The 2nd contingent sailed from Hobart on the Atlantian on 5th March 1900.
This was half a squadron, commanded by Captain Riggall, and was generally
known as the 1st Bushmen Contingent. Along with other Bushmen they
landed at Beira in April, and having crossed Rhodesia towards Mafeking, took
part in many operations in the Western Transvaal under Carrington, Lord
Erroll, and Lord Methuen. They had several casualties near Ottoshoop
on 6th August, when Carrington was endeavouring to assist Hore (see
Rhodesian Regiment). This Tasmanian
contingent formed a composite Bushmen Regiment along with 'D 'Squadron of
the 1st New South Wales Bushmen, 1 squadron of the 5th New Zealanders, and
the 3rd South Australians. The regiment saw much fighting, and some of
their engagements have already been mentioned under these other squadrons.
