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Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In October 1925. William Milverton gifted 4 acres, 3 roods and 28 perches of land to the Palmerston North Borough Council. This parcel of land was to become Milverton Park, on the corner of Ferguson Street and Victoria Avenue. Milverton intended for it to be a free recreation space for the public and for children. Its last redevelopment in 2019 to a dedicated children's space reflects the aspirations of the original donor.

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Image
Content type
Born digital
Relation
Manawatū Standard
Date
September 6, 2025
Digitisation ID
2025Pa_IMCA-DigitalArchive_043646
Format
Born Digital
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"IMCA Digital Archive"

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