Name/TitleWalking Stick - Charles Monro
About this objectThe museum holds treasured keepsakes, diaries and photographs from the man credited with giving New Zealand the game of rugby - Palmerston North identity Charles Monro. His mānuka walking stick immortalises Charles’ steely determination to see his favourite game take root in his native country. In 1870 he walked a 30km round trip between Wellington and Petone in a day – searching for the perfect paddock for the country’s first inter-district clash between his hometown Nelson and Wellington. He not only selected and coached the Wellington novice team, but also played for Nelson and refereed the game!
MakerUnknown
Maker RoleUnknown
Date MadeUnknown
Place MadeNew Zealand
Medium and MaterialsWood, rubber
Inscription and Marks"MONRO" carved in stick near head
Measurements91cm
Credit LineDonated by Monro Family
Object TypeWalking Stick
Object number93/341/2
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
