APRIL 29.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1179

and to approve that his name be placed on the Active List (Unattached), with rank of Captain, and with effect from 4th March, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and posted to Active List (Unattached).

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Lieutenant (Acting-Captain) ROBERT STEVENS READY, No. 3 Company, Ohinemuri Rifle Volunteers,

and to approve that his name be placed on the Active List (Unattached), with rank of Lieutenant, and with effect from 16th March, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and posted to Active List (Unattached).

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Lieutenant ANGUS McNEIL, Colac Bay Rifle Volunteers,

and to approve that his name be placed on the Active List (Unattached), with rank of Lieutenant, and with effect from 12th February, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and posted to Active List (Unattached).

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Lieutenant JOHN FINLAISON SUTHERLAND, Waipawa Rifle Volunteers Reserve,

and to approve that his name be placed on the Active List (Unattached), with rank of Lieutenant, and with effect from 16th February, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Corps accepted.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept, under section 106 (3) of “The Defence Act, 1908,” the services of the undermentioned Volunteer corps:—

No. 2 Battalion, Auckland Defence Cadet Volunteers.
E Company, Auckland Grammar School Rifle Cadet Volunteers.
F Company, Auckland Grammar School Rifle Cadet Volunteers.
G Company, Auckland Grammar School Rifle Cadet Volunteers.
H Company, Auckland Grammar School Rifle Cadet Volunteers.

With headquarters at Auckland. Date of acceptance, 8th April, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Corps accepted.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept, under section 106 (3) of “The Defence Act, 1908,” the services of the undermentioned Volunteer corps:—

No. 3 Battalion, Wellington Defence Cadet Volunteers.
D Company, Wellington College Rifle Cadet Volunteers.
Date of acceptance, 8th April, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Corps accepted.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 15th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept, under section 106 (3) of “The Defence Act, 1908,” the services of the undermentioned Volunteers corps:—

No. 1 Battalion, Canterbury Defence Cadet Volunteers.
I Company, Christ’s College Rifle Cadet Volunteers. Date of acceptance, 8th April, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officers promoted.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 19th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the promotion of the undermentioned officers:—

New Zealand Medical Corps.
Captain William Alexander Fleming, M.B., to be Major. Date of commission, 19th March, 1909.

New Zealand Medical Corps.
Captain Charles Mackie Begg, M.D., to be Major. Date of commission, 20th March, 1909.

New Zealand Medical Corps.
Captain Frederick de Lisle to be Major. Date of commission, 29th March, 1909.

Pukekohe Mounted Rifle Volunteers.
Lieutenant Ralph Wyman to be Captain. Date of commission, 2nd December, 1908.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officer resigned, and promoted Regimental Staff Officer.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 19th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commission held by

Captain WILLIAM ROBERT COOPER WALKER, No. 3 Squadron, Waikato Mounted Rifle Volunteers,

and to approve of his promotion as Major to the 2nd Regiment, Auckland Mounted Rifle Volunteers, and with effect from 27th January, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officers resigned.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 19th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of the commissions held by the undermentioned officers:—

Waikari Rifle Volunteers.
Captain Alfred Washer. Date of resignation, 16th March, 1909.

Manawatu Mounted Rifle Volunteers.
Lieutenant Harry Thomas Palmer. Date of resignation, 22nd March, 1909.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.

Volunteer Officers appointed.

Defence Office,
Wellington, 19th April, 1909.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the following appointments:—

New Zealand Medical Corps.
Allister Lachlan Napier-Maclean, M.B., to be Captain. Date of commission, 22nd February, 1909.

Wellington Highland Rifle Volunteers.
David Alexander Morton to be Lieutenant. Date of commission, 16th September, 1908.

J. G. WARD,
Minister of Defence.