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Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Manufacturing fairs were held in Palmerston North Showgrounds in 1960, 1961 and 1964. The 1960 Palmerston North Industries Fair attracted 93,000 visitors in its 10 days of industrial displays and carnival events. The popularity of the fairs reflected a tremendous optimism regarding Palmerston North's potential as a hub of industry.

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Born digital
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Manawatū Standard
Date
May 13, 2023
Digitisation ID
2023Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_041084
Format
Born Digital

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palmerston north public relations organisation,
palmerston north showgrounds,
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