2000 CARS FOR RUGBY GAME
A count taken of the motor-cars parked on the streets of Palmersto.ii, North yesterday afternoon, during the Rugby match, between Britain and Manawhenua, states the "Manawatu Daily Times," revealed the astounding total of 1870, parked as follows: —Cuba street,and side streets, 136G; Square, Broadway, and Raugitikei street, 436; Queen and King streets, 78. Every garage was used to capacity, so it is safe to say that there were over 2000 cars in Palmerston North for the match.'
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 125, 29 May 1930, Page 11
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822000 CARS FOR RUGBY GAME Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 125, 29 May 1930, Page 11
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