This plan is titled, "Plan of Sec.380 and Pt. of Sec. 387, Township of Palmerston North, Block XI
Kairanga S.D."

St Josephs Convent, run by the Sisters of Mercy, began in Fitchett Street in 1910, and later expanded into Pirie and Carroll Streets, on leasehold land. This building was constructed in Carroll Street c1891, and was the Carow Ladies’ College (also known as the Carow Girls’ Collegiate School) until about 1902, and was then owned by Duncan Matheson. He sold it to the Catholic Church, and in 1923 the building was cut in half and moved on rollers to the south side of Fitchett street, where it became the St Joseph’s Convent High School until 1974. The building was demolished in the 1990s to make way for a retirement village.

A vintage fire engine with extension ladder, is fully maned, seen driving through the Square, as part of the Centennary celebrtations of the Palmerston North Fire Brigade. The engine is likely a 1924 model 1924 Tillings-Stevens Peterol/Electric engine.

PalmyProud celebrates the people, places and events in our city. The free quarterly magazine aims to inspire locals and visitors to learn more about this special place we call home. It’s published by Palmerston North City Council.

Inside this issue:

World Softball Championship

Manawatū's Miss Industries

The Rise of the Buckethead

Waste Water

Reduce Your Waste

PNCC Annual Consultations

A Life With No Limits: Kate-Louise Elliot

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1970. "Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1970. "Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.
“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”
The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 1st of May 1971.

"Two thousand people sat and stood in front of the Palmerston North Clock Tower last night and sang “We Shall Live in Peace” as the climax to probably the biggest protest march held in Palmerston North.”

An estimated 1700 people gathered at the Opera House carpark and were joined by a few hundred more along the way. They marched silently, making a quiet shuffling sound as they filled Broadway. The Protestors were from all walks of life and many organisations were represented, including Unions, Churches, Students, and the Mongrel Mob.

The March was organised by the Palmerston North Anti-war Mobilisation Committee, including R. Lyall, Massey University Student Association President Gary Emms, and Unionist Alan Millar. The Nash Street Jug Band lead the singing and Hana Burke sang ‘a Maori song of parting’. Poetry was read by Mr. Lyall and Des Woods. The Reverend Loyal Gibson of the Trinity Methodist Church lead prayers after Churches across the city rang their bells in solidarity.

“After the Demonstration Mr Millar said ‘The silent majority is starting to speak. Sir Keith Holyoake can no longer pretend that the majority of New Zealander’s are in favour of the war. These people hear tonight are telling him one thing; Stop the war and get all New Zealand troops out.’”

The marchers were heckled by a small number standing outside a pub and from a few cars. Six people heckled speakers from within the crowd.