The No. 17, Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork, new in 1964. Registration ER9721. Photographer unknown, but likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

The No. 17, Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork, new in 1964. Registration ER9721. Photographer unknown, but likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

These buses are believed to be the Palmerston North No.1 and No.2 buses, both Morris 702s with Hawke B35D bodies, new in 1960. chassis numbers 86785 (No.1) and 90906 (No.2). They were photographed in The Square.

This image is believed to depict the No.17 bus, which was a 1964 Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork. It appears to be on a charter, perhaps for a scout group.

The No. 17, Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork, new in 1964. Registration ER9721. Photographer unknown, but likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

This image is believed to depict the No.1 bus, later registered EX4640. It was a Morris 702 with Hawke B35D bodywork. It was photographed in the Square.

At right is Manager Reg Crutchley.

This image is believed to depict the No.1 bus, later registered EX4640. It was a Morris 702 with Hawke B35D bodywork, new in 1960. The driver stands with Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley (right) at The Square, where buses operated from. chassis no. 86785.

This image is believed to depict the No.1 bus, later registered EX4640. It was a Morris 702 with Hawke B35D bodywork. It was photographed in the Square.

This image is believed to depict the No.17 bus (seated 32), which was a 1964 Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork. It appears to be on a charter, perhaps for a scout group.

These buses are believed to be the Palmerston North No.1 and No.2 buses, both Morris 702s with Hawke B35D bodies, new in 1960. chassis numbers 86785 (No.1) and 90906 (No.2). They were photographed in The Square.

These images are believed to depict the Palmerston North City Council No.1 bus, registered ES4291. It was a 1969 Morris FHK140 with New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) B35D bodywork, chassis No. 260297.

Photos by Catts Patterson company (NZ) Ltd, P.O. Box 6084, Te Aro, Wellington

This image is believed to depict the Watts Motors Ltd No.12 bus, featuring a Canadian Ford V8 engine, with a New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) body. It seated around 35 passengers and would have been new between 1950 and 1951.

The photo was taken by Sparrow Industrial Pictures Ltd of Auckland. Photo no. 1-649A.

The No. 17, Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B32D bodywork, new in 1964. Photographer unknown, but likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

This image is believed to depict the Palmerston North No.7 bus, later registered ER9712. It was a 1961 Morris 702 with Hawke BMC B38D bodywork and chassis number 116572.

These buses are thought to be Morris 702s with Hawke BMC bodies. When new, they seated between 34 and 38 passengers. The photographer is unknown, but the image was likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

One of four Commer buses with Bate and Bell Ltd bodywork, built in Napier. These buses entered service in September 1921 and could seat 27 passengers. It is depicted here with drivers, managers and other staff. Photographer unknown.

These buses are thought to be dual door, 31 seater New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) 'Steelbilt' bodies built between 1945 and 1948. The photographer is unknown, but the image was likely taken on behalf of Omnibus Manager Reg Crutchley.

This image is believed to depict a 1949 Leyland 'Tiger' OPS3/1 with New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) B37D bodywork. It is either the No.9 (EK7006) or No.10 (EK7007); There were only two half-cab single deckers in the Palmerston North fleet.

This image was taken by Elmar Studios, 459 Main Steet, PO Box415, Palmerston North, catalogue number FM1345.

This image from the Manawatu Times depicts a Leyland OPS3/1 nine or ten seater bus with New Zealand Motor Bodies (NZMB) B37D body. The bodywork has been rebuilt in this example, with rubberised windows and sliding vents, replacing the original wind up and down windows it was fitted with.

In front is the No.21 (perminant registration unknown), chassis number 20584, Morris J2 ten-seater van sold by the Palmerston North City Council in 1961. It was one of two the Council owned at the time.

This Star Wars themed Christmas Float was designed and built by the Palmerston North City Council Building Inspectors sometime between 1977 and 1983. Most of the Inspectors at that time were also fully qualified carpenters. These photographs were taken at the Palmerston North City Council Depot.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Eric Christiansen, John Bevan Ford, Graham Toms, and Donald Soames.

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.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, (up ladder) Eric Christiansen (holding ladder), and Graham Toms (bent over pole).

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.

This Star Wars themed Christmas Float was designed and built by the Palmerston North City Council Building Inspectors sometime between 1977 and 1983. Most of the Inspectors at that time were also fully qualified carpenters. These photographs were taken at the Palmerston North City Council Depot. The carpenters shop can be seen in the background.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, Graham Toms, and Eric Christiansen.

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.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Donald Soames, Graham Toms, John Bevan Ford, and Eric Christiansen.

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.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

Depicted here are Eric Christiansen, Graham Toms, and Donald Soames.

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.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

The three men nearest the pou are Graham Toms, John Bevan Ford and Donald Soames.

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.

Council staff assisted by John Bevan Ford, install pouwhenua before the re-dedication of The Square as ‘Te Marae o Hine’ – The Courtyard of the Daughter of Peace. The re-dedication occurred on Saturday, 3 March, 1990

From Left: Graham Toms, unknown, John Bevan Ford, Donald Soames, unknown.

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.

This postcard shows a view of Rangitikei Street from the Square. The building on the right is Crawford's Royal Hotel, which was established in Palmerston North about 1871. Over the years the building was repeatedly enlarged and improved. In 1915, the hotel was demolished and the Bank of New Zealand erected their premises on this site. The Royal Hotel's licence was transferred to a building further up Rangitikei Street to what had been Dawick's Buffet. Alongside the hotel is a two-storey brick building, once the site of the Bank of New South Wales, then the Phoenix Hotel (on the corner of King and Rangitikei Streets). This two-storey wooden building was replaced in 1911 by the Hotel Imperial, 30 Rangitikei Street, which was demolished in 1971 and replaced by the Commercial Union building. The next visible building is Dawick's Buffet (near the corner of King Street). The left side of the photograph shows the three-storied brick Clarendon Hotel, which was constructed in 1904, after fire had destroyed the earlier wooden hotel. Mr H Baker was the Proprietor.

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. The same unidentified woman (and distinctive wallpaper) appears in several other photographs, including: 2015G_Young110_010229; 2015G_Young111_010230; 2015G_Young164_010276. The figures stand in the same room as the two girls in photograph 2015G_Young28_010160.

A large variety of subjects are depicted in the Young Collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the collection is unknown, but W J Young lived on a farm in Mt Stewart, Rangitikei, and some of the photographs include his house. The Young family were apparently avid travellers and photographs later in the collection feature scenes from Rotorua, Auckland, Whanganui, as well as other unidentified locations. The portraits are all unidentified, but are presumably of members of the Young family. The photographers parents were George Henry (b 1833) and Jane McDowell (b 1842, d 1916). They came to New Zealand in 1877. The same year, they bought the home farm on Mt Stewart and called it Kilrudden after Kilrudden House, the home of the McDowell family in Ireland. The couple had four children: Ann (b 1873), Margaret (b 1876), John (b 1878) and William James (b 1880). William James married Mary Elizabeth Thompson and they had four children: Doris (b 1914, d 1989), George (b 1916, d 1991), Royden McDowell (b 1925, d 1992) and Noel William (b 1927, d 2013).