WINTER CAMPAIGN
PROVISION MAY BE NECESSARY. NEEDS OF NEW ZEALAND TROOPS. “We have given some consideration to the possibilities of o. winter campaign.’’ said tho Minister for Defence in reply to a question on the subject. “It is likely that the Now Zealand expeditionary force will have to face a European winter in tho field, and certain provision will require to he made in the way of warm clothing and comforts.” The Minister added that the Defence authorities had not matured any arrangements for a possible winter campaign. The uniforms of the New Zealanders were provided through the Imperial authorities, who would do what was necessary in that respect. Tho supply -of warm , underclothing and other items was another matter, and the question might require a good deal of attention later in the year.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9091, 9 July 1915, Page 5
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134WINTER CAMPAIGN New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 9091, 9 July 1915, Page 5
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