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26 Oct 1897

On 26 Oct 1897, Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Battalion 24 Officers, two Warrant Officers, 43 Sergeants, 16 Drivers, 730 Rank and File, 44 women and 52 children) embarked in SS 'Avoca' and left for west Indies. Departure delayed by collision with SS' Olivette' at wharf.