JAN. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 13

Gordon Robert Kear, Writer, N.Z.D. 2359, promoted to the rank of Probationary Temporary Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve, to date 15th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 15th November, 1941, for duty with the Resident Naval Officer, Suva.

Leslie Alfred Tattersfield, Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist, (temp.), N.Z.D. 648, promoted to the rank of Temporary Acting Warrant Telegraphist, to date 12th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 12th November, 1941, for duty at Navy Office as Port W/T. Officer, Wellington.

John Mark Armstrong, entered as Naval Cadet, to date 22nd November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 22nd November, 1941, for passage for training in the Royal Navy.

Maxson John McDowell, entered as Naval Cadet, to date 22nd November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 22nd November, 1941, for passage for training in the Royal Navy.

Edward Courtney Thorne, entered as Naval Cadet, to date 22nd November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 22nd November, 1941, for passage for training in the Royal Navy.

William Hutton Peterson, entered as Cadet (E), to date 22nd November, 1941, appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 22nd November, 1941, for passage for training in the Royal Navy.

The Rev. Claude Francis Webster, entered as Probationary Temporary Chaplain, to date 25th October, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Leander,” vice Noakes, to date 25th October, 1941.

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVAL RESERVE.

Lieutenant Gillespie Hume Edwards, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Lieutenant John Leslie Watson, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Lieutenant Charles Alexander Woods, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Temporary Paymaster Lieutenant-Commander William Harry Craike, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Temporary Lieutenant Arthur Eric Webster (T. 124), appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Wakakura” additional, to date 23rd November, 1941, and H.M.N.Z.S. “Futurist,” vice Horn, to date 29th November, 1941.

Temporary Lieutenant Arthur Homewood Hyde (T. 124), appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Matai” additional, vice Roberts (sick) (date to be reported), and H.M.N.Z.S. “Futurist,” vice Petersen, to date 28th November, 1941 (amended orders).

Mr. George Graham Robertson, Honorary Temporary Lieutenant, granted the rank of Temporary Lieutenant (to serve under T. 124 XV Agreement), to date 1st November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, to date 1st November, 1941, for duty as Assistant Examining Officer, Auckland. Appointment as Honorary Temporary Lieutenant terminated, to date 31st October, 1941.

Mr. Edward Carlyon Vellenoweth, Honorary Temporary Lieutenant, granted the rank of Temporary Lieutenant (to serve under T. 124 X Agreement), to date 1st November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, for H.M.N.Z.S. “Ikateere,” to date 1st November, 1941. Appointment as Honorary Temporary Lieutenant terminated, to date 31st October, 1941.

Vincent Stanislaws Hamill, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant, to date 18th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 18th November, 1941, for Naval Control Service Duties at Wellington.

George Edward Law, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant, to date 25th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 25th November, 1941, for Naval Control Service duties at Wellington.

Thomas Oscar Stephens, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant, to date 25th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 25th November, 1941, for training in Naval Control Service duties at Wellington.

Gilbert Hawley, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant, to date 26th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 26th November, 1941, for training in Naval Control Service duties at Wellington.

John Farrell, Esquire, granted the rank of Temporary Lieutenant (to serve under T. 124 XV Agreement), to date 1st November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, to date 1st November, 1941, for duty as Assistant Examining Officer, Auckland.

Percy Adolph Johnson, Esquire, granted the rank of Temporary Skipper (to serve under T. 124 XV Agreement), to date 1st November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, for H.M.N.Z.S. “Ikateere,” to date 1st November, 1941.

ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE (IMPERIAL).

Temporary Electrical Lieutenant Samuel Denis Harper, appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 30th April, 1941, for R.D.F. duties at Navy Office, Wellington (amended orders).

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE.

Lieutenant-Commander Grafton Francis Bothamley (Retired), appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 1st August, 1940, for duty as Identification Officer, Wellington, vice Browne, to date 3rd August, 1940 (to serve in the rank of and receive pay as Lieutenant, with permission to retain status and wear the uniform of Lieutenant-Commander, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve).

Lieutenant-Commander Phillip George Connolly, D.S.C., granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant-Commander Frederick George Tidswell, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant-Commander Gordon Bridson, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant-Commander John George Hilliard, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant-Commander Peter Phipps, D.S.C., granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant-Commander Ernest Walter Garner, appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 17th November, 1941, for duty with the Resident Naval Officer, Suva, as Staff Officer (Operations and Intelligence), to date 21st November, 1941.

Lieutenant Charles George Palmer, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 23rd July, 1941.

Lieutenant Arthur Allan Bell, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 24th October, 1941.

Lieutenant John Alexander Rhind, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 24th October, 1941.

Lieutenant Sydney Warren Hicks, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 17th October, 1941.

Lieutenant Ian Clendon Howard, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 17th October, 1941.

Lieutenant John Neat Allan, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Paymaster Lieutenant Kenneth Reid Buck, granted the status of “Qualified Officer,” to date 7th October, 1941.

Temporary Lieutenant Douglas Cyril Seymour, transferred to the Royal New Zealand Naval Reserve, to date 11th July, 1941, in the rank of Temporary Lieutenant, with seniority of 14th December, 1940.

Probationary Temporary Lieutenant Walter Alfred Smith, confirmed in rank with original seniority of 6th October, 1941.

Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Gordon Hamilton Crisp, confirmed in rank with original seniority of 15th July, 1940, promoted to Lieutenant, to date 24th October, 1941, and reappointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Matai.”

Sub-Lieutenant Douglas Sydney Smith, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, to date 5th November, 1941, and reappointed H.M.N.Z.S. “South Sea.”

Probationary Sub-Lieutenant Norman Huia Hope, appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Matai” additional, to date 28th October, 1941, as Spare Officer, 25th Mine-sweeping Flotilla (amended orders).

Paymaster Lieutenant George Henry Lloyd Davies, appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 11th December, 1941, for duty at Navy Office, Wellington.

Edward John Marklew, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Electrical Lieutenant, to date 24th September, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 24th September, 1941, for training, and H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, to date 29th September, 1941, for Divisional Course, and H.M.N.Z.S. “Achilles” additional, to date 7th October, 1941, for instruction (amended orders).

John Adrian Speer, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch), to date 13th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 13th November, 1941, for duty at Navy Office, Wellington. Appointment terminated, to date 2nd December, 1941.

Kenneth Humphrey Churchouse, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch), to date 17th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 17th November, 1941, for duty at Navy Office, Wellington, as Merchant Shipping Officer.

Orton Sutherland Hintz, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch), to date 17th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel” additional, to date 17th November, 1941, for duty as Censorship Liaison Officer, Auckland. The appointment is temporary in the first instance.

Walter Leslie Harrison, Esquire, entered as Probationary Temporary Lieutenant (R.D.F.), to date 17th November, 1941, and appointed H.M.N.Z.S. “Philomel II” additional, to date 17th November, 1941, for duty at Navy Office, Wellington.