Dogs of war - the ‘Aucklands’ on parade
After six weeks in training camp, the Auckland section of the Main Body of the NZEF was reviewed by Minister of Defence James Allen at Auckland’s Alexandra Park on 19 September 1914. This film shows the men of the Auckland Infantry Regiment, the Mounted Rifles, the Motorcycle Corps and and the Field Ambulance, in full battle equipment. Watch out for the dogs who also take starring roles, running in and out of shot. Films of this period often show dogs accompanying New Zealand troops, both at home and overseas.
Dogs of war - the ‘Aucklands’ on parade
After six weeks in training camp, the Auckland section of the Main Body of the NZEF was reviewed by Minister of Defence James Allen at Auckland’s Alexandra Park on 19 September 1914. This film shows the men of the Auckland Infantry Regiment, the Mounted Rifles, the Motorcycle Corps and and the Field Ambulance, in full battle equipment. Watch out for the dogs who also take starring roles, running in and out of shot. Films of this period often show dogs accompanying New Zealand troops, both at home and overseas.
Year: 1914
Length: 02:10
Production Company: Dominion Film (NZ) Manufacturing Co
Credits: Probably filmed by: Charles Newham
Source: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Catalogue Reference: F38469 [Review of Auckland Main Body, NZEF, Alexandra Park, 19 September 1914]
Location: Alexandra Park, Auckland, New Zealand
This is an important and rare film as it shows the state of training of the NZEF after six weeks in camp. It is also the only known surviving footage which shows the full equipment of the Main Body before they departed in October 1914.
The film was probably shot by Charles Newham, a topical film-maker who worked in both Wellington and Auckland. He also shot the footage of HMS New Zealand in Auckland that can be found elsewhere on this website.
Dogs of war - the ‘Aucklands’ on parade
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Alexandra Park, Auckland
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March past of Auckland Contingent of NZEF