John McEwen (1852-1929) was the twin son of David and Mary McEwen. His twin brother, James, was accidentally killed in childhood. Born in the Hutt Valley, his family moved to Karere in 1868. He married Anne Sanson (1865-1939), daughter of William ...
Date: 1920s
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Concrete log fences are almost a unique Palmerston North feature. There are some 30 homes throughout the city with the fences, built in the 1920s. The most recognised of the f...
Creator: Dorothy Pilkington
Date: May 25, 2024
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 3 November, 1959. "A lot still to be done in preparation for the forthcoming Royal Show which opens on Thursday. These men are laying concrete blocks to build a fence f...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: November 3, 1959