This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 27 June, 1963. "The old Austin truck (top photograph) was given to the Ashhurst Volunteer Fire Brigade by the Oroua County Council. Its value today is approximately £250...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Ashhurst
Date:          1963-06-27T00:00:00+00:00

On Saturday 19th of July these fire engines were preparing to join "D" section as part of the peace procession held to celebrate the end of World War One. These celebrations were held on July 19-21 1919 in Palmerston North. On Saturday the 19th of...

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          1919

This Fire Station was opened in 1926, the second to be built in Cuba Street. Two of the Fire Engines seen in the photo were in use at the old Fire Station and the third engine was purchased when this Station was constructed.

Creator:      K H Shea
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1939