This booklet was produced by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. It argues the case that Palmerston North's Milson Airport should have been the home to the Trans-Tasman Air Terminal due to the city's status as the "geographical centre of New Zealand" and the number of train lines that connected the city to the rest of the country. This booklet outlines some interesting information about Milson Airport and Palmerston North in general.
This two story building was erected c1877-1878 on the western corner of The Square and Fitzherbert Street (now Fitzherbert Avenue) and occupied by the Bank of New Zealand until 1901. It was sold to Mr Richard Leary, chemist, of Palmerston North who moved it to a site in Church Street west and converted it into a private residence. It was later owned by Mrs Frederick Riddiford and Captain J D R Hewitt and family. In 1944 it was sold to the Palmerston North Commercial Travellers and Warehousemen's Association for use as Club headquarters. It was demolished in 1972. Mr James Cannons, driving the traction engine through The Square, was employed by the contractor. Another view of this building being moved was published in the Weekly Graphic newspaper 24 August 1901, p365.
Three children posing in fancy dress outside a house. Probably related to the Pike family.
A prize-winner in the Moutoa and District Rodeo Association Children's Calf Ride receives their ribbon and award at the Linton Rodeo.
For two days and two nights in June 2017, George Street and Coleman Mall were open to Pedestrians only for the Winter Festival, featuring live music, food, fun activities and building-sized projections. The weather was unusually fine and tempted thousands of people to venture outdoors to join in.
The craft group "Wooly Riot" claimed responsibility of the yarn bombing of Charles Monroe statue. The group also yarn bombed the "Who's Afraid" sculpture in front of The Regent Theatre, the entrance to The Esplanade, and the concrete boulders at the entrance of Palmerston North.
The craft group "Wooly Riot" claimed responsibility of the yarn bombing of Charles Monro statue. The group also yarn bombed the "Who's Afraid" sculpture in front of The Regent Theatre, the entrance to The Esplanade, and the concrete boulders at the entrance of Palmerston North.
An air-operated coal crane at the Palmerston North railway yards. On the foreground: railway worker Jim Daley.
Syd Jensen stands with his Triumph GP and a KTT Velocette motorcycle, alongside a year's worth of trophies, shields and banners from the 1949 racing season. Syd Jensen was a very successful pilot, aircraft builder, businessman, engineer, racing driver and motorcyclist. He started racing motorbikes in the 1940's, competing very successfully in New Zealand, UK and Europe. By the 1950's, he had started to race cars. As a business man he ran a bike shop in Palmerston north, and then owned a car sales and BMW import company. The Jensen family owned property of the Kairanga road with an airstrip and hangar. Syd had a pilot licence by 1947. See A175/ 387.
Palmerston North held its 75th Jubilee Celebrations during the week of 15th March 1952. Shown here is a line of cars lead by a jigger taking part in the parade. The building to the right of the cars is the Waldegrave Building, still standing today [2016] on the corner of Broadway Avenue and The Square.
The mural on the side of the recycling centre on Fergusson Street.
The lakelet was the main feature of the last quadrant of The Square to be developed by the Beautifying Society. James Nash, Mayor of Palmerston North, standing centre on the bridge, is opening the Lakelet before a crowd. The Lakelet is shaped as a butterfly, with the 'wings' bisected by a bridge as its body. It is also referred to as the Butterfly Lake.
Colour postcard showing buses travelling arund The Square.
Gardeners working on the floral clock in The Square. Located opposite the Post Office, the clock was erected in 1971 to commemorate Palmerston North's centenary.
Pictured is a group of Massey Students enjoying the Palmy sun.
The house, which was next to the Cathedral and behind a Restaurant / Doctors, was demolished prior to 2009
Douglas DC-3 ZK-APA aircraft [Puweto], thought to have been taken at Milson Airport, with the Royal Mail insignia panted near the cockpit.This airplane was used for military and civilian purposes. This photograph was almost certainly taken after 1947.
Len Argyle (1894-1915) was one of the sons of Henry and Alice Argyle of Bunnythorpe. He and his brother Pat (Percival) enlisted in the NZ Expeditionary Forces together and served in World War One. This letter from Len to his parents, is presumed to be from Gallipoli.
Len and Pat both died at Chunuk Bair in 1915.
This postcard has the message, "Will you send me a box of violets for Miss Fraser for the party if it is not too much trouble. Meta". It was addressed to Mrs HY Lethbridge, Ruatuangata, Wangeahu, Wanganui and postmarkes 4 J1 1904. To the left of the Band Rotunda is the original All Saints Church. It was replaced with the current brick structure in 1914-1915. On the corner of Church Street and The Square is the Provincial Hotel. It burned down 3 January 1906 and was replaced by the Grand Hotel, which still stands in The Square today [2014]. The fact that the three-storey Coles' building (see 2009p_bc134_bui_2557) has not replaced the two storey wooden building on the far right suggests that the photograph was taken around 1902.
Manawatū Chinese Association President Tom Young (second from left) and fellow members of Palmerston North's Chinese community. The gazebo was gifted to the city of Palmerston North by the Manawatū Chinese Association. It was opened on Sunday 30 April 2017. Kelvin Grove Cemetery is situated on James Line, Palmerston North.
Start of the Peace Action Manawatū Protest in The Square against the New Zealand Defence, Industry & National Security Forum. The forum was held from 31 October to 1 November at Central Energy Trust Arena.
A district planning map for Palmerston North that became operative in June 1972. Shows district boundary, zoning, community uses of land and proposed streets. Has the Common Seals of the Mayor, Councillors and citizens of Palmerston North affixed.
Drawn 1971. Scale of 10 chains to 1 inch. Coloured.
During World War One Manawaroa Te Awe Awe offered the Government the use of part of his farm for a training camp, to replace the camp at Trentham (Wellington) which had been evacuated. Samuel Jickell, Palmerston North Borough Council Civil Engineer, prepared a comprehensive report on the drainage, sanitation and water supply of Trentham Military Camp, and when he laid out the Rangiotu camp near Palmerston North in 1915 he made sure that the poor conditions at Trentham were not repeated. During 1915 men from the 1st & 2nd New Zealand Rifle Brigade and the Earl of Liverpool’s Own Regiment used the land. Initially the camp was situated where the Rangiotu School was but later it moved 1 mile west, opposite Pyke’s Road. The entire camp was moved by hand and occupied approx. 3000 acres and could accommodate 2,000 men. To avoid cutting up the ground, no wheeled vehicles were allowed in the camp.
Gates to the Kelvin Grove Services Cemetery, commemorating World War One and World War Two.
Kelvin Grove Cemetery, at 118 James Line, Kelvin Grove, is Palmerston North's main cemetery, providing cremation and burial services to the city and its surrounding districts. It is set on 36 hectares of land, 7 kilometres from the central business district. It has a chapel that can be hired for memorial and committal services and a memorial garden.
The cemetery was opened in 1927 to replace the old Terrace End Cemetery on Napier Road. The crematorium and chapel were added in 1954, and a gas-fired cremator was installed in 2003.
Awapuni Racecourse was home to one of New Zealand’s largest training camps in World War One, and was the sole location for training the New Zealand Medical Corps. staff. Henry Ward is seated front row, far right.
The Latino Fiesta was a event held at the Globe Theatre. It was a celebration of Latin culture with dancing, food and performances.
Festival of Cultures Lantern Parade 2018
The caption on the reverse reads: "The statue of Te Peeti te Awe Awe was erected in the Square in 1907 by Te Peeti's sister, Erenui, to face the rising sun. Te Peeti was the famous chieftain of the Rangitane tribe who fought as a loyalist in the Land Wards 1860-1870s. The gardens around the statue have traditionally been planted with roses, a scene of well-manicured beauty throughout the history of the Square."
Looking down Main Street West, Church Street West is on the far left, with All Saints Church on on side and the Grand Hotel on the other corner. The Coles building is on the corner of Main Street West and the Square. Built in 1903, it was pulled down to make way for the Civic Complex (CAB) - the PNCC's headquarters. The Commercial Hotel, built in 1935, is on the other corner. In the Square is the lakelet (constructed in 1909), the band rotunda and the War Memorial (Victory Statue).
Te Peeti Te Awe Awe (c1820-1884), a chief of the Rangitāne tribe, was involved with negotiations and the sale of Māori Land for the opening up of the Manawatu for pakeha settlement. A marble statue of Te Peeti was installed in The Square, Palmerston North, in 1907. Beyond can be seen the Grand Hotel on the corner of The Square and Church Street
Images from the re-dedication of Te Marae o Hine on Saturday, 3 March, 1990. 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.
A Samoan performer at the Festival of Cultures, 2018.