In 1886 the Government gifted 9.5 acres of land in Cuba Street to the Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and the first Palmerston North A & P show was held in that year at the newly formed Showgrounds. In 1973 the Groun...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Showgrounds, Corner of Pascal and Cuba Street, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1970 to circa 1979