This pool was presented to the children of Palmerston North in 1937 by the Returned Services Association. It is of an art deco design, in the shape of the RSA badge.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          1937

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 13 December 1962, "Pleased with their success in the girls' 100 yards freestyle final at the Hokowhitu swimming carnival on Saturday are (from the left): G. Kirby (first...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Hokowhitu, Palmerston North
Date:          December 13, 1962

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 29 December 1962, "The paddling pool in the Esplanade is still one of the greatest attractions for children during the summer months. This morning was no exception. Tw...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Esplanade, Palmerston North
Date:          December 29, 1962

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 10 May, 1963. "Work progressing on the new swimming baths at the Te Arakura School yesterday. Over £500 has been collected by parents and local residents towards the cos...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard
Place:          Feilding
Date:          1963-05-10T00:00:00+00:00