THE THIRD MOUNTED RIFLES CONCLUDE A SUCCESSFUL ENCAMPMENT AT AVONDALE.
The rump of the 3rd (Auekland) Mounted Hilles, which came to a <•< lusion last week at Avondale, was probably the most successful that has been held In the Auckland Province. Camp sports were held on the last day, a large number of the troopers' friends being present, and the long programme went oIT remarkably well. it) Two of the ollleers. <2) The itcglment passing up Queen-street to the Town Hall. This picture was taken in connection with the route march held during tile week, tile progress of the men through ttie city being watched by large crowds. (3)'captain Barton. Colonel Wolfe, and Colonel W. It. Bloomfield. (4) A view of the camp while the sports were in progress. (5 and 7) A tug-of-war on horseback. «>) Spectators In the ••gallery."
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 20, 15 May 1912, Page 30
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139THE THIRD MOUNTED RIFLES CONCLUDE A SUCCESSFUL ENCAMPMENT AT AVONDALE. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 20, 15 May 1912, Page 30
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