In their enthusiasm for the war, some New Zealand women, unable to volunteer as troopers, dressed up in 'contingenter' costume and were coached in military exercises by volunteer officers. Such groups performed at fund-raising events and patriotic concerts. This Auckland group pose with their instructors.
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Auckland City Libraries - Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero, Sir George Grey Special Collections
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