Meredith McKay Ltd, was situated on Berryman's Lane, off Broadway. The fire, 21 September 1974, destroyed about $200,000 worth of goods and machinery and three firemen required hospital treatment after being overcome by fumes.

Creator:      Manawatu Guardian
Place:          Berryman's Lane and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          September 25, 1974

A large group of young, uniformed, American sailors and others seated at tables in C M Ross Co. Ltd Tearooms. Lenard Alkire is seated second from the front, on the right hand side of the foreground table (ringed).

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1940