Major General Sir John Wigan and New Zealand Defence Leader
The article chronicles Major General Sir John Wigan’s long military career spanning Boer War World War I and interwar years. It notes his roles from Second Bante Horse service, advisor positions, staff commands in New Zealand and the British Army, to leadership of the Northern Command and later aide de camp to the King. It mentions his education, decorations, and the government’s tribute upon retirement as recognition of his service to New Zealand and the Allied war effort.
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John Fegan
Stoll
New Zealad
Jomm Wigan
N. Elf
New Zealand
Ts Daa
British Commonwealth
Australia
Nda
Burs
Wangawai
Victoria Avenue School
Wanganui Coltertaie School
Isaa
Aoa
Apong
Kradems
Aldershot
Quetta Star Colteere
South Africa
Brabants
Kitch
Seomta
Tie
Wellington
Alana
Awettland
Sista Army Corps
Aprican
France
Seaforcers’ School
United States
Weathinson Camp
Agula Guneral
Auckland
Akelleid
IL Potter
Uuccesson
P. Symon
Sen- Lincelas Burgess
Kradhan
Hungerford Shire Council Notes and Grain on Water Works
The shire clerk records district matters including sheep counts, stock routes permits, and water supply projects. Members named include Cameliorn Gooch as chairman with Hinghes Ker Cameron and Spesdy. allocations cover bore development, trenching, and supply from Carracieya and Hungerford bores, plus levelling works and tenders.
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Cameliorn GF. Gooch
HM. Hinghes
G. D. Ker
ER Cameron
W. R Spesdy
Cr. KE
V. Priors
Hungerford Bore
Land Administration Board
Lake Hutchinson
Tenbora
Toomarve Pty. Ltd
Coses
Patersom Bere
Puroo Pastoral Co
Carracieya Bere
Rom T
Alackasey
Mimaba
Sevaomes
W. Bockmann
Hungerford
Paros Pastoral Co Ltd
Hanemrton
Carrewhrya
Alicada
Irrigation Department
Tinberry
Stevensos
Guat
Coumcil
Leratrate’ Agttraset
Leraurding
Boundary Lank
Orient Holding
Klsinore Ply. Ltd
Burroughs & Welcome
Dingo concerns and council resignation noted at Bulloo meeting
Reports from cattle via the Bulloo common show dingoes are more numerous than in years andpuppings have begun. The council discussed dingo increases, stock movement, and revenue from watering fees, while Dr Cameron resigned as councillor citing adverse circumstances.
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Emans
Bayes
Ashe Uacia
Cooper's Creek
Bourke
Oatare
Brisbane
Ker
Hughes
Duty and leadership in New Zealand’s defense era
A garbled record describes a chief's duties in wartime New Zealand, noting his extended term, obligations to plan and manage mobilization, and the government’s need for disciplined scientific and strategic support. It highlights the respect his service earned from officials and the public, as they praised his commitment and leadership.
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Sta
New Zealand
Fils
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