Mar. 11.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 855

Reg. No. Name. Address.

U.
765. Underhill, Thomas Green .. Carterton.
1112. Unsworth, John .. Auckland.
1030. Upchurch, Robert Albert .. Marton.

V.
177. Vale, Henry Alfred Leslie .. Christchurch.
634. Varney, Fred .. Wellington.

W.
350. Waddingham, Charles Seaton .. Auckland.
734. Wade, Alfred .. Gisborne.
44. Waite, James .. Auckland.
654. Waite, James Norman .. Auckland.
862. Wakefield, Sydney Thomas Herbert .. Rotorua.
45. Wakelin, Harry .. Auckland.
106. Wakeman, Herbert .. Wellington.
175. Walker, Arthur .. Wellington.
657. Walker, Bertram James .. Auckland.
699. Walker, Peter .. Dunedin.
696. Walker, William .. Wellington.
660. Walker, William John .. Dunedin.
1068. Wallbank, Walter .. Auckland.
43. Wallwork, Percival Arthur .. Auckland.
655. Walmsley, Ambrose Bleasdale .. Dunedin.
1104. Walsh, Arthur Ernest .. Stratford.
981. Walters, William George .. Oamaru.
369. Warburton, Thomas William .. Lower Hutt.
863. Wardlaw, Thomas .. Wellington.
1132. Warmington, Foster .. Wellington.
754. Waters, Robert Joseph .. Blenheim.
882. Waters, Samuel .. Wellington.
101. Waters, William .. Wellington.
179. Watson, Alexander .. Christchurch.
184. Watson, Cecil Norman .. Christchurch.
656. Watson, David .. Palmerston North.
735. Watson, William Thomas .. Morrinsville.
254. Watt, Frederick Ernest .. Dunedin.
171. Webster, Arthur .. Whakatane.
170. Weller, Henry William .. Wellington.
637. Wells, Albert Ernest .. Wellington.
659. Westerman, Gilbert .. Dargaville.
342. Weston, Bertram .. Timaru.
250. Westwood, Balfour Horsburgh .. Dunedin.
39. Wheeler, Albert John .. Auckland.
653. Wheeler, Sidney .. Auckland.
48. Wheeler, William Henry .. Auckland.
985. Whelan, Denis .. Dunedin.
635. White, Alfred James .. Dunedin.
329. White, Edward Henry .. Timaru.
861. White, George Charles .. Wanganui.
331. White, William Exley .. Timaru.
180. Whitfield, Alexander Wilfred .. Christchurch.
650. Widdicombe, Charles Henry .. Auckland.
423. Wilkinson, Arnold .. Cambridge.
744. Wilkinson, Frederick Horatio .. Gisborne.
183. Wilkinson, Thomas .. Christchurch.
46. Willers, Albert Samuel .. Auckland.
415. Willett, Neill Malcolm Campbell Waimate.
463. Williams, John Harold Mostyn Petone.
864. Williams, John Thomas .. Wellington.
181. Williams, Walter .. Christchurch.
301. Williamson, Charles .. Palmerston North.
317. Willmot, Walter Ronald .. Nelson.
551. Wilmot, James Henry .. Lower Hutt.
172. Wilson, Charles .. Wanganui.
1133. Wilson, Frederick James .. Auckland.
652. Wilson, John Henry Edwin .. Dunedin.
651. Wilson, John Mackie .. Dunedin.
1134. Wilson, Stephen .. Hamilton.
977. Winterbourn, Leslie .. Christchurch.
302. Withers, Charles Herbert .. Palmerston North.
274. Wood, Andrew .. Dunedin.
47. Woods, Richard Robert .. Auckland.
636. Wright, George Egbert .. Dunedin.
182. Wykes, Cyril Dellow .. Christchurch.
40. Wykes, Hector James .. Auckland.
857. Wysocki, Harold Max .. Marton.

Y.
999. Yarrow, Albert James .. Rotorua.
666. Yorath, Thomas Harrys .. Christchurch.
1047. York, Frederick Owen .. Gisborne.
736. Young, Charles Walter .. Nelson.
978. Young, Ernest Alfred .. Napier.
665. Young, John Herbert .. Dunedin.

New Zealand Military Forces.—Public Notice.

WRONGFUL DEALING IN ARMS, ETC., THE PROPERTY OF THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT.

WHEREAS it has come to the knowledge of the Defence Department that certain persons have been wrongfully dealing in arms, accoutrements, ammunition, and military clothing, the property of the New Zealand Government, it is hereby notified that any person who wrongfully sells, pawns, or buys any such property, or has the same in his possession without satisfactorily accounting for the fact, will be prosecuted as the law directs.

No person should be in possession of arms, accoutrements, ammunition, or military clothing, the property of the New Zealand Government, excepting bona fide members of the New Zealand Military Forces, or members of Defence Rifle Clubs who have purchased such arms, accoutrements, ammunition, or military clothing. Where any such property comes into the possession or keeping of any person not entitled to be in possession thereof, such person should immediately notify the fact to the nearest Area Sergeant-major, Defence Office, or Police-station.

J. ALLEN,
Minister of Defence.

Applications invited for the Position of Overseer, Poultry Station, Ruakura Farm of Instruction, Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce, Ruakura.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 10th March, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 26th March, 1915, for the position of Overseer, Poultry Station, Ruakura Farm of Instruction.

2. Applications must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education and experience, particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must furnish evidence of—
   (a.) A sound knowledge of the different breeds of poultry (including ducks), especially when viewed from the utility standpoint;
   (b.) A thorough understanding of the management of large flocks of pure-bred poultry, particularly in regard to their mating according to breed, characters, and pedigree of performance;
   (c.) A complete acquaintance with the most approved methods of artificial hatching and brooding, and the working of the different incubators on the market, as well as heated and cool brooders;
   (d.) Having successfully conducted a utility plant on a large scale; and
   (e.) A knowledge of book-keeping and ability to correspond with inquirers on all phases of poultry-keeping.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, commencing £180 per annum; maximum, £200.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Actuary, Government Insurance Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 10th March, 1915.

APPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 26th March, 1915, for the position of Actuary, Government Insurance Department, Wellington.

2. Applications must be addressed to the Secretary to the Public Service Commissioner, Wellington, and must embrace a statement of education, experience, professional qualifications, and particulars of age, &c.

3. Applicants must—
   (a.) Possess a certificate of membership from some recognized actuarial society or body having its headquarters in Great Britain; and
   (b.) Have had practical experience of actuarial work, especially in connection with life insurance.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912.

The position will be graded in the Professional Division. Salary, £750 to commence.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.