Auckland East Coast Mounted Rifles 1936-7

Datec. 1936 or 1937Reference NumberPhoto 10-083DescriptionPhoto of Auckland East Coast Mounted Rifles in camp, c. 1936-1937, donated by Anne Baldock. Written on back: 'Mrs R Moyes, 12 Macmillan St, Katikati. Mounted Rifles'. These are men from Katikati, Whakamārama and Waihī Beach. From Katikati Advertiser, 24 January 1984: "One member, Max Palmer, remembers the horses being either put on the train or ridden over the Kaimais, possibly over Thompsons Track, for the annual two-week camp at Rotorua."Many of the horses were farm hacks, some from Matakana Island, and the few thoroughbreds among them usually proved too flighty. "'After a bit of drill in camp they usually shaped up well,' he said."'Our commanders were almost looking at the first world war when they trained us to go into battle on horses. It was all a bit of a joke but a lot of fun.'"The unit, first known as the Waikato Mounted Rifles, was formed in 1930, largely due to the enthusiasm and experience of the Capamagian brothers."When war broke out one mounted unit, known locally as the Hillbillies, was put on coast watching at Waihī Beach."Members were admitted about the age of 19 but had to leave at 29. They paraded once a month at the Orange Hall and at first received no pay for the weeks they spent in camp."Katikati Advertiser provides names in order, viz.: Back row left, Len Wills, Winston Poole, Keith Wade, Arthur Spedding, Fred Kendall, Charlie Grainger, Russell Poole, Doug Thomas, Alan Wade, Harry Gilbert, unknown, Bruce Putt, Max Palmer. Front row, Bill Capamagian, Archie Clark, Jim Campbell, Vic Sharplin, unknown, Frank Leckie, William Keenleyside, Jim Dowse, Jack Precious, Des Harrison, Ron Body, Dick Rodgers, Harry Capamagian. The donor's father, Des Harrison, is 4th from right in the front row. William Keenleyside is 7th from right, centre front, with mark obscuring face and cigarette in left hand. Harry Capamagian on extreme right front row.FormatPrintPhysical Descriptionblack and white print

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 10-083

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