The Indian troops of the British Imperial Army toured New Zealand and visited Palmerston North for a short time. The train stopped in the centre of the Square, the troops disembarked, performed some displays and them re-embarked on the train. For an account of their reception, see Manawatu Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 7172, 25 February 1901, Page 2 (available online at paperspast.natlib.govt.nz)
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Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- February 24, 1901
- Digitisation ID
- 2014N_Sq126_008604
- Held In
- Coolstore
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- Whalley and Co., Crown Studios,
- Place
- The Square, Palmerston North
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