Kerry Griffiths (Postman Pat), riding a 1956 BSA Bantam, 150cc model D3 Major.

Twenty-third Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2024. 

 Photo taken outside Ashhurst School. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes ...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths.
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 7, 2024

 Kerry Griffiths riding a replica 1969, Honda RC174.

Twenty-second Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2023. 

 Photo taken at start of parade, Winchester Street. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 2, 2023

The Overseas Ladies' Club was formed in Palmerston North in 1947 as a support group for the wives of New Zealand servicemen who migrated to Palmerston North after the Second World War. The group continued to meet regularly until 1982.

This scrapb...

Date:          1947 to 1960

This register records bookings for the Coronation Hall from January 1932 to September 1935; for the Opera House from February to September 1935; and for the ANA Ballroom from July 1942 to January 1946. These include bookings for performances, meet...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council, Treasurer's Department
Date:          1932 to 1946

This image was published in the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, with the caption: “Peter holds one of his more unusual records - behind him is some of his collection of projectors and old record players.”

An excerpt fr...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Feilding
Date:          December 3, 1978

 Kerry Griffiths riding a 1964, 50cc, Piaggio Vespa 50s.

Twenty-fourth Ashhurst Christmas Parade, 2025. 

 Photo taken outside Ashhurst School. Parade went up Winchester Street and into Petes Way, turning left into...

Creator:      Nola Griffiths
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          December 6, 2025

This image shows recently constructed houses on Waterloo Crescent.

The negative comes from a file compiled by M. D. (David) Evans when working for the PNCC Planning Department. Evans was employed as planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy Ci...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council, Planner's Department
Date:          circa 1987

These images were taken for an advertisement which appeared in the December 3rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper. The advertisement read:

“CRAZY CARPET PRICES OVER 120 ROLLS ON DISPLAY NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICE OR VARIETY.

Everyday Is ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          91 Campbell Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 3, 1978

These images were taken for the November 12th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, but were not published.

An excerpt from the article read: “Spectators saw some hectic racing at Manfield recently - and the course promoters greeted the ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Manfield Race Track, Feilding
Date:          November 12, 1978

This image was published in the November 12th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Dave McMillan had an untroubled race in the Formula Pacific event – there were only three other cars and he wasn’t seriously challenged...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Manfield Race Track, Feilding
Date:          November 12, 1978

These images were taken for the November 26th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published.

The short article served as a caption and read: “Beautiful flowers and a beautiful ambassadress from a tropical island....

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          November 26, 1978

This image was published in the November 26th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Are these vacant seats for this weekend's General Election? People can draw their own conclusions about the significance of these armch...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

This image was published in the November 19th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “John Rush, his wife Glenda, and children Xavier (16 months), Annaleah (two) and Eugene (two). Mr and Mrs Rush have two other children, ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

This image was published in the November 12th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Reg Cook (left) dives through on the inside of Bryce Platt in the race for the line. He got there first – again.”

An excerpt from the ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Manfield Race Track, Feilding
Date:          November 12, 1978

These images were taken for the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “The winner's flag is up, and circuit promoter Rob Lester (back to camera) moves up to congratulate Nevi...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Manfield Race Track, Feilding
Date:          December 3, 1978

These images were taken for the November 12th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Mr Edmonds discusses Kevin Waller's problems with Mrs Waller outside the Social Welfare and Labour dep...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Queen Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 12, 1978

These images were taken for the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption “$1,900 richer - thanks to the "Tribune", Bruce Davies, who works with the Palmerston North City Council'...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 3, 1978

This image was published in the November 12th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Mike King leads the bunch as the Formula [illegible] rip through with ease.”

An excerpt from the article read: “Spectators saw some he...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Manfield Race Track, Feilding
Date:          November 12, 1978

These images were taken for the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Mt Everest conqueror, Antarctic veteran, and humanitarian Sir Edmund Hillary pictured chatting to pupil...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          263 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 3, 1978

These images were taken for the November 19th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published.

The short article read: “No, it's not what it seems - but people in Cuba Street, Palmerston North the other day, certai...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

These images were taken for the November 26th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Scouts and Guides from the Palmerston North area took part in the 21st Jamboree of the air - along wit...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 26, 1978

These images were taken for the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, but were not published. They depict Feilding man Peter Edwards with his extensive collection of film, projectors and records.

An excerpt from the feature ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Feilding
Date:          December 3, 1978

This image was published in the December 3rd, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, with the caption: “There are only seven projectors like this left in the world. Peter demonstrates the 1901 hand-cranked Pathe projector. In the background...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Feilding
Date:          December 3, 1978

These images were taken for the November 26th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Some of the young people who have been putting in long hours of painting to get the building ready in ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Corner of Cuba and Pitt Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 26, 1978

This image was published in the November 19th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Getting ready for the community programme are, from left, Brenda Pratt, Helen Ritchie and Michelle Frost.”

An excerpt from the article...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

These images were taken for the November 26th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Marie Comber takes a look at the problem, high above Main Street. The extent of the damage can be seen...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 26, 1978

These images were taken for the November 19th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Andy and the Wizard will be holding a public meeting at the Terrace End School on Wednesday ‘in direct...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

These images were taken for the November 19th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Right- Doug Chambers with what is considered to be "the Rolls Royce of stationary engines", a 4 hp Bla...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

These images were taken for the November 19th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Mark Paterson, a Massey student who's working at the museum for his second end-of-year holidays, studi...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 19, 1978

This image was published in the November 19th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Karen Absolon, a Massey student, and Roger Mullins, a Victoria University student, help out in the huge task of getting the donated boo...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 12, 1978