6 MAY]

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

Appointments, Extensions of Engagements, Promotions, Transfers, Cancellations of Commissions, Terminations of Commissions, and Resignation of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

Pursuant to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Act 1950, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to approve the following appointments, extensions of engagements, promotions, transfers, cancellations of commissions, terminations of commissions, and resignation of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Transfers and Appointments

Flight Lieutenant Jack Mahiti WILSON (132510) is transferred from the Active Reserve and is granted an appointment for a period of two years with the rank of Flight Lieutenant and with seniority as from 5 April 1952, to be followed by a period of four years in the Air Force Reserve. Dated 5 April 1954.

Flying Officer John Corfe EVISON (77332) is transferred from the Air Force Reserve and is granted an appointment for a period of three years with the rank of Flying Officer and with seniority as from 5 October 1953, to be followed by a period of four years in the Air Force Reserve. Dated 5 April 1954.

Extensions of Engagements

The undermentioned officers are granted extensions of their engagements for the period and with effect from the date shown after each name:

Wing Commander Edward Bongard WATERS (70026.) One year. 1 April 1954.

Flight Lieutenant Harold Norman BURROWS (70089.) Two years. 1 April 1954.

Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Allister SAWYER, D.F.C. (70104). Five years. 1 April 1955.

Flight Lieutenant John Duncan GARRETT (70149). One year. 1 April 1954.

Flight Lieutenant James Desmond WASHINGTON (70161). Two years. 1 April 1954.

Flying Officer Patrick Joseph MCCAULAY (130865). Two years. 11 August 1954.

Flying Officer Sydney Arthur WILLIAMS (72253). Four years. 5 May 1955.

Promotions

The undermentioned Pilot Officers to be Flying Officers with effect from the date shown after each name:

John David Sauderson COOPER (74962), 16 December 1953.

David Roger Hugh THOMAS (76067), 16 December 1953.

Robert Bruce CRAIGIE (74967), 26 January 1954.

David Maurice LYNG (71929), 16 February 1954.

Cancellations of Commissions

The commissions of the undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers (on prob.) are cancelled with effect from the date shown after each name:

John Charles William PICKERING (75160), 14 January 1954.

Dennis Clarke BOYD (709281), 17 January 1954.

Anthony Wilfred REYNOLDS (332960), 17 January 1954.

Alan Leslie MURRAY (75163), 20 January 1954.

Andrew William HIGGINS (817727), 27 January 1954.

Terminations of Commissions

The commissions of the undermentioned Acting Pilot Officers (on prob.) are terminated.

Donald Dixon REEVES (815808).

Alan Gordon DURWARD (709871).

Roderick Albert JUDE (330501).

Dated 24 March 1954.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Equipment Division

Appointment

Flight Lieutenant John Victor LILL (70310) is granted a permanent commission with his present rank and seniority. Dated 16 February 1954.

Extension of Engagement

Flight Lieutenant William Henry HILLMAN (72734) is granted an extension of his engagement for a period of two years to expire on 31 May 1956.

Extension of Date of Retirement

Special Duties Division

The age for retirement of Flight Lieutenant Eric WILSON, M.C. (73665), is extended for a further period of twelve months. Dated 1 April 1954.

CHAPLAINS BRANCH

Appointment

The Rev. Gordon John KING (77292) is granted a commission for a period of three years with the rank of Flight Lieutenant. Dated 24 February 1954.

Resignation

Flight Lieutenant the Rev. William James MILLIGAN (73654) resigns his commission. Dated 8 March 1954.

EDUCATION BRANCH

Extension of Engagement

Flying Officer Robert Haste STONYER (74969) is granted an extension of his engagement for a period of one year. Dated 16 January 1954.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Termination of Commission

The commission of Acting Pilot Officer (on prob.) Roger John Churchill WARR (817510) is terminated. Dated 15 March 1954.

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Appointment

Albert Wynton NELSON is granted a commission with the rank of Pilot Officer (on prob.). Dated 4 February 1954.

Terminations of Commissions

The commissions of the undermentioned officers are terminated:

Flying Officer Geoffrey Oswald Ernest EAMES. Flying Officer Walter Ronald HARRIS.

Dated 16 February 1954.

AIR FORCE RESERVE

ACTIVE RESERVE

Appointment

Francis Trevor LAMPEN (133885) is granted a commission in the General Duties Branch for a period of four years, with the rank of Squadron Leader and with seniority as from 21 March 1946. Dated 27 January 1954.

Transfer

Flying Officer (temp.) John Firby KENDRICK (130124) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the General Duties Branch, Active Reserve, for a period of four years. Dated 1 April 1954.

GENERAL RESERVE

Transfer

Flying Officer John Hector McINDOE (131539) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the General Duties Branch, General Reserve, for a period of four years. Dated 1 April 1954.

Dated at Wellington, this 3rd day of May 1954.

T. L. MACDONALD, Minister of Defence.

Members of the Taupo Rabbit Board Elected (Notice No. Ag. 5626)

Taupo Rabbit Board

Mervyn Eric Beck,

John Edmund Bennett,

Kevin Michael Donoghue,

Horace Winfred Moffet, and

James Benjamin Riddell.

Dated at Wellington, this 28th day of April 1954.

K. J. HOLYOAKE, Minister of Agriculture.

(Ag. 64/1/250)

Member of the Taupo Rabbit Board Appointed (Notice No. Ag. 5627)

Pursuant to section 37 of the Rabbit Nuisance Act 1928, the Minister of Agriculture hereby appoints

Alexander Glen Wellwood Stevens,

being an Inspector appointed under Part I of the said Act, to be a member of the Taupo Rabbit Board.

Dated at Wellington, this 28th day of April 1954.

K. J. HOLYOAKE, Minister of Agriculture.

(Ag. 64/1/250)