heritage.

The first image in this set was published in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Tuesday, 18 June 1985 - “Wilde rejects 'lies' over homosexual bill." (The other images were not published.) "

Some of the 300-strong audience who filled the YMCA hall in Palmerston North last night to hear speakers, including Wellington Central MP Fran Wilde … support the Homosexual Law Reform Bill.”

The Homosexual Law Reform Bill (eventually passed in 1986) sought to decriminalise consensual sex between males over 16 years old, bringing the law into line with those governing heterosexual sex. “’There have been many lies told about the bill in a deliberate attempt to frighten people into opposing it’ [Wilde] said. ‘Most of what has been said is absolute rubbish – emotional, hysterical and factually incorrect.’” At the meeting, Wilde referenced rhetoric promoted by the Salvation Army that the bill would allow for sexual acts between boys between 12 and 16 was an ‘insidious and nasty lie’ and was a ‘gross distortion of the legislation… being put about by people who know the best of frightening others into opposing the bill is to make them fearful that their children will be somehow under threat.’”

Decriminalisation was also seen as an important health issue due to the Aids epidemic. “An effective prevention campaign requires the co-operation of the major target groups. At present it could be said that the Health Department is in theory breaking the law by co-operating with criminals.” She added, ‘[W]e will never fight Aids properly until people feel they will not be persecuted or prosecuted because of their sexual orientation.”

Other speakers, who pointed out how the legislation was tied to other human rights campaigns, included Māori activist Toni Davis Waho, Trade Unionist Roger Middlemass, Lesbian activist Allanah Ryan and MaGRA (Manawatu Gay Rights Association – later MaLGRA, Manawatu Lesbian and Gay Rights Association) representative Vernon Tile.

This scrapbook was compiled by members of MaGRA - Manawatu Gay Rights Association, (later MaLGRA - Manawatu Lesbian and Gay Rights Association) between 1978 and 1985.

Consisting primarily of clippings from New Zealand newspapers, it covers the subjects of Homosexual Law Reform efforts, the Aids epidemic and New Zealand gay and lesbian rights movements.

It also includes copies of letters between organisers Peter Pawson and Kevin Baston to both Fran Wilde (Member of Parliament who sponsored the Homosexual Law Reform Bill in 1985) and Rangitikei Member of Parliament Denis Marshall.

The cover features stickers from the Tom Robinson Band, a United Kingdom based rock band whose song "Glad to be Gay" became an iconic Pride anthem.

The first image in this set was published in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Saturday, April 27 1985 with a caption but no accompanying story. The other images were not published.

“Feilding Gay Task Force members flank the Salvation Army Centennial march through the town last night. About 15 to 20 task force members walked silently beside the march, letting their banners speak for them in their protest against the Salvation Army’s opposition to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Spokesman for the group Peter Pawson said the protesters were asked to stop, but the protest remained peaceful and non-violent.”

A pamphlet supporting the proposed Homosexual Law Reform Bill, and advertising an public meeting to discuss the matter in Palmerston North. Includes information on the topic, and a donation form for the Manawatu Gay Rights Assn in Palmerston North.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Speakers at a meeting held in Palmerston North 17 June 1985 showed it was possible to build widespread support for the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. The meeting was attended by 300 local people, from a wide range of groups. The meeting showed that additional support from groups outside the existing gay groups and organisations could help win over enough support in Parliament for the bill to pass.

MP Fran Wilde was the sponsor of the bill and heard from members of the Manawatū Gay Rights Association (MGRA) how a mass action campaign in support of the bill could be organised and succesfully carried out. A much bigger nationwide campaign followed.

The Homosexual Law Reform Act, decriminalising homosexual acts between consenting males aged 16 and over, came into effect 8 August 1986.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The founding of Manawatū Gay Rights Association (MaGRA) in 1977 occurred during a period of time when queer (LGBTQIA+) experiences were mostly absent from the media and mocked by many in the community. Whilst a lot of progress has been made over the past 50 years changing laws and attitudes to protect sexual orientation as a human right, individuals lives and experiences are rarely recorded. Manawatū Lesbian and Gay Rights Association (MaLGRA) in 2024 is embarking on an oral history project to record the history and experiences of Manawatū's Rainbow community.

Rainbow flag raised in George St October 2018 to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA) celebrating the groups 41st anniversary.

This rainbow flag was flown in October to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA), celebrating its 41st anniversary. It was raised above the George Street entrance to the Central Library.

This image was taken from the 3rd floor of the Central Library building, looking across the library roof, past the top of the Nash Building in George Street, and the city southwards.

Cross walk in front of the Palmerston North City Library George Street entrance painted with rainbow colours on 15 October 2018 to mark Manawatū's gay and lesbian rights group (MaLGRA), celebrating its 41st anniversary.

Photographs: Top Row, left to right: "R. Knowles (one time S.M. Central) H. Edmondson (Wanganui)"; Central Troop Football Team, Mr Knowles (S.M.), Mr Bowen (coach), A. Law, R. Jordan, R. Harding, Mr Donkin, A. Pullman, L. Freeman, C. Hands, Mr Browning, E. Bennett, G. Pullman, A. Black, W. Eyre, A. Reardon, A. Jewett, A Steer, C. Edwards; "The Original Ram Patrol" Mr Browning, G. Harding, L. Knowles, ? Edwards, ? Harding, O. Dahl, Mr Farland, in front: P. Petersen, H. Palmer; Middle Row: [Photo missing]; "Sportsground Camp (Christmas 1921)"; "Armistice Day 1918"; Bottom Row: "Scenes at Foxton Camp (1923-24)"; "Easter Camp 1924"; "A Scout Toreador (C. Francis)"; "Easter Monday '23 / Our Cubs"; [Photograph missing].

A large group of scouts and some scoutmasters are shown in front of trees trunks. The Manawatū and Oroua Scouting Association held a camp at the Foxton racecourse between 28 December 1923 and 7 January 1924, under the direction of Commandant Slipper of Palmerston North. Around 130 scouts from the area attended.

A group of twenty-nine scouts, their scoutmaster and two young women, posed in front of a Union Jack flag. Labelled: "Presented by E. R. Whalley." Ernest Richard Whalley (1863-1929) was a Palmerston North photographer. Reginald Herbert Whalley (1861-1940) was the first scoutmaster of Palmerston North.

A group of three scoutmasters and 23 scouts. The first scout troop was established in Palmerston North in late 1908. The Manawatū Evening Standard reported: "the boys meet every Friday night at the Mounted Rifles' orderly room. There the twenty boys comprising the corps are exercised in Morse and semaphore signalling, camp work, elementary infantry military exercises [...] and also recognised scout work." (26 June 1909). "Photo presented by Mr R. H. Whalley - first S.M. in P.N." This refers to Reginald Herbert Whalley (1861-1940).