TERRITORIALS AT TAKAPAU
A DKPKKSSIXO STAKT. By Telegraph—Press Association. Daimevirko. Jicmday. Tlio Territorial eneaniument :it Takapan, which, when properly unilev way, will be the biggest yet held in the Dominion, commenced on Sunday, when moil from all parts of the Wellington defence district, to tin; number of about 4000, arrived by ten special trains. The last contingent from the .Main Trunk reached Takapau late at night. The transport was carried out wilhout a hitch. The men had a depressing introduction to their future home for a fortnight, as it was raining practically the whole of Sunday ami well inlo the night. To-day llie Weather is line. On Friday next the camp will be increased by'an additional 21)110 men and Sir lan iiamilton will inspect tbem on Mav 5 and (i.
One of the men, who was engaged in Wellington as a camp cook, was arrested on his arrival helplessly drunk, and was remaiided for a week for medical treatment. L'uptor is totally prohibited in the precincts of the camp.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 279, 28 April 1914, Page 5
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169TERRITORIALS AT TAKAPAU Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 279, 28 April 1914, Page 5
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