The Imperial and Indian Contingent of the Imperial Troops toured New Zealand after a conflict in China. The Imperial Troops disembarked in the north side of the Square. From there, they marched around the Square and then to the Showgrounds, where ...

Creator:      E S Pegler
Place:          The Showgrounds. Palmerston North
Date:          February 12, 1901

April 1 1972 was the day a clash between a 120-strong motorcycle gang and members of the Mongrel Mob took place in Palmerston North. According to news reports, a derelict house was burnt down, a hotel in Ashhurst was badly damaged, 30 arrests were...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          April 1, 1972