THE VOLUNTEERS.
The City Rifles paraded last night under Captain F. Fairbairn. The corps, which mustered forty-two of all ranks, waa inspected by Major Day. After the inspection the usual musketry drill was held.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.)
WELLINGTON, June 13,
Steps are being taken to form a mounted rifle corps to replace the defunct Heretaunga cerps. A fair number of men have already promised to join.
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Press, Volume LV, Issue 10062, 14 June 1898, Page 5
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