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Women and the war: the Khaki Girls' Brigade

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Women and the war: the Khaki Girls' Brigade

In their enthusiasm for the war, some New Zealand women, unable to volunteer as troopers, dressed up in 'contingenter' costume and were coached in military exercises by volunteer officers. Such groups performed at fund-raising events and patriotic concerts. This Auckland group pose with their instructors.

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Jock Phillips, South African War – New Zealand’s contribution, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/36197/women-and-the-war-the-khaki-girls-brigade (accessed 11 June 2026).

Story by Jock Phillips, published 18 April 2012.