Aug. 21.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2035

The Wellington Regiment.

2nd Lieutenant H. A. D. Fowler, from the Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment, to be 2nd Lieutenant (1st Battalion), with seniority as from the 30th May, 1923. Lieutenant F. G. Yeo to be Captain (1st Battalion). Dated 1st August, 1924.

The Taranaki Regiment.

2nd Lieutenant J. Leggat, from the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own), to be 2nd Lieutenant (1st C Battalion), with seniority as from the 11th May, 1922. 2nd Lieutenant H. H. Skelton to be Lieutenant (1st C Battalion). Dated 7th August, 1924.

The Canterbury Regiment.

Lieutenant J. M. C. McLeod, M.C., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Class I (b) R.D. 10. Dated 9th August, 1924.

The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment.

Lieut.-Colonel C. E. Butcher is appointed to command the 1st Battalion. Dated 27th July, 1924.

2nd Lieutenant H. A. D. Fowler (1st Battalion) is transferred to the Wellington Regiment (1st Battalion). Dated 1st August, 1924.

Alexander Boyd Hannah to be 2nd Lieutenant (on probation), (1st Battalion). Dated 31st July, 1924.

Robert George Stringer to be 2nd Lieutenant (on probation), (1st Battalion). Dated 9th August, 1924.

N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Major G. R. Hutchinson, O.B.E., retires under the provisions of General Order 184/21, with permission to retain his rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 9th August, 1924.

N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.

The undermentioned Chaplains, 4th Class, to be Chaplains, 3rd Class :—

The Reverend H. F. Holbrook. Dated 7th October, 1919.

The Reverend F. Copeland. Dated 13th May, 1922.

The Reverend A. J. Seamer. Dated 31st March, 1924.

R. HEATON RHODES, Minister of Defence.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 14th August, 1924.

THE following notice, received from the Chairman of the Board of the Whangamarino Road District, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913.

W. F. MASSEY, Minister of Finance.

WHANGAMARINO ROAD BOARD.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that at a poll of the ratepayers of Waerenga Special-rating Area of the Whangamarino Road District, taken on the 21st day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Whangamarino Road Board to borrow the sum of £19,000, for the purpose of relaying in bitumen the Waerenga Main Road,—

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 42; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 80.

I therefore declare that the proposal was rejected.

Dated this 25th day of July, 1924.

JAMES W. TAYLOR, Chairman.

Results of Polls for Proposed Loans.

Wellington, 14th August, 1924.

THE following notices, received from the Mayor of the Borough of Avondale, are published in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913.

W. F. MASSEY, Minister of Finance.

BOROUGH OF AVONDALE.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1914, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £7,500 for the construction of a concrete road from Oakley Creek to the Whau Bridge.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 779; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 67.

I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.

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PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £3,500 for laying down in bitumen New North Road, Manukau Road, Station Road, Brown Street, and Great North Road.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 696; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 148.

I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £1,500 for the purchase of motor-truck and roadmaking plant.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 623; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 213.

I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £1,200 for completing and furnishing the Avondale Town Hall, reroofing dome, and building a strong-room.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 647; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 192.

I therefore declare the proposal was carried.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the North Ward of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £18,000 for street-improvements and storm-water drainage.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 242; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 37.

I therefore declare the proposal was carried.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the Central Ward of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £15,500 for street-improvements and storm-water drainage.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 263; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 34.

I therefore declare the proposal was carried.

PURSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the South Ward of the Borough of Avondale was taken on the 19th day of July, 1924, on the proposal of the Avondale Borough Council to borrow the sum of £17,000 for street-improvements.

The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 213; the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 43.

I therefore declare the proposal was carried.

Dated this 31st day of July, 1924.

Wm. JOHN TAIT, Mayor.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.

Wellington, 15th August, 1924.

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

W. F. MASSEY, Minister of Finance.

RAGLAN COUNTY COUNCIL.

PURSUANT to the provisions of section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, I hereby give notice that the following is the result of a poll of the ratepayers of the Waitetuna Valley Special-rating District of the County of Raglan, taken on the 29th day of July, 1924, on the proposal to borrow the sum of £2,000 for the purpose of forming and metalling the Waitetuna Valley Road in the Waitetuna Valley Special-rating District of the County of Raglan :—

Total number of valid votes recorded, 23; for the proposal, 23; against the proposal, 0.

As the total number of valid votes recorded in favour of the proposal are more than three-fifths of the total number of valid votes recorded, I hereby declare the proposal to be carried.

CAMPBELL JOHNSTON, Chairman.

Ngaruawahia, 2nd August, 1924.