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Chapter XVI. 1844 to 1859

At Gwalior—At Calcutta—Presentation of Medales—The Regiment returns Home—Farewell Orders—Resumé of Casualties during its service in India—In England—In Ireland: The Queen’s visit to Ireland—The Regiment embarks for New South Wales—At Melbourne—Light Cavalry troop formed to act as Gold Escort—The Regiment at the Ballarat Gold Diggings—Presentation of New Colours—Further service in Australia and Tasmania.

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Chapter XVII. 1860 to 1862

Some companies proceed to New Zealand—Services of the Regiment in the New Zealand War of 1860-61—Rewards—Presentation of the Victoria Cross in the Regiment.

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Chapter XVIII. 1863 to 1866

Services of the Regiment in the New Zealand War of 1863-66—The Regiment returns Home.

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Chapter XIX. 1867 to 1881

The Regiment in England—First armed with Breech-loading Rifles—In Ireland—Presentation of New Zealand Medals—The Regiment embarks for India—Aground in the Suez Canal—Service in India—Localization of the Forces at Home—Territorial Organization and Change of Title.

409
Chapter XX. 1881 to 1893

No longer the Fortieth—Continuation of Service in India—Louisburg Honours—Murder of Colour-Sergeant Frankland at Cherat—The Battalion at Aden—Returns Home—At Portsmouth—In Jersey—Destructive Fire—Presentation of New Colours—In Ireland.

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Chapter XXI. Notes on the Uniform and Equipment 459
Chapter XXII. Notes on the Colours 485