These images were taken for the April 23rd 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption “Mrs Moreton with painting number 1,000.”

An excerpt from the article written by Stephen Stewart read: “Ju...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 23, 1978

This image was published in the May 21st, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption ” Checking over the painting in 2ZA's studio before it goes away for framing are Mr Brian Jennings (seated) and the artist, Mr Richard Ponder....

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          George Street, Palmerston North
Date:          May 21, 1978

These images were taken for the November 26th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Some of the young people who have been putting in long hours of painting to get the building ready in ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Corner of Cuba and Pitt Street, Palmerston North
Date:          November 26, 1978

These images were taken for the December 17th, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “John Lithgow - back in action.”

An excerpt from the article read: “Palmerston North's irrepressible ...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          College Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 17, 1978

This image was published in the October 1st, 1978, edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper.

The short article read: “A New Zealand artist who is famous for his paintings of birds, fish and other wildlife will be the special guest artist at the As...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          October 1, 1978

This image was published in the August 6th 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: “Bronwyn Fergus and Bronwyn Wilson, employed under the Government’s relief scheme, hard at work. So far they’ve painted every fire hydrant in...

Creator:      The Tribune
Place:          Pahiatua
Date:          August 6, 1978

This image was likely taken by the Evening Standard on the 12th of February 1984 but was not published. It depicts a painting by Derrick Way held by his wife Jenny. The painting was presented to former United States president Jimmy Carter and his...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          February 12, 1984

Drawing of a Māori meeting house, with man and dog, possibly at Puketotora or Raukawa Pā. It is not signed but handwriting on the back says, "Drawn by R Grindell Manawatu 1859". The drawing is in ink and watercolour. Drawn on card measuring 27 x 1...

Creator:      R Grindell
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1859

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 January, 1964. "From an earth-bound plant operator to a steeplejack is a big jump in one day, but it did not seem to worry Mr M. Hoare, an employee of Carbonic Ice, L...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          January 29, 1964

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 January, 1964. "From an earth-bound plant operator to a steeplejack is a big jump in one day, but it did not seem to worry Mr M. Hoare, an employee of Carbonic Ice, L...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Tremaine Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          January 29, 1964

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 31 July 1961 "Mrs. P. Middlemiss, of City Kindergarten, and Miss Elaine Brian, of the Teachers' College, look with interest at the painting efforts of little Doreen Coen...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 31, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 19 April 1961 "Giving the Rugby scoreboard at the Showgrounds a coat of paint prior to the opening of the Manawatu Union's season were these two workmen who were pleased...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Pascal Street, Palmerston North
Date:          April 19, 1961

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15th January 1966 "These painters under the guidance of Mrs. Julie van Helden (the well-known Wellington artist) are deeply engrossed in their painting of life study. Fo...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 11, 1966

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 5th January 1966 "Mrs. M. Adcock, of Palmerston North, took advantage of the fine weather yesterday to pursue her favourite hobby -- painting. She is shown putting her i...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
Date:          January 5, 1966

Drawings of two Māori carvings. There are also some faint pencil markings that may indicate that this drawing was not completed. The drawings are in pencil, ink and water colour. Drawn on paper measuring 20.5 x 13 cm. While the artist is unknown, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Unknown
Date:          185X

Drawing entitled "Taranaki from seawards 1858", handwritten on the back. It depicts two sailing ships, with Taranaki, including Mount Taranaki, in the background The drawing is in ink and water colour. Drawn on card measuring 27 x 5.5 cm. While th...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Taranaki
Date:          1858

Photograph of a mural on the exterior wall of Te Manawa.

"Reflections" is a work commissioned by Te Manawa and was part of the community event Art On Edge 2012 edition. It was created in partnership with the community in a number of important way...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney for Ian Matheson City Archives
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          October 19, 2018

Memorial Park toilets have recently been decorated with a mural by local artist Gembol. Commissioned by the PNCC, the mural represents the role of women on the home front during WWII. Memorial Park, formerly Fitzroy Park, was a former gravel pit. ...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney, for PNCC
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          December 20, 2017

Drawing of the ship "Hydrabad" grounded on the beach. The drawing is in pencil and water colour. Drawn on paper measuring 27 x 17.5 cm. While the artist is unknown, they were gifted to the donor by the son of J. T. Stewart, Government Surveyor.

Creator:      unknown
Place:          Waitarere Beach, Horowhenua
Date:          March 1884

Annie Milson was the wife of Robert Milson, a farmer in Palmerston North in Milson Line (which is named after him). She died 25 August 1917, aged 75.

Creator:      John Cleland, Palmerston North.
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1880 to circa 1890

Robert Milson farmed on Milson Line (which is named after him) from about 1872 until his death on 3 April 1909, aged 74. His only child Annie married Joseph Linklater, a well known farmer who was a Member of Parliament for Manawatu from 1922 to 1935.

Creator:      John Cleland, Palmerston North.
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1880 to circa 1890

This photograph is stored with the caption, "Tuesday February 6, 1968 was the first day at primary school for many Palmerston North children."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          College Street, Palmerston North
Date:          February 6, 1968

Frank Davis and Diane Durbridge pictured in front of the mural Frank designed for the Civic Complex using the Palmerston North's symbol, a rose, as the centre-piece.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1982

Cliff Whiting and one of the working drawings for a new mural. In 1955, Whiting began teacher training at Wellington Teachers' College. From 1973-1981, Mr Whiting was an art lecturer at Palmerston North Teachers College. He encouraged the inclusio...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1981

This photograph is stored with the caption, "Tuesday February 6, 1968 was the first day at primary school for many Palmerston North children."

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          College Street, Palmerston North
Date:          February 6, 1968

This photograph ran with the caption, "A father's day was held by the Milverton Kindergarten on Saturday. Some of the fathers are seen with their children while the juniors show their ability with the paintbrush. In the photograph they are (from l...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          120 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          May 1960

Winchester School's Standard 4 children pose around the mural they spent 12 weeks to design and work on. The mural was the brainchild of two Teachers College Students, Moira Hagenson and Julie Halpen, seen here with the pupils. The local branch of...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1981

A Palmerston North alleyway, connecting two main streets, went from dingy and dark to vibrant and light in October 2017.

Berrymans Lane, between Broadway Ave and Main St, is so well-used that the Palmerston North City Council thought it needed a ...

Creator:      PNCC
Place:          Berrymans Lane, Palmerston North
Date:          October 7, 2017

Peter Manson co-owned the first sawmill to be erected in Palmerston North with Peter Bartholomew.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1860 to circa 1870

The tavern was designed by Mr Jack Cantlon and is a combination of colonial and contemporary design. The tavern opened January 31, 1974. The photograph shows the front view.

Creator:      Manawatu Guardian
Date:          1974