TERRITORIALS.
The Ist Annual Training Camp of the 15th N.A. Regiment concluded at "Whangarei on February 29th. The ireather was fine until the last evening in camp, when heavy rain fell and continued during the remaining time in camp. The behaviour of the men at camp was exemplary, and the work done very satisfactory, all the Officeis, Non-Uommiesioned Officers, and men taking, a 'keen interest in it. Work commenced at 6.30 a.m. and concluded at 4.30 p.m., the remaining hours of daylight being taken advantage of by the men for different sports, including football and water polo tournaments, and the evenings devoted to concerts, etc. The Regimental Sports were held on the last afternoon, in which the local company showed up favourably, including a win by Col. Sergt. "White in the 120 yds Regimental Championship, and Pvte. J. Paul in the "Wrestling Championship (Cumberland and Catch as catch can styles), The inspection of the regiment by the G.O.C. was somewhat marred by wet weather. The local company marched out at midday on the 29ih inst. reaching . home the following day.
K-.,;:;:• The' following N.C.O's have been ibAftPointed in." D " Company, 15 N.A. : Pvte. 0. A. White to Col. Pseigeant; Pte. Gr Nicholls, Corporal; Pte. H. Hart, Corporal; Pte. C. F. Scott, Corporal; and Pte. A. Anderson, Corporal. >
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Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 6 March 1912, Page 3
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