NZ Wars Month 140th Anniversary of the Transfer of the Armed Constabulary to the Permanent Militia (By Defence Act of 1886)

The Little Tyrant Saves the Day? Why Major General Sir George Whitmore was the change agent for the Armed Constabulary and the Permanent Militia. Presented by COL Dr Peter Wood, ONZM, NZ Army Standby Reserve.

Co-hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library. Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated

Image: Seated portrait of Sir George Stoddart Whitmore. Schmidt, Herman John, 1872-1959: Portrait and landscape negatives, Auckland district. Ref: 1/1-001821-G. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23048255

When

DATES

Thursday, October 8, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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