Craigie Crest
Clydesdale Draught horse, Craigie Crest photographed with John Doughty. Roy Craig was the owner.
Read MoreClydesdale Draught horse, Craigie Crest photographed with John Doughty. Roy Craig was the owner.
Read MoreMen pose with horses to be sold at the Hocken Bros farm 'Grassmere', Colyton. Date and photographer unknown.
Read MoreThe Hocken Bros were well-established horse traders in Manawatu region. They frequently held sales in and around Feilding, as well as at their farm in Grassmere. Auctioneering firm Gorton & Son seemed to work quite closely with the Hocken Bros, as newspapers from that time period mention them together frequently. The date of this photograph is unknown.
Read MoreStaff members at the Bramwell Bros Grocers and Irongmongers photographed in 1909. Photographer unknown. In the photo, left to right: Front row: Simpson; P. Bramwell Second Row: Street; unknown; J. W. Bramwell; Watson Bramwell, Mercer Third Row: R. Matthews; unknown; Redpath; unknown; A. Laurenson.
Read MoreFeilding Saleyards, located on Manchester Square near the Denbigh Hotel, date unknown. The first livestock sale made here was conducted in May 1880, by Jack Stevens and Colonel Gorton. They sold 100 head of cattle that day. Colonel Gorton went on to be a firm fixture at the saleyards - his firm Gorton & Son was one of four involved in regular weekly sales. The building in the photograph would have been where Gorton & Son conducted their business, as evidenced by the sign-writing on the front and the roof.
Read MoreOn September 26, 1907, Feilding was inundated with rain for three days straight, causing floodwaters to rise in town and in surrounding rural areas. At the Beattie Street crossing, the water was right across the surface of Kimbolton Road, the Railway Yards were covered in water, and the footpath from the Council Chambers to Manchester Square was immersed. The Makino Stream reached a level not touched in ten years prior to this flood. Property was damaged, and there were several slips that came down on the railway, disrupting train services and causing general frustration amongst travellers.
Read MoreKathleen Cobbe, daughter of New Zealand politician and store-owner John Cobbe. Photographed in 1904 by an unknown photographer.
Read MoreA display of books to do with home improvement and gardening at the Feilding Municipal Library, date unknown. In the photograph is Roly Wood, who was a librarian from 1937 to 1968. Photographed by W. T. Bray.
Read MoreThe Bank of New Zealand's offices, built in 1907 and demolished in 1915. This building was constructed to replace the original office, which was built in 1881 on the same site.
Read MoreA group of managers of the Cheltenham Co-Operative Dairy Co., photographed in 1926. In the photo: J. Murray; J. Young; D. Hull; J.M. McDonald.
Read MoreOriginal members of the Feilding Savage Club at the opening night in October, 1914. According to the Feilding Star, the club was formed to "encourage local talent, to foster art in any shape and form, and to provide rational entertainment for the Club members" (Feilding Star, 14 October 1914). Several prominent members of the community were involved in the club, including Mayor A. M. Ongley.
Read MoreFirefighters control the blaze at Feilding Railway Station, 29th July, 1960. The building was badly damaged and parts were completely destroyed. A year and a half later, on the 7th of December 1961, the station was officially reopened. The original station was constructed in 1887, at a cost of 710 pounds. Considerable improvements were made between 1897 and 1901, and this building remained with only a few modifications, until the first fire in 1960. Part of the building that stands today was demolished after a second fire in 1988.
Read MoreA De Havilland Puss Moth, registration ZK-ABR, possibly photographed in the 1930s.
Read MoreFirst aeroplane (De Havilland 6) arriving at the old Feilding racecourse, August 1920, piloted by Captain Richard Russell. Photographed by Bert Hobday - who flew in the aeroplane later that day, taking the first aerial photos of Feilding. Captain Russell, who was from Invercargill, had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Croix de Guerre during WWI - he spent his time after the war touring around New Zealand in his plane and offering flights to civilians in an effort to popularise flying. Tragically, Captain Russell was killed during one of these tours, when his Avro Avian plane stalled while descending onto the New Plymouth Racecourse in November 1920. Two passengers were also killed; Mayor James Clark, and chemist Kathleen Warnock.
Read MoreKowhai Park, Feilding. This image looks to be a postcard - however the date and photographer are unknown.
Read MoreJohn Cobbe and Co. Drapers, located on the corner of Manchester Street and Manchester Square. The shop was decorated for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the II. This building was demolished after 2008, due to fire damage from two separate instances. The first fire broke out in November 2007, and the second fire occurred in October 2008. Photographed by Bert Hobday
Read MoreThe Aorangi Marae, photographed in 1977 by an unknown photographer. Mason Durie's house can be seen in the background, to the right of the marae.
Read MorePeople fill the streets of Feilding during the visit of Lord Ranfurly, Governor-General of New Zealand, in 1898.
Read MoreCrowds gathered in Manchester Square for the visit of Lord Ranfurly in 1898. At the time, Lord Ranfurly was Governor to New Zealand. Photographer unknown.
Read MoreStaff of the Rangiwahia-Ruahine Dairy Company standing outside the factory with teams of horses pulling carts presumably loaded with dairy products. The factory was built by L.G. West of Palmerston North early in 1898, and began production the following year. At that time it was managed by W.C. Dixon. Water power was introduced to the factory in late 1906. The date of this photo is unknown.
Read MoreThe Makino Butter Factory was established in 1883, under the ownership of William Wescombe Corpe. This photo shows staff outside the factory, believed to have been taken in 1900. In 1903, the factory was sold to Joseph Nathan & Co. In the photo, left to right: W. Entwistle, ….., W. W. Corpe, ….., ....., ......, ...., Katie Corpe (child), ....., ....., A. W. Corpe.
Read MoreThis photo shows staff outside the Makino Butter Factory in 1900. The factory was founded by William Wescome Corpe, a pioneer of the Manawatu dairy industry. He arrived in the Feilding region in the early 1880's and had constructed a butter and cheese factory at Makino by 1883. He sold the factory in 1903, to Joseph Nathan & Co. Ltd. of Wellington. Standing, left to right: Jack Murray (buttermaker), William Entwisle (engineer), ......, A. W. Corpe, W. W. Corpe (owner), Bill Robinson. Seated: Mr. Streeter, ......, ......, Mr. Schwass.
Read MoreThe Christian Endeavour group, taken in 1908 at the Primitive Methodist Church, Manchester Street Feilding. Mary Jane Flavall is seated on the extreme left while son Fred is standing in the back row between the two ladies. On Back of Photograph written by Bessie Flavall nee Managh: Primitive Methodist Church, Manchester Street, Feilding, 1908 Members of Christian Endeavour Back Row left to right: J. C. Thompson, ?, Mr T Mingins, Miss G Svendsen, Mr F. Flavall, Miss Pemberthy, Mr Polkinghorn (Australian), Mr J. Wilkinson, Mr Naukurois (Australian) 2nd Row: Mrs. F. Flavall, Miss Pemberthy, Mr Hunes, Mrs Cossuin, Rev Cossuin, Miss Gould, Miss Thompson On Ground: Mr Rose (Australian), Mr B. Mingins, Mr B. Gould
Read MoreTwo women outside St. John's Anglican Church, on Camden Street, Feilding. The date of the photograph is unknown, as are the identities of the women. The clothing they are wearing suggests that it was sometime between 1890 to 1910. St. John's Anglican Church is still active, with services held throughout the week, and it belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Wellington.
Read MoreSt. John's Anglican Church is located on Camden Street, Feilding. Consecrated on 17 February 1882, it is now listed as a Category 1 Historic Place. The parochial district of the church was established several years earlier, in 1875. The building itself was designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, a prominent church architect of the 19th and 20th century. The church is still active, with services held throughout the week, and it belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Wellington.
Read MoreSt. John's Anglican Church is located on Camden Street, Feilding. Consecrated on 17 February 1882, it is now listed as a Category 1 Historic Place. The parochial district of the church was established several years earlier, in 1875. The building itself was designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, a prominent church architect of the 19th and 20th century. The church is still active, with services held throughout the week, and it belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Wellington.
Read MoreSt. John's Anglican Church is located on Camden Street, Feilding. Consecrated on 17 February 1882, it is now listed as a Category 1 Historic Place. The parochial district of the church was established several years earlier, in 1875. The building itself was designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, a prominent church architect of the 19th and 20th century. The church is still active, with services held throughout the week, and it belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Wellington.
Read MoreIn 1996, the Feilding and Districts Historical Society produced a 'Then and Now' calendar, comparing early photographs of Feilding landmarks with photographs taken that year. The photos, historical and recent, were taken by I B Mandahl Ltd and the Feilding Public Library. Descriptions of the photographs were added to the calendar, providing insight into the historical photos.
Read MoreA 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Hanmer Springs at 12.02am on Monday 14th November, 2016. The earthquake was felt in Feilding, stopping the clock.
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