The Battle of Manners Street refers to a riot between American servicemen on one side, and New Zealand servicemen and civilians on the other which occurred outside the Allied Services Club in Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington, in 1943. The club was a social centre, open to all military personnel.
The Battle of Manners Street refers to a riot between American servicemen on one side, and New Zealand servicemen and civilians on the other which occurred outside the Allied Services Club in Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington, in 1943. The club was a social centre, open to all military personnel.
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