This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 2 April 1956: "Palmerston North played Paraparaumu Beach and Hastings in the Central Districts amateur roller hockey tournament at Memorial Park last Saturday (March 31)...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Main Street, Palmerston North
Date:          March 31, 1956

The Manawatu Representative Hockey team pose for a photograph, possibly taken at the A&P Showgrounds, based on the seating behind the players.

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          The Showgrounds. Palmerston North
Date:          circa 1940 to circa 1949