Captain Tony MacKinofski, of the Waitati Militia Highlanders (left), and Pilot Officer Chris Benjes, of the Waitati Militia Air Force, prepare for the presentation of medals and the announcement of promotions, at a ceremony held at New Brighton on Saturday. The ceremony, and a battle between Alf's Imperial Army (Christchurch) and a rival force from Wellington and Dunedin, marked the founding of the army by the Wizard of Christchurch 10 years ago. The battle was held on Sunday at the University of Canterbury, the site of the first battle between the groups 10 years ago.
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Press, 23 August 1983, Page 6
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95Captain Tony MacKinofski, of the Waitati Militia Highlanders (left), and Pilot Officer Chris Benjes, of the Waitati Militia Air Force, prepare for the presentation of medals and the announcement of promotions, at a ceremony held at New Brighton on Saturday. The ceremony, and a battle between Alf's Imperial Army (Christchurch) and a rival force from Wellington and Dunedin, marked the founding of the army by the Wizard of Christchurch 10 years ago. The battle was held on Sunday at the University of Canterbury, the site of the first battle between the groups 10 years ago. Press, 23 August 1983, Page 6
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