The 1960s saw the introduction of paper bags which were provided for householder's refuse collection. "Previously residents put out their own metal rubbish bins for collection and emptying by The Council. 'Safer, quicker and more hygienic bags' wa...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

The 1960s saw the introduction of paper bags which were provided for householder's refuse collection. "Previously residents put out their own metal rubbish bins for collection and emptying by The Council. 'Safer, quicker and more hygienic bags' wa...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1960s

The Albert Street Council depot came into existence around 1924. The Ian Matheson City Archives have contracts from October 1926 for plans to build a bus barn, workshops, machinery shop and storeroom. The following year in July another contract ai...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1924