Viscount Montgomery whilst on a visit to Ohakea Air Force Base.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          194X

The Commandos Orchestra played at the Army, Navy and Air Force Dance Hall in George Street. They originally began as ‘The Revellers’ and ended as 'The Commanders'. Pictured are Peter Jordan (on piano), Norman Jordan (bass), Alan Jordan (drums) Ath...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1946

A photograph of the late Sgt. P. Hill, who served in the Army and Air Force in the Second World War. He mounted a collection of 200 medals and service badges which was presented to the Palmerston North City Council at one of its meeting of the 28 ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1945

Mr Arthur Harding initially leased the property, then in 1906 his wife Isabella bought the land and together they build the 18 roomed 'Siberia' homestead. Also built on the property were stables, garages, sheds, stores for livestock and agricultur...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Fitzherbert East Road, Ashhurst, Manawatu
Date:          circa 1909 to circa 1915

This photograph shows the remains of a Royal Australian Air Force F-111 swing-wing aircraft after being taken to a hangar by truck. It crashed at the southern end of the runway. The plane was taking part in a Tasmanex exercise, the work crew membe...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Ohakea, Rangitikei Region
Date:          August 1979

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Brian Dredge recalls his father Cyril Dredge's war time experiences and career. Cyril Dredge joined the Manawatū Home Guard during World War II. He was an active member...

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          September 4, 2010

Avon House was built for the Sisters of Mercy, and opened by Archbishop Redwood 8 December 1904. The architect was Frederick de Jersey Clere. It was used as a convent by the Catholic Church until 1925, when a new convent was built in Fitchett Str...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          September 17, 1979

Avon House was built for the Sisters of Mercy, and opened by Archbishop Redwood 8 December 1904. The architect was Frederick de Jersey Clere. It was used as a convent by the Catholic Church until 1925, when a new convent was built in Fitchett Str...

Creator:      Elizabeth Creamer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1982

This stately home was built by Arthur and Isabella Harding in 1906 after they purchased 3800 acres of land in the Manchester Block area near Ashhurst. The 18-roomed house was known as 'Siberia' homestead. Also built on the property were ...

Creator:      Ministry of Defence
Date:          1940

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

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’.

They depict a military parade at Ohakea air base. Althou...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Ohakea
Date:          October 27, 1978

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Creator:      Royal New Zealand Air Force
Date:          1944

The Commanders were the resident band at the Army, Navy, and Air Force (ANA) Dance Hall (later the Ballroom Astoria, then George Street Ballroom). The well known band began life as the ‘The Revellers’ in 1943 and disbanded in 1960. Max Jordan and ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1946 to 1947

These unidentified Australian airmen were entertained in Palmerston North by the Palmerston North City Council, when visiting Ohakea Air Force Base during the Second World War. The Mayor, A. E. Mansford is standing in the front row extreme left. ...

Creator:      Royal New Zealand Air Force
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1942

'Hamming it up' in this photograph are part of 'The Commandos Orchestra' who played at the Army, Navy and Air Force Dance Hall in George Street. They originally began as ‘The Revellers’ and ended as 'The Commanders'. From left: Devon Christensen ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1945 to 1946

Letter from K A Henderson, Deputy Chairman of the 2nd Liberty Loan Committee, regarding the setting up of a local women's recruiting committee, to assist the voluntary recruitment of women for service in the Army, Navy , Air Force and Land Corps d...

Creator:      2nd Liberty Loan Committee
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 14, 1942

The Commandos began life as the 'The Revellers' in 1943, and were the resident band at the ANA Dance Hall (later the Ballroom Astoria, then George Street Ballroom). They disbanded in 1960. Band members included: Alan Jordan, Master of Ceremonies, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1948

This image is part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.

Can you identify the location of this business? To provide feedback or suggest a correction, please click the Share/Download button. ...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1956

This image is part of the Elmar Studios negative collection. Unfortunately, no accompanying information is held.

It shows a display in the window of Manson & Barr Ltd. Can you share any information about this business? Please add a comment to the...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1955

This photograph is from the Manawatū District Aero Club archives. The Manawatū Aero Club was established following a public meeting in November 1928, with the objective of promoting aviation in the district. In September 1937, they became the Midd...

Creator:      Royal New Zealand Air Force

The Mayor of Palmerston North, A. E. Mansford, (fifth from left in the back row), Councillors, offical staff and visiting Australian Airmen at Ohakea during World War II.

Creator:      Royal New Zealand Air Force
Place:          Rangitikei Region
Date:          May 17, 1943

Two air force personnel are in a small boat in the Lakelet in The Square.

Creator:      Acme Studios
Date:          circa 1940

This photograph shows an air force funeral. The men are walking down Church Street - the Opera House is visible on the left hand side, adjacent to that is St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          194X

An Air Force Funeral, armed men and a band accompany the hearse along Church Street.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          194X

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. From the early 20th century, retailers in Palmerston North placed jingles to sell products in the local newspapers. Chemist product, cures for ailments, were commonly a...

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          October 30, 2010

Cherry blossoms on George Street.

Creator:      Heather Glasgow
Place:          

Part 1 of 4. Marion Abiss recalls growing up in Feilding during the 1940s
 She walked to Lytton Street School with other local children
 Schools were simple, with cold rooms and oiled wooden floors
 Children brought sa...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Feilding
Date:          May 12, 2026

Part 2 of 4. Floral art began for Marion Abiss in the 1980s from a love of gardening
 She joined the Feilding Floral Art Group through friends
 Floral art involves creativity beyond simple flower arranging
 Themes guid...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Feilding
Date:          May 19, 2026

Part 3 of 4. Marion Abiss describes her involvement with the Experiment in International Living 
 It was a global cultural exchange bringing visitors into New Zealand homes
 Students and adults stayed with host families f...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Feilding
Date:          May 26, 2026

Part 4 of 4. Strong rural community around Halcombe in the 1970s
 Family farmed sheep, cattle, crops and grains
 Deep involvement in Halcombe School life
 PTA, school board and teaching roles
 Small rural schoo...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Feilding
Date:          June 2, 2026