Awapuni Race Course, Palmerston North

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Title

Awapuni Race Course, Palmerston North

Content partner

Palmerston North City Library

Collection

Manawatū Heritage

Description

The Manawatu Racing Club conducted its first race meeting in Palmerston North on Boxing Day 1881. A few years later the Club purchased 100 acres of land at Awapuni for four thousand pounds and the Club celebrated its first raceday at the new course on 26 December 1903. In February 1936, both stands in the photograph were extensively damaged in a severe storm.This shot was probably taken soon after the rebuilding was completed.

Format

Image

Date created

1937

Creator

K H Shea

URL

https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/a1d3b778-e1c0-4e20-92ca-eccb8959bfeb

Locations

67 Racecourse Road, Awapuni, Palmerston North

Related subjects

1930s / awapuni / awapuni racecourse / black and white / grandstand / horse race / manawatu racing club / racecourse / track / war

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