The Whakarongo Smithy on display during the Palmerston North Centenary parade. The The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15th March 1971 reported that the Whakarongo Smithy was "one of the most authentic and popular floats in the procession. It depicts...
Creator: Jack Cottam
Place: Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 13, 1971
The image is a derivative of this City of Palmerston North District Planning Map from 19...
Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2025
Here are the leased premises of H J Lauridsen Blacksmith and Farrier, on George Street Palmerston North. It was located where the Odeon Theatre was once situated - adjacent to the old Woodfield Stables - directly opposite the end of Coleman Mall. ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: George Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1908
This business was located on section 263 (once occupied by The National Bank, now the ANZ Bank, on the corner of Cuba Street and Rangitikei Street). The building was destroyed by fire in September 1894, but was subsequently rebuilt in Cuba Street ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1891
Mr W A Woolcock and Mr C Hosking conducted their foundry and blacksmith business 1875-c1892, after which Mr C Hosking and Son continued the business on their own account. It is thought this photograph is at the second site of the business, Sectio...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1880 to circa 1890
The business was established and run by Adam Burges 1892 until his death in 1918, then run by his sons Duncan and Alan. In 1942 the business was closed and the property sold to various businesses, including the Government Life Insurance, Smith and...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1892
The shop was at the corner of Thames and Medway Streets, opposite Ameys. Mr Glover Senior is standing in front of the horse and beside the pony, in the centre of the photograph. The girl on the pony is his daughter, possibly Myrtle. Second from le...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Rongotea
Date: circa 1900
Refer Fitzherbert East Aokautere School and District 1889-1989, 9 34.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Aokautere, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1927 to circa 1937
Image of what is thought to be David James Davis, a farrier at the Awapuni Racecourse. He was married to Katie Davis and had three children, Ronald, Eva and Elsie. He died 7 February 1971.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1929