Bomb throwing practice; physical fitness exercises for recruits

itemMarch 30, 1916Fonds 1548 > Series 1418 > File 1 > Item 54

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Held by: City of Toronto Archives via City of Toronto Archives
Dates: March 30, 1916 (indexed as 1916)
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Scope & content: Item consists of page 54 of the Boyd photograph album. There are nine photographs on the page, which are captioned as follows: 12980 - Throwing bomb sticks. They are made of iron with wooden handles, the same weight as a bomb; 12981 - Throwing live bombs into trenches of the "Huns"; 12988 - Specially selected atheletes [sic] who form the Physical Training and Bayonet Drill classes; 12989 - Exercises of the B. D. and P.T. Class. It calls for strenuous work for all who would qualify; 12984 - Pte. Salivarsky, D. Co., 123rd Batt. - Champion Bomb Thrower; 12990 - Hopping like frogs imparts supleness [sic] to the legs. It's a wonderful preparation for a race; 12992 - Springing into the air from the crouching position; 12991 - Responsive action from arms and legs alternately; 12993 - Straight up for several feet is what they strive for.
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