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Old Gorge Cemetery, near Woodville

This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the...

Creator:      William James Young
Place:          Rangitikei
Date:          1910 to 1932

Cuba Street, Name and Municipal History

Name: Cuba

Suburb, Palmerston North Central


The origin is unknown. It is assumed to be named after Cuba Street in Wellington, which was named after the ship, "Cuba."

The image is a derivative of this <a href="https://manawatuheritage....

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date:          2024

Waiting Shelter and Conveniences - Cemetery - James Line

The Manawatu Evening Standard reported on 4 September 1928, "Instructions were given [to] the borough engineer at last night's meeting of the council to call for tenders for the erection of a shelter and conveniences at the new cemetery." The Pa...

Creator:      Palmerston North Borough Council
Date:          1928

Cuba Street: Early Businesses, Organisations and Clubs

Name: Cuba

Suburb, Palmerston North Central


The image is a derivative of this City of Palmerston North District Planning Map from 19...

Creator:      Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date:          2025

Square Circular - August 2008

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: tree clearing after storm, discoloured water, public seating, ...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 2008

Square Circular - June 2008

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Matheson Reserve, Colin Owen at the wastewater treatment plant...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 2008

Gravestone for Sarah and Alfred Drew

Alfred Drew was a jeweller in Palmerston North. He was also significant in the founding of rugby in New Zealand. His wife Sarah died 20 March 1903 and Alfred died 13 February 1925. They are buried at Terrace End Cemetery in Palmerston North.

Creator:      Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 2019

Cleaning headstone at Ashhurst Cemetery

One of the activities during Local History Week 2019 was the cleaning of headstones at Ashhurst Cemetery. Leanne Hickman (right) demonstrates how to restore the inscriptions on headstones.

Creator:      Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          November 2019

Cleaning headstones at Ashhurst Cemetery

One of the activities during Local History Week 2019 was to clean gravestones at the Ashhurst Cemetery.

Creator:      Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Asshurst
Date:          November 2019

Terrace End Cemetery tour during Local History Week

A tour of some of the grave sites in the historic Terrace End Cemetery took place during the 2019 Local History Week.

From left: Ella Hickman; Tina White (tour guide); Leanne Hickman; (tour guide); Richard Mays (tour guide); Jenny Olsen.

Creator:      Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 2019

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