The Dunedin City Rifles were formed in May, 1898, with a strength of sixty-three men, and with Captain H. D. Jackson in command. The officers of the corps are at present (1904) Captain J. McAra, and Lieutenant D. B. McKenzie.

Captain Johnston McAra , of the Dunedin City Rifles, was born at Clutha, and educated at Gisborne and Dunedin. He joined the Dunedin City Rifles in 1899 as junior lieutenant, and was gazetted captain of the corps in 1902. Captain McAra occupies a position in the firm of Messrs A. S. Paterson and Co. Rattray Street, Dunedin.

Lieutenant Donald Bruce McKenzie , of the Dunedin City Rifles, was born at Port Chalmers, and educated at the Otago Boys' High School. He first joined the East Taieri Rifles in 1900, and resigned three years afterwards with the rank of Sergeant. He was appointed lieutenant in the City Rifles in May, 1903. Lieutenant McKenzie occupies a position in the service of Messrs Dalgety and Co., Limited.