Aftermath of Palmerston North High School fire, Featherston Street

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Title

Aftermath of Palmerston North High School fire, Featherston Street

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Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

The remains of the Palmerston North High School in Featherston Street. The fire was said to have been one of three set by Joseph Powelka, an escaped prisoner, on the night of 5 April 1910. Powelka denied the charges but was convicted of the fires.

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Image

Date created

1910-04

Creator

Whalley and Co., Crown Studios,

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/6e7f112a-4019-4ba1-b64b-533dfa2c03d0

Locations

Featherston Street, Palmerston North

Related subjects

arsonist / buildings / pawelka / police

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