Val Burr in Saga in Sepia notes that the first bowls were held behind Walkley's hotel for the enjoyment of hotel guests. A club was formed in 1890, a rink later being acquired. Note the straw boaters and candy striped blazer costume worn by attendees.

Group of Men and Women at Bowling Green
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2014N_Sp127_008766
- Title
- Group of Men and Women at Bowling Green
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- George W Shailer
- Place
- Palmerston North
- Date
- 1890s
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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