More Info →Bill Rowling visiting Manawatū Evening Standard

Description

This image was taken (but not used) for the Manawatū Evening Standard on 17th November 1978. Labour leader Bill Rowling toured the back offices of the Manawatū Evening Standard, speaking with staff and viewing publishing equipment prior to the 1978 General Election held on 25th November. Also present is former Labour Member of Parliament Joseph Albert Walding, who regained the Palmerston North electorate with an election night majority of 2601 in the election.

The whistle-stop tour also included a lunch time game of pool with Joe Walding and Labour candidate for Manawatu Trevor de Cleene.

Identification

Object type

Image

Archive

Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection

Date

November 17, 1978

Digitisation ID

2022N_2017-20_038727

Format

B&W negative