THE FOURTH CONTINGENT.
Wellington, February 19. The local committee of the Fourth Contingent have sufficient funds to equip 78 men, and it has been decided to ask the Government if arrangements can be made for the transport of this numbep. Guy T. Johnston is to be recommended for a commission with the centingent, on condition of his bearing the cost of equipment and transport. Dunedin, February 19. The shooting tests in connection with the men in camp for the Fourth Contingent were conducted to-day. The work was somewhat patchy, but, on the whole, fair all-round. Some of the men are really excellent shots, and had no difficulty in ringing-on bull'seyes. The riding test was carried on as usual, and sixteen rejected. There are still 200 men in paisp. Drill waa carried on for niost of the day.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 41, 20 February 1900, Page 3
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137THE FOURTH CONTINGENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 41, 20 February 1900, Page 3
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