Longburn is situated just south of Palmerston North. The Longburn Slaughtering and Freezing Company was established in 1890 and closed in October 1987.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Works Road, Longburn, Palmerston North
Date:          August 7, 1981

Longburn is situated just south of Palmerston North. In 1890, the Longburn Slaughtering and Freezing Company established this freezing works. Initially capital was insufficient and the business fell into the hands of Liquidators, the National Mort...

Creator:      Paul Legg, Feilding
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          1975

Longburn Freezing Works was established as the Longburn Slaughtering and Freezing Company Ltd in 1890, as a farmers’ co-operative. The photographer was the son of the then Manager, John Anderson. Identified people, front row from left: Chatfield;...

Creator:      Jack Anderson
Place:          Works Road, Longburn, Palmerloston North
Date:          circa 1905