Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of Wellington anniversary day and a case for celebrating Palmerston North anniversary separately.
Creator: Toi Warbrick
Place: Manawatū
Date: January 29, 2022
An annual picnic, known as the Mayoral picnic, was organised by the Palmerston North Borough Council. James Nash, Mayor 1908 - 1923, is seated with his wife in the second row, fourth and fifth from right. Nash has a child on his knee.
Creator: Whalley and Co., Crown Studios
Place: Manawatu
Date: March 1914
Borough Council from 1915-1917. From left. Mike O’Reilly (proprietor of Princess Hotel); L R Bryant (retired farmer); E L Broad(flaxmiller and land agent); George Kendall (retired farmer); W H Collingwood - Town Clerk; J A Nash - Mayor; M J Kenned...
Creator: Billens and Co.
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1916
[Large shield bearing the Feilding Crest and date 1881.]
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Feilding
Date: 1981
A short history of the pioneer cottage, "Totaranui," now located at Te Manawa.
Creator: Mina McKenzie for Manawatu Museum
Date: 1975
This booklet details the history of the historic cottage Totaranui, which now sits in the Te Manawa Museum complex.
Creator: Historical Committee of the Centennial Association
Date: 1970s
A week of celebrations were held to mark the elevation of Palmerston North to a city, 18-22 November 1930. An Old Identities Gathering was held 21 November, with the qualification for those attending being citizens over 55 years who had resided in...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Date: November 1930