DRESS UNIFORMS
DECIDING ON COLOUR
SAMPLE SENT FOR
Definite steps are being taken to provide the Territorial Forces with a dress uniform for ceremonial and social
wear^ The Minister of .Defence (the Hon. F. Jones) said today that he was awaiting the arrival of a sample of a blue uniform used in Australia, which he would examine together with other uniforms before making a choice. The form of headdress to be worn with the new uniform was also under consideration, the Minister explaining that he would avoid anything so incongruous as a blue uniform with a khaki cap.
"We have not decided on the colour yet," Mr. Jones »aid. "In Great Britain a blue uniform is worn, but there has been some criticism of it, perhaps because it may be of a poor type. In New Zetland we are anxious to have our men looking smart and neatly turned out. In addition, the men require a change of uniform when off ordinary duty, and there is no reason why this uniform should not be made as smart as possible."
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 108, 3 November 1937, Page 11
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179DRESS UNIFORMS Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 108, 3 November 1937, Page 11
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