Ian Malcolm (1928-1990) was Librarian of Palmerston North Public Library 1969-1989.

Creator:      Drayton Woods and Associates, Palmerston North
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1970

This building was constructed as the 5th Public Library to operate in Palmerston North. The three-storey library building was opened on 4 November 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996.

Creator:      Ian Matheson - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1973

This photograph appeared in the first issue of "Corporation News." It looks across The Square towards the old Public Library. This building was the fifth to house the Palmerston North Municipal Library, and the second to be built specifically as a...

Creator:      Morgan - Palmerston North City Council
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1977

This building was constructed as the fifth Palmerston North Public Library, opening in 1965 as a multi-purpose complex with shops on the street fronts and upper floors rented out as offices. By 1992 the Library occupied all but the third floor and...

Creator:      Matt Ryan
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1988

In 1965 McMillan & Co Ltd, Builders, completed the 5th Public Library to operate in Palmerston North. This three storey library building was opened on 4 November 1965 at a cost of £317,000. The automatic opening doors were a 'new' feature installe...

Creator:      Ian Matheson
Place:          Corner The Square and Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1993

This photograph is of David Clarence Pryor (OBE), Headmaster of Central Normal School from 1944-1959. He was also a Palmerston North City Councillor (1950-1956).

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1944 to 1959

The Lower Turitea Dam was originally completed in 1907 but was raised to 50 feet in 1912. It was officially opened February 17, 1913. This enlarged dam remained in use until 1957 when a 100 ft high dam was constructed. The spillway is on the left.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Turitea, Palmerston North
Date:          1913

Standing left: Mary Helena McCully – née McEwen (1880-1939) daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann McEwen. Standing right: Mary Ann McEwen – née Scrimshaw (1853-1926), daughter of George Scrimshaw. Sitting: Mrs George Scrimshaw – mother of Mary Ann McEw...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1903

The Honourable Norman Kirk, Prime Minister of New Zealand, 1972-1974 opening St Peter's College on August 18, 1974. The Roman Catholic School was Palmerston North's fifth secondary school, and was blessed by the Archbishop of Wellington, the most ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          1 Holdsworth Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          August 18, 1974

Patricia Dunmore holding a bound book of Palmerston North signatures, which was sent to Mrs Ruth Kirk as a mark of the Palmerston North's respect for the late Prime Minister of New Zealand, Norman Kirk, who died in 31 1974. A cheque for more than ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          September 1974

A group standing outside the replica of Snelson’s store. At the time the store stood on the corner of The Square and Main Street West beside the Coles Building. On the right can be seen Mr Norman Kirk, Leader of the Labour Opposition; and second...

Creator:      J Cleland
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971 to March 14, 1971

A reception for 350 old Palmerstonians was held at Caccia Birch house, as part of the celebrations to mark 100 years of the Borough of Palmerston North. Here Mr Norman Kirk, leader of the Labour Opposition, is seen talking to one of the local ide...

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          Caccia Birch, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Date:          March 13, 1971

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1910

The Municipal Opera House, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected for the Palmerston North Borough Council in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and w...

Creator:      K H Shea
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1939

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Alex M Crocket
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1950

Looking down Church Street East side of The Square, from near the corner of Fitzherbert Street (now Avenue). The businesses from right: J A Nash's store and commission agency (he was Mayor from 1908-1923); Hardy's Adelaide Wines, General Merchants...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1905

This photograph ran with the caption, "The Great Sorcar as he stepped off the bus from the aerodrome yesterday with the five girls in his company. They are all relatives of his and are, they say, enjoying our lovely country very much". Sorcar was ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 1957

This photograph shows the Bland Holt Company outside the Palmerston North Opera House. Discernible characters are the farmer, the policeman, the judge and the old maid.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1905 to open

Geoffrey Watchorn is in the second row, sitting seventh from the right next to the first of the women. See the rest of the Watchorn Collection for more information on his sporting career. This picture was taken in front of the Municipal Opera Hous...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Unknown
Date:          1951

The “Outsville” was the trade-in furniture section of Maple Furnishings Co at 179 Church Street, next to the Opera House (partially seen to the right). The building was demolished 22 December 1970. Originally 2 shops, the shop on the right was ini...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1960

"The Precious Years", by Winton Davis and Leslie Verry, was written for the 60th Jubilee of the city of Palmerston North in November 1937. The play was presented at the Opera House and the script is held at the Palmerston North Public Library. The...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1937

The C M Ross Building is seen here decorated to celebrate the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The main C M Ross Co building was built in 1927 to replace the ageing buildings used previously. This building has been owned by a variety of entit...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1937

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. It originally had a much more ornate external appearance but in 1952 it was condemned unsafe by...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1976

John McGrath was involved backstage at the Opera House for many years and was its manager from 1961-?. His musical career started in the late 1950s when he ran several dance bands in Palmerston North. He was one of the original members of the Palm...

Creator:      Manawatu Guardian
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1975

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1904

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1912

People dressed in costumes for a theatre production or fancy dress party. Visible are several knights, nuns, friars and ladies.

It is believed to be a photograph of nurses performing a revue at the Opera House 10-11 August 1945, with entertainmen...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          August 10, 1945

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      F A Tier
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1950

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and r...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Church Street, Palmerston North
Date:          1950