This event is believed to be the start of the 1927 Jubilee celebrations. A large procession was held 2 March 1927, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Borough of Palmerston North.The procession included the Salvation Army band, the Municipal Band,...

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 2, 1927

PalmyProud celebrates the people, places and events in our city. The free quarterly magazine aims to inspire locals and visitors to learn more about this special place we call home. It’s published by Palmerston North City Council.

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Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 2020

The first state school in Palmerston North was established on the corner of Main and Duke (now Princess) Streets in 1872. In 1890 it moved to a new site in Campbell Street and in 1922 to Featherston Street as Central (Normal) School. Girls identif...

Creator:      George W Shailer
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1880 to circa 1889