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	Name/title	Maker	Production date	Description
	Farriers preparing to ship out to the Boer War, 1902.		Circa 1902	Farriers preparing to ship out to the Boer War, 1902. John (Jock) Douglas, Hampden blacksmith, is centre front.
	Marshall, Captain William 1869 - 1948.		1890s?	Captain William Marshall 1869 - 1948. Member of North Otago Mounted Rifles from 1891 - ? Represented NZ at Queen Victoria's Jubilee, 1897. In 1900 sailed with NZ Mounted Rifles to South Africa (Boer War), 5th contingent. In 1901 returned to South Africa as Captain of D Squadron 9th Contingent NZMR until Boer war ended 1902. Only son of George and Agnes Marshall of Otepopo (Herbert).
	South African (Boer War) veterans	Mahan Studios	Circa 1926	South African (Boer War) veterans, taken in 1926. Back row (from left): Downs Barry, - , - , - , - , Front row (from left): George Wise Jnr (or O. Wise?), Arthur Woodward, Arthur Stock, Tom Koppert, Bill Shirkey, Butwell. With medals
	Queen's South Africa Medal		1901-1902	The Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver. The obverse shows a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" around the upper perimeter. The reverse shows Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand. In the right background are troops marching inland from the coast. In the left background are two men-of-war, with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground. Around the top perimeter are the words "SOUTH AFRICA". The ribbon has a red band, a dark blue band, repeated in reverse order and separated by a orange band. Clasps on ribbon state 'South Africa 1902', 'South Africa 1901', 'Transvaal', 'Orange Free State', 'Cape Colony.' Engraved on edge is '3715 CORPL. C Cunningham N Zealand M R'
	Queen's South Africa Medal		1899-1902	The Queen's South Africa Medal. Silver. The obverse shows a crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend "VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX" around the upper perimeter. The reverse shows Britannia holding the Union Flag in her left hand and a laurel wreath in her right hand. In the right background are troops marching inland from the coast. In the left background are two men-of-war, with Neptune's Trident and Britannia's shield on the ground in the foreground. Around the top perimeter are the words "SOUTH AFRICA". The ribbon has a red band, a dark blue band, repeated in reverse order and separated by a orange band. Clasps on ribbon state 'Transvaal' 'Rhodesia' 'Cape Colony'. Engraved on edge is '1687 Trpr. R Searle New Zealand MR.'
	Boer War contingent marching to the train		Circa 1899	Boer War contingent marching down Thames Street to the train, c. 1899. J R Sewell, chemist. Horse and cart
	Oamaru Harbour - Horses ready for shipment to South Africa (Boer War), c. 1899-1902. Sumpter Wharf		1899-1902	Horses ready for shipment to South Africa (Boer War), c. 1899-1902. Sumpter Wharf. Railway. Normanby wharf. Breakwater.
	Some members of the Seventh New Zealand Contingent in South Africa		22 Jan 1902	Some members of the Seventh New Zealand Contingent in South Africa. Boer War. (Photo taken on the Veldt near Standerton.) Ex Otago Witness 22 January, 1902. Back row: Troopers McLennan, Doig, Sergent. R.N.Todd, Troopers W. Hay, W.S.Smith, R.L.Whyte. Front row: Troopers W White, J. Mea, F. Dandy, D Forbes, C Bare, J McKay, J Vial. 9a Greta Street, Oamaru July 1999.
	'Major'- only horse to survive the Boer War		1909	'Major'- only horse to survive the Boer War, the valued charger of Col. Porter C.B. (Major died May 1909.) Original caption reads: "The only New Zealand horse that returned from the South African campaign: Major just dead at Gisborne" (The Weekly Press/ New Zealand Referee and Sporting Record, 19 May 1909)
	Boer War regiment		Circa 1900	Boer War group Herbert (?).
	Robertson, Robert McKay		Circa 1901?	Boer War soldier Robert McKay Robertson, 6th NZMR. Wrong picture scanned.
	Robert Lawrence, Boer War Soldier.		Circa 1900	Robert Lawrence, Boer War Soldier.
	Sir Hector Macdonald visit		28 Oct 1901	Sir Hector MacDonald in Itchen street Oamaru (replacing child Potters hat which had fallen off).Star and Garter Hotel. G M Procter, chemist. "Sir Hector Macdonald at Oamaru (replacing child Potter's hat which had fallen off)". Star and Garter Hotel. G M Procter, chemist. "Still another visitor welcomed during this year [1901] was Sir Hector McDonald, the popular hero of the South African War, who, on October 28, stopped in Oamaru between trains. He was given a luncheon at the Star and Garter and received presentations from the Caledonian Society and the Waitaki Gaelic Society." (K C McDonald: "History of North Otago 1840-1940", page 180.)
	Rifle	Royal Small Arms Factory: Enfield	1897	Rifle that belonged to Corporal Bartlett Grant of Otiake. Mr Grant took part in the Boer War with Company G South Island Battalion. His regimental number was 5882. He enlisted 21 December 1901 and was discharged 2 August 1902. A = Rifle 950 mm long, wooden stock and barrel. On left hand side, just above trigger, is stamped '(crown) - V. R. - Enfield - 1897 - ME 303 - AC 1'. There are attachments for a leather strap, but there is not one. On the right side is stamped '(Crown) - V.R. - Enfield - 1884 - 111 – 1.' Along the top edge of the barrel are stamped the following numbers '920.' Just about the area where the bullet is inserted, '5904' to the right side, '98' to the other side ' 10/HG 107 ' (picture) just by the sighting gauge. B = Leather holder for bayonet. Presumably this leather holder would fit on to the sling. Stamped onto the back is "O D E ". Also on the back is - OD... - 1895 - London". The leather holder is in quite good condition. At the front is a small hole to hold the side pin of the sheath. This hole is a little scratched but otherwise fine. On the face of the holder (which would be hidden by the bayonet) is stamped ' 3 - O M I - 60'. C = Black leather sheath with metal tip. Slightly scratched on outside face. Holder and sheath = 464 mm. D = Bayonet, 420 mm long. Wooden hand grip. But very shiny. Stamped on one side of blade is '(Crown) V R 6 : 92.' On the other side is arrow WD and (anchor?) sign - 4 5 - L X. Very good condition.
	Sword		1899-1902	Harry Street's military sword. A = Scabbard. Leather covered. Strap is broken, but has been stapled together. End of scabbard is unstitched and worn. B = Sword has been renickled. Has Empire crown and VR in scrolled area of hand piece. Cecil Harry Street was born in England in 1871. In 1887 his family moved to Australia, in 1895 he came to New Zealand. Sometime after 1895 Harry became manager of the Ngapara Dairy factory. In 1900 he enlisted in the Boer War. After discharge he returned to Oamaru, where he became a commissioned officer in the Waitaki Mounted Rifles, having the rank of Lieutenant. He enlisted in 1902 and was in South Africa when peace was declared. [He served in the Boer War from 1899 to 1902 and the sword was part of his military regalia - Oamaru mail 15-11-2004 p. 3]
	Troops for South Africa (Boer War)		Circa 1900	Troops for South Africa (Boer War), 1899-1901.
	Boer War Troops a'top of Sandbags - Valley Vins Drift (?)		Circa 1900?	Boer War Troops a'top of Sandbags - Valley Vins Drift (?)
	Sir Hector MacDonald visit		28 Oct 1901	Sir Hector Macdonald at Oamaru (replacing child Potter's hat which had fallen off). Star and Garter Hotel. G M Procter, Chemist. "Still another visitor welcomed during this year [1901] was Sir Hector McDonald, the popular hero of the South African War, who, on October 28, stopped in Oamaru between trains. He was given a luncheon at the Star and Garter and received presentations from the Caledonian Society and the Waitaki Gaelic Society." His open carriage is surrounded by a large crowd. Photographed from above the street. [Sticker on negative has written Duke of York]
	Sword	Firmin & Sons	Circa 1901	Dress sword which belonged to David Mickle Jack who was the model for the Boer War memorial in Thames Street. A = Leather and metal sheath. Very good condition. Metal at bottom as well as around neck B = Sword. Pattern on sword has a sunburst and a crown as well as ER vii. Hand guard also has crown and ERvii. "David Jack was born in Oamaru in 1878. He learned to ride at a very early age and became an expert horseman before leaving for the Boer War". "Jack was also chosen, among others, to represent New Zealand at the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. He died in Auckland in 1963 aged 85. David Jack's photograph was sent to Italy where the statue was carved. Mr Jack does not really know why his grandfather was chosen for the statue, but guesses it may have been because of his height, which was six foot three inches (1.9m). (Oamaru Mail 8-2-06)