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. THE SYDNEY BATTALION. Sydney,
January 10.
Matters in connection with the Australian
contingent are proceeding very slowly.
Only 12 men were passed by the doctors
to-day, and everything, point. to a rush at
the last moment. The number of men
enrolled have not yet been sworn in. Slat-
ters at the camp are on a free-and-easy
scale. No officers have yet been appointed,
although recommendations are in the
hands of the Prime Minister, Mr. Barton
is proceeding very cautiously, and does not
intend to deal with the officers until the
whole of the recommendations from the
State Commandants are to hand.
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