July 30.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2965

“ARTICLE 5.

“Les infractions prévues par les articles 1 et 2 seront, à
“partir du jour de l’entrée en vigueur de la présente Conven-
“tion, réputées être inscrites de plein droit au nombre des
“infractions donnant lieu à extradition d’après les Conven-
“tions déjà existantes entre les Parties contractantes.
“Dans les cas où la stipulation qui précède ne pourrait
“recevoir effet sans modifier la législation existante, les
“Parties contractantes s’engagent à prendre ou à proposer
“à leurs législatures respectives les mesures nécessaires.

“ARTICLE 11.

“Si un Etat contractant désire la mise en vigueur de la
“présente Convention dans une ou plusieurs de ses colonies,
“possessions ou circonscriptions consulaires judiciaires, il
“notifiera son intention à cet effet par un acte qui sera déposé
“dans les archives du Gouvernement de la République
“française. Celui-ci enverra, par la voie diplomatique,
“copie certifiée conforme à chacun des Etats contractants
“et les avisera en même temps de la date du dépôt.

“Six mois après la date du dépôt de l’acte de notification,
“la Convention entrera en vigueur dans les colonies, posses-
“sions ou circonscriptions consulaires judiciaires visées dans
“l’acte de notification.”

And whereas His Majesty’s Ratification of this Convention on behalf of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was deposited at Paris on the eighth day of August, one thousand nine hundred and twelve:

And whereas His Majesty’s Government have acceded to the Convention in respect of the following British Possessions on the dates respectively mentioned:—

Canada .. .. August 25, 1913.
Union of South Africa .. September 19, 1913.
New Zealand .. .. October 1, 1913.
Newfoundland .. .. October 1, 1913.
Australia (including Papua
and Norfolk Island) .. February 18, 1914.

Now, therefore, His Majesty, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, and in virtue of the authority committed to him by the Extradition Acts, 1870 to 1906, doth order, and it is hereby ordered, that the said Acts shall apply in the case of Germany under and in accordance with the said Treaties as supplemented by the said Convention above set forth.

This Order shall come into operation in the United Kingdom from and after the 25th day of May, 1914. In the above-mentioned British Possessions in respect of which His Majesty’s Government have acceded to the Convention in accordance with Article 11 thereof, or in other British Possessions in respect of which His Majesty’s Government may in future accede thereto, it shall in each case come into operation on a date six months after the respective date of such accession, or from and after the said 25th day of May, 1914, whichever shall be the later date.

Provided always that the operation of the said Acts shall be and remain suspended within the Dominion of Canada so long as an Act of the Parliament of Canada, being Part I of Chapter 155 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1906, and entitled “An Act respecting the Extradition of Fugitive Criminals,” shall continue in force there, and no longer.

ALMERIC FITZROY.

Result of Election of Trustees of a Drainage District.

Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 28th July, 1914.

THE following result of the election of Trustees of the Kaitaia Drainage District has been received from the Returning Officer, and is published in accordance with the provisions of the Land Drainage Act, 1908.

J. HISLOP,
Under-Secretary.

Kaitaia Drainage District, County of Mangonui :
Sydney Charles Puckey.
Thomas Stewart Houston.

Conscience-money received.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 29th July, 1914.

THE Minister of Finance directs me to acknowledge the receipt of four shillings and sixpence, received by the Minister of Customs from some person unknown as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government.

G. F. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary to the Treasury.

Conscience-money received.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 22nd July, 1914.

THE Minister of Finance directs me to acknowledge receipt of the sum of one shilling and sixpence, forwarded to the Railway Department, Wellington, by some person unknown as conscience-money to the New Zealand Government.

G. F. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary to the Treasury.

Conscience-money received.

The Treasury,
Wellington, 27th July, 1914.

THE Minister of Finance directs me to acknowledge receipt of five pounds (five bank-notes of £1 each), addressed to the Chief Postmaster, Auckland; also letter posted at Wanganui later stating that the amount was “not exactly conscience-money, still it should be paid into the Post Office Fund Account.”

G. F. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary to the Treasury.

Applications invited for the Position of Palaeontologist to the Mines Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, N.Z., 9th July, 1914.

APPLICATIONS, to be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, New Zealand, will be received up till noon on the 30th November, 1914, for the position of Palaeontologist to the Mines Department, Wellington.

Applicants must give full particulars of education, age, health, and experience, and must—
(a.) Have a good knowledge of geology;
(b.) Have performed original work in connection with palaeontology.

A knowledge of one or more foreign languages is desirable. The chief duties will be—
(1.) To classify the fossil collections of the Geological Survey;
(2.) To specialize in some branch of New Zealand palaeontology, preferably in connection with the Cretaceous and Tertiary fauna or flora;
(3.) To assist field geologists in determination of fossils, &c.; and
(4.) To perform any necessary fieldwork in connection with general palaeontological work.

Salary, £365; maximum, £400. Professional Division. Deductions to be made for superannuation, and appointment to be subject to the Public Service Act, 1912.

A. J. H. BENGE,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Positions of Junior Clerk (2), Legal Branch, Public Trust Department.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 29th July, 1914.

1. APPLICATIONS will be received from officers of the Public Service, by the undersigned, up till noon on the 22nd August, 1914, for the positions (2) of Junior Clerk, Legal Branch, Public Trust Office, Wellington.

2. Applications must be made on forms obtainable from the Permanent Head, Public Trust Department, or from this office.

3. Applicants must have a knowledge of conveyancing and common law, or be qualified for admission as solicitors.

4. The positions will be graded in the Professional Division, Class F. Salary will be considered in connection with present salary.

A. J. H. BENGE,
Secretary.

Public Service Stores Tender Board.—Supply and Delivery of Uniforms and Caps.

Wellington, 28th July, 1914.

SEPARATE tenders will be received at the office of the Chairman (Government Printing Office) not later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the 11th August, 1914, for the supply and delivery of uniforms and caps in such quantities as may be ordered during period commencing on the 1st September, 1914, and ending the 31st December, 1916.

Tenders must be addressed to the Chairman, Public Service Stores Tender Board, Wellington. The successful tenderer will be required to give security in the sum of £100 for the due performance of the contract. Conditions of tendering