A fully manned vintage fire engine with extension ladder driving through the Square, as part of the Palmerston North Centennary celebrations. Several vintage engines took part in the parade representing the history of the Palmerston orth Fire Brig...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1971

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In the 1880s, fire was a tool and a threat in the Manawatū. Trees were felled to meet demand for timber, leaving stumps for years which presented a fire danger. In addition, c...

Creator:      Margaret Tennant
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          January 14, 2023

The former Fire Watch Tower located in Cooks Gardens, Whanganui.

Creator:      John Wheeler
Place:          Cooks Garden, Whanganui
Date:          March 2000

Trees and flax caught fire in The Square at 4.45pm on Friday 16 July, 2020. The fire brigade had it quickly under control, preventing the fire spreading to the adjacent City Council building and restaurants. The source of the fire was unknown and ...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Library
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          July 16, 2020

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 13 June 1961 "Furniture, household fittings and personal effects are seen hurriedly placed out of the way of the fire in front of Mr. C.M.A. Kebbell's two-storey home ne...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          June 13, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22nd January, 1963. "Instantly on arrival at the Centennial Lake last night, firemen from the Palmerston North Fire Brigade were quickly under way with their demonstrati...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1963-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 24 November 1956: "Firemen of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade had a difficult fight to gain control of the flames which gutted the upper storey of this house in Colleg...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          College Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 24, 1956

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 December 1960 "The children of staff members of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade enjoyed a Christmas party on Wednesday. Father Christmas was guest of honour and arr...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960-12-16T00:00:00+00:00

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 10 July 1961 "The remains of the Whakarongo Soap Company's premises seen today still smouldering and small fires burning hours after the initial alarm was raised. The fa...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Whakarongo
Date:          July 10, 1961

Three older fire engines are parked across the road in front of the Grand Hotel, with the Evening Standard Buildings visible behind. The group of firemen appear relaxed, so it may be part of a parade or display of machines, rather than an actual ...

Creator:      Jack Cottam
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1970s

A fire engine in front of the Carlton Hotel during call-out from a false alarm.

Place:          175 Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1975

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

This photograph was part of a set of smaller photographs, showing portraits of the firemen in uniform. The following information is found on the back of the photograph: 'Present to Mrs D.H. MACARTHUR [wife of the Member of Parliament for Palmersto...

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1888

This fire occurred behind the TISCO shop at about 6pm. The damage was confined to the contents of the shed.

Creator:      Ross Setford - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Grey Street, Palmerston North
Date:          June 1, 1970

Fire destroyed the cattle pavilion at the Showgrounds in Palmerston North in the early hours of 15 May. This photograph shows the destruction caused by the fire.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          May 16, 1977

Meredith McKay Ltd, was situated on Berryman's Lane, off Broadway. The fire, 21 September 1974, destroyed about $200,000 worth of goods and machinery and three firemen required hospital treatment after being overcome by fumes.

Creator:      Manawatu Guardian
Place:          Berryman's Lane and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          September 25, 1974

The Queen Elizabeth College gymnasium was built in 1966. The three year old building was destroyed by the fire during the day.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 7, 1969

The fire at the showgrounds was the largest of several mysterious fires in Palmerston North early on Sunday 15 May 1977. It destroyed the cattle pavilion, which was being used to store wool for Feltex Wools Ltd. The fire destroyed or damaged $1 mi...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          May 15, 1977

The fire destroyed the three year old gymnasium, built in 1966 for $42,000. It measured 80 feet by 50 feet and contained $1,500 worth of equipment. At the right is Russell Marsh, who grabbed a school fire hose reel in a courageous attempt to fight...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 7, 1969

D O’Brian, Watch Room attendant (left) and D Lett in the computerised control room of the new Fire Station in Cook Street. The Station was officially opened 12 November 1977. Photograph published in the Manawatu Evening Standard 12 September 1977.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Cook Street, Palmerston North
Date:          September 12, 1977

A major fire severely damaged the Ralta factory. This photograph shows firemen fighting the nightime blaze. Ralta manufactured electrical consumer goods, and some industrial goods.

Creator:      Ross Setford - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 12, 1970

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

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 theme...

Creator:      William James Young
Date:          1900 to 1932

This major fire severely damaged the Ralta Factory. Ralta manufactured electrical consumer goods, and some industrial goods.

Creator:      Ross Setford - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 12, 1970

The Clarendon Hotel stood on the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. Taken the day after the fire in January 1904, looking to the Manawatu Stables on George Street, at the end of Coleman Place.

Creator:      Whalley and Co., Crown Studios
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1904