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.
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- Group of Men and Women at Bowling Green
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- Coolstore
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- George W Shailer
- Place
- Palmerston North
- Date
- 1890s
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- Palmerston North City Library
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