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Lieutenant J. Sillitoe, M.C., M.M., from the Taranaki Regiment, to be Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, with seniority as from the 4th May, 1925. Dated 26th September, 1927.
Ronald Eustace Murray to be Lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with the 2nd C Battalion. Dated 22nd September, 1927.
The Wellington West Coast Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant J. G. Gibbs, 4th C Battalion, is retired. Dated 5th September, 1927.
George Arthur to be 2nd Lieutenant (on probation), and is seconded for duty with the 1st C Battalion. Dated 26th September, 1927.
The Hawke's Bay Regiment.
Lieutenant W. J. A. Morris, 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Class I (b), R.D. 7. Dated 19th September, 1927.
Lieutenant W. B. Stewart, from the Auckland Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own), to be Lieutenant, with seniority as from the 2nd May, 1923, and is seconded for duty with the 1st C Battalion. Dated 26th September, 1927.
2nd Lieutenant G. F. Pryce from the Waikato Regiment to be 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Battalion, with seniority as from the 16th May, 1927. Dated 19th September, 1927.
The Taranaki Regiment.
Lieutenant J. Sillitoe, M.C., M.M., 1st Battalion, is transferred to the Wellington Regiment. Dated 26th September, 1927.
The Canterbury Regiment.
Lieutenant S. G. Brister, M.M., 5th C Battalion, is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Class II (b), R.D. 10. Dated 28th September, 1927.
2nd Lieutenant C. M. Gray ceases to be seconded to the 4th C Battalion, and is posted to the 1st Battalion with his original seniority. Dated 28th September, 1927.
2nd Lieutenant G. A. Phear, 3rd C Battalion, resigns his commission. Dated 23rd September, 1927.
The Otago Regiment.
2nd Lieutenant R. W. Harvey, from the Reserve of Officers, to be 2nd Lieutenant, and is seconded for duty with the 1st C Battalion. Dated 27th June, 1927.
THE N.Z. AIR FORCE.
George Wilcox to be 2nd Lieutenant (on probation). Dated 26th September, 1927.
N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS.
Peter Cousin Davie, M.B., F.R.C.S., Edin., to be Captain, and is attached for duty to the 1st Battalion, the Taranaki Regiment. Dated 24th May, 1927.
N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT.
The Reverend F. W. Robertson, Chaplain, 4th Class, is posted to the Retired List, with permission to retain his rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 19th September, 1927.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
The North Auckland Mounted Rifles.
The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List, with permission to retain their rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 19th September, 1927
Major A. C. M. Finlayson, M.C.
Captain A. P. Speedy.
Lieutenant A. B. Moore.
Lieutenant H. K. Hatrick.
Corps of N.Z. ENGINEERS.
The undermentioned are posted to the Retired List, with permission to retain their rank and wear the prescribed uniform. Dated 26th September, 1927.
Major H. Vickerman, D.S.O., O.B.E.
Captain R. R. Gow, O.B.E.
Captain W. R. Setter.
Captain C. G. Hedge.
Captain G. W. Wyles.
Captain R. H. P. Ronayne resigns his commission. Dated 26th September, 1927.
Lieutenant N. Brazendale resigns his commission. Dated 26th September, 1927.
F. J. ROLLESTON, Minister of Defence.

Defence Rifle Club disbanded.
Department of Defence,
Wellington, 4th October, 1927.
HIS Excellency the Governor-General has approved of the disbandment of the undermentioned Defence Rifle Club, under section 43, Defence Act, 1909 :-
Petane Defence Rifle Club, with headquarters at Petane. Dated 2nd June, 1927.
F. J. ROLLESTON, Minister of Defence.
Defence Rifle Club accepted.
Department of Defence,
Wellington, 4th October, 1927.
HIS Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to accept the services of the undermentioned Defence Rifle Club, under section 43, Defence Act, 1909 :-
Lake Brunner Defence Rifle Club, with headquarters at Ruru, Westland. Dated 7th September, 1927.
F. J. ROLLESTON, Minister of Defence.
Dismissal from the Forces.
Department of Defence,
Wellington, 5th October, 1927.
HIS Excellency the Governor-General has approved of the dismissal of the undermentioned soldier of the Territorial Force from the New Zealand Defence Forces, under section 6 (b), Defence Act, 1909, he having been convicted by the Civil power.
No. 11/A/579 Private C. J. M. Reekie, 1st Battalion, Otago Regiment. Dated 26th September, 1927.
F. J. ROLLESTON, Minister of Defence.
Special Order made by the Woodlands Drainage Board, subdividing District and fixing Representation.
Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 8th October, 1927.
THE following special order, made by the Woodlands Drainage Board, is published in accordance with the provisions of the Land Drainage Act, 1908, and its amendments.
M. POMARE,
Acting Minister of Internal Affairs.
WOODLANDS DRAINAGE DISTRICT.
Special Order in connection with the Subdividing of the Board's District.
THAT the Board, in pursuance and exercise of its powers as provided for under section 16 of the Land Drainage Act, 1908, and amendments appertaining thereto, hereby resolves by way of special order to subdivide its district into two subdivisions named Gordonton and Motumahoho Subdivisions respectively, the former being all the land within the Woodlands Drainage District lying to the west of a line known as the Confiscation Line and the latter all the land within the Woodlands Drainage District lying to east of the said line ; and, further, the Board, under powers conveyed in section 2 of the Land Drainage Amendment Act, 1920, and kindred sections, hereby fixes the number of Trustees to be elected for the Gordonton Subdivision as four (4) and those for the Motumahoho Subdivision as three (3), and that the meeting to confirm this resolution be held at 11 a.m. on the 3rd day of October, 1927, at the Board's office, 166 Victoria Street, Hamilton, from which date this special order shall become effective, and that the Clerk be instructed to take all necessary steps to have this special order put into effect.
Resolution passed at a duly constituted meeting of the Board held 22nd August, 1927, and confirmed, after being advertised as required, at a meeting held on 3rd October, 1927. - Confirmed.
J. MATTHEWS, Chairman.
A. H. CHAPMAN, Member.
I hereby certify that the above special order has been duly made.
N. G. GRIBBLE,
Clerk of the Woodlands Drainage Board.
(I.A. 19/196/10.)
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