Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Constance Abraham (1864-1942). Mother of seven, community leader in Palmerston North and accomplished sportswoman.

Creator:      Karla Karatiana
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 9, 2024

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of the 120 year old homestead on Massey campus grounds. The iconic house and gardens were bought by the New Zealand Government more than 70 years ago for use by neighb...

Creator:      Ralph Sims
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 30, 2023

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of historic home Whare Rata, later named Wharerata, and the Russell family who lived there in the early 20th century. The portrait of Arthur Russell mentioned...

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 17, 2007

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of Caccia Birch House since about 1895. Margaret Tennant writes that despite falling into disrepair at times, it is one of the few grand old homes in Palmerston North ...

Creator:      Margaret Tennant
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 8, 2023

Wharerata was built in 1901 by the Russell family. It was purchased by Massey Agricultural College and is now used as the University's staff club and function centre.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Massey University, Palmerston North
Date:          June 12, 1979

"Whare Rata", was built in Fitzherbert in 1901, for Arthur Edward Russell, a retired farmer of Manawatu. The name means "The House of Redbeard", after Mr Rusell. The Government purchased the property in 1951, after Mrs Ethel Russell's death, and i...

Creator:      C M Thompson
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1970s