This small photograph album belonged to Mrs R Andrews of Rangitikei House. This photograph bears the caption, "View PN from Ross's Building". This photograph was shot from the top of Rosco's Department Store, now the City Library building. The roa...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1928
The first Anglican church on this site was constructed in 1875. When it proved too small the first building was turned and used in the construction of this church. It served the community from 1881 - 1914, when the third and present brick church w...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: unknown
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The grandstand at the Showgrounds, later Central Energy Trust Arena, has been extensively damaged a number of times in its history. Opened in 1900 with seating capacity for 22...
Creator: Murray Brown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 11, 2026
Rate book for ratepayers of Palmerston North Borough Council, for the years 1912-1913. Handwritten. Details occupier or person primarily liable for rate, description of the property, rateable value, rate and by whom paid.
Creator: Palmerston North Borough Council
Date: 1912 to 1913
The accident occurred due to the collapse of the Bulls Bridge 15 June 1973, caused by scouring of the foundations in a heavy flood. The bus was recovered on 17th June 1973. Mr M J Farrington, driver, was the sole occupant of the bus and was admitt...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Bulls
Date: June 17, 1973
These images were taken for the Tribune weekly newspaper but may not have been published as no article was identified. The negatives had no accompanying information beyond the year ‘1978’.
The man with the Yamaha motorcycle has been identified a...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Taonui Street
Date: 1978
These images were taken for the Tribune weekly newspaper but may not have been published as no article was identified. The negatives had no accompanying information beyond the year ‘1978’.
The man with the Yamaha motorcycle has been identified a...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Taonui Street
Date: 1978
These images were taken for the Tribune weekly newspaper but may not have been published as no article was identified. The negatives had no accompanying information beyond the year ‘1978’.
The man with the Yamaha motorcycle has been identified a...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Taonui Street
Date: 1978
These images were taken for the Tribune weekly newspaper but may not have been published as no article was identified. The negatives had no accompanying information beyond the year ‘1978’.
The man with the Yamaha motorcycle has been identified a...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Taonui Street
Date: 1978
Rate book for ratepayers of Palmerston North Borough Council, for the years 1905-1906. Handwritten. Details occupier or person primarily liable for rate, description of the property, rateable value, rate and by whom paid.
Creator: Palmerston North Borough Council
Date: 1905 to 1906
The Dominion was a morning newspaper published in Wellington from September 1907 until July 2002, when it merged with The Evening Post to form The Dominion-Post (later The Post). This special edition was published to commemorate Palmerston...
Creator: The Dominion
Date: November 1970
Photograph showing the natural state of Memorial Park before the development of the area started, dated 1 September 1952.
Formerly a ballast pit owned by New Zealand Railways, the Memorial Park area was developed as a recreational area from 1938 ...
Creator: PNCC
Place: Memorial Park, Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: September 1, 1952
Creator: Marilyn Wightman
These images are part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.
The full suite of photographs for this wedding can be viewed at:
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H39_043577-001 to -008
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Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Near High Street, Bulls
Date: 197X
These images are part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.
The full suite of photographs for this wedding can be viewed at:
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H39_043577-001 to -008
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H40_043578-...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Near High Street, Bulls
Date: 197X
These images are part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.
The full suite of photographs for this wedding can be viewed at:
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H39_043577-001 to -008
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H40_043578-...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Bulls
Date: 197X
These images are part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.
The full suite of photographs for this wedding can be viewed at:
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H39_043577-001 to -008
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H40_043578-...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Bulls
Date: 1972
These images are part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.
The full suite of photographs for this wedding can be viewed at:
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H39_043577-001 to -008
2025N_ELMAR_S6-H40_043578-...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Near High Street, Bulls
Date: 197X
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life and career of Madame Lauri Alwyn, women's health advocate. Madame Alwyn visited Palmerston North in May 1936 and presented a number of lifestyle, health and fi...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Manawatū
Date: November 27, 2010
These photographs show the exterior and backyard of a house in the suburb of Milson. The house, believed to date from the 1960s, was relocated to 45 Abraham Crescent in c.1970-1972 by Frank McCready who was the owner of Elmar Studios. In the pictu...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1972
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of the wishing well in Te Marae o Hine/The Square 1963-1990. Erected as a fundraiser for local charities by the Palmerston North branch of the New Zealand Jaycees.
Creator: Heather Glasgow
Place: Palmerston North
Date: May 16, 2026
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Construction on the Mangahao hydroelectric power scheme commenced in 1920. It lies behind Shannon, on the Mangahao River. It was a large construction project, employing 900 me...
Creator: Isaac Heaphy
Place: Manawatū
Date: May 2, 2026
Chris Dann 9piano) Berndt Reiss (double bass)
Creator: Robert Gibb
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 5, 2025
Programme for the Musica Viva Manawatū Young Performers Showcase Concert, held at the Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, on the 17 October 2022.
Creator: Musica Viva Manawatū
Place: Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, Palmerston North
Date: October 17, 2022
"Palmerston North Choral Society. Christmas Oratorio. J S Bach. Tuesday 29 November 8 pm. All Saints Church. Adults $3. Students $2."Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 198X
Programme for the Musica Viva Manawatū Young Performers Gala Concert, held at The Globe Theatre, on the 17 October 2021.
Creator: Musica Viva Manawatū
Place: The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North
Date: October 17, 2021
Programme for the Musica Viva Manawatū Young Performers Showcase Concert, held at the Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, on the 14 October 2024.
Creator: Musica Viva Manawatū
Place: Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, Palmerston North
Date: October 14, 2024
Jun He (violin) Guy Donaldson (piano)
Creator: Robert Gibb
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 5, 2025
Programme for the Musica Viva Manawatū Young Performers Showcase Concert, held at the Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, on the 9 October 2023.
Creator: Musica Viva Manawatū
Place: Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge, Palmerston North
Date: October 9, 2023
Programme for the Musica Viva Manawatū Young Performers Showcase Concert, held at The Globe Theatre on the 19 October 2025.
Creator: Musica Viva Manawatū
Place: The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North
Date: October 19, 2025