New Zealand - Martin and Halliday's Garage, Glen Eden - Cars, including a Mercedes Benz and a Ford Prefect, are parked outside Martin and Halliday's garage on West Coast Road with a man filling up from one of the three petrol pumps. Adjoining the rear of the front garage building is a new brick building with side extension. In the left background is a single bowser next to a wooden power pole and behind is the Bank of New Zealand building - 1959 - Photographer: Diamond, John Thomas Glen Eden - A suburb of Auckland - The population was 7,011 in the 2013 census - Glen Eden village is situated on West Coast Road. - Most commercial premises in Glen Eden are either on this road or in Glen Mall. - Waikumete Cemetery is to the north of Glen Eden. - Glen Eden Railway Station is also located on West Coast Road Auckland - A city in the North Island - The most populous urban area in the country - Has an urban population of about 1,570,100 (2018) - Located in the Auckland Region the area governed by Auckland Council - A diverse, multicultural and cosmopolitan city - Home to the largest Polynesian population in the world - The Maori-language name for Auckland is Tamaki Makaurau, meaning "Tamaki desired by many", in reference to the desirability of its natural resources and geography Reference: Wikipedia Image source; Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections JTD-12A-01125-3 https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/51665/rec/765 #gleneden