IN NEW CALEDONIA
RUGBY ENTERTAINMENT FOR AMERICANS
(Official War Correspondent N.Z.E.F. In the Pacific). New Caledonia. Aug. 24.
Stirring martial airs by five service bands, a unique tumbling act. by Corporal Charles Cameron, famed American trapeze artist, a rugged Rugby lyiatch between New Zealand teams, and a wildly-enthusiastic crowd of spectators were the ingredients which combined recently to provide a special entertainment treat for American service personnel doing war duty in New Caledonia.
Many of the Americans saw Rugby for the first time, and if the game failed to reach the scientific heights to which New Zealanders over here have become accustomed, it was nevertheless fast and brimful of interest, and the Americans were aided in their understanding of the game by a running broadcast commentary by Archie Strang. 1928 All Black.
Base Units and Brigade personnel provided the teams for the match, which was played on a bard, dusty ground, and although at times it. was characterised by inaccurate passing and high tackling it. was always interesting. Base Units ran out winners by 14 points to 5.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 206, 1 September 1943, Page 5
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