"The 16 acres of Apia Park were originally purchased in 1908 by a German businessman, as a venue for horse racing. The first races were held in 1910. When New Zealand took over the administration of Western Samoa from Germany in 1914 the land was confiscated and dedicated to recreation. Today, Apia Park is still used for a range of sporting events, but is mainly a venue for rugby.... " (Caption from National Library exhibition `Va'aomanu' celebrating the history and culture of Samoa, 1 March - 28 June 1998)
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Entrance to Apia Park, Samoa
Date: [ca 1925]
From: Tattersall, Alfred James, 1866-1951 :Photographs of Samoa
Reference: PAColl-3062-3-02
Description: Entrance to Apia Park, Samoa, circa 1925. Photograph taken by Alfred John Tattersall. Apia Park was originally a venue for horse racing. Today it is mainly used for rugby but the old horse-racing track is visible in the background of this photograph. (Information from a caption accompanying the National Library exhibition `Va'aomanu' celebrating the history and culture of Samoa, 1 March - 28 June 1998) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).