The photograph was taken a few chains south-west of Opawe Road and shows the squared sleepers being sledged out of the bush to the road. The owner and driver of the horses and sledge was Mr. Sam Lane. The men in the photo are, from left to right: ...

Creator:      C. E. Wildbore

Date:          circa 1904

Contents:

p. 3 Editorial / Cushla Scrivens

p. 5 Refuge for thousands: the role of Manawatu after the Hawke's Bay earthquake / Dorothy Pilkington

p. 14 James Baxter Fleck / Alice Hunt-O'Keefe

p. 23 A forgotten hero / Margaret Tate

p. 33 R...

Creator:      Manawatū Historic Journal Associates
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          2007

[Image of many families on Boxing Day camping and picnicking at the Pohangina Valley Domain.]

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
Date:          December 28, 1965

This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 8 January, 1964. "What must be one of the most beautiful scenic attractions in the Manawatu is the Pohangina Valley. Fortunate enough to have a reasonably good day, a "M...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina
Date:          January 8, 1964

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 18th January 1966 "Army engineers construct a bailey bridge over the te Awa-o-te Atua stream on the Pohangina East Road -- the scene of a bridge wash out in March 1965. ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          January 18, 1966

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 6th January 1966 "Nine scouts from Papatoetoe East who are spending a week in the Pohangina Valley, near the Totara Reserve. They are under the leadership...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Palmerston North
Date:          January 6, 1966

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 7th January 1966 "Some of the 170 boys camping with the Y.M.C.A. at the Totara Reserve, wade across the Pohangina River under the alert eyes of two councillors. River sp...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Palmerston North
Date:          January 6, 1966

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 5th January 1966 "Scenes at the Raumati Bridge picnic area which is again proving popular with Palmerston North families. At this point there is a good sw...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Raumati, Manawatu
Date:          January 5, 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

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 5th January 1966 "Roadbuilding contractors are working steadily through the holiday period on the reconstruction of the Pohangina Valley East Road near Komako."

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

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th December 1965 "Three children of Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Gordon, of Palmerston North, enjoy a ball game at the Pohangina Valley Domain, on Boxing Day."

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
Date:          December 27, 1965

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th December 1965 ""Come on in the water: it's fine" say Loraine and Shirley Valentine, who, with their parents, of Palmerston North, are spending the Christmas and New...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
Date:          December 27, 1965

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28th December 1965 "Three children of Mr. and Mrs. D.R. Gordon, of Palmerston North, enjoy a ball game at the Pohangina Valley Domain, on Boxing Day."

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina Valley, Manawatu
Date:          December 27, 1965

The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activites, and events. This month's issue includes: Police Spectacular welcome; local government changes; Esplanad...

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North

A brief biography of Charles Wildbore written by Jim Lundy. He was a beekeeper, honey producer, dairy farmer and photographer. He was known for his photographs depicting everyday life in Pohangina.

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Creator:      Jim Lundy
Place:          
Date:          circa 1996

Manuscript of "Awahou School Cententary 1894-1994: A History of the Pohangina Valley" by Lois Hall, published in 1994. it was produced by the Awahou School's Centenary Committee.

The book covers chapters on: Setting the Scene; First Footsteps; Ge...

Creator:      Lois Hall for Awahou School's Centenary Committee
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          1995

This store was situated at Raumai in the Pohangina Valley. See also 2014N_Poh15_007781 for a view of the store in the 1960s.

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          circa 1910 to circa 1915

Tom Spelman (84), pictured with his wife Phyllis Myrtle Spelman (nee Arlidge), moved to the Pohangina Valley in 1896 at the age of 5. He was one of the Valley's best known residents, known also for his knowledge of the valley. He helped his parent...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Pohangina, Manawatu
Date:          1975

An informational pamphlet published by the Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.) promoting the region for visiting and as a convention centre.

Creator:      Palmerston North Public Relations Organisation (Inc.)
Place:          Manawatū
Date:          1970s

A small road bridge in what is thought to be the Pohangina Valley.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          1900s

"Totara Reserve" is the popular name of the 740 acre public reserve situated on the east bank of the Pohangina River and officially known as Pohangina Valley Domain. Since 1947, this reserve has been owned by the Palmerston North City Council. The...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          circa 1900

"Totara Reserve" is the popular name for the Pohangina Valley Domain situated on the east bank of the Pohangina River.

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          1915 to 1920

A brief history of both Totaranui and Awahou South School, both of which now reside on the grounds of Te Manawa Museum.

Creator:      Manawatu Museum

"Totara Reserve" is the popular name of the 740 acre public reserve situated on the east bank of the Pohangina River and officially known as Pohangina Valley Domain. Since 1947, this reserve has been owned by the Palmerston North City Council. Thi...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          1915 to 1920

These men are involved in bush felling across the river from the small settlement at Komako.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Pohangina Valley
Date:          circa 1890 to circa 1899