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Palmerston North: A Centennial History

A history of Palmerston North, commissioned by PNCC to commemorate 100 years of Palmerston North 1870 - 1970. George Conrad Petersen was a barrister and solictor, who authored many historical books. Includes an Introduction on Landforms in the Man...

Creator:      G C Petersen
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1973

Russell Street School

Russell Street School was opened for pupils 18 March 1929.

Creator:      K H Shea
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          1939

"Elephant Weighs in for Regent"

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 15 May 1989 with the caption : "Sole Brothers' Circus' Minyak rallies for the cause outside the Regent Theatre on Saturday." Minyak wore banners with slogans aimed at co...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          May 15, 1989

"Look No Cords" - Early Cellphone

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 14 November 1989 with the caption: "Athol Dean of Manawatu TV and Sound waits for the word from the cellular portable telephone his firm has for sale. Local interest is ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          November 1989

Palmerston North City Library building at night

The City Library, situated on The Square, was originally built as the C M Ross department store in 1928. It was bought by the City Council and converted into the new Library, opening 1996.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North City Library Building, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1970 to circa 1999