Either the first or second swimming carnival to be held in Feilding - while the caption reads "Feilding's first swimming sports", this event was reported in the Feilding Star on February 11, 1909, where it was stated that this event was the second of its kind.

The event was held on Charles Carr's farm on Ranfurly Road, February 10, 1909. About 300 people attended on the day, according to the article in the Feilding Star.

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The photographer is unknown.

Feilding Municipal Baths underwent construction in 1908, but it wasn't until 1909 that they were completed. September 1972 saw the opening of the new swimming baths on the opposite side of Manchester Street. The old baths, seen here, underwent demolition in 1974 and later that year a children's skating rink was opened on the old site.

Feilding Municipal Baths, Manchester Street, 1909.