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‘Taonui, Lombard and Campbell Streets’

Taonui, Lombard and Campbell Streets are amongst the earlier streets settled in Palmerston North. Brian Mather, as a member of the Local History Study Group, gave a series of lectures to interested members. Later, his lecture notes on Taonui, Lomb...

Creator:      Brian Mather and the Palmerston North Historical Society
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 2006

"Cuba Street’" by Brian Mather

Brian Mather delivered a series of lectures to the Palmerston North History Study Group from 1991 - 2005. 'Cuba Street' was one of those lectures, with supplementary material provided by Garry O'Neill and Colin Rush. His notes were published as a ...

Creator:      Brian Mather
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2007

Notes on the Māori History of Palmerston North

This manuscript contains a brief history of the Māori in Palmerston North. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on local history in the course of his work.

Creator:      Ian Matheson - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1986

‘The Birth of Palmerston North’

A 100 page full size supplement to the Evening Standard newspaper published as part of Palmerston North's Centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since the arrival of pakeha settlers to Palmerston North. Covers a wide range of subjects related t...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

Some Placenames of Rangitikei – Manawatu – Horowhenua

This manuscript lists the meanings of some local place names. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on Local History in the course of his work. To view the full item, please click the download link.

Creator:      Ian Matheson - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1982

‘Mather Papers: Horses’

Brian Mather delivered a series of lectures to the Palmerston North History Study Group from 1991 - 2005. 'Horses' was one of those lectures, with supplementary material provided by Garry O'Neill and Colin Rush. The book was published by the Palme...

Creator:      Brian Mather
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2006

A Brief History of Palmerston North

A short history of the city of Palmerston North and the local area, from inception to 2000.

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

Palmerston North War Memorial

Brief notes on the War Memorial, built 1926 in The Square of Palmerston North, and of resources held at the Ian Matheson City Archives

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North

Notes on the History of Hokowhitu Lagoon

Hokowhitu Lagoon is also known as Centennial Lagoon. Includes information on the area of Hokowhitu in Palmerston North. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on the local history of Palmerston North in the course of his wor...

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1992

‘Hokowhitu: The Story of Settlement and Development’

Hokowhitu is a suburb of Palmerston North, situated towards the Manawatu River. The book was published by the Palmerston North Historical Society.

Creator:      Garry O'Neill
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2012

A Brief History of Palmerston North

Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on the local history of Palmerston North in the course of his work.

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1987

Palmerston North: A Centennial History

A history of Palmerston North, commissioned by PNCC to commemorate 100 years of Palmerston North 1870 - 1970. George Conrad Petersen was a barrister and solictor, who authored many historical books. Includes an Introduction on Landforms in the Man...

Creator:      G C Petersen
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1973

Lecture Notes: "Rangitikei Street"

Brian Mather delivered a series of lectures to the Palmerston North History Study Group from 1991 - 2005. 'Rangitikei Street' was one of those lectures. As well Garry O'Neill contributed much supplementary material to the original lecture. The boo...

Creator:      Brian Mather and Garry O'Neill
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2011

John Richter: From Norway to New Zealand

John Richter was an early Palmerston North settler. The book explores the life of the Richters in Norway and 'Down Under' from 1868.

Creator:      Brian Cameron
Place:          Manawatu; Norway
Date:          2014

Russell Street – Brian Mather Historical Lectures

A series of articles on the history of Russell Street and surrounding areas in Palmerston North. It includes a history of the Russell Street School. This was originally written as background for lectures delivered to the public.

Creator:      Brian Mather
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2006

Important Aspects of Palmerston North’s History

Brief notes on the different aspects over time that have impacted on the development of Palmerston North. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on the local history of Palmerston North in the course of his work.

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1983

Historic Places in Palmerston North

A description of places listed on the Register of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, as at 2007 revised 2013). Compiled by Rosemary Harris, Margaret Tate and Pat Scrivens and published by the Manawatu Branch of the New Zealand Historic Places Tr...

Creator:      Manawatu Branch of New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga; updated by Historic Places Manawatu - Horowhenua
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2013

Palmerston North City Council History

A brief history of the development of the local authority that has administered Palmerston North since 1877 - Palmerton North Borough Council 1877-1930 and Palmerston North City Council 1930 onwards. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series ...

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1990

The Houses of Bernard Cox

Bernard Cox (1905 - 1970) was a Palmerston North architect. The houses designed by Cox are important as examples of modernism, a major twentieth century movement that revolutionised the way houses are designed and constructed and which expressed t...

Creator:      Margaret Tate - Manawatu Branch of New Zealand Histroic Places Trust
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          May 2001

Brief history of the Establishment of Palmerston North

Palmerston North was surveyed and opened for settlement in 1866. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on the local history of Palmerston North in the course of his work.

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1980 to circa 1989

The Houses of Massey

A brief history of the houses that became part of Massey Agricultural College and Massey University.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2007

Robért Embroideries

A brief illustrated history of Robért Embroideries, a long standing business in Palmerston North. Archives of the business are held at the Ian Matheson City Archives.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2007

Power: Electrical Supply to the Manawatu

Colin Rush, the author, was involved in the Electrical Industry from 1952. He began at Hayward’s sub-station, was then employed as a cadet, and worked in the engineering work-shop. After being called up for Compulsory Military Training he left the...

Creator:      Colin Rush
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          2013

Thorrold – Jaggard’s Caravans

Notes on the caravans built by Reginald Thorrold - Jaggard, a Palmerston North architect. The archives of the architectural firm of Reginald and William Thorrold-Jaggard are held in the Ian Matheson City Archives

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          2006

Display: P K Fowler – wartime aviator

A brief history of Philip's Fowlers wartime service. His archives, mainly on his flying career in World War One and Two, are held at the Ian Matheson City Archives

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

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