Many of the interned Germans in New Zealand during WW1 were reservists.Most ended up detained on Somes Island.
These photos from a reliable NZ source are said to be from 1916.Some carnival or stage act was being performed by the internees.
Strange that reservists so far from Germany had handy their headgear and kit.Stranger that the NZ authorities let them go ahead with their fancy dress.Note fake rifles.
Peter
These photos from a reliable NZ source are said to be from 1916.Some carnival or stage act was being performed by the internees.
Strange that reservists so far from Germany had handy their headgear and kit.Stranger that the NZ authorities let them go ahead with their fancy dress.Note fake rifles.
Peter
