Japan surrendered to the allies of World War II on 15 August 1945. Immediately schools and businesses in Palmerston North were closed and celebrations, many informal, began. A thanksgiving service was held that afternoon, followed by a victory par...
Creator: Unknown
Date: August 16, 1945
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 09 February 1961: "The Pipe Band of the New Zealand Scottish Regiment, at present in camp at Linton, is seen giving a lunch-time concert at the city clock tower today. T...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1961-02-09T00:00:00+00:00
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 08 March 1958, page 7: "Awaiting the beginning of the bands' inspection at the War Memorial in the Square today, the drum-major of the Wellington Caledonian Pipe Band (M...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: March 8, 1958
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 08 March 1958, page 8: "The City of Wellington Highland Pipe Band swing along the Square during the street march today. This band will be going to Scotland to compete in...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: March 8, 1958
This programme gives details for Cherry Blossom Sunday in October 1957. Two trains brought Wellingtonians to Palmerston North for a day of dancing and music in the Victoria Esplanade Gardens.
Creator: Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Incorporated)
Date: October 1957
An unidentified pipe band performs at the Showgrounds during the Labour Day weekend.
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: The Showgrounds. Palmerston North
Date: 1940s
All members of the Feilding Pipe band remain unidentified.
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: Manawatu
Date: 1940s