WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE-NEW PLYMOUTH, THE GARDEN OF THE WEST.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIV, Issue 25, 22 June 1910, Page 20

WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE-NEW PLYMOUTH, THE GARDEN OF THE WEST.

(1) The National Bank, New Plymouth. (2) A scene in the Recreation Grounds. (3) A veteran of the Maori wars, Mr. George Taylor. (4) The old redoubt taken in 18(18, with some of the garrison in front. (5) The Bank of New Zealand. (6) A corner of the Recreation Grounds. (7) A panorama of New Plymouth from the Western Park, showing the Hospital and Old People's Home on the right. (.4 special account of the Waireka engagement, and the part played by Mr. George Taylor in the campaign, will be found on page 43.)

The port of New Plymouth I< situated at the Sugar Loaves, two miles from the town. Protection for shipping is afforded by a concrete mole or breakwater running in a north-easterly direction for a distance of 1900 feet. Under the lee of this there t is aeeolnnmdati'n pr.wlded for th’ coastal trade. Steamers of 2000 tons can be berthed here in almost all weathers. (1) Devon Street. New Plymouth, in 1859. (2) Devon Street in 19W b '- Church o.'England ( App o»H ng the Rall.ai Station at New Plymouth. (5) The Railway Station. (Gt One of the numerous mountain streams that run through the town. (7) A panoramic view of New Plymouth from Marsland Hill. (8) The Borough Council Chambers.