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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 72
Naval and Military Forces in the Principal British Colonies. — Australasia
Naval and Military Forces in the Principal British Colonies.
Australasia.
| Colony. | Total Forces. | Paid. | Partially Paid | Unpaid. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 5,157 | 633 | 4,419 | 105 |
| Victoria | 7,314 | 406 | 4,343 | 2,565 |
| Queensland | 3,840 | 134 | 2,851 | 855 |
| South Australia | 2,371 | 56 | 1,508 | 807 |
| Western Australia | 6.57 | 2 | ... | 655 |
| Tasmania | 1,856 | 40 | 605 | 1,211 |
| New Zealand | 5,561 | 134 | ... | 5,427 |
| Total, Australasia | 26,756 | 1,405 | 13,726 | 11,625 |
In addition to these there are in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania Rifle Clubs or Companies of a strength of about 8,500 men, who, trained to the use of the rifle, would be available in time of war.
| Staff, Medical Staff, Instructors, Ambulance Corps, &c. | 901 |
| Artillery (Garrison, Field, and Horse) | 4,169 |
| Engineers | 717 |
| Cavalry | 909 |
| Mounted Infantry and Mounted Rifles | 3,200 |
| Infantry | 16,860 |
These, with the Rifle Companies, make a total strength of about 35,256 men.
| Strength | |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | 631 |
| Victoria. | 615 |
| Queensland | 479 |
| South Australia | 173 |
| Tasmania- | 70 |
| New Zealand | 1,228 |
| 3,196 |
The combined forces of all the Australasian Colonies, on their present footing, according to the last official returns, are 38,452 strong, and of these 25,000 could be mobilised in any one of the Colonies of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, or South Australia.
Mr. Reid, Minister for Defence in Victoria, in addressing the London Volunteers in Westminster Hall, on 13th April current, said, "The Colonial Volunteers were ready to fight on behalf of Great Britain anywhere that their services may be required."