This image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 7 February, 1959. "Reproduction of unpublished photo from 1902 during peace celebrations in Nelson, following the South African War. Richard Seddon (King Dick) was premier of...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Nelson
Date: 1959-02-07T00:00:00+00:00
A programme from the Celebration of the Proclamtion of Peace in South Africa and of the Coronation of Edward VII.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1902-08-09T00:00:00+00:00
A celebration of both events was held in Palmerston North in 1902. It also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Palmerston North Borough Council.
The programme includes the celebration activities, including the laying of the foundation stone of...
Creator: Buick and Young (printers) for the PNBC
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 1902
The seated solider is Frederick Chafe Kennedy, of Palmerston North. The person standing is unidentified - possibly Frederick's brother Isaac. Frederick Chafe Kennedy was awarded the King's Medal which signified that he completed 18 months service ...
Creator: Bunting Studio
Place: Manawatu
Date: circa 1899 to circa 1902
An illustrated envelope addressed to Trooper A F Batchelar of Palmerston North, serving in the Boer War. Arthur Batchelar was a member of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles. From the archive of 'A F Batchelar'.
Creator: Unknown
Date: circa 1900
Samuel Hooper Smith, aged 23, leaving for the Boer War.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1901
A greeting card sent to New Zealand troops in South Africa, as a souvenir of the campaign 1899-1900, addressed to Private A F Batchelar of Palmerston North, in the first New Zealand Contingent. From the archive of 'A F Batchelar'.
Creator: Unknown
Date: circa 1900
A reception, given by the Palmerston North Borough Council, for the returned troopers from the Boer War, was held at the Fire Brigade Social Hall, Palmerston North, 29 July 1902.
Creator: Unknown
Date: July 1902
Amongst the members of the Manawatu Mounted Rifles on horseback are Messers Aldrich and Pringle. The Manawatu Mounted Rifle volunteers were formed as part of the Wellington Battalion, Mounted Rifle Volunteers 7 November 1895.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1900