This voluntary group (later paid) was set up during WWII. The women had to pass First Aid and mechanics' exams, as well as hold a heavy traffic license to enable them to drive ambulances for the Palmerston North Hospital. They also worked for the ...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1946

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. On July 24 1988, the Mangaone and Kawau Streams flooded a large area in Palmerston North, triggering a civil defence emergency which was to last for four days. More than one t...

Creator:      Kaydee Zabelin
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 26, 2023

In the early hours of Sunday May 15, 1977 fire destroyed the cattle pavilion which was being used to store wool by Feltex Wools Ltd. The fire destroyed or damaged $1 million worth of wool and razed the $200,000 building. This fire was one in a s...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1977

The premises of F N Andrews Furnishers Ltd, 184 - 190 Rangitikei Street, were destroyed by fire at about 2am, 13 July 1977. One of the oldest family businesses in Palmerston North, F N Andrews Furnishers Ltd was started in 1902 by Alfred Andrews, ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          184-190 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date:          July 13, 1977

This factory was relocated in Palmerston North from Wellington three years prior to the fire. The company manufactured electric blankets, hair dryer’s, electric motors and cookware. It also specialised in plastic moulding and extrusion and applic...

Creator:      M J Costello - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 12, 1970