A display of poppies made of flax and woven by the community for ANZAC Day 2016 in The Square, Palmerston North.  

A complete list of all the people named on the Palmerston North War Memorial Cenotaph in The Square, in two parts. The first part is the original WWI names from the 1926 Memorial opening, transcribed in 1990. The second part is a list of names found by the War Research Group set up in 2005 to find all additional known war dead for Palmerston North to that date. The War Research Group consisted of representatives from the Palmerston North City Council, Palmerston North RSA, Palmerston North Officers Club and the Manawatu Standard. Trevor Richards was the researcher

This memorial and reserve behind it commemorates local soldiers who lost their lives during World War Two. The memorial is located on Lawton Road, behind the old school on Milson Line between Feilding and Palmerston North.

The plaque reads:

1939 - 1945
To the glory of God and in honour of:
C.G Firth
D. Goffe
G.A Griffith
E.H Haythorne
A.P Lewis
T. Ruwhiu
T.A Sutherland
H.G Talbot
P.S Wevell

Colour enhanced print of Memorial Park, looking down from Napier Road side. The War Memorial at right, was dedicated to those who died in World War I and World War II, was opened in 1952 at what was then called Fitzroy Park. It was renamed Memorial Park in 1954.

Note the wreaths commemorating Anzac Day. Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 80.

A war memorial to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War One was erected in the centre of The Square, Palmerston North, in 1926. The figure that sits atop the memorial was based on a similar one in Folkstone, England. Today it also commemorates those who died in World War Two, and the Korean and Vietman Wars.

A war memorial to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War One was erected in the centre of The Square, Palmerston North, in 1926. The figure that sits atop the memorial was based on a similar one in Folkstone, England. Today it also commemorates those who died in World War Two, and the Korean and Vietman Wars.

This photograph shows the 75th Squadron Reunion held at Ohakea Base. Squadron leader John Grubb, left, who piloted a no. 75 Squadron Stirling from June 1943 to January 1944, talks with Ken Hazlett, a wireless operator at that time. They both served on the squadron at Mepal in England. About 400 former members attended the reunion over the weekend.

A war memorial to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War One was erected in the centre of The Square, Palmerston North, in 1926. The figure that sits atop the memorial was based on a similar one in Folkstone, England. Today it also commemorates those who died in World War Two, and the Korean and Vietman Wars.

A war memorial to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War One was erected in the centre of The Square, Palmerston North, in 1926. The figure that sits atop the memorial was based on a similar one in Folkstone, England. Today it also commemorates those who died in World War Two, and the Korean and Vietman Wars.

Shown here is a display put up by "The Times" newspaper asking for donations of food to help keep Britain fed in the time during and after World War Two. “Tin and a Sixpence" refers to a tin for the fundraising and sixpence for a cup of tea and the stall. Amongst items on display are tins of cheese spaghetti, Highlander Condensed Milk, Milo, Jam, Vegetable soup, Brufax and Beehive matches. New Zealand, along with other countries, was a vital source of food for Britain during World War Two. It rationed its own food supply to increase the amount that could be sent to England. The 'Food for Britain' campaign helped to explain the necessity for rationing, making the idea more palatable to the New Zealand public.

The Grammer family were early residents of Ashhurst. This album is one of several artefacts created during World War Two by Ron Grammer.

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These unidentified soldiers are part of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Signals Section.

This booklet was produced as part of an appeal to raise funds for the proposed addition to the YMCA Building on Grey Street. It contains many advertisements for local businesses, a history of the organisation and photographs of YMCA activities in New Zealand and overseas, as well as general photographs of Palmerston North, Massey and the camp at Pohangina. The cover is missing from this copy.

Back row: Edna Crowe, Eleanor Field, Dorothy Durden, Gussie Brill, Eva Tate. Middle row: Mrs Meyrick, Enid Orr, Doris Harrison, Ester Price, Mary Hutchinson, Kath McFarlane, Phoebe Pinfold. Front row: Thelma Dickins, Irene Anderson, Zillah Orr, Mrs Boyd, Nina Chowen, Clarice Brungar, Doris Kyle. Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 78.

This WWII era portrait has the name "Gordon Dilks" written on the back in pencil. It is thought he is Gordon Beresford Dilks (1922-2011), service number 443771. He served in the New Zealand Army in the Armoured Brigade, Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. For more information, see his Online Cenotaph record at http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C139445.

Staff from G. Bramall & Co, manufacturers of waterproof clothing, including 'Bramac' rainwear. The company employed women during the second world war and manufactured school uniform raincoats for nearly fifty years before closing in August 1981. Eleven employees, many of whom had worked for the company for a number of years, lost their jobs (See Manawatū Evening Standard 31 July 1981). Identified in this photo are: Hazel Hubbard (later Hazel Baker), in the checked raincoat; and Nancy Mackay (nee Cade) second from right.

This group of soldiers are shown outside of barracks in Awapuni.

Back row: Peter Field, Joe Meyrick, Tom Dickins, Bert Kendrick, George Blenkiron, Tony Pedersen, 'Ween' Lancaster. Middle row: Captain Stewart (instructor), Ernie Brungar, Lester Field, Jack Brill, Dick Tate, Norman Chowen, Walter Gosling, Leslie Phelan, Les Hastings. Front row: Jack Atkinson, Ronnie Brill, Allan Hopcroft, Jack Robertson, Captain Alex Ferguson, Dick Harrison, Arthur Brill, Bert Mackie, Arthur Crowe. Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, p 79.

Bernard Cox (1905-1970) a well known Palmerston North architect. He was born in Dunedin where he studied architecture, before leaving to study and work in the USA and Canada in 1928. Bernard returned to New Zealand, settling in Palmerston North in 1935. He set up a practice as an architect, specialising in residential work. Mr Cox married Myrtle (née Schlierike) in 1938 and they had two daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth. Bernard Cox retired in 1961. He served in World War Two, first in the Home Guard and then overseas as an engineer in the NZEF. He returned in January 1946, to be met in Palmerston North Railway Station by his wife Myrtle and daughter Margaret.

This photograph shows Bernard Cox in uniform, taken while he was stationed in Rome during WWII.He (1905-1970) was a well known Palmerston North architect. He was born in Dunedin where he studied architecture, before leaving to study and work in the USA and Canada in 1928. Bernard returned to New Zealand, settling in Palmerston North in 1935. He set up a practice as an architect, specialising in residential work. Mr Cox married Myrtle (nee Schilerike) in 1938 and they had two daughters, Margaret and Elizabeth. Bernard Cox retired in 1961. During the Second World War he served first in the Home Guard and then overseas as an engineer in the NZEF. He returned in January 1946.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. From 1941, lighting restrictions were put in place in Palmerston North and elsewhere. Under the Emergency Precautions Scheme, street lights, shops, factories, offices, vehicles and households were affected. The objective was to reduce the glow from populated areas which might be visible from sea and the air by enemy forces. By mid-1943, lighting restrictions for safety reasons were lifted beyond coastal zones. Street lighting restrictions continued for some time, due to electricity shortages and low coal stocks.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. When local author Private Jack Gallichan (1908-1984) was imprisoned in a German prisoner-of-war coal mining labour camp in Poland during World War II, he started a weekly newspaper called The Tiki Times. Gallichan produced 25 copies of the newspaper for fellow prisoners as well as an 856-page diary covering his experiences whilst a prisoner-of-war.
Jack Gallichan was a long time member of the Manawatū Cricket Association, serving as its statistician for many years. After the war, he became a newspaper agent for the Southern Cross and the Manawatū Standard.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Māori Battalion trains at the Palmerston North showgrounds in 1940.

This documentary accompanied an exhibition of the same name held at Square Edge in June 2024.

The Untold Stories Project's desire for the future of this project is to inspire and help other descendants of Displaced Persons to research and write their stories before the stories are lost forever. They hope that this film, the Untold Stories book and the exhibition, will encourage you to start and will give you some ideas and guidance for your family research journey.

Acknowledgements:
This documentary film is kindly funded by Palmerston North City Council Natural and Cultural Incentive Fund: Promoting Palmy History and the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. The project is supported by Square Edge Community Arts Centre, Freedom Plus, Nick Watson, the Pahīatua Museum and the Heritage Department of the Palmerston North City Library. We are indebted to Warwick Smith who took on this film project as videographer and editor and from the beginning encouraged us to fully explore this historical period through film. The theme music is a Latvian folk composition loved by Talivaldis Ozolins and sent as sheet music to his mother Lucija Ozolins (Latvia) in a 1960s letter. It is played by Susan McConachy piano, Chris Dann piano and Rebekah Greig piano accordion Untold Stories team 2024: Dr Tania Kopytko, Mychelle Mihailof, Bruno Petrenas, Susie Tsaclis and Mary Zambazos We wish to acknowledge the generosity of many community members from across New Zealand who have come forward with help, information and resources that enabled us to create this.

This documentary accompanied an exhibition of the same name held at Square Edge in June 2024.

The Untold Stories Project's desire for the future of this project is to inspire and help other descendants of Displaced Persons to research and write their stories before the stories are lost forever. They hope that this film, the Untold Stories book and the exhibition, will encourage you to start and will give you some ideas and guidance for your family research journey.

Acknowledgements:
This documentary film is kindly funded by Palmerston North City Council Natural and Cultural Incentive Fund: Promoting Palmy History and the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. The project is supported by Square Edge Community Arts Centre, Freedom Plus, Nick Watson, the Pahīatua Museum and the Heritage Department of the Palmerston North City Library. We are indebted to Warwick Smith who took on this film project as videographer and editor and from the beginning encouraged us to fully explore this historical period through film. The theme music is a Latvian folk composition loved by Talivaldis Ozolins and sent as sheet music to his mother Lucija Ozolins (Latvia) in a 1960s letter. It is played by Susan McConachy piano, Chris Dann piano and Rebekah Greig piano accordion Untold Stories team 2024: Dr Tania Kopytko, Mychelle Mihailof, Bruno Petrenas, Susie Tsaclis and Mary Zambazos We wish to acknowledge the generosity of many community members from across New Zealand who have come forward with help, information and resources that enabled us to create this.

This documentary accompanied an exhibition of the same name held at Square Edge in June 2024.

The Untold Stories Project's desire for the future of this project is to inspire and help other descendants of Displaced Persons to research and write their stories before the stories are lost forever. They hope that this film, the Untold Stories book and the exhibition, will encourage you to start and will give you some ideas and guidance for your family research journey.

Acknowledgements:
This documentary film is kindly funded by Palmerston North City Council Natural and Cultural Incentive Fund: Promoting Palmy History and the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. The project is supported by Square Edge Community Arts Centre, Freedom Plus, Nick Watson, the Pahīatua Museum and the Heritage Department of the Palmerston North City Library. We are indebted to Warwick Smith who took on this film project as videographer and editor and from the beginning encouraged us to fully explore this historical period through film. The theme music is a Latvian folk composition loved by Talivaldis Ozolins and sent as sheet music to his mother Lucija Ozolins (Latvia) in a 1960s letter. It is played by Susan McConachy piano, Chris Dann piano and Rebekah Greig piano accordion Untold Stories team 2024: Dr Tania Kopytko, Mychelle Mihailof, Bruno Petrenas, Susie Tsaclis and Mary Zambazos We wish to acknowledge the generosity of many community members from across New Zealand who have come forward with help, information and resources that enabled us to create this.

This documentary accompanied an exhibition of the same name held at Square Edge in June 2024.

The Untold Stories Project's desire for the future of this project is to inspire and help other descendants of Displaced Persons to research and write their stories before the stories are lost forever. They hope that this film, the Untold Stories book and the exhibition, will encourage you to start and will give you some ideas and guidance for your family research journey.

Acknowledgements:
This documentary film is kindly funded by Palmerston North City Council Natural and Cultural Incentive Fund: Promoting Palmy History and the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. The project is supported by Square Edge Community Arts Centre, Freedom Plus, Nick Watson, the Pahīatua Museum and the Heritage Department of the Palmerston North City Library. We are indebted to Warwick Smith who took on this film project as videographer and editor and from the beginning encouraged us to fully explore this historical period through film. The theme music is a Latvian folk composition loved by Talivaldis Ozolins and sent as sheet music to his mother Lucija Ozolins (Latvia) in a 1960s letter. It is played by Susan McConachy piano, Chris Dann piano and Rebekah Greig piano accordion Untold Stories team 2024: Dr Tania Kopytko, Mychelle Mihailof, Bruno Petrenas, Susie Tsaclis and Mary Zambazos We wish to acknowledge the generosity of many community members from across New Zealand who have come forward with help, information and resources that enabled us to create this.

This documentary accompanied an exhibition of the same name held at Square Edge in June 2024.

The Untold Stories Project's desire for the future of this project is to inspire and help other descendants of Displaced Persons to research and write their stories before the stories are lost forever. They hope that this film, the Untold Stories book and the exhibition, will encourage you to start and will give you some ideas and guidance for your family research journey.

Acknowledgements:
This documentary film is kindly funded by Palmerston North City Council Natural and Cultural Incentive Fund: Promoting Palmy History and the Earle Creativity and Development Trust. The project is supported by Square Edge Community Arts Centre, Freedom Plus, Nick Watson, the Pahīatua Museum and the Heritage Department of the Palmerston North City Library. We are indebted to Warwick Smith who took on this film project as videographer and editor and from the beginning encouraged us to fully explore this historical period through film. The theme music is a Latvian folk composition loved by Talivaldis Ozolins and sent as sheet music to his mother Lucija Ozolins (Latvia) in a 1960s letter. It is played by Susan McConachy piano, Chris Dann piano and Rebekah Greig piano accordion Untold Stories team 2024: Dr Tania Kopytko, Mychelle Mihailof, Bruno Petrenas, Susie Tsaclis and Mary Zambazos We wish to acknowledge the generosity of many community members from across New Zealand who have come forward with help, information and resources that enabled us to create this.