The display window features summer fashions in a beach setting, entitled 'Season in the Sun'. An existng business was reorganised into the PDC in 1915 when bought by James Wallace, and a new 3 storey building was constructed in 1929. The business ...
Creator: Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: December 1959
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on May 30 1958, page 5: "A freak gust of wind struck a large pane of glass in the front window of the P.D.C. this morning. The gust shattered one window and fractured the n...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Corner of Church Street and the Square, Palmerston North
Date: May 30, 1958
Recorded: 13 April, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Transcription: Leanne Hickman
Interview with past employees of the PDC Department Store/Co-op – Brian Yaxley, Royden Williams, Barbara Woodward, Vern Lumley, Alan...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 13, 2018
Recorded: 13 April, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Transcription: Leanne Hickman
Interview with past employees of the PDC Department Store/Co-op – Brian Yaxley, Royden Williams, Barbara Woodward, Vern Lumley, Ala...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 13, 2018
Recorded: 13 April, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Transcription: Leanne Hickman
Interview with past employees of the PDC Department Store/Co-op – Brian Yaxley, Royden Williams, Barbara Woodward, Vern Lumley, Alan...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 13, 2018
These people are involved in the Premiere Drapery Company - Interhouse One Act Plays. They are Bill Sexton (producer), Shirley Sexton, Ray Blair, ?, Ivan Bennett, ?. The original Premiere Drapery Company building was owned by Watchorn and Co and t...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1948
In 1952 Palmerston North celebrated 75 years since being proclaimed a Borough. A parade of decorated floats was part of the week long celebrations. This float was entered by the PDC.
Creator: Bruce Watt
Place: Palmerston North
Date: March 15, 1952
The Club Hotel was on the corner of The Square and Church Street East. In 1976 the Consumers Co-op purchased the property to use it as temporary accommodation while their site was being redeveloped. In 1977 the right hand section of the Club Hotel...
Creator: The Tribune
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: May 16, 1976
This image was taken by the Manawatu Evening Standard. It shows the corner of Church Street East and The Square.
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: October 1970
These premises of the Premier Drapery Company were built 1929-1930. The store was one of the foremost department stores in Palmerston North. In 1986 the PDC became part of the PDC Plaza. This was sold in 1988, and the PDC building demolished 1990.
Creator: Unknown
Place: 84 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
Recorded: April 20th, 2018. Interviewer: Simon Johnson Abstract: Simon Johnson. Interview with Colin Dyer, Assistant Manager, PDC - Part 1 of 2. 0.00 First job: Joined Woolworths, Hastings, in 1962 at 16 as trainee manager. Did well at school but ...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 20, 2018
Recorded: April 20th, 2018. Interviewer: Simon Johnson Abstract: Simon Johnson. Interview with Colin Dyer, Assistant Manager, PDC, Part 2 of 2. 0.00 Social events: ‘Nights where all staff involved.” Quiz show with prizes, also social sports teams ...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 20, 2018
Recorded: April 22nd, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Interview with Norma Angus, fabrics Buyer for the PDC, Part 2 of 3
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Who in other shops around town was in favour of Saturday trading? “I didn’t know of ...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 22, 2018
Recorded: April 22nd, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Interview with Norma Angus, fabrics Buyer for the PDC part 3 of 3
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Displays:
“Very important in fabrics.” Fabric department set slightly apart from main P...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 22, 2018
Recorded: April 22nd, 2018.
Interviewer: Simon Johnson
Abstract: Simon Johnson.
Interview with Norma Angus, fabrics Buyer for the PDC, Part 1 of 3
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Had done some office work in school holidays for HERD TESTING in PN while at school. “T...
Creator: Simon Johnson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 22, 2018
In 1927 a previous business on this site became the Premier Drapery Co Ltd and in 1929 the building was renovated and extended. In 1956 the PDC was taken over the Manawatu Co-Op Society and renamed the Premier Department Store. Over the years neig...
Creator: Matt Ryan
Place: 84 The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1988