Authie
Meeting of the New Zealand Masonic Association held in the field near the firing line, ...
Date: June 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/1-002061-G
Description: Shows a roomful of soldiers attending a meeting of the New Zealand Masonic Association after a lodge of instruction held in the field near the firing line at Authie, France during World War I. Photograph taken June 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H765 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 6.5 x 8.5 inches
A mule jumper at a New Zealand Divisional sports competition, Authie
Date: 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013332-G
Description: A remarkable mule jumper clearing the same jump as horses in the jumping contest at the New Zealand Divisional sports held at Authie, France during World War I. Photograph taken 23 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H728 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The massed bands playing at the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest, France
Date: 27 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013339-G
Description: A front view of the massed bands playing at the conclusion of the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest in Authie, France, during World War I. Photograph taken 27 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H735 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The mounted officers' riding event at the New Zealand Divisional sports in France, Worl...
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013327-G
Description: The mounted officers' obstacle pace event at the New Zealand Divisional sports held in Authie, France during World War I. A horse and rider have to ride past a brass band making loud noises. Photograph taken 23 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Caption - "The Band did not scare the rider who galloped resolutely through." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H723 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The mounted officers' obstacle pace at the New Zealand Divisional sports in France, Wor...
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013329-G
Description: The mounted officers' obstacle pace event at the New Zealand Divisional sports held in Authie, France. Riding past a brass band making loud noises tests the rider and horse. Photograph taken 23 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H725 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The bomb throwing competition at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013334-G
Description: The bomb throwing competition at the New Zealand Divisional sports attracts many spectators. An entrant prepares his throw. Photographed Authie 23 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H730 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Soldiers watching a boxing match at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie
Date: 27 June 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013323-G
Description: Rear view of a large crowd of World War I soldiers watching two boxers sparring in a ring. The boxing match was held at the New Zealand Divisional Sports at Authie, France. Photographed by Henry Armytage Sanders on 27 June 1918. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H719 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The massed bands playing at the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest, France
Date: 27 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013343-G
Description: A general view looking towards the massed military bands playing at the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest under the conductorship of the judge who stands on a wall of sandbags, far left. A Canterbury Regiment won the contest. Photograph taken Authie 27 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H739 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Starting the mules' steeplechase at the New Zealand Divisional sports, France
Date: 23 June 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013322-G
Description: The start of the mules' steeplechase at the New Zealand Divisional sports held in Authie, France, during World War I. Photograph taken 23 June 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H718 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Sir Joseph Ward talking with a New Zealand soldier, Authie, France
Date: 30 Jun 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013295-G
Description: Deputy Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward (seated) talking to a New Zealand army corporal serving in France during World War I. A third man (ministerial advisor or secretary?) takes notes. Photograph taken Authie 30 June 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Caption - "Every moment that was not spent visiting troops, ambulances, etc, was devoted to hearing individual cases of hardship and every case was personally heard and looked into by the Prime Minister or Sir Joseph Ward." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - H691 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Soldiers in fancy dress costume at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie, World War I
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013328-G
Description: Soldiers wearing fancy dress costume in an event at the New Zealand Divisional sports held in Authie, France during World War I. A soldier dressed as Charlie Chaplin holds a rifle with a bayonet fixed. Another is wearing a top hat and a frock coat. Next to him a soldier is dressed as a cowboy. Photograph taken 23 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Caption - "Charlie Chaplin has a go with the bayonet in the competitions." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H724 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The finish of the 100 yards race, Authie, France
Date: 27 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013335-G
Description: Soldiers reaching the finishing line in the hundred yards race at the New Zealand Divisional sports in Authie during World War I. Photograph taken 27 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H731 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Crowd of soldiers watching a boxing match at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013325-G
Description: A crowd of World War I soldiers watching two boxers sparring in a ring, during a boxing match at the New Zealand Divisional Sports at Authie, France. Photographed by Henry Armytage Sanders on 23 July 1918. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Caption - "Every Digger who could get there attended - Boxing Championships." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H721 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Sir Joseph Ward addresssing personnel of a New Zealand Field Ambulance during World War...
Date: 1 Jul 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013310-G
Description: Deputy Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward (back to camera) addressing personnel of a New Zealand Field Ambulance stationed at Authie in France. Prime Minister Massey stands behind him closer to the foreground. A large red cross flag hangs from a building. A smaller Union Jack is beside it. Photograph taken 1 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H706 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Prime Minister William Massey, at dinner with World War I Divisional Headquarters staff...
Date: Jun 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/1-002060-G
Description: Prime Minister William Massey (4th from left), at dinner with World War 2 Divisional Headquarters staff including Joseph Ward (7th from left) at Authie, France, in June 1918. Shows nine men seated around a dinner table with plates of fruit and nuts, and cups of coffee. Photograph taken by Henry Armytage Sanders. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - bottom right - H764 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative
Prime Minister William Massey talking with a New Zealand soldier, Authie, France
Date: 30 Jun 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013296-G
Description: Prime Minister William Massey sits talking with a New Zealand soldier serving in France during World War I. Another man is taking notes. Photograph taken Authie 30 June 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Caption - "Every moment that was not spent visiting troops, ambulances, etc, was devoted to hearing individual cases of hardship and every case was personally heard and looked into by the Prime Minister or Sir Joseph Ward." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H692 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Soldiers watching a boxing match at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013326-G
Description: A large crowd of World War One soldiers watching two boxers sparring in a ring, during the boxing championships at the New Zealand Divisional Sports at Authie, France. Photographed by Henry Armytage Sanders on 23 July 1918. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H722 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
The massed bands being conducted at the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest, France
Date: 27 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013340-G
Description: The massed military bands playing at the New Zealand Divisional Band Contest under the conductorship of the judge who stands on a wall of sandbags. Photograph taken Authie 27 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H736 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Bomb throwing at the New Zealand Divisional Sports, Authie
Date: 27 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013336-G
Description: A contestant wearing fancy dress throws a missile in the bomb throwing competition at the New Zealand Divisional sports held in Authie, France. Other soldiers are dressed as clowns. Photographed 27 July 1918 by Henry Armytage Sanders. Other - An original print from this negative is in album PA1-f-094. Caption - "A side show. Bomb throwing for a sweep stake." (Album) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H732 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches
Bayonet fighting competition, Authie, France
Date: 23 July 1918
From: Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association :New Zealand official negatives, World War 1914-1918
Reference: 1/2-013331-G
Description: A bayonet fighting competition in Authie, France. Two soldiers are taking part, and are being watched by a large group of soldiers. Photograph taken by Henry Armytage Sanders on 23 July 1918. Original photograph held in World War Official H Series album - PA1-f-89, page 42 Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom left - H727 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.75 x 6.5 inches