This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 20 December 1962, "Two members of the English Empire Games swimming team are at present visiting Palmerston North on their way home from the Games. John Martin (nearest...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 20, 1962

Two minutes silence was held in Palmerston North for the Late King George VI at Queen Elizabeth’s II’s request, rather than a national day of mourning. The Policeman is Constable Gordon Diffey. From left: Unknown; Unknown; Mrs Rennie; Gilbert Renn...

Creator:      Bruce Watt
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          February 22, 1952

In all, fifteen men from Rongotea died fighting in World War One. These 15 names were inscribed on an obelisk in Douglas Square, Rongotea, which was dedicated by Viscount Jellicoe, Governor-General of New Zealand 1920-1924. Over 1000 people attend...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Manawatu
Date:          November 28, 1921