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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Nelson, Marlborough & Westland Provincial Districts]

The First Westland Rifles

The First Westland Rifles are known as No. 1 Company of the Second Nelson Battalion. New Zealand Rifles. The corps was one of the first volunteer corps formed in New Zealand. It has a strength of sixty-two men including officers; and periodical parades are held in the local drillshed. Officers for the year 1905: Captain, Mr. J. C. Macfarlane; Lieutenants, Mr. F. McGregor, and Mr. W. Winchester: Secretary, Mr. C. Sellers; Dr. H. Macandrew, Surgeon-Captain; and Mr. R. Millar, Sergeant-Major and Drill Instructor.