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Evening Star, Issue 15859, 19 July 1915, Page 8

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TRENTHAM CAMP INQUIRE. (Per United Press Association.) ' 7 ■„ , . . " ~~ WELLINGTON, July 19. . R. W. Holmes, continuing Ins evidence, before-th&AßoyaL Commission, said tli® improvements at* the camp were to cost approximately £2B 000. He considered the site a very suitable one for' a caipp. ■ ‘ Major James O’Sullivan, assistant quartermaster-general, said the department let a contract for 2,250 pairs of boots per month Messrs R Hannah and Co. (Wellington) and Messrs O’Btienaud Co. (Christchurch) ■ being the contractors. The difficulty commenced when, in addition to 1 700 men originally provided for, the authorities put in the Trentham Regiment, field ’ artillery, base hospitals, and other troops. . . His Honor: What, we want to know is whether there was sufficient activity displayed in getting boots. As a matter of fact you don’t get enough now. Witness: “No, we do not.” He added that efforts were made at once . to increase the supply. ; ; Other boot manufacturers were invited to supply at contract price. - ; ■’ ■ . - ■. , r

HIGH SCHOOL v. CHRIST’S COLLEGE. *■! ! ♦ !”"■ .ii ■ t At half-time the score was : Otago Boys’ High School' 6 points, Christ’s College nil.