Contents:

p. 3 Editorial / Russell Poole

p. 5 Mrs (Dr) Martin tracing Margery Martin, the wife of Dr Arthur Anderson Martin / Leanne Croon Hickman

p. 14 Fragments of a year in the life of a Palmerston North business /Jill White

p. 22 A growing...

Creator:      Manawatū Historic Journal Associates
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          2018

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In 1936 and 1937, an enthuiastic beautification project was undertaken to add colour and arrest erosion on the now closed Manawatū Gorge Road.

Creator:      Russell Poole
Place:          Manawatū Gorge
Date:          September 3, 2022

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The Palmerston North Horticultural Society celebrates 100 years. Forming a horticultural society was discussed as early as 1881, but it was not permanently established until ...

Creator:      Leanne Croon Hickman
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          March 19, 2022

The Totaranui Herb Garden was opened in early 1981 to give visitors an idea about what pioneer gardens might have looked like. This booklet includes a list of some of the native and introduced fauna found in the area that could be foraged for medi...

Creator:      Manawatu Museum
Date:          1981

 Snapshot of William Chapman next to the frame where he grew some of his beloved chrysanthemums. He was a lifetime member and one-time president of the Palmerston North Horticultural Society and a frequent exhibitor at shows.  

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1916