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Trentham Camp overall view 1914; reinforcement contingent camp.

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PhotographerJ. H. Daroux Last edited by: Ian Jolly

DescriptionPostcard depicting a very early view of Trentham Camp with bell tents and only a few wooden buildings. Caption inscribed on photo reads "Reinforcement Contingent Camp Trentham".

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Back of postcard can be viewed by clicking "Image 2" above or on the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. The message written here reads:
"Trentham 1/11/14
Dear Friends
I suppose I'd better write a few lines while I have the chance or I'll get [unclear: run a row - ?] when I get back. There's nothing very exciting going on here so far. Last night we had a heavy gale which blew some of the tents & marquees away and we had to roll out in the middle of the night and peg them down again. Drill is going on at the present time on the parade ground and we can hear orders being shouted everywhere I have rather an easy time myself and I've been made bugler and get away in the quiet to practice in the morning but [unclear: graft?] in the afternoon just to keep myself fit and keep up with the rest of them in the drill. There is talk of [an] army band being started yet. Must end now for want of space.
from your loving friend Walter Price"

The image of the back has had contrast increased and brightness reduced several times. Last edited by: Ian Jolly

Date Taken1914Geotagnot specified

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PlaceTrentham Camp, Upper Hutt Last edited by: Ian Jolly

SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918 Last edited by: Ian Jolly

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ReferenceRandle postcard 28 Last edited by: Don McLeod

Scanned byMark DelaneyNotesDelivered April 2013. From drive "1 TB Drive (2011)" / Folder All_digitised_material_from_Mark /First_Day_Covers_Album

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