29 Jickell Street, Palmerston North
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
This image of nurses holding babies is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum will remain.
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
In 2023 this property was identified as 567 Featherston Street, Roslyn, as evidenced in a valuation report. Some changes have been made, however the original property is still clearly recognizable. The report states that the house was built in 1952
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
The Carnival of the Lake took place at Hokowhitu Lagoon during Anniversary Weekend 1963. Events included a pet parade, children's competitions, Highland dancing, and a boating and canoeing regatta. Some other highlights were decorated gondolas, an elephant race and performances by the stuntman Indana who demonstrated firewalking and escaped from a straitjacket while suspended upside down from a crane.
The King Edward VII Coronation Memorial Fountain, also known as the Coronation Monument was built in 1902 to mark the coronation of Edward VII. In 1925, it was combined with another feature of The Square, the concrete fish pond. The monument was moved in 2005 to the corner of The Square nearest to Broadway Avenue.
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
This image of two women in fancy dress, including a Father Christmas outfit, is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum will remain.
This image of a Christmas party is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum will remain.
St Josephs Convent, run by the Sisters of Mercy, began in Fitchett Street in 1910, and later expanded into Pirie and Carroll Streets, on leasehold land. This building was constructed in Carroll Street c1891, and was the Carow Ladies’ College (also known as the Carow Girls’ Collegiate School) until about 1902, and was then owned by Duncan Matheson. He sold it to the Catholic Church, and in 1923 the building was cut in half and moved on rollers to the south side of Fitchett street, where it became the St Joseph’s Convent High School until 1974. The building was demolished in the 1990s to make way for a retirement village.
This image of nurses holding babies is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospital for many years. Mrs E Dujany later held the lease until 1949. The Palmerston North Hospital Board took over maternity services until 1962, when Rostrata was closed due to the Palmerston North Hospital adding 40 more beds to its Maternity section. In the 13 years that the board had Rostrata, there were 6119 patients and 5230 births. The 1973 owner converted the building into flats from the original two houses joined by annexes on the one acre section. The old trees, including a large Australian red gum will remain.
Identified are: Back Row.- G. KEARNEY, D. JONES. D. ADAMS (MDNC Most Improved), G. FAGE (Coach). Front Row.- K. FERWICK, S. WATSON (Vice-Captain, Outstanding, Player Trophy), S. HANSON (Captain), E. OOTEMAN, S. SIMPSON. Insert- S. AMNER.
These men are thought to be Councillors and Council employees at a Council picnic at Turitea, photographed around 1910.
Japan surrendered to the allies of World War II on 15 August 1945. Immediately schools and businesses in Palmerston North were closed and celebrations, many informal, began. A thanksgiving service was held that afternoon, followed by a victory parade the next day. The parade attracted a big turnout of civilians and defence personnel, a flotilla of 130 vehicles of all kinds, and a huge number of spectators lining the streets. The procession began at the Police Station and went around The Square, lead by the Manawatu Scottish Society’s Highland Pipe Band. The City, Garrison and Salvation Army bands also took part. The parade was followed by community sing-song led from the Band Rotunda. Shown here is the Manawatu Scottish Society Pipe Band. The Drum Major is J R Matheson.
Barges loaded with flax on the Manawatū River near Shannon.
Workers loading bales of flax onto a punt on the Manawatū River.
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
An unidentified family seated in a car.
This image is from a series of souvenir cards that show various locations around Palmerston North. This card shows a view of one of the cannons that once stood in The Square. They were purchased in 1909 by the Palmerston North Borough Council. Both cannons were removed and scrapped during the 1940s.
This photograph comes from a set of images donated to the Ian Matheson City Archives during a competition in the 1950s. Many of the houses in the set are identified, but many are unknown.
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
This colour print shows Rangitikei Street. The building first building on the left side of the image is the National Bank of New Zealand, which was situated on the corner of Cuba Street and Rangitikei Street.
This image comes from a series of slides taken around Palmerston North in the late 1950s. Many show scenes in The Victoria Esplanade Gardens, but other areas and events around the city are also represented.
Harriet Maude Hall (nee: Randall), born 1900 seen here c. 1922. Mr. Randall was a saddler in Pascal Street.
This photograph shows a view of The Lakelet in The Square. The PDC can be seen on the right, topped with the Kiwi Bacon sign and giant kiwi. This image is from a series of framed photographs that were rescued from a local dumpster.
This photograph was commissioned by the bank to document the construction of the new building. The first branch of the Bank of New South Wales opened in the Royal Hotel (1901-1905). On January 1 1906, the branch moved into a leased building on Main Street opposite the Post Office. On October 27 1914, the bank moved into these purpose-built premises at 18 Rangitikei Street. This was demolished to make way for a new building, which was occupied May 29 1967. Customers were briefly served by the city's mayor (G M Rennie) and Mayoress, as well as the wives of both the Chief Manager and Branch Manager.
This photograph was commissioned by the bank to document the construction of the new building. The first branch of the Bank of New South Wales opened in the Royal Hotel (1901-1905). On January 1 1906, the branch moved into a leased building on Main Street opposite the Post Office. On October 27 1914, the bank moved into these purpose-built premises at 18 Rangitikei Street. This was demolished to make way for a new building, which was occupied May 29 1967. Customers were briefly served by the city's mayor (G M Rennie) and Mayoress, as well as the wives of both the Chief Manager and Branch Manager.
This photograph was commissioned by the bank to document the construction of the new building. The first branch of the Bank of New South Wales opened in the Royal Hotel (1901-1905). On January 1 1906, the branch moved into a leased building on Main Street opposite the Post Office. On October 27 1914, the bank moved into these purpose-built premises at 18 Rangitikei Street. This was demolished to make way for a new building, which was occupied May 29 1967. Customers were briefly served by the city's mayor (G M Rennie) and Mayoress, as well as the wives of both the Chief Manager and Branch Manager.