Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of James Alfred (Jimmy) Nash (1871-1952). Jimmy Nash became Palmerston North's 15th mayor in 1908. He was popular, remaining in office for 15 years. In t...

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 21, 2010

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Summary of Manawatu Evening Standard stories published 4 September 1920. Local articles includes debate about a bus or tram service for the town. The buses won out.

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 5, 2020

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The life story of Minister of Parliament, mayor and councillor James (Jimmy) Nash and his wife Elizabeth (nee Keogh). They were married in 1895 and lived in Waimarama, ...

Creator:      Tina White
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 11, 2020

This Bronze plaque which show a profile of James Nash in relief, was originally in a vestibule of Ward 14 next to the elevator.  The area was called The J. A. Nash Memorial Wing.  This plaque commemorates James A Nash's time on the Pa...

Creator:      Leanne Hickman
Place:          50 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Date:          August 17, 2019

"No. 1. The Spectre - Being a Few Things Amusing and Otherwise about Palmerston... and Palmerstonians. By The Spirit. Illustrated by The Spook. Price Sixpence." This booklet includes a great deal of political satire about the Borough Council, alon...

Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1905