Dec. 6.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3137

10. Flags flown in Ships of the New Zealand Division.—All ships of the New Zealand Division in commission shall fly the white ensign in the position laid down in the King’s Regulations, and, at the jackstaff, the distinctive flag of New Zealand in lieu of the Union Jack.

11. The distinctive flags and pendants of Naval authorities shall accord to H.M. Naval service pattern.

12. The regulations regarding the flying of ensigns in other than His Majesty’s ships in commission are published from time to time in the New Zealand Gazette.

13. Saluting-flags at Ceremonies Ashore.—The New Zealand flag shall be the saluting-flag at all reviews and ceremonial parades on shore within the boundaries of the Dominion, but the Union Jack is also to be flown at the saluting-point on occasions when a representative of His Majesty the King reviews the Dominion Forces.

14. “King’s Colour.”—His Majesty the King has graciously approved the use of the King’s Colour by the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy under similar conditions to those approved for the Royal Navy.

15. The King’s Colour is to be kept on board the ship wearing the broad pendant of the Commodore Commanding the New Zealand Station.

16. The King’s Colour is to be paraded only under the circumstances laid down in the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, Article 116.

17. Saluting-stations.—The following stations in New Zealand are authorized to fire and return salutes :—

Auckland : North Head.

Wellington : Point Jerningham.

13. Humane Society’s Medals.—With reference to King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions, Article 171, clause 10, medals awarded by the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand and the Royal Humane Society of Australasia are authorized to be worn by members of the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy as directed in the articles quoted, and notations of the awards of these societies are to be made in the “Medal” column of the service certificates of the men in question.

14. Applications which it is desired to make for an award for bravery in saving, or attempting to save, human life should be forwarded to the Royal Humane Society of New Zealand on the form issued by that society, for which application should be made to the Naval Secretary. There is, however, no objection to application being made to the Royal Humane Society of the United Kingdom on behalf of men on loan from the Royal Navy, provided that not more than one society is approached in any individual case.

15. Naval Discipline Act : Jurisdiction on Shore.—The following place of recreation in New Zealand has been prescribed by the Naval Board under the provisions of section 46 of the Naval Discipline Act, as applied to the New Zealand Naval Forces by section 18 of the Naval Defence Act, 1913, subject to the modifications and adaptations prescribed by the Order in Council of 6th August, 1921 (Appendix VIII) :—

Devonport (Auckland) : Naval recreation-ground and recreation-rooms adjoining Calliope Dockyard.

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CHAPTER II.—ENTRY, TRAINING, ADVANCEMENT, ETC. : OFFICERS.

30. Officers lent from the Royal Navy or a Dominion Navy.—Officers lent from the Royal Navy or a Dominion Navy will be required to engage to serve in ships of the New Zealand Division to which appointed, or as required, for the period prescribed at the time, with the possibility of permanent transfer ultimately if their services are required and the officers so elect.

31. Such officers will commence to count service in the New Zealand Division on the day following that on which they last receive pay from Imperial funds immediately prior to transfer. Such service will count for all purposes as if it were service in the Royal Navy or a Dominion Navy.

32. Seniority and Service of Officers.—The seniority of officers in their respective ranks shall be the same as that obtaining in the King’s Naval Forces, or as may be prescribed in regard to officers who have received commissions or warrants in the New Zealand Division.

33. The ages for the compulsory retirement of officers shall be the same as obtain in the King’s Naval Forces.

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