Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. In 1955 pianist Winifred Atwell performed a six day show season at the Regent. The variety show featured comedians, artists and even some nudity. Pianist Winifred (Winnie) Atwell was the star attraction. She was very popular in Australia and New Zealand through the 1950s and 1960s and she toured both countries often. Her records sold well and her mixture of fun and classical expertise was irresistible.

A celebration of writing by students from non English speaking backgrounds at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School.

A suite of bedroom furniture, comprising of a chest of drawers, headboard with built in drawers and a dressing table. These have a dark veneer and are displayed against bare floorboards and light, wooden panelling. There are two sheepskin rugs on the floor.

This player wears a blazer that identifies him as a Bush Rugby Representative from 1959 until 196x

A studio photograph of the players and their coach.

This player wears a blazer identifying him as a member of the 197x

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

The Alpha Motor Inn was built on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Broadway in 1970 for Betty and Bill Clarke. The sculpture Falling Water, by Fred Graham (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui, 1928 – 2025), is visible on its street frontage. Graham was an art lecturer at Palmerston North Teachers Training College between 1957 and 1962. After the motel was sold in 2015, the sculpture was purchased for the city two years later. Following restoration work, it was installed on the exterior of the Conference and Function Centre in 2020.

Shannon Primary School celebrated its 85th Jubilee over Queen's Birthday Weekend, between Thursday 30 May and Sunday 2 June 1974.

The Alpha Motor Inn was built on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Broadway in 1970 for Betty and Bill Clarke. The sculpture Falling Water, by Fred Graham (Ngāti Korokī Kahukura, Tainui, 1928 – 2025), is visible on its street frontage. Graham was an art lecturer at Palmerston North Teachers Training College between 1957 and 1962. After the motel was sold in 2015, the sculpture was purchased for the city two years later. Following restoration work, it was installed on the exterior of the Conference and Function Centre in 2020.

This image shows an existing black and white print which has been rephotographed. It shows a man wearing a turtleneck sweater holding a brochure about photography.

Members of boys' brigade dressed in uniform stand in formation.

The New Zealand Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs was formed to encourage and assist business and professional women - and New Zealand women in general - to take an active role in public life and in community affairs. The Palmerston North Business and Professional Women's club was established in 1953 as part of the Young Women's Christian Association. It is not known whether this photograph depicts members of the local club, or delegates at a national event that was held in Palmerston North.

The Café de Paris was built as an hotel in 1893, opposite Palmerston North Railway Station on the corner of Domain Street and Main Street. The building was demolished in 2016. This photograph was taken for an advertisement in the Dominion newspaper.

A nocturnal view from Te Marae o Hine, The Square, looking down Rangitikei Street, showing the illuminated Christmas decorations. 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. Ten lines of lights were purchased at a cost of £2,820 - 9 lines consisting of 1 large centre star, 2 reflector stars and 4 triple drapes. The 10th line was a shield based on the Palmerston North coat of arms. The lines were placed on Broadway Avenue, Rangitikei Street and in The Square. The coat of arms was in Fitzherbert Avenue. It cost $3000 per year to power the lights. They were taken down in March of 1972 for refurbishing and put up for Christmas in 1972-1974.

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. Ten lines of lights were purchased at a cost of £2,820 - 9 lines consisting of 1 large centre star, 2 reflector stars and 4 triple drapes. The 10th line was a shield based on the Palmerston North coat of arms. The lines were placed on Broadway Avenue, Rangitikei Street and in The Square. The coat of arms was in Fitzherbert Avenue. It cost $3000 per year to power the lights. They were taken down in March of 1972 for refurbishing and put up for Christmas in 1972-1974.

A view past the fountains in the Butterfly lakelet, showing Christmas lights in Te Marae o Hine, The Square. 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. Ten lines of lights were purchased at a cost of £2,820 - 9 lines consisting of 1 large centre star, 2 reflector stars and 4 triple drapes. The 10th line was a shield based on the Palmerston North coat of arms. The lines were placed on Broadway Avenue, Rangitikei Street and in The Square. The coat of arms was in Fitzherbert Avenue. It cost $3000 per year to power the lights. They were taken down in March of 1972 for refurbishing and put up for Christmas in 1972-1974.

This flyer advertises that John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd. is available to take wedding photography, studio or home portraits, or candid party photographs. The studio was based on the corner of Cook and Ferguson Streets.