This resealing machine was one of the first of its kind to be built in New Zealand. Milson Airport also had an alternative grass runway for light planes to use.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Airport Drive, Milson, Palmerston North
Date:          February 2, 1963

David Ford of Kairanga uses his 1929 'McCormick Deering' reaper and binder, bought and restored in August 1980, for cutting and tying his harvest of oats ready for chaffing.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Kairanga, Manawatu
Date:          1981

Workman using a hand crank to start the trailer mounted air compressor. A number of houses are visible along Ferguson Street.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1955

The photograph shows staff with machinery and tools of the trade. In 1902 Frederick Johansen was listed as a bootmaker in Palmerston North, possibly at 48 Bourke Street. He later moved to 1913 Main Street. From left: unidentified; Mr Hodden; unide...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1904

It is thought that this is the interior of Barraud & Abraham’s premises in Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North.

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1904