On July 21, 1919, King George V approved the award of a silk Union Flag to be presented to Territorial Force Battalions and Battalions serving overseas. Here the flags are being presented to the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Battalions, Wellington Regiment, afte...

Creator:      Whalley and Co., Crown Studios,
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          April 25, 1920

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 29th June 1981.

An unknown Beerhall Brass Band entertains at the Pascal Street Stadium during the 1981 Telethon live broadcast.

Telethon 1981 wa...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Rainbow Stadium, Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          June 27, 1981

The Palmerston North Garrison Band was established in 1864, one of the city's oldest groups.. In 1972 it became the Palmerston North Brass Band. This photograph was taken when the band competed in Auckland, 1955.

Back row: J.B. Register, F.J. Co...

Creator:      Amy Harper Studios
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1955

The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kipenberger. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983,...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Main street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 19, 1952

The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kipenberger. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983,...

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          October 19, 1952

The obelisk at Fitzroy Park, as it was then called, was unveiled in this ceremony by Major-General Sir Howard Kipenberger. Later, in 1954, the park was dedicated and renamed Memorial Park. The obelisk, in a state of disrepair, was removed in 1983,...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Memorial Park, Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 19, 1952

Japan surrendered to the allies of World War II on 15 August. 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 ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

Peace with Germany was announced 8 May 1945 and official celebrations took place in Palmerston North the following day. Church services were held at 10am, followed by general celebrations. The procession marched round The Square to the Band Rotunda

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          May 9, 1945

Peace with Germany was announced 8 May 1945 and official celebrations took place in Palmerston North the following day. Church services were held at 10am, followed by general celebrations. The procession marched round The Square to the Band Rotunda

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          May 9, 1945

The newly formed Palmerston North City Silver Band grouped in front of the War Memorial in The Square. In 1972 it rejoined with the Palmerston North Garrison Band to form the Palmerston North Brass Band.

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          circa 1930

The Palmerston North Silver Band as attended the Christchurch Contest in 1946.

From left:

Back row: R Bruce (Corporal); R Cook; B Kruse; J Sims; E Fleetwood; E Trott; V Belgrave; M Paris (Librarian); S Davis.

Fourth row: S James; C Boyce (Serge...

Creator:      
Place:          Christchurch
Date:          1946

From left. Back row: E. Watkins, H. Graham, S. Barrow, P. Edge, S. Tombs, C. Pike, E. Beamish, B. Bowater, J. Beattie. Third row: J. Harwood, J. Elliot, D. Charker, A. Tonkin, C. Findlay, F. Meyrick, H. Ihle, A. Clarebut, T. Elliot. Second row: W...

Creator:      Bunting Studio
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1908

A new concrete bridge replaced the first wooden structure across the Manawatu River in Palmerston North, in 1935. The official party approaching the bridge after the unveiling has taken place includes, from left: Viscount Galway, Governor-General;...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date:          July 20, 1935

In December 1934, the 40 member Grenadier Guards Band toured New Zealand to give a series of concerts. The band was accorded a civic welcome to Palmerston North at The Square band rotunda. Led by Major Miller, the band then paraded in uniform and ...

Creator:      Snapshots Unlimited
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 1934

In December 1934, the 40 member Grenadier Guards Band toured New Zealand to give a series of concerts. The band was accorded a Civic welcome to Palmerston North at The Square band rotunda. Led by Major Miller, the band then paraded in uniform and ...

Creator:      Snapshots Unlimited
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 15, 1934

In December 1934, the 40 member Grenadier Guards Band toured New Zealand to give a series of concerts. The band was accorded a Civic welcome to Palmerston North at The Square band rotunda. Led by Major Miller, the band then paraded in uniform and ...

Creator:      Snapshots Unlimited
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 15, 1934

Palmerston North held celebrations to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The procession started in The Square and was followed by a ceremony performed at the Showgrounds. Here we see returned soliders and other men's and w...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of Coleman Place and the Square, Palmerston North
Date:          May 12, 1937

The Imperial Troops arrived in Palmerston North by train. After disembarking they paraded at the Showgrounds, where a large crowd watched.

Creator:      H Billens and Co.
Place:          The Showgrounds. Palmerston North
Date:          1900

Military parade in connection with the Boer War. Photograph taken from Broadway corner, looking down to Church Street.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1900 to circa 1901

This photograph shows a funeral for the Air Force personnel lost on 25 November 1945 during a routine meteorological flight out of Ohakea. On March 19, 1949 the wreck of the RNZAF Ventura aeroplane with four crew members on-board was discovered; w...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 25, 1949

'Mac' McGregor (b. c1895) was killed in an air crash at Wellington 18 February 1936, and had a full military funeral. Here, the cortege is moving along Church Street East to the Opera House, where a commemorative service was held, before burial at...

Creator:      T C Benfell
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          February 21, 1936

In all, fifteen men from Rongotea died fighting in World War One. These 15 names were inscribed on an obelisk in Douglas Square, Rongotea, which was dedicated by Viscount Jellicoe Governor-General of New Zealand 1920-1924. Over 1000 people attende...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          November 28, 1921

Military parade in connection with the Boer War. Photograph taken near the corner of Main Street and The Square, looking towards Church Street.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1900 to 1901

This photograph shows a funeral for the Air Force personnel lost on 25 November 1945 during a routine meteorological flight out of Ohakea. On March 19, 1949 the wreck of the RNZAF Ventura aeroplane with four crew members on-board was discovered; w...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 25, 1949

The Palmerston North Brass Band was established in 1881. This was the group who entered the Masterton Brass Band Contest of 1903.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1903

Presumed to be a procession to mark the end of World War I (WWI), showing the corner of The Square and Coleman Place. The C M Ross department store is decorated with colours of the Union Jack.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1918

This photograph shows a funeral procession about to proceed to the Terrace End Cemetery (see also 2014N_A1_009357). The funeral must have been that of a member of the Rifle Volunteers or Mounted Rifles because member of both of these corps are pre...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1900

The North Island Band Contest was held in Palmerston North in 1924. It was arranged by the North Island Brass Band Association. Contains hints for bandsmen, bands entered and handwritten results.

Creator:      North island Brass Band Association
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1924

NZ Army Brass Band marching in The Square as part of the Beating of the Retreat, 2016.

The Beating of the Retreat by the New Zealand Army was performed in The Square on 3 December, 2016. This involved the firing of L119 105mm light artillery, par...

Creator:      Jennifer Kilsby
Place:          The Square
Date:          December 3, 2016

A band plays at the official opening of the second Fitzherbert Bridges, built 1933 - 1935. This replaced the original structure built in 1877. It was constructed by Fletcher Construction and remained until 1986 when it proved too small for the vol...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 1935