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2nd Lieutenant U. S. Mackay (4th C. Battalion) relinquishes
his commission on appointment to a commission in the
Royal Air Force. Dated 29th May, 1926.

The Nelson, Marlborough, and West Coast Regiment.
Lieutenant T. W. McCaw, M.M. (1st Battalion) is transferred
to the Taranaki Regiment. Dated 27th September, 1926.

The Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant R. D. H. Swindley (3rd C. Battalion) resigns
his commission. Dated 29th September, 1926.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List with
permission to retain their rank and wear the prescribed
uniform.
Lieutenant-Colonel R. H. Makgill, C.B.E., M.B., under
paragraph 126, General Regulations 1913. Dated 5th
October, 1926.
Major W. H. Unwin, F.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond.,
under the provisions of G.O. 184/21. Dated 28th
September, 1926.
Captain R. W. F. Wood, under the provisions of G.O.
184/21. Dated 1st October, 1926.

Southern Command:
The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List under
the provisions of G.O. 184/21, with permission to retain
their rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 24th
September, 1926.
Lieut.-Colonel J. B. McClymon.
G. J. Beattie.
J. A. Mackenzie.
J. Pow, D.S.O.
F. W. Parker, O.B.E.
Major C. V. Leeming, M.C. Lieutenant E. F. Allen.
G. H. Fergusson W. B. Williams.
J. W. D. McKnight W. Trembath.
Captain J. E. Cuthill H. Willis.
B. A. Todd, M.C. J. R. Paterson.
J. H. A. McKeefry W. Mann.
E. J. Brammall 2nd Lieut. J. F. Ruddy.
H. H. Herring P. S. Anderson.
A. O. Wilkinson R. C. Jamieson.
J. Chivers F. D. Boswell.
G. L. Comer G. W. Wilson.
L. L. T. Bush D. A. Ivory.
R. W. Fisher B. W. Hewat.
G. Lewis P. J. McClatchie.
E. F. H. Knowles C. Gair, D.C.M.
A. Hoggans A. M. Don.
E. Salmon J. M. Saunders.
Lieutenant T. Long J. T. McHaffie.
J. G. McGhie H. L. Green.
W. Benzie P. P. O'Malley.
F. F. Bennett A. Breese.
H. R. Domigan W. K. Cameron.
A. R. Jacobson J. R. Simpson.
F. Sheriff R. C. Parata.
C. St. C. Hamilton J. R. Forrest.
H. L. Cook W. Everiss.
N. N. Fraser G. McLaren.
R. Hosie J. E. Allen, M.C.,
V. C. Bosselmann M.M.

The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List under
the provisions of paragraph 126, General Regulations, 1913,
with permission to retain their rank and wear the prescribed
uniform. Dated 24th September, 1926.
Major T. J. Hussey. Lieutenant W. J. Mitchell.
J. Black. H. J. Harper.
J. Swindley. A. Hutson.
Captain H. L. Tapley.

The undermentioned are retired. Dated 24th September,
1926.
Captain D. Bell. Lieutenant S. Veitch.
D. D. Baggs. F. H. Sharland.
Hon. Lieut. C. A. Forrest. G. J. W. Boundy.
Lieutenant E. J. Harvey. A. G. A. Horn.
H. R. Barrett. 2nd Lieut. G. Gourley.
T. J. D. Willcox. A. W. Clapp.
J. C. McDonald. R. J. Anderson.
R. C. Craig. G. E. Kennedy.
M. J. O'Connor. J. Flannery.
H. C. McQueen. M. G. McInnes.
G. M. Broughton. T. S. J. Doherty.
J. T. Hungerford.

F. J. ROLLESTON, Minister of Defence.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.
Wellington, 14th October, 1926.
THE following notice, received from the Chairman of the
Board of the Matamata Town District, is published in
accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans
Act, 1926.
WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
Minister of Finance.
MATAMATA TOWN BOARD.
Result of Poll.—Theatre Loan Proposal.
PSRUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913,
I hereby give notice that at a poll of the ratepayers of the
Matamata Town District taken on the 15th day of September,
1926, on the proposal of the Matamata Town Board to borrow
the sum of £8,000 for the purpose of erecting a municipal
theatre, &c.,—
The number of votes recorded for the proposal was 126;
the number of votes recorded against the proposal was 119;
informal, 6.
I therefore declare that the proposal was carried.
Dated this 15th day of September, 1926.
W. A. GORDON, Chairman.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.
Wellington, 15th October, 1926.
THE following notice, received from the Chairman of the
Council of the County of Stewart Island, is published
in accordance with the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans
Act, 1926.
WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
Minister of Finance.
STEWARD ISLAND COUNTY COUNCIL.
PUSUANT to section 12 of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act’,
1913, I hereby give notice that a poll of the ratepayers of the
County of Stewart Island was taken on Friday, the 1st day of
October, 1926, to determine the proposal to borrow the sum
of £400 for a water-supply for Half Moon Bay.
The total number of valid votes recorded in favour of the
proposal was 19, and the total number of valid votes recorded
against the proposal was 30.
I therefore declare the said proposal to be rejected.
Dated this 8th day of October, 1926.
H. C. EADE, County Chairman.

Result of Poll for Proposed Loan.
Wellington, 19th October, 1926.
THE following notice, received from the Mayor of the
Borough of St. Kilda, is published in accordance with
the provisions of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1926.
WM. DOWNIE STEWART,
Minister of Finance.
In the matter of the Local Elections and Polls Act, 1925,
and of the Local Bodies’ Loans Act, 1913, and the Acts
amending the same respectively (if any).
I HEREBY give notice that on the 23rd day of September,
1926, a proposal was submitted by the St. Kilda Borough
Council to the ratepayers of the Borough of St. Kilda for
raising a special loan of £25,000 having a currency of ten years
from date of debentures to be issued by the Council in connection
with the said loan for the particular purpose of street-
improvements.
The number of votes recorded respectively for and against
the proposal was as follows : for the proposal, 365; against
the proposal, 209; informal, 1.
I declare the said proposal to be carried.
R. W. HALL, Mayor.
Dated the 6th day of October, 1926.

Public Trust Office.—Closing of Agency at Paeroa.
It is notified for public information that the agency of the
Public Trust Office formerly in existence at Paeroa has
been closed.
Dated at Wellington this 14th day of October, 1926.
J. W. MACDONALD, Public Trustee.