In 1952 Palmerston North celebrated 75 years since being proclaimed a Borough. Heading the procession down Cuba Street are four marching drum “Majorettes”. Directly behind them is the Scottish Society Pipe Band, followed in turn by a group of marc...

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 1952

Programme prepared for Central Normal School's 100th Anniversary in 1973. Held over three days; 23rd to 25th March; The Centenary was widely attended by past pupils and staff.

Creator:      Centenary Executive Committee - Central Normal School
Place:          Central Normal School, 201 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 1973

The second Fitzherbert Bridge, built by Fletcher Construction Co. Ltd, was opened 20 July 1935 by Viscount Galway, Governor General. This snapshot was taken after the ribbon had been cut at the offical opening. The second bridge replace the origin...

Date:          1935

On the corner of The Square, looking down Broadway, the VJ (Victory over Japan) Day parade, marking the end of World War 2, draws a large crowd. Also see 2010P_IMCA-DigitalLibrary_004501

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of the Square and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

The VJ (Victory over Japan) parade passing the corner of The Square and Broadway, watched by a large crowd.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

Programme prepared for Central Normal School's 125th Anniversary in 1998. Held over three days; 23rd to 25th October; The Centennary was widely attended by past pupils and staff.

Creator:      125th Celebrations Committee - Central Normal School
Place:          Palmerston North, Central Normal School, 201 Featherston Street
Date:          October 1998

Located on the corner of Jackeytown Rd and State Highway 56, this rocket was constructed to commemorate the settlement's centennary.

Creator:      Maurice Thompson
Place:          corner of Jackeytown Rd and State Highway 56
Date:          April 29, 1963

This event is believed to be the start of the 1927 Jubilee celebrations. A large procession was held 2 March 1927, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough of Palmerston North.The procession included the Salvation Army band, the Municipal Band,...

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 2, 1927

Photograph of a gathering around Te Marae-O Hine believed to be early March 1927. The large crowd was here possibly to see the Duke and Duchess of York, whose visit on 3-4 March 1927 coincided with the week of Jubilee celebrations marking 50 years...

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa March 1927

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on Monday 27 November 1978 “Walding makes political history: Backslapping well-wishers congratulate Palmerston North’s new M.P Joe Walding”

The 1978 General election (on ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 27, 1978

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 04 July 1958, page 11: "Patricia Sheridan is seen here entertaining members and guests present at the Sunshine Club's 25th birthday celebrations which were held yesterda...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 4, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18 August 1958, page 8: "Mrs. Howard, formerly Miss Mary Jane Jefferies, a first day pupil of the Bunnythorpe School is seen cutting the jubilee cake during the banquet ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 18, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18 August 1958, page 4: "The seven first-day pupils who answered their names on Saturday at the roll call of the Buynnythorpe School 75th jubilee celebrations. From left...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Baring Street, Bunnythrope
Date:          August 18, 1958

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 March 1958, page 9: "Seen heading the procession of floats in yesterday's Massey College celebrations is the college band waltzing their way down Broadway."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          March 27, 1958

[Four women cutting a presentation cake on the stage of a school hall]

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 27, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 03 June 1961 "Mr. and Mrs. W. Robson of Cook Street, Palmerston North, cutting the celebration cake on the occasion of their 50th anniversary."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Cook Street, Palmerston North
Date:          June 3, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 07 July 1961 "To mark the 10th anniversary of the Colombo Plan the Mayor of Palmerston North (Mr. G.M. Rennie) held a reception for Asian students at Massey College in t...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          47 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          July 7, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 07 February 1958, page 8: "Mr. and Mrs. D.S. Prince were excited recipients of many congratulatory telegrams yesterday on the 75th anniversary of their wedding. Pride of...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Unknown
Date:          February 6, 1958

This photograph comes from the school's 75th Jubilee.

The original Terrace End School building was situated in Main Street in 1884. Mrs Harvey was the first teacher. In June 1884, the School was moved to Deard's Hall in Main Street, near its curr...

Creator:      Embassy Studio
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1959

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:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

A souvenir envelope produced for the Palmerston North centennial in 1971. This first day of issue envelope is franked with a special Palmerston North Centennial Pavilion postmark, and contains the centennial stamp.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1971

The Latino Fiesta was a event held at the Globe Theatre. It was a celebration of Latin culture with dancing, food and performances.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 14, 2017

The Latino Fiesta was a event held at the Globe Theatre. It was a celebration of Latin culture with dancing, food and performances.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 14, 2017

The Latino Fiesta was a event held at the Globe Theatre. It was a celebration of Latin culture with dancing, food and performances.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          326 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 14, 2017

The Latino Fiesta was a event held at the Globe Theatre. It was a celebration of Latin culture with dancing, food and performances.

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          312 Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 14, 2017

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 t...

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

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

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:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945

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 t...

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

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:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 16, 1945