A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 2 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.
Creator: Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date: November 18, 1945
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of Cuba Street and surrounding streets from Palmerston North's early days. The street was on the original Palmerston town plan. Its commercial heyday was arguably in...
Creator: Lesley Courtney
Place: Palmerston North
Date: January 27, 2024
This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine and was published in the July 1960 edition.
Caption: “Photorama recently had a look behind the scenes at the Transportation department and now shows you some of the things a Traffic Officer do...
Creator: Frank Goldingham
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 1960
This image was taken for Photorama pictorial magazine and was published in the July 1960 edition.
Caption: “Photorama recently had a look behind the scenes at the Transportation department and now shows you some of the things a Traffic Officer do...
Creator: Frank Goldingham
Place: Palmerston North
Date: July 1960
An informational booklet published by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.) to provide information for visitors to Palmerston North. Includes statistics about infrastructure and demographics.
Creator: Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.)
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1970s
25 yrs of the Stomach: 1988-2013. Creative Sounds and Radio Control present Swampfest September 2013. f SwampfestNZ. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed at The Stomach, Lombard Street, venue for Creative Sounds Society Incorporated.
Creator: Craig Black
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 2013
A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 3 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.
Creator: Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date: November 18, 1945
A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 1 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.
Creator: Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date: November 18, 1945
A black and white aerial photograph of Palmerston North and some surrounding areas. This photo is part 4 of a set of 4. Streets, buildings and other landmarks are visible. The layout and extent of the City at this date can be clearly seen.
Creator: Department of Lands and Survey, Wellington
Date: November 18, 1945
This manuscript lists the meanings of some local place names. Ian Matheson, City Archivist, created a series of manuscripts on Local History in the course of his work. To view the full item, please click the download link.
Creator: Ian Matheson - Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1982
The front of this illustrated guide to the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts reads,
Palmerston North, Feilding, Hunterville, Ashhurst, Foxton, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Plimmerton, Marton, Bulls, Sanson, Shannon, Levin, Otaki, Titahi Bay.
Dairyin...
Creator: Bradbury and Co.
Place: Manawatū, Kāpiti, Wellington and Rangitikei
Date: circa 1925
This programme gives details for Cherry Blossom Sunday in October 1957. Two trains brought Wellingtonians to Palmerston North for a day of dancing and music in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.
Creator: Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Incorporated)
Date: October 1957
An informational booklet published by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.) to provide information for visitors to Palmerston North. Includes statistics about infrastructure and demographics.
Creator: Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.)
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 1970
Taken from the south west, shows the Manawatu river on right. Of particular interest is the newly developed Savage Crescent state housing precinct, with distinctive street design. Houses began to be built there from 1937, through to the early 1940s.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1937
This map details the major driving routes in and around the Manawatu District as in the 1970s. The reverse gives a potted history of Palmerston North and lists some of of the regions most popular features, including parks, beaches and other amenit...
Creator: Automobile Association
Place: Manawatu
Date: 1976
A promotional booklet on Palmerston North with text and photographs, describing Palmerston North and its services and facilties.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1956
This map details the route taken by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh during their 1953-1954 royal tour. Descriptions of the attractions at various stops nationwide are listed on either side. Of Palmerston North: "Thursday, 7th January ...
Creator:
Place: New Zealand
Date: 1953 to 1954