30 AUG. THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1187

THE ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS DEPARTMENT

Territorial Force

The Rev. M. G. Check, Chaplain, 4th Class (Congregational), Area 1, resigns his commission. Dated 9 July 1956.

THE ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Regular Force

Charge Sister (temp. Matron) E. M. Webb is re-engaged for a period of two years as from 28 June 1956.

Sister (temp. Charge Sister) M. J. Groome is re-engaged for a period of one year as from 19 July 1956.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Major M. J. Hardcastle is granted a further extension of her engagement for a period of six months as from 1 October 1956.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Ashburton Technical College Cadets

2nd Lieutenant A. Elmev to be Lieutenant. Dated 1 June 1956.

Avondale College Cadets

Clifford Elliott Foster to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 June 1956.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) W. F. Morton lapses. Dated 6 June 1956.

Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets

Lieutenant R. M. Miller, B.SC., is transferred to the King’s College Cadets. Dated 16 April 1956.

Christchurch Technical College Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. S. Dale, B.SC., is confirmed.

2nd Lieutenant P. S. Dale, B.SC., to be Lieutenant. Dated 17 May 1956.

Christ’s College Cadets

Lieutenant R. T. Hunt, M.A., from the Otago Boys’ High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 November 1953. Dated 1 March 1956.

Dargaville Boy’s High School Cadets

Lieutenant A. S. Morton, M.SC., is transferred to the Northland College Cadets. Dated 1 July 1956.

Gore High School Cadets

Lieutenant G. T. H. Maslin to be Captain. Dated 1 February 1956.

2nd Lieutenant J. H. Borland, DIP.PHYS.ED., to be Lieutenant. Dated 30 June 1956.

John McGlashan College Cadets

Lieutenant E. A. Dunlop, M.A., resigns his commission. Dated 9 July 1956.

King’s College Cadets

Lieutenant R. M. Miller, B.SC., from the Christchurch Boys’ High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 1 April 1954. Dated 16 April 1956.

King’s High School Cadets

Captain K. A. Williamson, from the Waitaki Boys’ High School Cadets, to be Captain, with seniority from 4 July 1949. Dated 13 July 1956.

Marton District High School Cadets

Lieutenant R. G. Kirby is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 26 June 1956.

Ngatea District High School Cadets

Lieutenant A. D. Craig to be Captain. Dated 14 May 1956.

Northland College Cadets

Lieutenant A. S. Morton, M.SC., from the Dargaville Boys’ High School Cadets, to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 3 February 1955. Dated 1 July 1956.

Opotiki College Cadets

Captain D. H. Thurston to be Major. Dated 14 May 1956.

Opunake District High School Cadets

Mervyn Arnold Knight Marks to be Lieutenant. Dated 2 April 1956.

Otago Boys’ High School Cadets

Lieutenant C. L. Beatson, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11 July 1956.

Lieutenant A. H. Foster, M.A., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, N.Z. Cadet Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 11 July 1956.

Lieutenant R. T. Hunt, M.A., is transferred to the Christ’s College Cadets. Dated 1 March 1956.

Palmerston North High School Cadets

Captain W. A. C. Smith is posted to the Retired List. Dated 13 August 1956.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) H. H. Naylor, B.A., lapses. Dated 19 July 1956.

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. S. Adcock, PH.D., lapses. Dated 16 July 1956.

Rawene District High School Cadets

Lieutenant K. J. Prankerd, B.A., resigns his commission. Dated 9 July 1956.

Ruawai District High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant P. J. Culliford to be Lieutenant. Dated 24 March 1956.

St. Andrew’s College Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) I. H. Clark lapses. Dated 8 June 1956.

Southland Technical College Cadets

Norman Hastings Jones to be Lieutenant, with seniority from 17 February 1955. Dated 30 May 1956.

Taihape District High School Cadets

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) Te R. Ihaka, B.SC., to be Captain. Dated 1 February 1956.

Takapuna Grammar School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant B. White, 4th Field Park Squadron, R.N.Z.E., is attached. Dated 19 June 1956.

Taumarunui High School Cadets

Lieutenant G. Schischka to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 May 1956.

Taupo District High School Cadets

Jeremiah Terence Kingsford O’Leary to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 5 July 1956.

The Taieri High School Cadets

The appointment of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) P. G. Thyne, 1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, attached, is confirmed.

2nd Lieutenant P. G. Thyne, 1st Battalion, The Otago and Southland Regiment, attached, to be Lieutenant. Dated 15 April 1955.

Waitaki Boys’ High School Cadets

Captain K. A. Williamson is transferred to the King’s High School Cadets. Dated 13 July 1956.

Waitara District High School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant A. W. A. Parkes to be Lieutenant. Dated 27 March 1955.

Wellington College Cadets

Major A. W. Griffin, E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 21 February 1956.

Wellsford District High School Cadets

Gordon Keith Webster to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 1 June 1956.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

Regimental List

3rd Armoured Regiment, R.N.Z.A.C.

Captain C. V. Shirley is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, in the rank of Major. Dated 18 July 1956.

Captain D. Kerr, M.C., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 April 1956.

General List

The Royal N.Z. Artillery

Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. S. Donner, T.D., relinquishes his commission on returning to the United Kingdom. Dated 1 August 1956.

Supplementary List

Major G. A. Myers, M.B., CH.B., F.R.A.C.S.(ENG.), is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 August 1956.

Temp. Major A. L. Shand is posted to the Retired List, in the rank of Major. Dated 1 August 1956.

Temp. Captain B. C. Barwick is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 1 August 1956.

Temp. Lieutenant P. D. Tether is posted to the Retired List, in the rank of Lieutenant. Dated 1 August 1956.

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of August 1956.

DEAN J. EYRE, for the Minister of Defence.