JAN. 24.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

THE OTAGO REGIMENT.

The appointments of the undermentioned 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.), (1st Battalion) are confirmed :-
W. N. Searle. M. F. Ledingham. J. W. Bruce. R. N. Campbell.

N.Z. AIR FORCE.

George Bruce Bolt to be Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 30th December, 1923.
The undermentioned to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) :-
Owen Warnock. Dated 15th December, 1923.
Leslie Clement Barling. Dated 4th January, 1924.
Lieutenant T. B. Hardy resigns his Commission. Dated 10th January, 1924.

N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.

The appointments of the undermentioned Lieutenants (on prob.) are confirmed :-
F. J. Appleby, M.B. W. M. Cotter, M.B. C. S. Murray, M.B.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The Reverend G. H. Gibb, Chaplain, 4th Class, is transferred to the Reserve List, Class II (R.D. 1). Dated 30th November, 1923.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS.

The undermentioned officers retire under the provisions of General Order 184/21, with permission to retain their rank and wear the prescribed uniform :-
Hon. Lieutenant-Colonel D. C. Bates (D). Dated 1st January, 1924.
Major A. H. Carrington. Dated 30th November, 1923.
Staff Nurse I. K. Honeyfield is posted to the Retired List. Dated 8th January, 1924.

R. HEATON RHODES, Minister of Defence.

Defence Rifle Club disbanded.

Department of Defence,
Wellington, 17th January, 1924.

His Excellency the Governor-General has approved of the disbandment of the undermentioned Defence Rifle Club, under section 43, Defence Act, 1909.
Kaponga Defence Rifle Club, with headquarters at Kaponga.
Date of disbandment, 10th December, 1923.

G. J. ANDERSON, for Minister of Defence.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 16th January, 1924.

THE following notice, received from the Chairman of the Council of the County of Tauranga, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
For Minister of Finance.

TAURANGA COUNTY COUNCIL.

Result of Poll.

Pursuant to section 12 of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of ratepayers of the Te Puna Special-rating Area of Tauranga County was taken on the 20th day of December, 1923, on the proposal of the Tauranga County Council to borrow the sum of £4,000 for the purpose of construction of roads within the Te Puna Special-rating Area.
The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 42, and the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 6; informal, 2.
I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.
Dated at Tauranga this 22nd day of December, 1923.
ROBERT KING, Chairman.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 16th January, 1924.

THE following notice, received from the Mayor of the Council of the Borough of Dannevirke, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
For Minister of Finance.

DANNEVIRKE BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Pursuant to section 12 of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that at a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Dannevirke, taken on the 28th day of November, 1923, on the proposal of the Dannevirke Borough Council to borrow fifteen thousand pounds (£15,000) for the purpose of enabling the said Council to construct and finish with a bituminous sealing Stanley Street, High Street (from the Mangapurupuru Drain to Alexandra Street, full width, and the remainder of the street to Mangatera not less than 21 ft. in width), Queen Street (from Stairs Street Railway-crossing to Victoria Avenue Railway-crossing inclusive), Gordon Street and Allardice Street (from Railway boundary to Denmark Street), Grey Street, Miller's Road (from High Street to Denmark Street), Denmark Street (from Miller’s Road to Allardice Street, not less than 21 ft. in width),—
The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 231; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 51; informal, 5.
I therefore declare the proposal carried.
Dated this 28th day of November, 1923.
A. J. C. RUNCIMAN, Mayor.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 16th January, 1923.

THE following notice received from the Mayor of the Council of the Borough of Ngaruawahia, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
For Minister of Finance.

NGARUAWAHIA BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Pursuant to section 12 of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that at a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Ngaruawahia, taken on the 13th day of December, 1923, on the proposal of the Ngaruawahia Borough Council to borrow the sum of £9,000 for the erection of a Town Hall, municipal offices, and shops, the number of votes recorded for the proposal was 121, and the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 52.
I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.
15th December, 1923.
D. MARTIN, Mayor.

Results of Polls for Proposed Loans.

Wellington, 16th January, 1924.

THE following notice, received from the Mayor of the Council of the Borough of Pukekohe, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
For Minister of Finance.

BOROUGH OF PUKEKOHE.

Result of Polls for Proposed Loans.

Pursuant to section 12 of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913, notice is hereby given that the number of votes recorded for and against the various loan proposals submitted to the ratepayers of the Borough of Pukekohe on 12th December, 1923, is as under :—
Proposal. Votes Votes
for. against.
Waterworks reservoir, £1,300 ... 40 234
Adams Bridge, £1,200 ... 72 198
Manukau Road regrading, &c., £2,100 ... 29 245
Purchase of water reserve, £1,600 .. 54 217
Construction of tennis-courts, £1,000 ... 35 236
Erection of fire-brigade station, £1,100 .. 47 228
I therefore declare all the above-mentioned proposals to be rejected.

JOHN ROUTLY, Mayor.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 16th January, 1924.

THE following notice, received from the Chairman of the Council of the County of Piako, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies' Loans Act, 1913.

WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
For Minister of Finance.