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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

North Dunedin Rifles

North Dunedin Rifles.

North Dunedin Rifles . This old-established corps has maintained its name from its inception on the 28th of February 1866. It forms the D Company of the 1st Battalion Otago Rifle Volunteers. The officers of the North Dunedin Rifles are Captain R. A. Johnston, and Lieutenants J. M. Slowley and H. Longworth.

Captain Robert Alexander Johnston , V.D., of the North Dunedin rifles, was born in Victoria, and arrived in Dunedin at an early age. As a boy he was a member of the Union Street School Cadets, and afterwards belonged to the Dunedin High School Artilery. He enrolled in the North Dunedin Rifles in 1874, was elected lieutenant in 1885, and captain in 1901. He was appointed Sergeant-Major of the 1st Battalion Otago Rifle Volunteers in 1883, and held that position until elected lieutenant of his company. Captain Johnston has won numerous prizes at the New Zealand and Otago Rifle competitions, and has taken an active part in both Associations. In 1896 he received the New Zealand medal for long and efficient service, the Imperial long service medal in 1902, and the Imperial Volunteer Officer's Decoration in 1903.

Lieutenant John M. Slowley , of the North Dunedin Rifles, was born in London. He joined the North, Dunedin Rifles in 1874, and was elected lieutenant in 1893.

Lieutenant Henry Longworth , of the North Dunedin Rifles, was born at Burnley, Lancashire, England, and in 1860 came out to join his father, who had arrived in New Zealand a year previously. He joined the North Dunedin Rifles in 1889, was elected lieutenant in 1901, and was secretary of the corps for ten years. Mr. Longworth was for two years a member of the North-East Valley Borough Council.