RANGIOTU SITE
, SHOULD THE CAMP BE THERE P A statement by the Minister of Defence that it is not considered advisable to acquire the freehold of the camp site at Itangiotu provoked'stroiig-protest in the House yesterday from Mr, D. Buiclc. He declared that Bangiotu was far more suitable for' a military oamp than I'entherston, where a large sum of money had been spent. Mr. Hornsby: It is the finest camp, in the world. Mr. Buick said that the sito of the Featherston Camp would never bo fit for a camp. It was inaccessible. It was on a stony, wind-swept plain, where the wind blew so hard that grass would not grow upon it. (Laughter.) I know it. I have been blown off my horse there. ; (Loud laughter.) Mr. Buick said that the Rangiotu Camp was far more suitable, and the sito could be acquired very cheaply.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2779, 25 May 1916, Page 7
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146RANGIOTU SITE Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2779, 25 May 1916, Page 7
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