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1° co From or to whom. Colony. Date. Subject. 61 To Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada October 23 Telegram States that the Secretary of State for War would gladly accept sufficient medioal assistance for hospital for Canadian Contingent. Reports the arrangements made for the despatoh of contingents of the Medioal Staff Corps and Lancers ; will advise further as to despatch of infantry and mounted infantry. States that Sydney Lancers will remain for service with Imperial troops at the Cape on terms specified in No. 17. Offers the services of five trained officials for postoffice duties with Canadian Contingent. 62 Governor Earl Beauohamp New South Wales (Received October 24) Telegram 63 Governor Earl Beauohamp New South Wales (Reoeived Ootober 24) Telegram (Received October 24) Telegram October 24 Telegram 64 Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada 65 To Governor Lord Tennyson (South Australia), and to the Governors of all other Australian Colonies and New Zealand To Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada Conveys a message of thanks from the Queen for the offers to send troops to co-operate with the Imperial forces in South Afrioa. 66 Ootober 24 Telegram Conveys a message of thanks from the Queen for the offers to send troops to co-operate with the Imperial forces in South Afrioa. States that the people of Canada have received the Queen's message of thanks with sincere gratification. 67 Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada (Received Ootober 25) Telegram Ootober 26 Telegram 68 To Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada Conveys the thanks of the Secretary of State for War for the generous offer of officials for post - office duties, but states that the arrangements for the Army Post Office Corps are completed. Reports that theTasmanian Contingent left the colony on the 26th October, and that the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Expresses the satisfaction of Her Majesty's Government at the enthusiasm displayed by the people of Tasmania. Informshim, with referenoe to No. 62, that Her Majesty's Government will arrange for lighterage in landing. Reports sailing of Victorian and Tasmanian contingents from Melbourne per " Medic," which will call for South Australian and Western Australian contingents, aud is expected to arrive at Capetown on the 28th November. Expresses the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government at the enthusiastic public demonstration at the embackation of the troops. Conveys a message from his Ministers and citizens expressing grateful appreciation of the Queen's message, and stating that the people of New South Wales will be ready always to share the duties and responsibilities of Her Majesty's Empire. Conveys the thanks of the South Australian Contingent for the Queen's message. Acting-Governor Dodds .. Tasmania .. (Received October 27) Telegram October 27 Telegram 70 To Aoting-Governor Dodds Tasmania .. 71 72 To Governor Earl Beauchamp Governor Lord Brassey .. New South Wales Victoria ) Ootober 27 Telegram (Received October 28) Telegram 72a To Governor Lord Brassey Victoria October 28 Telegram 73 Governor Earl Beauchamp New South Wales (Received October 29) Telegram Governor Lord Tennyson South Australia (Reoeived Ootober 30) Telegram October 29 (Received Ootober 30) Telegram Ootober 30 Telegram 74 75 Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada Reports that the Canadian Contingent will sail on the 30th October, and that great enthusiasm prevails. To Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada Congratulates the Dominion Government and the military authorities on the rapid organization and embarkation of the contingent, and states that the enthusiasm displayed is a source of much gratification. Conveys the Queen's thanks to the people of New South Wales for their assurance of readiness to share the duties and responsibilities of the Empire. Reports the sailing on the 30th Octobar of the Royal Canadian Regiment, and that they are expeoted to arrive at Capetown on the 26th November, complete and ready for servioe, except transport. Reports sailing on the 28th October of two units of infantry and mounted infantry. 76 77 To Governor Earl Beauchamp New South Wales October 30 Telegram 78 Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada October 30 (Received* October 31) Telegram (Reoeived Ootober 31) Telegram (Reoeived Nov. 1) Telegram (Reoeived Nov. 1) Telegram Governor Lord Brassey .. Victoria .. 79 80 Governor Lord Tennyson South Australia Reports sailing of South Australian Contingent amid great enthusiasm. 81 Governor Earl Beauchamp New South Wales Reports departure of officers, men, and horses for the Lancers and the Army Medioal Staff Corps on the 30th Ootober, who will probably arrive at Port Elizabeth about the 26th November. Transmits a resolution of the House of Representatives offering the servioes of a contingent of mounted rifles. States that, in view of British reverses, his Ministers are prepared to send another contingent at onoe if Her Majesty's Government deem it advisable. States that the offer contained in No. 83 has been communicated to the Secretary of State for War, and that his reply will be telegraphed. Expresses gratitude for the offer. 82 Governor the Earl of Ranfurly New Zealand Sept. 29 (Received Nov. 2) (Received Nov. 2) Telegram Nov. 2 (Telegram) 83 Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada To Governor-General the Earl of Minto Canada 84