Defence: Singapore, NZ Forces in, 1971-1984
Scope and Contents
Photographs of Army, Navy, and Airforce Personnel in the Singapore Marathon, Singapore Marathon training, and other exercises in Singapore, and Himalayas. Photographs of parachute training, armed forces shooting meet, New Zealand troops from the 1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment land by assault boats on one of Singapore's outlying islands during a week-long joint Singapore/New Zealand military exercise involving 1 RNZIR and Singapore Commandos.
Photographs of students from New Zealand Force School in Singapore and Singapore American School who spent a week training in the Malaysian Jungle. Photographs of daily checks for operational machinery, vehicles, and other equipment. Aerial photograph of the Modern Dieppe Barracks in Singapore. Photograph of the 1st Battalion marching for the 25 years that New Zealand has had an infantry presence in the region.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Christchurch Star (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The Christchurch Star collection is currently in the process of being described, and only certain sub-series and items are available for access. These records will continue to be updated as more of the collection is described.
This collection is held off-site, please contact us for more information on how to access this collection.
Extent
1 Envelopes (22 Photographic prints)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/1/4/54-60
Physical Description
Black and white photographs with some text on reverse.
Repository Details
Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
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