New Zealand - Palmerston North - The Rose Gardens - The Square - 1980’s - Colourview photo - Photo Postcard Format #t1089 The Square - Originally part of the Papaioea clearing, The Square is a seven-hectare park of lawn, trees, lakes, fountains, and gardens in the centre of the city. - It is the city's original park and also the centrepoint from whence the city's main streets are arranged. - The Square contains the city's war memorial and a memorial dedicated to Te Peeti Te Awe Awe, the Rangitāne chief instrumental in the sale of Palmerston North district to the government in 1865. - Near the centre of the park is the Clock Tower with its illuminated cross and coloured lights. Palmerston North - A city in the North Island - Located in the eastern Manawatu Plains - Near the north bank of the Manawatu River - Early Palmerston North relied on public works and sawmilling. - The west coast railway was built in 1886, linking the town to Wellington - Palmerston North benefited from a booming pastoral farming industry. - Popular attractions include Te Manawa and several performing arts Reference: Wikipedia