These photographs of the military training camp at Awapuni Racecourse come from the September 3 1914 edition of the Auckland Weekly News. The Ian Matheson City Archives has select Issues of this newspaper for the years 1914-1918.
"The inspection of the volunteer force at Palmerston North by Major-General Sir A J Godley on August 24. Troops [are] drawn up in review order. H Billens, Photo."
"The constant training of volunteers : a battalion of infantry leaving the camp at Awapuni, Palmerston North, on a route march. H Billen, Photo."
"Mid-day : A scene within the lines at Awapuni Camp, Palmerston North."
"Troops at the Palmerston North Camp enjoying the bright sunshine while waiting inspection on August 24. H Billens, Photo."
These photographs of the military training camp at Awapuni Racecourse come from the September 3 1914 edition of the Auckland Weekly News. The Ian Matheson City Archives has select Issues of this newspaper for the years 1914-1918.