Key Information
Reference code
HAMILTON, ISM 17/31
Title
Scrapbook of press cuttings, May-Jun 1914, on Hamilton's tour of New Zealand
Date(s)
- 1914 May 22 - 1914 Jun 11 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Scrapbook of mostly New Zealand newspaper cuttings on Hamilton's tour of New Zealand as Inspector General of Overseas Forces, including on his inspection of the New Zealand Royal Artillery at Fort Dorset, Wellington, North Island, where the wreck of the SS DEVON was used for target practice during his visit, 22 May; on his reviews of cadets at Wellington, Masterton, Blenheim, 25-28 May; on his review of a birthday parade for George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Newtown Park, Wellington, 4 Jun. With Australian newspaper articles on Hamilton's official report on the Australian Army, 20-26 May. 1 vol