This timeline covers significant events in the history of the city of Palmerston North from earliest times to the present day.
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The articles below cover significant events in the history of the city of Palmerston North from earliest times to the present day.
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The Polynesian migration to New Zealand
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Europeans arrive, the Papaioea clearing becomes "Palmerston", occupational wars and government land purchases
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Palmerston becomes Palmerston North; beginnings of industry; a school and a library; a Borough is incorporated and our first Mayor
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A fire brigade; a daily newspaper and a dairy company for Palmerston North
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The Victoria Esplanade and Caccia Birch are planned and developed; also a sewerage system and public hospital
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New library and borough council buildings, a new King, 25th Jubilee celebrations and the population reaches 10,000
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Further works to the Turitea Dam; an electric tram; theatres; churches and swimming baths. World War I begins and ends.
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Royal visits, bus service and the first aeroplane to visit the town
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20,000 residents at the start of the decade, making Palmerston North the 7th city in New Zealand; a depression; an earthquake and a cyclone and a first MP for Palmerston North
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