This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatū Evening Standard on 2 October 1963. Eartha Kitt, a celebrated singer of the time, was famous for her kittenish voice. Upon her arrival in the city, probably on 30 September, she was welco...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Milson Airport, Palmerston North
Date:          1963

This image ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 11 June 1959. Winifred Atwell was an internationally famous 'boogie-woogie' pianist and visited Palmerston North with her husband Mr L V Levisohn for a concert at the Opera House. Winnie, as her f...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Milson Airport, Palmerston North
Date:          June 1959