Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. Early 1970s nationwide protest against New Zealand's participation in the Vietnam War; Palmerston North played its part. The reported silent majority who demonstrated and prot...

Creator:      Lesley Courtney
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          July 13, 2024

This image was taken (but not used) for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 8th of May 1970.

"More than 200 anti-Vietnam war demonstrators marched quietly and solemnly along Broadway Avenue in Palmerston North shortly after ...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          May 7, 1970

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on the 8th of May 1970. "These two Massey students are part of the groups which today picketed the university calling for a boycott of lectures to protest against the shoot...

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Massey University, Palmerston North
Date:          May 8, 1970