These images were taken for the October 8th, 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper, the first of which was published with the caption: “Karen Seebeck - the Konigan Queen for Palmerston North's annual Oktoberfest, which was held in the city ...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Masonic Hotel, Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 8, 1978
These images were taken for the October 1st 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper – the first of which was published with the caption: “Mrs O'Hara adds another name to her waiting list - 200 strong and there were still more coming in.”
An...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Palmerston North
Date: October 1, 1978
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Mounted on the wall of the Palmerston North Brass Band room is a bass drum with more than 100 years of history. The instrument traces its playing days back to World War 1 and ...
Creator: Russell Poole
Place: Palmerston North
Date: October 11, 2025
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The story of dancer and singer George Robert WATTS (1885-1947). His stage name was Professor Owen Cardston. Cardston entertained in New Zealand and overseas, working with comm...
Creator: Russell and Philip Poole
Date: November 18, 2023
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of brass bands in Palmerston North. The earliest brass band in Palmerston North was the Garrison Band, formed in 1864. It was an important part of the city's en...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 15, 2015