The plan given above shows the general lay-out as proposed by the Wellington Show Assiciation on the ground recently granted to them for show and other purposes, providing the necessary legislation is passed. The plan is subject to such alterations as the survey makes necessary. The racing track will be slightly altered in shape from that shown on the plan, and the corners made easier. This will be a bauked cinder track. The grounds and track will be lit by electricity for ni ght meetings. Hutchinson Road will run with an easy, sweeping grade round the front of the show buildings. The ground in front of the building will be laid out in lawns and flower beds. These and the general beautification of the grounds will be under the direction of Mr. Mackenzie, director of P arks and reserves. The floor of the big building will be kept free from all structures wherever possible, and will make an excellent indoor playing area for winter and wet weather.
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Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 59, 3 December 1926, Page 5
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167The plan given above shows the general lay-out as proposed by the Wellington Show Assiciation on the ground recently granted to them for show and other purposes, providing the necessary legislation is passed. The plan is subject to such alterations as the survey makes necessary. The racing track will be slightly altered in shape from that shown on the plan, and the corners made easier. This will be a bauked cinder track. The grounds and track will be lit by electricity for night meetings. Hutchinson Road will run with an easy, sweeping grade round the front of the show buildings. The ground in front of the building will be laid out in lawns and flower beds. These and the general beautification of the grounds will be under the direction of Mr. Mackenzie, director of Parks and reserves. The floor of the big building will be kept free from all structures wherever possible, and will make an excellent indoor playing area for winter and wet weather. Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 59, 3 December 1926, Page 5
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