WW1 embarkation parade re-enacted

A field gun starts the memorial, cycle, run and walk from Tahuna park to the Oval on Sunday morning.
A field gun starts the memorial, cycle, run and walk from Tahuna park to the Oval on Sunday morning.
Major Lance Nicholas and the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment begin the parade along Princes St.
Major Lance Nicholas and the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment begin the parade along Princes St.
Fletcher (2) and Hayden (5) Easson watch the embarkation parade.
Fletcher (2) and Hayden (5) Easson watch the embarkation parade.
The parade reaches Anzac Square.
The parade reaches Anzac Square.
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band leads.
The City of Dunedin Pipe Band leads.
Krishan Dick-Karetai from Kings High School kapa haka group forms part of the  reception at the...
Krishan Dick-Karetai from Kings High School kapa haka group forms part of the reception at the railway station.
The parade arrives at the station.
The parade arrives at the station.
David Ellison is amused by a comment from Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt.
David Ellison is amused by a comment from Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt.
Members of the Dunedin RSA choir sing at the railway station.
Members of the Dunedin RSA choir sing at the railway station.
Colin Bishop, from Invercargill, wears a British WW1 helmet.
Colin Bishop, from Invercargill, wears a British WW1 helmet.
The Holgate children of Dunedin explore a 1957 scout car. Max (7) , Zachary (11) and Zoe (9).
The Holgate children of Dunedin explore a 1957 scout car. Max (7) , Zachary (11) and Zoe (9).
Anna Bowen and her cat Coco provide period entertainment outside Toitu.
Anna Bowen and her cat Coco provide period entertainment outside Toitu.
Lindsay Robertson carries Meric Hoffmans and Charlie in his replica 1937 BMW motorcycle.
Lindsay Robertson carries Meric Hoffmans and Charlie in his replica 1937 BMW motorcycle.
Ramsay Ashworth (5) from Dunedin enjoys a Punch and Judy show at Toitu.
Ramsay Ashworth (5) from Dunedin enjoys a Punch and Judy show at Toitu.

The departure of soldiers from Dunedin 100 years ago is commemorated outside Dunedin Railway Station on Sunday.

Photos by Stephen Jaquiery; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

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