The origin is unknown. It is assumed to be named after Cuba Street in Wellington, which was named after the ship, "Cuba."
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Creator: Heritage Team, Palmerston North City Library
Date: 2024
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Local history enthusiast Graeme Liggins shares an album of historical images of buses used in and around Palmerston North and the Manawatū. The photos date from the 195...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Manawatū
Date: January 16, 2021
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. On 30 July 1979, the Muldoon-led National Government introduced a scheme intended to save fuel. Everyone in the country had to nominate a day of the week on which they would n...
Creator: Elizabeth Ward
Place: New Zealand
Date: July 8, 2023
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Summary of Manawatu Evening Standard stories published 4 September 1920. Local articles includes debate about a bus or tram service for the town. The buses won out.
Creator: Tina White
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 5, 2020
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Residents reminisce about Manawatū's bus services from 1940s to 1980s.
Creator: Tina White
Place: Manawatū
Date: January 30, 2021
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: Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA); Malcolm Bailey; Gr...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: December 2015
Delivery of the four Commer buses, which made up the first Municpal bus fleet, was taken 7 September 1921, from Messrs Dawber Ltd, and services began 8 September with a universal fare of 3d. A total of 129 applications were received for the posit...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1921
The City Transport bus depot on Church Street next to the Plaza.
Creator: Colin Rush
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: 2005
A Municipal bus service began in Palmerston North in September 1921. The first fleet consisted of four 27 seater Commer buses, which were constructed on a truck chassis. The staff consisted of a Manager, inspector and nine drivers. During that fir...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1921
The accident occurred due to the collapse of the Bulls Bridge 15 June 1973, caused by scouring of the foundations in a heavy flood. The bus was recovered on 17th June 1973. Mr M J Farrington, driver, was the sole occupant of the bus and was admitt...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Bulls
Date: June 17, 1973
A view of the bus terminal on Main Street.
Creator: Colin Rush
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1989
A City Council bus coming over the Manawatu bridge into Fitzherbert Avenue. A Municipal bus service was established in Palmerston North in 1921.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
The first Municipal bus fleet consisted of four, 29 seater, Commer buses. Services began 8 September with a universal fare of 3d.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1921
The Whanganui to Palmerston North bus parked on Main Street in front of Cafe de Paris.
Creator: Lilienthal family
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1926 to 1927
Bus drivers and Council staff lined up in front of Terrace End, Hokowhitu and West End buses. Front row: Jim Thompson - accountant and City Treasurer, PNCC; Keith Wilby; H J Smith (Smithy), others unknown. Second row: Darkie Hill, standing behind ...
Creator: Snapshots Studio
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1932
City Council buses at the Palmerston North Municipal bus station in The Square, which was attached to the back of the Ladies Rest Room. A Municipal bus service began in Palmerston North in 1921. Buses from left are: Ford; Leyland Tiger Royal; Ford...
Creator: Argosy Industrial Photos
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1958
City Council mini buses parked on Main Street. The bus depot was located next to the post office. Mini buses were used before full size buses were purchased.
Creator: Colin Rush
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1989
The Palmerston North Bus Terminal was opened 10 January 1977, replacing the old bus terminal on the Square. It was situated on Church Street East and cost $50,000 to build. The site is now incorporated into 'The Plaza' in Palmerston North.
Creator: C M Thompson
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1970s
This photograph came from a small photograph album that belonged to Mrs R Andrews of Rangitikei House. This photograph bears the caption, "P.O. Palmerston North 14-1-28". The photograph is taken looking down one side of the railway line that used ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: January 14, 1928
A bus service began in Palmerston North in 1921.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
Looking down Main Street, into The Square of Palmerston North. The band rotunda, demolished 1956, can be seen past the railway signals.
Creator: Snapshots Unlimited
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1937
This store, established in 1882, was taken over by Henry Stephens in 1908, from a Mr Tarrant. He ran the store until 1913. The horse drawn coaches, with passengers, are lined up outside the shop in Awahuri. From left: “Rongotea Royal Mail Coachlin...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Manawatu
Date: 1908 to 1913
The Clarendon building is on the left and the Bank of New Zealand is on the right.
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1950
This image is from a series taken around 1957 that shows a view of The Square from the top of the Hopwood Clock Tower. This one looks toward Broadway Avenue, including a view of the Bus Station that was once located in The Square.
Creator: C H James
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
The white building on the corner of Main Street East and The Square is the Post Office (the clock tower was removed after an earthquake in 1941). Directly in front is the PDC (Premiere Drapery Company, now the Plaza).
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
Mrs Clarke's Transport Depot was located in Douglas Square, Rongotea. This business was later sold to N.I.W. Brown and Company Ltd.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Rongotea
Date: 1920s
The building on the left corner of Rangitikei Street is the Bank of New Zealand, built on the old Royal Hotel site in 1915. On the far left corner of the Square and Church Street East is the Maple Furniture Store. Opposite this is the Club Hotel. ...
Creator: K H Shea
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: 1930 to 1940
Mrs Clarke's Transport Depot was located in Douglas Square, Rongotea. This business was later sold to N.I.W. Brown and Company Ltd.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Rongotea
Date: 1920s