Broadcast on Manawatū People's Radio, 14 May, 2019. Bruce Markwell and Malcolm Busch on the history of the Rotary Club of Terrace End, Part 1 of 2. Early membership, age, occupation, criteria. Formal meetings. Sergeant’s sessions. Family involveme...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Terrace End, Palmerston North
Date: May 14, 2019
Broadcast on Manawatū People's Radio, 21 May, 2019. Bruce Markwell and Malcolm Busch on the history of the Rotary Club of Terrace End, part 2 of 2. Rotary Club of Terrace End Memorial Educational Trust. Mike Hansen taking a team to Namibia. Intern...
Creator: Stuart Birks
Place: Terrace End, Palmerston North
Date: May 21, 2019
Looking towards the Ruahine Street and Main Street intersection.
The building in the foreground right was 236 Ruahine street, occupied by I.R. Bremner Ladies Outfitters. It was demolished in 1969 to make way for the Terrace End Branch of the ANZ...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 196X
This image of nurses holding babies is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Date: 1957
The Square Circular was Palmerston North City Council's monthly community publication, informing Palmerstonians of PNCC initiatives, activities, and events. This month's issue includes: roundabouts in The Square, 10 year plan audit, garden beds, d...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Date: March 2009
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. People were fascinated by the sensational 1920 murder of Palmerston North woman Mary Etheline in Terrace End. The man initialy suspected of her murder, Harry Deeley, to...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 17, 2010
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of the development of Memorial Park. Before it became a public park, it was used by New Zealand Railways as a ballast pit. The Council purchased the site and Fitzroy P...
Creator: Geoff Watson
Place: Palmerston North
Date: January 7, 2023
Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. The history of Palmerston North's early sawmills. Scandanavian settlers established one of the earliest mills in Terrace End, Richter, Nannestad & Co. The concrete remains of...
Creator: Val Burr
Place: Palmerston North
Date: June 15, 2024
Image from about 1935, this bakery was on the corner of Main Street and Victoria Avenue. The site was leased from Hopwood's by the Bridewell family. On the far left is Reginald (Reg) Bridewell with his young son Maurice. His son-in-law Ron Siegel ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1930
Image from about mid 1950's, when Bridewell's Bakery operated from 729 Main Street, Terrace End. The bakery was a family owned business.
Shown on the left is Reginald (Reg) Bridewell, the original owner and Master Baker from London, born in Wiltsh...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1950
In 1927, the Railways Department installed an American designed rail crossing called a wig-wag on Main Street, opposite Millar Street. Whilst the loud bells prevented accidents, late trains caused disturbance for residents, and even more so when ...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 12, 2020
This image of nurses holding babies is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Date: 1957
Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. Childhood memories of Leslie Aldridge Hanson, grandson of early settlers Emma and William Aldridge, who arrived in Palmerston North in 1874. Leslie is the author of "Ol...
Creator: Tina White
Place: Palmerston North
Date: August 15, 2020
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 13 October 1958: "The Terrace End Bowling Club opened its jubilee season on Saturday. Although a strong wind and conditions were cool, there was a good attendance. The c...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: 17 Summerhays Street, Palmerston North
Date: October 13, 1958
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 June, 1959. "Representatives and members gathered in the new clubrooms of the Terrace End A.W.I. When the building was dedicated by the Rev. L. M. King and opened by ...
Creator: Manawatū Evening Standard
Place: Terrace End, Palmerston North
Date: June 17, 1959
This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 16 April, 1959. "Jaycee members are seen inspecting their paint job on the see-saws at Terrace End Park. This is the second children's play area that has been painted b...
Creator: Manawatu Evening Standard
Place: Palmerston North
Date: April 16, 1959
Photo taken by Terry Finnerty, photographer. Aerial view shows intersection Broadway Avenue and The Square. Opposite The Square is Australia and New Zealand Bank Limited, Gerrands and Sons, watchmakers, jewellers and optical services. Behind the t...
Creator: Terry Finnerty
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1958
This image of two women in fancy dress, including a Father Christmas outfit, is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Place: Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957 to 1958
This image of a Christmas party is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hos...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Place: Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957 to 1958
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: Globe theatre; Regent theatre; library; convention centre; You...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Place: Palmerston North
Retail shops including, Barnes, Salvation Army Family Store, Harvey World Travel, Terrace End Used Appliances, and Catnip Clothing. Located near the corner of Main Street and Ruahine Street.
Creator: Peter Patten
Place: Main Street, Palmerston North
Date: June 2004
This image of Joyce Una Baker is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
This image of Joyce Una Baker is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Ruahine Street and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
This image of Joyce Una Baker at a Christmas party is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a pr...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Ruahine Street and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
This image of Joyce Una Baker is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Ruahine Street and Ferguson Street, Palmerston Nort
Date: 1957
This image of Joyce Una Baker is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hospi...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Corner of Ruahine Street and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
This image of a "baby trolley" is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hosp...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Place: Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957
This image of Elizabeth Hibell in her uniform is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Place: Corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1957 to 1958
This image is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. It is of the kitchen staff. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private matern...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Date: 1957
This image of a Christmas party is from a series of slides that shows life at Rostrata Maternity Home in the late 1950s. Situated on the corner of Ruahine and Ferguson Streets, Rostrata was owned by E B Watson who ran it as a private maternity hos...
Creator: Joyce Una Baker
Date: 1957 to 1958