These American roller dance champions were in Palmerston North to give a performance at the Waldegrave Skating Rink. They toured the country for two weeks giving performances and seminars.
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Waldegrave Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1982
Pat and Jan playing in the garden of the Hayes family home at 11 Anderson Street, Palmerston North.
Creator: Thomas Hayes [?]
Place: 11 Anderson Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Date: 1953
This 19 minute video shows a variety of events that employees of the Palmerston North City Council took part in during the 1950s. The film was made by Mr Kenneth Wynks, who worked in the Municipal Electricity Department from 1947-1984.
It be...
Creator: PNCC
Date: 1950s
Memorial Park (previously named Fitzroy Park) at Terrace End, was formerly a metal pit used by the Railways Department for ballast, from about 1876-1937. The Palmerston North City Council purchased the 21 acre site in 1938 and developed it into a ...
Creator: Maurice Thompson
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 14, 1965
The Square was extensively remodelled for the 1971 centennial celebrations. Additions included a raised flower bed at the Fitzherbert Avenue end and the construction of the Centennial Pavilion.
This photograph was one of four scenes of Palmersto...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1971
This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on December 19 1969 with the caption, "Evening Standard paperboys attending their annual Christmas party this morning. They were guests of the management. Seasons greetings...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: December 1960
In the foreground: Gillian Pinfold and Kristine Burns.
This image is derived from a copy negative. The archives does not hold the original photograph.
Date: 1965
This photograph ran with the caption, "The Great Sorcar as he stepped off the bus from the aerodrome yesterday with the five girls in his company. They are all relatives of his and are, they say, enjoying our lovely country very much". Sorcar was ...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: November 1957
This image comes from a collection of glass negatives found in the attic of 'Lovelock's cottage' by 'Keebles Farm' near Massey University. The people in the images are possibly the Lovelock family, but their identities have not been confirmed.
Creator: Unknown
Date: 1890 to 1910
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 02 February 1958, page 6: "About 300 persons travelled by train to Plimmerton today for the City Council picnic. Here is seen a group awaiting the departure of the train."
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: February 1, 1958
Pictured is a group of Massey Students enjoying the Palmy sun.
The house, which was next to the Cathedral and behind a Restaurant / Doctors, was demolished prior to 2009
Creator: Unkown
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1987
A young girl coming down a 'rocket' slide at the playground of the Esplanade Gardens. Believed to be the photographer's daughter Joan MacKay and her brother Keith MacKay at the top of the slide.
Creator: John MacKay
Place: The Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date: 1963
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 February 1958, page 8: "The children of the Ashhurst School lost no time in testing the temperature of the new baths at the school which were opened officially on Sat...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: 96 Cambridge Avenue, Palmerston North
Date: February 17, 1958
This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 6 June 1980 with the caption, "Massey Students entertained pupils at Highbury School yesterday as part of Capping Week programme. Magician Larry Sykes joined the Massey team in their programm...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Somerset Crescent, Palmerston North
Date: May 1980
This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on July 23 1969 with the caption, "Radio station 2ZA has gone to the moon - or at least they pretended to yesterday. Broadcasting for two hours in the PDC, two of the annou...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Corner of the Square and Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: July 1969
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 January 1958, page 9: The West End Scout party that returned last week from their North Island tour are seen grouped in front of the bus that carried them on the trip...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 13 December 1958: "Mr. E.A. Madden, the past president of the Te Awe Awe Scout Group, presents, from left to right, Jack Halligan, Frank Colson and Alec Halligan. With t...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Huia Street, Palmerston North
Date: December 13, 1958
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 05 June 1961 "The frost today had many people wondering how far away the snow and ice was. Small boys in Memorial Park this morning were taking advantage of the holiday ...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: June 5, 1961
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 25 August 1958, page 10: "The torrential rain which fell on Saturday was the cause of some concern to residents in the city and surrounding country. In Clausen Street an...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Corner of Clausen and Exeter Street, Palmerston North
Date: August 25, 1958
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 04 August 1961 "A visit to a city kindergarten dispels any doubt of the value and fascination of this work -- blocks, painting, music, clay-modelling, junk play, water ...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 4, 1961
This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on July 23 1969 with the caption, "Radio station 2ZA has gone to the moon - or at least they pretended to yesterday. Broadcasting for two hours in the PDC, two of the annou...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: July 1969
This photograph was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 6 June 1980 with the caption, "Massey Students entertained pupils at Highbury School yesterday as part of Capping Week programme. Magician Larry Sykes joined the Ma...
Creator:
Date: May 1980
This photograph was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 April 1985 with the caption, "Highbury Scouts helped celebrate their 21st birthday on Saturday by raising the flag on a tower built from sticks and rope. The tow...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: HIghbury, Palmerston North
Date: April 1985
This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 23 April 1985 with the caption, "Highbury Scouts helped celebrate their 21st birthday on Saturday by raising the flag on a tower built from sticks and rope. The tower was one of a number of a...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Highbury, Palmerston North
Date: April 1985
This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 February 1984 with the caption, "YO HO ho and a bottle of rum... "Erin Sharland (left) and Melissa Climo celebrate the opening of Highbury kindergarten's new adventure playground, not with...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Radnor Place, Palmerston North
Date: February 1984
This photograph was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 February 1984 with the caption, "YO HO ho and a bottle of rum... "Erin Sharland (left) and Melissa Climo celebrate the opening of Highbury kindergarten's new adv...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Somerset Crescent, Palmerston North
Date: February 1984
The Carnival of the Lake took place at Hokowhitu Lagoon during Anniversary Weekend 1963. Events included a pet parade, children's competitions, Highland dancing, and a boating and canoeing regatta. Some other highlights were decorated gondolas, an...
Creator: Merlyn Drew
Date: 1963
A view of the outdoor swimming pool at the Lido Swimming Complex, Palmerston North. Situated on Park Street, this is still a popular swimming spot for the people of Palmerston North. The pool was planned in 1964, building got under was 23 January ...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Park Road, Palmerston North
Date: 1970
Pictured is a group of students enjoying a BBQ party. The caption for the photo reads:
"A nice hot barbecue which got so hot the oven tray melted and the tree turned brown and died (oh dear)"
The house, which was next to the Cathe...
Creator: Unkown
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1988
Pictured is a group of students enjoying a BBQ. The caption for the photo reads:
"A nice hot barbecue which got so hot the oven tray melted and the tree turned brown and died (oh dear)"
The house, which was next to the Cathe...
Creator: David Foster
Place: 203 Broadway Ave
Date: 1988