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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 27

Engineer officers in charge of engines of 3,000 indicated horse-power and upwards in the larger ships of modern construction will, in consideration of the increased responsibilities attaching to their position, be granted rates of charge-pay varying from 4s. to 9s. a day, according to the special circumstances of each case, in lieu of the above rates, which are for ships fitted with ordinary machinery. Engineers and assistant engineers in charge of engines of ships not in commission are allowed 1s. a day. Chief engineers in charge of machinery of an exceptional ship such as the “Hecla,” though under 3,000 indicated horse-power, 4s. a day.

Extra Pay.

The senior engineer in ships in commission, having engines of 3,000 indicated horse-power and upwards, is allowed 1s. a day extra pay.

The chief inspectors and inspectors of machinery in the reserves, in consideration of their responsible duties, are allowed an additional 3s. a day.

Promotion.

Assistant engineers, qualified for advancement, are eligible for promotion to the rank of engineer after five years’ service. Assistant engineers who obtain first-class certificates at the Royal Naval College count their twelve months’ probationary time towards promotion, and those who obtain second-class certificates at the college, and those who obtain second-class certificates on entry in Her Majesty’s navy, count six months of their probationary time, respectively, towards promotion. Those who obtain third-class certificates on entry in Her Majesty’s navy, and pass very creditably in practical workmanship, &c., will be allowed to count three months of their probationary time towards promotion. (See paragraph 32.)

The promotion of engineers, chief engineers, and inspectors of machinery depends on the number of vacancies that occur in the several superior ranks.

Retired Pay.

The following table shows the age for retirement from active service of engineer officers, and the maximum retired pay of each rank.

• Qualified for promotion. † Not qualified for promotion.

On attaining the rank of chief engineer and afterwards, the amount of retired pay depends both on age and length of service, the maximum for each rank being as above, and the minimum rate the amount of half-pay of the officer as per scale previously given. Retirement would take place between the ages given in the above table, except in the following cases:—

(1.) Five years’ half-pay time in either of the ranks of engineer, chief, staff, or fleet engineer, or seven years’ half-pay time in the ranks of inspector or chief inspector of machinery :

(2.) Physical unfitness for service :

(3.) Misconduct.

Pensions or gratuities for wounds or injuries can be granted by the Admiralty in addition to the ordinary retiring allowances.

Retired pay and half-pay are subject to deductions in case of misconduct.

Pensions to Widows.

The widows and children of engineer officers who had completed ten years’ commissioned service are eligible, under stipulated conditions, to pensions and compassionate allowances.

The rates payable and the regulations governing their award are published in the Queen’s Regulations and the Quarterly Navy List.

Relative Rank.

Engineer students rank with naval cadets according to date of entry.

Assistant engineers rank with sub-lieutenants according to date of commission.

Engineers of less than six years’ seniority rank with, but after, lieutenants under eight years’ seniority.

Engineers of six years’ seniority rank with lieutenants of less than eight years’ seniority according to date of commission.

Chief engineers rank with, but after, lieutenants of eight years’ seniority.

Staff engineers rank with lieutenants above eight years’ seniority.

Fleet engineers rank with commanders according to date of commission.

Inspectors of machinery, under eight years’ service, on full pay as such, rank with captains under three years.

Inspectors of machinery, of eight years’ service on full pay as such, rank with captains of three years. The captain to reckon his seniority from the date of completing three years in that rank. The inspector of machinery to reckon his seniority from the date of completing eight years’ service as such.

Chief inspectors of machinery rank with captains of three years’ seniority according to date of commission.

MEMORANDUM AS TO THE PAY, ETC., OF THE ROYAL CORPS OF NAVAL CONSTRUCTORS.

1. The number, the designation, and the salaries of the members of the corps are as follows:—

Admiralty.—Director of Naval Construction, £1,500 a year, rising to £1,800 after five years’ service. Two Chief Constructors, £600 a year, rising to £850 by £25 a year, and a London allowance of £150 a year. Three Constructors, £400 a year, rising to £550 by £20 a year, and a London allowance of £120 a year. Five Assistant Constructors, first class, £300 a year, rising to £450 by £15 a year. Duty pay of £50 a year to Assistant Constructor in charge of foreign records. Duty pay of £50 a year to Assistant Constructor acting for Chief Constructor. One Assistant Constructor, first class (for scientific experiments), £250 a year, rising to £300 by £15 a year. Six Assistant Constructors, second class, £160 a year, rising to £240 by £10 a year, and a London allowance of £50 a year.

Dockyards.—Six Chief Constructors, Chatham, Portsmouth, Devonport, Sheerness, Pembroke, and Malta Dockyards, £600 a year, rising to £700 by £25 a year, and a house. Eight Constructors, £400 a year, rising to £550 by £20 a year, and a house. One Constructor, Hong Kong, £400 a year, rising to £550 by £20 a year; a house, or an allowance of £150 a year in lieu thereof; and a colonial allowance of £100 a year. One Constructor, Bermuda, £400 a year, rising to £550 by £20 a year, a house, and a colonial allowance of £100 a year. Ten Assistant Constructors, first class, £250 a year, rising to £300 by £15 a year. Eighteen Assistant Constructors, second class, £160 a year, rising to £240 by £10 a year. Nine Assistant Constructors, third class, £110 a year, rising to £150 by £10 a year.

All regulations as to pay, pension, retired pay, allowances, are subject to alterations.

Road Board Elections.

Colonial Secretary’s Office,
Wellington, 14th May, 1890.

THE following notices of elections of Members of Road Boards have been received at this office, and are published in accordance with the provisions of “The Road Boards Act, 1882.”

G. S. COOPER,
Under-Secretary.

Maungakaramea Road District, County of Whangarei :
George William Funke.
Charles E. Hayward.
Herbert John James.

Waikiekie Road District, County of Whangarei :
Thomas Low.
Harry Hilford.