In 1952, Palmerston North celebrated 75 years since being proclaimed a Borough. A parade of decorated floats was part of the week long celebrations. This float was entered by Palmerston North Cycle Retailers.
Creator: Bruce Watt
Place: Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date: March 15, 1952
The Palmerston North to Wellington cycle race was a professional cycling race.
Creator: G R Kay
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1949
This postcard shows a view of the intersection between Main Street and Broadway Avenue, in The Square, Palmerston North. Visible are: C. Smith Draper; Dresden Piano Company; E Gascoigne: Grocer, Baker, Caterer; Barry Ironmonger; F.C. Hatch Porter;...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1900
Albert Cooksley Cycles, shop and workshop, was established c1910 at 3 Rangitikei Street. In the 1930s Albert Cooksley's son, L Cooksley, was also involved in the business.
Creator: Snapshots Unlimited
Place: Palmerston North
Date: circa 1937
The horse-drawn vehicles are standing outside the second All Saints Anglican Church, in use 1982-1914. Alongside the wooden church can be seen the former Borough Council building and in the distance is the distinctive wooden clock tower of the Oc...
Creator: Unknown
Place: Church Street, Palmerston North
Date: 1901
This photograph appears to have been taken in Feilding and probably shows the members of an early Cycling Club. It is an interesting record of the kind of cycles and fashions of the 1890s.
Creator: George W Shailer
Place: Feilding
Date: 1831 to 1869
The Nonpareil Cycle and Motor Company was originally established in Ghuznee Street, Wellington. In November 1906 this company bought out the Palmerston North firm of Clarkson and Co. in order to establish its headquarters in Palmerston North. Mes...
Creator: Unknown
Place: The Square, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1906