TRENTHAM INQUIRY.
WELLINGTON, July 19
Mr R. W. Holmes, continuing his evidence, said improvements in the camp were to be at a cost, approximately of £28,000. He considered the site a very suitable one tor a camp. Major James O'Sullivan, assistaut Quarter-master General, said the department let a contract for 225 pairs of boots per month, R. Hannah nnd Co., Wellington, and O'Brien and Co., Christchureh, being the contractors. Difficulty commenced when, in addition to 1700 men originally provided for, tho authorities put in the Trentham regiment and the field artillery, a base hospital and other troops. His Honour: What w e want *o know is whether sufficient activity displayed in getting the boots. As a matter of fact you don't get enough now. Witness: "No, Aye do not." He added that efforts were made at once to increase the supply and other boot manufacturers were invited to supply at contract price.
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Northern Advocate, 21 July 1915, Page 1
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