This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 3 November, 1959. "The gardens at the entrance to the Showgrounds will be at their peak for the Royal Show which opens on Thursday. The cutting of the lawns is always a...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          November 3, 1959

This view through the trees of the Victoria Esplanade shows the Tea Kiosk, which was built in 1909. The kiosk was demolished in 1943.

Creator:      G F Framjee
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1939

A female dignitary presents an award/prize to the winner of this unknown bowling tournament, presumably in Palmerston North.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1945