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North Canterbury volunteer militia, 1905

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North Canterbury volunteer militia, 1905

English traditions of military volunteers were perpetuated in New Zealand, and those from an English background were particularly likely to volunteer for the First World War.

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Reference: Neg 1339

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Terry Hearn, English – Values, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2037/north-canterbury-volunteer-militia-1905 (accessed 20 June 2026).

Story by Terry Hearn, published 4 March 2009, updated 1 August 2024.