The Square was extensively remodelled for the 1971 centennial celebrations. Additions included a raised flower bed at the Fitzherbert Avenue end and the construction of the Centennial Pavilion.
This photograph was one of four scenes of Palmersto...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1971
Introduction:
"Rotary was established by Paul Harris in 1905 to serve communities and provide fellowship and enjoyment to members. On 29 May 1924 a group of businessmen met to establish a Rotary Club to serve the Palmerston North community.
Over ...
Creator: Rotary Club of Palmerston North
Date: 2024
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 image was not published in The Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 20 January, 1964. [Three women sit on a bench at the David Rowland family centenary event in Longburn.]
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: Longburn
Date: 1964-01-20T00:00:00+00:00
This image was not published in the Manawatu Evening Standard, taken on 20 January, 1964. [Mr David Rowland, of Worchestershire, England, arrived in New Zealand as an 1864 poineer. At the weekend, his descendants, 115 of them, were photographed as...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: Longburn
Date: 1964-01-20T00:00:00+00:00
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 20 January, 1964. "The oldest and second-youngest in the Rowland family which celebrated its centenary in New Zealand at the weekend meet here. He Mr Timothy Rowland, la...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: Longburn
Date: 1964-01-20T00:00:00+00:00
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Palmerston North library staff line up in period costume. From left: Margaret Tjetjens; Brenda Sheehan; Mar...
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a woman and child pose with the celebratory cake in the shape of the building.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
Vintage cars and floats line up as part of a parade celebrating the centenary of Aokautere School. The man and two boys with the blue and yellow flag are dressed in scouting uniforms. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) wa...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
A large group of pupils pose in period costume, accompanied by parents and teachers during celebrations for the school's centenary. Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in 1889.
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
A teacher and nine pupils pose on the float commemorating the Aokautere School's Centenary. It features a banner reading "Aokautere School 1989 100 Years of Learning." Aokautere School (formerly known as Fitzherbert East School) was established in...
Place: 169 Fitzherbert East Road, Aokautere 4471
Date: 1989
Manuscript of "Awahou School Cententary 1894-1994: A History of the Pohangina Valley" by Lois Hall, published in 1994. it was produced by the Awahou School's Centenary Committee.
The book covers chapters on: Setting the Scene; First Footsteps; Ge...
Creator: Lois Hall for Awahou School's Centenary Committee
Place: Pohangina Valley
Date: 1995
Image 1: Trucks and officers from the Palmerston North Fire Brigade line up outside the station for the centennial celebrations. Image 2: A firework display lights up with the words, "PN FIRE BRIGADE 1883-1893". These photographs were probably sho...
Creator: Maurice Costello (?)
Date: 1983
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. Two people in costume stand waiting for the parade.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
A cyclist riding in the Centennial Parade. 92 floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: March 1971
A view of the Palmerston North City Council float in the 1971 Centennial Parade.
Creator: Maurice Thompson
Date: March 13, 1971
Vintage cars being driven in the parade to mark the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is parked outside the Ashhurst Library.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph vintage vehicles are driven in the parade.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph people are marching down the street in the parade.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
Paul Rieger, Mayor of Palmerston North being driven in a horse a trap, on the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, is being driven in a horse and trap.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph the Mayor of Palmerston North, paul Rieger, and the Ashhurst Librarian, Mary Rae Bowling walk into the lib...
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph dignataries are seated in the library. Mayor of Palmerston North, Paul Rieger, wears his mayoral robes, wi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a vintage car is being driven in the parade.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph a women's choir sings under the trees.
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
On the occasion of the Ashhurst (former) Post Office building's centenary. The building is now used at the town library. In this photograph Mary Rae Bowling, Ashhurst Librarian, stands on the steps of the Ashhurst Community Library in period cost...
Creator: Unknown
Place: 64 Bamfield Street, Ashhurst
Date: April 5, 1998
Men, women and children dress up for a re-enactment to commemorate the landing of pioneers on the banks of the Manawatu River. Mr Neil Hunt, black beard, portrays the first Presbyterian minister, The Reverend James Duncan. The original landing occ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Foxton Beach, Horowhenua Region
Date: 1955
A brewery float is towed by clydesdale horses during the Centennial Parade. 92 floats took part at the Palmerston North City Centennial celebrations of 1971. Approx. 10,000 people were present at the event to celebrate 100 years of Palmerston North.
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: March 1971