Dec. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3135

2. The Naval Defence Act, 1913 (reproduced in Appendix V), directs that the Naval Discipline Acts and the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions for the time being in force in relation to the King’s Naval Forces shall, subject to that Act and to any modifications and adaptations prescribed by the regulations, apply to the New Zealand Naval Forces.

3. In reading the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, in connection with their applicability to the New Zealand Division, the words “Dominion of New Zealand” are to be read in lieu of such words as “Home,” “United Kingdom,” “England,” and similar words wherever they occur. Whenever reference to the Admiralty or Departments thereof is necessary, reference is to be made to the Navy Office, Wellington; and where reference to Commander-in-Chief or other Flag Officer is necessary reference is to be made to the Commodore Commanding New Zealand Station.

Article 585, par. 2, shall be amended to read “limited to boys, and ratings under the age of eighteen years.” Article 540, Table II, punishment No. 20, shall be similarly amended.

4. Every officer of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy shall make himself acquainted with, and shall duly observe, obey, and, so far as he is able, enforce these regulations and such further regulations, orders, or instructions as may be issued by the Naval Board or with their authority.

5. Applicability of the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, Admiralty Fleet Orders, &c.—Where not inconsistent with these regulations the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, Admiralty Fleet Orders, &c., shall apply to the New Zealand Division.

6. The King’s Regulations and other instructions issued by the Admiralty, however, are not to be regarded as constituting any authority for expenditure in the New Zealand Division, except as provided for in these regulations.

7. All questions relating to pay and allowances not covered by the Regulations for the New Zealand Division are to be submitted for the decision of the Naval Board before any payment is made.

8. Admiralty Fleet Orders, &c., will be issued from Navy Office, Wellington. Where in Admiralty Fleet Orders the supply of additional stores, fittings, &c., is authorized by the Admiralty and no provision has been made in the New Zealand Naval Defence estimates for such additional stores, fittings, &c., the matter is to be referred to the Naval Board before action is taken to obtain the stores, fittings, &c. When ships are refitting in England the High Commissioner for New Zealand has authority to approve the execution of authorized alterations and additions, provided the cost of each item does not exceed £100.

9. Public Revenues Act, 1926.—The expenditure of money, stores, &c., the property of or under the control of the Government of New Zealand, is governed by the Public Revenues Act, 1926. Accounting officers and all others concerned are to make themselves conversant with this Act and with the Treasury Regulations and Instructions. Generally, cash and stores accounting procedures in the New Zealand Division will follow the lines of the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions as modified by the New Zealand Naval Regulations.

10. Limits of the New Zealand Station.—North: From a point in 169° east longitude and 4° north latitude, along that parallel to the meridian of 180°, thence along that meridian to the northward to the parallel of 30° north, thence along that parallel to the meridian of 150° west longitude, thence southward along that meridian to the Equator, thence eastward along the Equator to the meridian of 120° west longitude.

East: From a point on the Equator in 120° west longitude along that meridian to the South Pole.

South: The South Pole.

West: From the South Pole along the meridian of 160° east longitude to 32° south latitude, thence along that parallel to the eastward to the meridian of 170° east longitude, thence to the northward along that meridian to 1° south latitude, thence along that parallel to the westward to 169° east longitude, thence along that meridian to the northward to 4° north latitude.

2. In the event of the Dominion Government desiring to send ships to a part of the British Empire outside the above limits they will notify the British Admiralty, or the Naval Board concerned in the case of a station administered by a Dominion Government. Similarly, should the Dominion Government desire to send ships to a foreign port on or off the New Zealand Station they will acquaint the Imperial Government in order that the necessary arrangements for the visit may be made through the Foreign Office.

3. Whilst at foreign ports Commanding Officers of ships of the New Zealand Division will obey any instructions they may receive from the Government of the United Kingdom through the British Admiralty as to