COLONIAL CONTINGENTS.
REVIEWED BY THE DUKE OF
CONNAI'GHT
MUCH INTEREST IN THE MOARI FORCE.
( Per Press Association. —L'epijriyht.,
Lcnihjx, -June 11
The Duke of Connaught inspected the entire African, Maori, and colon ill forces, numbering 46 officers and 226 men, which so far have arrived to take part in the jubilee, at Chelsea barracks.
The New Zealand contingent arrived just in time to take part in the review. The spectators showed much interest in the Maori contingent.
The Puke of Connaught has issued ft general order dealing with the revie**', and says he was greatly satisfied with the parade. The appearance and turn-out of the colonial troops were excellent, and their movements most creditable. •June 13. The Maori troops accompanying the New Zealand contingent intend to petition the Queen respecting the Native lands of New Zealand. Detachments of the New South Wales Permanent Artillery, Engineers and Submarine Miners have arrived.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 347, 14 June 1897, Page 3
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