CHRISTCHURCH RESERVISTS.
DEPART FOR CAMP. , By Telegraph.—Press Association. Christ,church, Last Night. By far the largest draft of reservists that has gone north for some time assembled at King Edward's barracks this afternoon, the men consisting largely of Second Division reservists. Adinis-' sion to the barracks was limited strictly to the men going away. There was a very large attendance of police in prospect of trouble. The public gathered in force outside tho barracks, but although there were rumors of a demonstration, the unpatriotic element was not very much in evidence. Shortly after 3 o'clock the roll call .was taken in the barracks. The men were a very good class of reservists, among whom could be noticed many former citizens holding responsible posii tions. The march of the men to the rail- ■ [way station was witnessed by great crowds in the streets. There werj many affecting scenes at the railway station, but slighiftit sign of disorder or
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Taranaki Daily News, 21 May 1918, Page 5
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156CHRISTCHURCH RESERVISTS. Taranaki Daily News, 21 May 1918, Page 5
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