1470

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 50

Lieutenant Commander G. A. Wright, RNZNVR, appointed Executive Officer HMNZS Olphert, to date 1 June 1970.

Lieutenant Commander T. A. Cooper, v.r.d., RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Commander, to date 31 December 1969, and in Command HMNZS Olphert, to date 1 June 1970.

Lieutenant Commander A. J. Perry, RNZNVR, appointed Executive Officer (temporary) at HMNZS Toroa, to date 1 January 1970.

Lieutenant R. F. de Bueger, r.D., RNZNVR, placed on the Emergency List of Officers, RNZNV, to date 27 August 1969.

Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant M. L. Farrant, RNZNVR, confirmed in the rank of Surgeon Lieutenant, with seniority of 20 October 1965.

Temporary Lieutenant N. G. Ritchie, RNZNVR, confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority of 1 July 1966.

Temporary Lieutenant (S) D. W. Lowis, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (S), to date 11 May 1970.

Temporary Lieutenant (S) P. D. Swain, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 6 February 1970.

Sub-Lieutenant (S) T. H. Creagh, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, to date 5 July 1969.

Ensign L. B. Powell, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, with seniority of 30 June 1967, and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority 1 January 1970.

Ensign S. M. Duff, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, to date 30 June 1969.

Ensign P. E. O'Boyle, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, to date 30 August 1969.

Ensign R. J. Selwyn, RNZNVR, appointment terminated, to date 14 October 1969.

Ensign W. A. Wood, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, to date 30 June 1969, and transferred to HMNZS Olphert, to date 1 December 1969.

Ralph Benson McCorkindale, reappointed in the rank of Lieutenant (L), with seniority of 16 December 1967, and posted for duty with HMNZS Olphert, to date 2 April 1970.

David Gifford Jensen, V843691, Ord, promoted to the rank of Ensign, with seniority of 1 January 1970, and posted to HMNZS Pegasus, to date 1 January 1970.

Graeme John Bellingham, V309388, Ord, promoted to the rank of Ensign with seniority of 1 January 1970, and posted to HMNZS Ngapona, to date 1 January 1970.

Richard Westwood Worth, V100511, Ord, promoted to the rank of Ensign with seniority of 1 January 1970, and posted to HMNZS Ngapona, to date 1 January 1970.

Commander (Sp) S. H. Halliday, RNZNVR, appointment terminated on cessation of Rotorua Boys High School Sea Cadet Unit, to date 13 December 1969.

Lieutenant Commander (Sp) L. A. Carr, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 31 March 1970.

Lieutenant Commander (Sp) L. F. Luxton, RNZNVR, appointment terminated (at own request), to date 1 February 1970.

Lieutenant (Sp) L. G. Mathers, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 16 September 1969.

Lieutenant (Sp) I. J. Gray, RNZNVR, transferred TS Steadfast (temporary additional), to date 28 October 1969.

Lieutenant (Sp) W. M. Whitehead, RNZNVR, appointment terminated on cessation of Rotorua Boys High School Sea Cadet Unit, to date 13 December 1969.

Lieutenant (Sp) W. J. Wilson, RNZNVR, appointment terminated on cessation of Rotorua Boys High School Sea Cadet Unit, to date 13 December 1969.

Lieutenant (Sp) D. L. Brooker, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 16 January 1970.

Lieutenant (Sp) M. W. Simmonds, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 25 February 1970.

Lieutenant (Sp) A. V. W. Vercoe, RNZNVR, posted in Command TS Talisman, to date 31 March 1970.

Lieutenant (Sp) M. L. Stewart, RNZNVR, appointed Executive Officer TS Talisman, to date 31 March 1970.

Lieutenant (Sp) R. Kerry, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 21 April 1970.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) E. A. Harbour, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority of 27 January 1968.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) F. P. Andrews, RNZNVR, appointment terminated on cessation of Aranui High School Sea Cadet Unit, to date 28 October 1969.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) V. Corben, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 10 October 1969.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) W. R. Hutton, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, to date 22 November 1969.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) E. J. Cameron, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, to date 22 November 1969.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) G. A. Hood, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 9 December 1969.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) M. L. St. Clare, RNZNVR, appointed Executive Officer TS Gambia, and granted the temporary rank of Lieutenant, to date 9 February 1970.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) P. J. P. Aburn, RNZNVR, appointment terminated, to date 1 April 1970.

Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) F. D. Rastrick, RNZNVR, released (at own request), to date 16 May 1970.

Ensign (Sp) G. G. Bond, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, to date 5 July 1969.

Ensign (Sp) C. R. Dowson, RNZNVR, promoted to the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, to date 25 November 1969.

Frank Pelham Andrews, reappointed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant, with seniority 19 April 1967, and posted for duty with Christ College Sea Cadet Corps to date 2 April 1970.

Norman Victor Seaward, appointed Sub-Lieutenant (Sp), RNZNVR, to date 5 August 1969, and appointed for duty with TS Steadfast, to date 5 August 1969.

Trevor Wood, appointed Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) RNZNVR, to date 5 September 1969, and appointed for duty with TS Achilles, to date 5 September 1969.

John Frank Jones, appointed Sub-Lieutenant (Sp), RNZNVR, to date 9 October 1969, and posted for duty with TS Steadfast, to date 9 October 1969.

Renton Grant Oborn, appointed in the rank of Ensign (Sp), with seniority 2 December 1969, and posted for duty with TS Cornwell, to date 2 December 1969.

William John Andrell, appointed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) with seniority 10 March 1970, and posted for duty with TS Talisman, to date 10 March 1970.

George William Oldfield, appointed in the rank of Sub-Lieutenant (Sp) with seniority 16 April 1970, and posted for duty with TS Leander, to date 16 April 1970.

Lieutenant Commander H. A. C. Hodkinson, RNZNR, appointed Honorary Naval Relations Officer, Tauranga, to date 6 October 1969.

Lieutenant Commander J. C. C. Warren, RNZNR, promoted to the rank of Commander, to date 31 December 1969.

Lieutenant Commander G. B. Miles, RNZNR, placed on the Retired List of Officers RNZNR, to date 18 March 1970.

Dated at Wellington this 10th day of July 1970.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.

Appointments, Transfer to the Retired List, Retirements, Adjustments to Seniority, Extensions of Commissions, Transfers, Cancellation, Amendment and Promotion 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, transfer to the Retired List, retirements, adjustments to seniority, extensions of commissions, transfers, cancellation, amendment, and promotion of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, pursuant to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Act 1950.

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Appointment

Squadron Leader Arthur Alister Henderson (75051) is appointed to a career commission for a period to expire on 9 July 1976.

Transfer to the Retired List

Air Commodore Albert Samuel Agar, C.B.E., A.F.C., i.d.c., p.s.c. (70046) is transferred to the Retired List 'A', with effect from 22 May 1970.

Retirement

Squadron Leader Daniel John Cotton, M.V.O., A.F.C., p.s.c. (75134) is retired, with effect from 19 June 1970.

Adjustments to Seniority

The seniority of the under-mentioned Pilot Officers is adjusted to date from 6 December 1969:

Peter James Nalder (80341).

William Michael Benge (80257).

TECHNICAL BRANCH

Signals Division

Wing Commander Roderick Duncan MacDonald, M.SC., D.I.C., A.M.I.E.E. (74147) is retired, with effect from 18 May 1970.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Appointment

Equipment Division

Squadron Leader John Dewar Anderson (71237) to be temporary Wing Commander, with effect from 20 May 1970.