Military Appointments and Promotions




17 OCTOBER
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
1935

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force

Captain M. H. Moore is re-engaged for a period of two years as from 30 October 1957.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Morrinsville College Cadets

Captain (acting Major) Alston Macomish, M.B.E., E.D., is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Captain. Dated 4 September 1957.

Mount Albert Grammar School Cadets

2nd Lieutenant I. E. Gilbert, from the Retired List, to be 2nd Lieutenant, with seniority from 3 February 1957. Dated 3 February 1957.

John Gilbert Stratton Myles to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 28 May 1957.

Eugene Leonard Cheriton to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 29 May 1957.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

Regimental List

1st Battalion, The Canterbury Regiment, R.N.Z. Inf.

Captain Ashley William Kerr is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Infantry Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 12 September 1957.

2nd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C.

Lieutenant-Colonel R. L. H. Minchin, M.D.(EDIN.), CH.B.(EDIN.), from the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 3rd General Hospital, R.N.Z.A.M.C. (disbanded), to be Lieutenant-Colonel, with seniority from 23 April 1944. Dated 1 August 1956.

The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps

Captain Arthur John Arnold is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps, in the rank of Captain. Dated 6 September 1957.

General List

The Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps

Lieutenant-Colonel Cecil Albert Blazey, O.B.E., E.D., is posted to the Retired List. Dated 1 October 1957.

Supplementary List

Captain John Morton Walmsley is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Major. Dated 1 November 1956.

Temp. 2nd Lieutenant B. Hope relinquishes his temp. commission. Dated 1 November 1956.

Dated at Wellington this 10th day of October 1957.

DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.


Promotions, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, 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 promotions, extensions of commissions, transfers, and resignation of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Promotion

Flight Lieutenant Alan Frederick Jacobsen, A.F.C. (70123), to be temporary Squadron Leader, with effect from 7 October 1957.

Extensions of Commissions

The under-mentioned Flight Lieutenants are granted extensions of their present commissions until the dates shown:

Bernard Joseph O’Connor (814234), 6 March 1964.
Robert Bruce Craigie (74967), 6 January 1964.
John Mitchell Foster (75230), 4 May 1964.

The under-mentioned Flying Officers are granted extensions of their present commissions until the dates shown:

Barry David Gordon (326321), 22 August 1964.
William Henry Willis (131865), 22 August 1964.
Kenneth McLean Milne (75164), 2 January 1965.
Blake Olliver Harper (711609), 28 August 1965.
Frederick Barry Flavall (77322), 24 April 1966.
Peter John McKay (75156), 23 April 1966.
John Alan Scrimshaw (77325), 24 April 1966.

Transfers

Flight Lieutenant Roy Runciman Carter (70176) is transferred from the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division) to the General Duties Branch with his present rank and with seniority from 13 September 1954, with effect from 21 October 1957.

Flight Lieutenant Colin Morris Hanson (70181) is transferred from the Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division) to the General Duties Branch with his present rank and with seniority from 1 October 1954, with effect from 23 September 1957.

TECHNICAL BRANCH

Promotions

General Division

Group Captain Charles Campbell Hunter, O.B.E., A.M.I.E.E., p.s.a. (70011), to be temporary Air Commodore, with effect from 8 November 1957.

Engineer Division

Wing Commander William Glanville Woodward, O.B.E., B.E., A.F.R.AE.S. (70028), to be temporary Group Captain, with effect from 8 November 1957.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotions

Secretarial Division

Wing Commander Bruce Roden Furkert, O.B.E. (70253), to be temporary Group Captain, with effect from 7 October 1957.

Flying Officer Graham Bernard Mead (71141) to be temporary Flight Lieutenant, with effect from 1 October 1957.

EDUCATION BRANCH

Resignation

Flying Officer Vincent Paul Rabbitt, A.S.P.E. (78955), resigns his commission, with effect from 18 August 1957.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Transfer

Pilot Officer Alan McGreevy (925282) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Territorial Air Force for a period of four years, with effect from 6 September 1957.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Transfers

Flight Lieutenant Francis Manuel Maguire (816239) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 1 September 1957.

Pilot Officer Arthur Basil Cooper (713869) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of eight years, with effect from 6 September 1957.

Flight Lieutenant Courtney James Allpress, B.A., DIP.ED. (77758), is transferred from the Education Branch, Regular Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 30 September 1957.

Pilot Officer Alan McGreevy (925282) is transferred from the General Duties Branch, Territorial Air Force, to the Reserve of Air Force Officers for a period of four years, with effect from 7 September 1957.

Extension of Commission

Flight Lieutenant Alfred Bruce Atkinson (133441) is granted an extension of his present commission for a period ending 21 January 1961.

Amendment

The notice in Gazette, 28 September 1950, No. 62, page 1788, relating to Squadron Leader Patrick Bernard Dignan is hereby amended to read “Dated 30 August 1949”, instead of “30 August 1950”.

Dated at Wellington this 4th day of October 1957.

DEAN J. EYRE, Minister of Defence.


Justices of the Peace Appointed


PURSUANT to the Justices of the Peace Act 1927, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint the under-mentioned persons to be Justices of the Peace for New Zealand and its dependencies.

Barrow, Thomas Abram, 66 Clovelly Road, Bucklands Beach, Co. Manukau.

Berry, Mrs Doris Eveline, 38 Seddon Road, Birkenhead, Auckland.

Birchall, Ernest Hazard, 58 Rewi Street, Torbay, Auckland.

Blackmore, Mrs Alice Beatrice Amelia, 178 Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland.

Gillespie, Charles Theodore, 15 Mays Street, Devonport, Auckland.

Goodey, Frank Hill, 350 Hillsborough Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland.

Gow, John Cameron, 256 Pukinui Road, Papatoetoe.

Macken, Walter Edwin, 23 Fifth Avenue, Whangarei.

Mathieson, Stanley, 88 Yorkshire House, Shortland Street, Auckland.

Matthews, William James, 21 Verona Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland.

Seon, Mrs Isabel May, 50 Birkdale Road, Birkdale, Auckland.

Smith, Alfred William, 15 Livingstone Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland.

Stewart, William, 11 Burch Street, Mount Albert, Auckland.

Tapper, Robert, 12 Spencer Street, Remuera, Auckland.

Wilson, Mrs Mabel Rose, 1 Second Avenue, Stanley Bay, Devonport.

Dated at Wellington this 8th day of October 1957.

J. R. MARSHALL, Minister of Justice.



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🛡️ New Zealand Women's Royal Army Corps Regular Force Re-engagement

🛡️ Defence & Military
30 October 1957
Army Corps, Women's Royal Army Corps, Regular Force, Re-engagement
  • M. H. Moore (Captain), Re-engaged for two years

  • Dean J. Eyre, Minister of Defence

🛡️ New Zealand Cadet Corps Postings and Appointments

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 September 1957
Cadet Corps, Morrinsville College, Mount Albert Grammar School, postings, appointments
  • Alston Macomish (Captain (acting Major), M.B.E., E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • I. E. Gilbert (2nd Lieutenant), Appointed to Retired List
  • John Gilbert Stratton Myles, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)
  • Eugene Leonard Cheriton, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)

  • Dean J. Eyre, Minister of Defence

🛡️ Reserve of Officers - New Zealand Army Transfers and Postings

🛡️ Defence & Military
12 September 1957
Reserve of Officers, Canterbury Regiment, General Hospital, Army Service Corps, transfers, postings
6 names identified
  • Ashley William Kerr (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • R. L. H. Minchin (Lieutenant-Colonel, M.D.(EDIN.), CH.B.(EDIN.)), Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel
  • Arthur John Arnold (Captain), Transferred to Reserve of Officers
  • Cecil Albert Blazey (Lieutenant-Colonel, O.B.E., E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • John Morton Walmsley (Captain), Posted to Retired List in rank of Major
  • B. Hope (Temp. 2nd Lieutenant), Relinquishes temporary commission

  • Dean J. Eyre, Minister of Defence

🛡️ Royal New Zealand Air Force Promotions, Extensions, Transfers, and Resignation

🛡️ Defence & Military
4 October 1957
Royal New Zealand Air Force, Regular Air Force, Territorial Air Force, Reserve Officers, promotions, extensions, transfers, resignation
25 names identified
  • Alan Frederick Jacobsen (Flight Lieutenant, A.F.C.), Promoted to temporary Squadron Leader
  • Bernard Joseph O’Connor (Flight Lieutenant), Extension of commission granted
  • Robert Bruce Craigie (Flight Lieutenant), Extension of commission granted
  • John Mitchell Foster (Flight Lieutenant), Extension of commission granted
  • Barry David Gordon (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • William Henry Willis (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • Kenneth McLean Milne (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • Blake Olliver Harper (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • Frederick Barry Flavall (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • Peter John McKay (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • John Alan Scrimshaw (Flying Officer), Extension of commission granted
  • Roy Runciman Carter (Flight Lieutenant), Transferred to General Duties Branch
  • Colin Morris Hanson (Flight Lieutenant), Transferred to General Duties Branch
  • Charles Campbell Hunter (Group Captain, O.B.E., A.M.I.E.E., p.s.a.), Promoted to temporary Air Commodore
  • William Glanville Woodward (Wing Commander, O.B.E., B.E., A.F.R.AE.S.), Promoted to temporary Group Captain
  • Bruce Roden Furkert (Wing Commander, O.B.E.), Promoted to temporary Group Captain
  • Graham Bernard Mead (Flying Officer), Promoted to temporary Flight Lieutenant
  • Vincent Paul Rabbitt (Flying Officer, A.S.P.E.), Resigns commission
  • Alan McGreevy (Pilot Officer), Transferred to Territorial Air Force
  • Francis Manuel Maguire (Flight Lieutenant), Transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers
  • Arthur Basil Cooper (Pilot Officer), Transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers
  • Courtney James Allpress (Flight Lieutenant, B.A., DIP.ED.), Transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers
  • Alan McGreevy (Pilot Officer), Transferred to Reserve of Air Force Officers
  • Alfred Bruce Atkinson (Flight Lieutenant), Extension of commission granted
  • Patrick Bernard Dignan (Squadron Leader), Amendment to previous notice

  • Dean J. Eyre, Minister of Defence

⚖️ Justices of the Peace Appointed

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
8 October 1957
Justices of the Peace, Appointments, Manukau, Auckland, Whangarei
15 names identified
  • Thomas Abram Barrow, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Doris Eveline Berry (Mrs), Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Ernest Hazard Birchall, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Alice Beatrice Amelia Blackmore (Mrs), Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Charles Theodore Gillespie, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Frank Hill Goodey, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • John Cameron Gow, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Walter Edwin Macken, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Stanley Mathieson, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • William James Matthews, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Isabel May Seon (Mrs), Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Alfred William Smith, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • William Stewart, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Robert Tapper, Appointed Justice of the Peace
  • Mabel Rose Wilson (Mrs), Appointed Justice of the Peace

  • J. R. Marshall, Minister of Justice