Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Life story of John Tiffin Stewart (1827-1913) town planner and government surveyor. He was responsible for the planning of Manawatū's towns in the 19th century, including the ...
Creator: Tim Upperton
Place: Manawatu-Whanganui
Date: November 19, 2022
J T Stewart (1827-1913) was a surveyor and one of the earliest Europeans to see the 'Papaioea' clearing, on which Palmerston North was established, c 1858. Locally, he surveyed the Te Ahu Turanga Block (purchased from Rangitāne) and the route for ...
Creator: F L Denton, Wanganui
Place: Palmerston North
Date: November 18, 1907
The Royal Wanganui Opera House was designed by Wellington Architect George Stevenson and commissioned to commemorate Queen Victoria’s reign. It is New Zealand’s last surviving Victorian Theatre and the only theatre in New Zealand to have a Royal C...
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: 69 St. Hill Street, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
Bastia Hill Water Tower was constructed in 1927 to service both Bastia and Durie Hill.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Bastia Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
The Whanganui Riverboat Centre is housed in the former Wanganui Rowing Club building, constructed in 1898.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: 1A Taupo Quay, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
Constructed in 1925, the Durie Hill Memorial Tower is the official Wanganui Memorial to the 513 people from the district who died in World War One. The tower is 33.5 metres high (104 feet) and the lookout deck is 113 metres (372.2 feet) above sea ...
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
A view of Viriginia Lake in Whanganui.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Whanganui
Date: March 2000
The cycling valodrome in Cooks Garden, Whanganui.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Cooks Garden, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
The athletic track in Cooks Garden, Whanganui.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Cooks Garden, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
The former Fire Watch Tower located in Cooks Gardens, Whanganui.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Cooks Garden, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
Constructed as a memorial to the first Mayor of Whanganui, William Hogg Watt. The fountain has been placed in many locations since it was first installed at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Ridgway Street in 1881. In 1906, the fountain was ...
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Corner of Victoria and Ridgway Street, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
The tunnel to the Durie Hill Elevator. The Durie Hill Elevator was formally opened on 2 August 1919 (construction started in 1916). The tunnel leading to the elevator is 205 metres long and the elevator shaft is 65.8 metres.
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
Constructed in 1925, the Durie Hill Memorial Tower is the official Wanganui Memorial to the 513 people from the district who died in World War One. The tower is 33.5 metres high (104 feet) and the lookout deck is 113 metres (372.2 feet) above sea ...
Creator: John Wheeler
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: March 2000
This photograph was created by William James Young in the early 20th century. A large variety of subjects are depicted in the collection, but family, rural life and travel are the most prominent themes. The exact location of the photographs in the...
Creator: William James Young
Date: 1900 to 1932
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill War Memorial Tower.
Creator: Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place: Whanganui
Date: January 10, 1968
Constructed in 1925, the Durie Hill Memorial Tower is the official Wanganui Memorial to the 513 people from the district who died in World War One. The tower is 33.5 metres high (104 feet) and the lookout deck is 113 metres (372.2 feet) above sea ...
Creator: Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place: Durie Hill, Whanganui
Date: January 10, 1968
A view of Whanganui from the Durie Hill War Memorial Tower.
Creator: Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place: Whanganui
Date: January 10, 1968
The playground at Kowhai Park in Whanganui.
Creator: Ewan and Shirley Drake
Place: Whanganui
Date: January 10, 1968
Whanganui cityscape featuring the post office clock tower at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Ridgway Street. The clock tower was dismantled following the Napier earthquake of 1931.
This photograph was created by William James Young in the early...
Creator: William James Young
Date: 1900 to 1932
This postcard is from the Girls and Staff of Wanganui Girls College, 1894. Wanganui College had boarding facilities.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Whanganui
Date: 1894
Whanganui River, Bridge and west bank.
Creator: A Martin
Date: circa 1890
This image depicts the teachers of Wanganui Girls College in 1894. It is thought that the principal Isabel Fraser (from 1894-1910) is shown sitting on the left.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Whanganui
Date: circa 1984
Standing, from left: Miss Broome (Young Children), Mrs Wood (Matron), Miss Fraser (Principal), Miss Hudson (Music and Modern Languages - French and German). Seated, from left: Miss Hull (m. Mr Southey-Baker; replaced by Miss Tendall), Miss Krule (...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Whanganui
Date: 1894
This Christmas card offers the Season's Greetings from the Girls College, Wanganui in 1894. Top, from left: Grounds, Gymnasium, Gymnasium, Dining Room. Centre: Pupils, Staff. Lower: Exterior of Building. Extreme lower right: Flower show in Dining ...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Whanganui
Date: 1894
This photograph shows a large group of young women taking tea on the lawn at Wanganui Girls College. A mixture of boarders and pupils are represented here,
Creator: Unknown
Place: Whanganui
Date: 1894