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Re: Army photo query - Waimate
« Reply #36 on: Monday 21 February 11 20:40 GMT (UK) »
My grandfather recovered at the Rotorua hospital, I was trying to find the photo, but do you think I can?

Was it Queen Mary Hospital in Hamner Springs?  They have now closed it after many years being used as a detox hospital.

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« Reply #37 on: Monday 21 February 11 20:41 GMT (UK) »
Found it ...King George in Rotoura
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Re: Army photo query - Waimate
« Reply #38 on: Monday 21 February 11 20:50 GMT (UK) »
The soldiers block at Hanmer was built in 1916

http://www.hanmersprings.gen.nz/hanmer_springs/queen_mary_hospital.shtml

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Re: Army photo query - Waimate
« Reply #39 on: Thursday 24 February 11 08:59 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Janette on Monday 21 February 11 19:32 GMT (UK)
Hi Maxine,

The Lemon Squeezer hats are definitely NZ  ;D
Our army personel still wear them for ceremonial occasions

http://www.army.mil.nz/our-army/structure/uniforms/ceremonial-service-dress.htm

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Re: Army photo query - Waimate
« Reply #40 on: Thursday 24 February 11 09:07 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Janette, Suzy and Kiwihalfpint for further thoughts re this and is something to follow up on as a possibility.  Unfortunately just a bit hard to go back to this or concentrate too much as with some of you may  possibly live in Christchurch as I do so things have just put on the back burner at the moment, but appreciate all the time and effort.

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