The old gasworks were located near the railways sheds. For a full account of the event, see Manawatu Standard, 5 August 1913, Page 5 in an article entitled "Explosion and Fire" (available online on www.paperspast.natlib.govt.nz).

Creator:      Unknown
Date:          August 5, 1913

This fire occurred behind the TISCO shop at about 6pm. The damage was confined to the contents of the shed.

Creator:      Ross Setford - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Grey Street, Palmerston North
Date:          June 1, 1970

Meredith McKay Ltd, was situated on Berryman's Lane, off Broadway. The fire, 21 September 1974, destroyed about $200,000 worth of goods and machinery and three firemen required hospital treatment after being overcome by fumes.

Creator:      Manawatu Guardian
Place:          Berryman's Lane and Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          September 25, 1974

This factory was relocated in Palmerston North from Wellington three years prior to the fire. The company manufactured electric blankets, hair dryer’s, electric motors and cookware. It also specialised in plastic moulding and extrusion and applic...

Creator:      M J Costello - Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          December 12, 1970