Photographers at Trentham Military Camp
Trentham Camp
There is a constructed street in the camp, and within a short space of time
buildings will face it to its full length on both sides. It is called
MacChrystall’s parade, after the genial captain of that name. During the
previous camps photographers were allowed to do business with the men, and in
many instances the visitors, after receiving deposits for photographs, never put
m an appearance again. In order to prevent the men being swindled in future.
Colonel Potter has provided buildings for two recognised photographers, and a
proportion of the rent received for the use of the premises is being added to a
fund, to provide the men with, dainties when at sea.
New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8930, 1 January 1915
Panorama, Trentham Military Camp
by Tanner Bros. Ltd
Panorama, Trentham Military Camp
by Tanner Bros. Ltd
Military Items
Camp at Trenham and Elsewhere.
The military authorities, in case any misunderstanding exists, state that
in order to guard against the troops in camp at Trentham being exploited by
photographers of no stated business address, as was the case when the second
reinforcements were in camp, they gave permission for photo studios to be
erected on the reserve so that the commandant of the camp could have some
jurisdiction over the business. There are other photographers who have also been
given permission to ply their calling among the men in camp, and as these are
known to be business men of standing in the community, it is not to be inferred
that only those who have studios within the camp are of good repute.
New Zealand Times, Volume XL, Issue 8942, 15 January 1915
Owing to misunderstandings which arise between photographers and their
clients at some military camps, the authorities in control of the camp at
Trentham are taking the precaution of appointing (by tender) an official
photographer. By thus selling the rights, a distinct advantage is given to the
successful tenderers, while it also protects the men. On previous occasions
peripatetic, photographers whom no one knew would snap a group of the men and
then collect deposits on the photographs which were to be sent, but which too
often "miscarried" in the post! With a photographer of repute, this is not
likely to happen.
North Otago Times, Volume C, Issue 13198, 21 January 1915
... The business portion of the camp is still expanding, and among the
latest shingles to be hung out are those of a couple of photographers and a
lawyer...
Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2411, 17 March 1915
Three photographers have pitched camp in this new Eldorado, and one can
"snapped" in careless camp attitude, or photographed in full war paint, as he
desires.
Timaru Herald, Volume CII, Issue 15695, 1 July 1915
Another task accomplished is the erection of the long row of shops, under
one continuous roof, on the northern side of the residential area. In this
numerous businesses have been established, including three jewellers' shops,
three photographers', and two barbers' shops with eight chairs each.
Evening Post, Volume XC, Issue 48, 25 August 1915
The Voice of Trade.
It is 8 p.m. and a photographer, sitting among miscellaneous pictures of
military health and handsomeness, is weary of his loneliness. Merry music from a
hall across the roadway does not stir him from his melancholy reverie. Somehow
the world is awry with him this night. Be has a grievance, half humorously, that
men are allowed some days' leave to go home before they march to the transports.
While away they may be photographed by outsiders, also certain crafty artists in
the city offer lures of a free photograph. Further, when recruits come to camp
they may not receive uniforms for a fortnight. Later on they may be
everlastingly in denims— raiment— as soon as they jump into uniforms they fly
off to town. The great problem of the photographer is to catch his bird in
uniform, but he mentions sadly that the hours are a hindrance. From reveille
till 8.30 a.m. he may open his doors, but who wants to be taken at-that time?
During parade hours no business is permissible. During the two or three weeks
preceding the departure of transports the little studio is a lively place as the
proprietor admits, and one suspects that the profits at other times are good
enough.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16068, 6 November 1915
Trentham 1916
by an unknown photographer
Other Military Photographs
by an unknown photographer
Other Military Photographs
Oatlands Park Hospital, Walton on Thames
8 May 1918
Miller (S. S. Millar?)
J (?). W. Miller
Alexander John Russell born 27 June 1896 Greymouth, no. 19050 H Company, 6th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion
15th Infantry, wounded in action 30 March 1918, died 14 October 1972 Hokitika
Harry Lionel Kidson no. 40221 farmer, H Company, 22nd Reinforcements, NZ Rifle Brigade
Sergeant Marshall Richard Marsden
born 6 February 1893 Ashburton, New Zealand
died about Oct-Nov 1973 England
reg. Dec 1969 Thanet vol. 5f page 1810
This soldier wears the collar badges of the 1st Canterbury Regiment
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