You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. Southland The Ensign 0 Comments Photo: Gore Historical Museum collection A large crowd gathers at the Gore A&P Showgrounds under the shadow of its new grandstand, built in 1906 for 770 people and able to seat 650. The Gore A&P Association was established in 1882, and the first show was held in December of that year on a site in southern Gore. The present showgrounds site was bought in 1891. Related Stories Hunter’s death ‘a terrible accident’ Increasing demand for support services Looking back Footloose traveller finds a foothold Our people Man charged over hunting death Local a finalist in manu champs Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed Farmer fined $35k for Nait violations Old butchery now a ‘unique’ home Event showcase for young talent Snacks have trade booming More