Louisa Snelson was born in 1844 and married George Snelson in 1865. George Snelson was a pioneer storekeeper (he opened the first shop on the Square) and was the first Mayor of he newly created Borough of Palmerston North in 1877, making Louisa th...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1890 to circa 1899

This photograph shows a group of people, including Mr and Mrs Nash, playing bowls, presumably at the Palmerston North Bowling Club where JA Nash was an active member. This image may be of one of their annual socials.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1900s

Former Mayoress Ellen (Nell) (nee Jolly), wife of William Thomas Wood is seen here with her daughter in law, Ethel May Wood(nee Churchward) who married Herbert Wood. William Wood was a former Mayor and Member of Parliament for Palmerston North. As...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1955