JULY 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2215

Applications invited for the Position of Official Assignee, Justice Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 24th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS (to be made on form P.S.C. 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 17th July, 1915, for the position of Official Assignee, Justice Department, Wellington.

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 should be qualified by examination as Accountants.

4. In addition to being qualified Accountants by examination, applicants will be required to show they have had commercial and legal training or experience.

5. The appointment will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Act, 1912. Salary, £460 ; maximum, £500 per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Manager, Moumahaki Experimental Farm, Department of Agriculture, Industries, and Commerce.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 28th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 24th July, 1915, for the position of Manager, Moumahaki Experimental Farm.

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 have—
   (a.) Experience of farm management on present-day principles ;
   (b.) Sufficient knowledge of agricultural science to enable him to lecture to learners on the underlying principles of farming ;
   (c.) A thorough knowledge of the breeding and raising of stud and other live-stock ;
   (d.) Experience in agricultural and pastoral experimental work ;
   (e.) Business aptitude and experience in the purchase and sale of live-stock and other farm produce ; and
   (f.) Ability to conduct correspondence and prepare reports on farming subjects.

4. The duties of the Manager are to carry out, subject to general departmental control, the operations of the Moumahaki Farm, which at present consists of agricultural and pastoral farming, milk-production, plant-breeding, and orcharding. The farm is conducted for public instruction, and for that purpose carries out experiments and demonstrations, and has a number of lads in residence as learners. The Manager’s duties include the supervision of these learners both during and outside of working-hours. In addition to the ordinary farm staff there is a qualified officer in charge of the orchard and nursery.

5. The Manager would be provided with a house, for which he would be charged rental at the rate of £30 per annum. A fair price would also be charged for fuel, milk, vegetables, &c.

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

7. The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £310 per annum ; maximum, £350.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Assistant Schoolmaster, Education Department, Burnham Industrial School.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 29th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 21st July, 1915, for the position of Assistant Schoolmaster, Education Department, Burnham Industrial School.

2. Applications (to be made on form P.S.C. 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) 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 should be trained teachers, with the capacity for teaching neglected and backward boys. They should be firm disciplinarians, should be able to take an active interest in the boys’ games, and should be capable of assisting the head teacher in the singing-lessons.

4. A knowledge of military drill, though not essential, will be regarded as a recommendation.

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

6. The position will be graded in the Educational Division. Salary, £150 per annum (with board and quarters, valued at £30 per annum).

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Female Instructress and Inspector of Physical Training, Education Department, Wellington.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 29th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 21st July, 1915, for the position of Female Instructress and Inspector of Physical Training, Education Department, Wellington.

2. Applications (to be made on form P.S.C. 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) 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. Candidates must be over the age of twenty-one years, and must be prepared to undergo a physical examination by a medical officer appointed by the Public Service Commissioner.

4. They must be of good general education, and must have a practical teaching-knowledge of physical exercises, including swimming.

5. They must be prepared to undergo, if required, a practical examination in such physical exercises as are set forth in the “London Board of Education Syllabus, 1909.”

6. After selection, instructors must attend a special course of instruction in the system, and such further courses as may be prescribed from time to time.

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

8. The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £200 per annum.

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Farm Overseer, Justice Department, Waikeria.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 29th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 23rd July, 1915, for the position of Farm Overseer, Justice Department, Waikeria.

2. Applications (to be made on form P.S.C. 17A, obtainable at principal post-offices) 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 should have—
   (a.) New Zealand experience of farm management on present-day principles.
   (b.) Practical knowledge of agricultural work, farm implements, &c.
   (c.) Practical knowledge of the breeding and raising of live-stock.
   (d.) Business aptitude and experience in the purchase and sale of live-stock and other farm produce.
   (e.) Ability to conduct correspondence and prepare reports on farming subjects.

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

5. The position will be graded in the General Division. Salary, £220–£250 per annum (including house allowance of £30 per annum).

P. VERSCHAFFELT,
Secretary.

Applications invited for the Position of Farm Overseer, Justice Department, Paparua Prison, Templeton.

Office of Public Service Commissioner,
Wellington, 29th June, 1915.

A PPLICATIONS will be received by the undersigned up till noon on the 23rd July, 1915, for the position of Farm Overseer, Justice Department, Paparua Prison, Templeton.