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War memorial, Kaitaia, 19205. This, the first memorial of the First World War erected in New Zealand, was unveiled on 24 March 1916. There are no war dead recorded; rather, text in both Maori and English includes: 'Splashing through the mountainous waves of the Indian Ocean our brave lads uphold the names of your noble ancestors; seek to avenge the deaths of your relations that have fallen. God will give victory to the righteous.' Photographer: Northwood Brothers (ATL reference: 1/1-010637-G)

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Turnbull Library Record, Volume 42, 1 January 2009, Page 6

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War memorial, Kaitaia, 1920s. This, the first memorial of the First World War erected in New Zealand, was unveiled on 24 March 1916. There are no war dead recorded; rather, text in both Maori and English includes: 'Splashing through the mountainous waves of the Indian Ocean our brave lads uphold the names of your noble ancestors; seek to avenge the deaths of your relations that have fallen. God will give victory to the righteous.' Photographer: Northwood Brothers (ATL reference: 1/1-010637-G) Turnbull Library Record, Volume 42, 1 January 2009, Page 6

War memorial, Kaitaia, 1920s. This, the first memorial of the First World War erected in New Zealand, was unveiled on 24 March 1916. There are no war dead recorded; rather, text in both Maori and English includes: 'Splashing through the mountainous waves of the Indian Ocean our brave lads uphold the names of your noble ancestors; seek to avenge the deaths of your relations that have fallen. God will give victory to the righteous.' Photographer: Northwood Brothers (ATL reference: 1/1-010637-G) Turnbull Library Record, Volume 42, 1 January 2009, Page 6

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