10 SEPTEMBER
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
1599

Lieutenant Commander J. R. Clarke, to be released (age),
to date 8 October 1970, and placed on the Retired List, to date
9 October 1970.
Sub Lieutenant K. J. Robertson, promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant, to date 1 August 1970, with seniority of 1 August
1970.
Sub Lieutenant G. C. Richardson, promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant, to date 1 August 1970, with seniority of 1 August
1970.
Midshipman W. Rathbun, promoted to the rank of Ensign,
to date 1 January 1970, with seniority of 1 January 1970.
Midshipman M. J. Wardlaw, promoted to the rank of Ensign,
to date 1 January 1970, with seniority of 1 January 1970.
Midshipman S. E. Yates, promoted to the rank of Ensign,
to date 1 January 1970, with seniority of 1 January 1970.
Dated at Wellington this 21st day of August 1970.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.

Promotions, Cancellation of Commission, Extensions of
Commissions, Transfer in Branch, Amendments, Transfers,
Termination of Commission, Cancellation and Retirements
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, cancellation of commission,
extensions of commissions, transfer in branch, amendments,
transfers, termination of commission, cancellation, and retire-
ments of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, pur-
suant to section 15 of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Act
1950.

REGULAR AIR FORCE
GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Promotions

The under-mentioned Flight Lieutenants to be Squadron
Leaders, with seniority and effect from the dates shown:
Ian William Collins (77855), 1 August 1970.
Roger Hampton Binney (77887), 1 August 1970.
Larry Alexander Olsen, A.F.C. (79493), 6 August 1970.

Cancellation of Commission

The commission of Acting Pilot Officer Bruce Alan Hedge
(82466) is cancelled, with effect from 24 June 1970.

TECHNICAL BRANCH

Extension of Commission

Engineer Division

Flight Lieutenant Hugh Ferguson Nelson (74863) is granted
an extension of his short-service commission for a period to
expire on 12 May 1976, to be followed by 4 years in the
Reserve of Air Force Officers.

Amendment

The notice published in the Gazette, 30 July 1970, No. 44, p.
1313, relating to Cranby Brian Britnell (81728), is amended to
read: “Cranley Brian Britnell (81728)”.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotion

Equipment Division

Flight Lieutenant (temp) Henry Bycroft Hudson (76617)
to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 August
1970.

Special Duties Division

Flight Lieutenant Anthony Edward West (82887) to be
squadron leader, with seniority and effect from 1 August 1970.

Extension of Commission

Flight Lieutenant Rex Howard Embling (132701) is granted
an extension of his short-service commission for a period to
expire on 12 April 1974, to be followed by 4 years in the
Reserve of Air Force Officers.

EDUCATION BRANCH

Transfer in Branch and Extension of Commission

Flight Lieutenant Graeme Yuill Gemmell (711326) is trans-
ferred from the General Duties Branch, with effect from 26
June 1970 and granted an extension of his short-service com-
mission for a period to expire on 23 November 1974, to be
followed by 4 years in the Reserve of Air Force Officers.

Promotion

Fight Lieutenant Graeme Yuill Gemmell (711326) to be
Squadron Leader, with seniority and effect from 1 August 1970.

TERRITORIAL AIR FORCE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotion

Special Duties Division

Flying Officer John Francis Shore (134339) to be Flight
Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 17 August 1970.

RESERVE OF AIR FORCE OFFICERS

Appointment

Neville Richard Kennard is appointed to a commission in
the General Duties Branch for a period to expire on 19 July
1974. He is appointed in the rank of Flying Officer, with
seniority and effect from 20 July 1970.

Transfers

The under-mentioned officers are transferred from the
Administrative and Supply Branch (Special Duties Division),
Territorial Air Force, for periods to expire on the dates shown:
Flying Officer Robert Hillman (134369), 13 July 1974.
Flying Officer Michael Jeffery Andrew (134366), 30 July
1974.

Extension of Commission

Flight Lieutenant John Mitchell Foster (75230) is granted an
extension of his commission, for a period to expire on 23
August 1987.

Retirements

The under-mentioned officers are retired, with effect from the
dates shown:
Fight Lieutenant Malcolm Ross Forsyth (80032), 5 August
1970.
Flight Lieutenant Gerald Standish Williams (133420), 10
August 1970.
Flying Officer Solomon Henry Werner (132728), 27 July
1970.
Flying Officer Martin John Henry Louch (131493), 11
August 1970.

Termination of Commission

The commission of the Reverend Robert William Alexander
Falconer (82342) is terminated, with effect from 9 May 1970.

Amendment

The notice published in the Gazette, 30 July 1970, No. 4,
p. 1313, relating to Flight Lieutenant Edward Francis Fennessy
(133057) is hereby amended to read: “Flying Officer Edward
Francis Fennessy (133057) is retired, with effect from 22 June
1970.”

AIR TRAINING CORPS

Promotion

Flight Lieutenant Ronald Stanley Bryson to be Squadron
Leader, with seniority and effect from 17 July 1970.

Cancellation

The notice published in the Gazette, 30 July 1970, No. 4,
p. 1313, relating to Flying Officer Maxwell Francis Brister is
hereby cancelled.

Extension of Commission

Flight Lieutenant Maxwell Francis Brister is granted an
extension of his commission for a period to expire on 29 June
1973.

Cancellation of Commission

The commission of Pilot Officer Alister John Buckingham is
cancelled, with effect from 7 July 1970.

Dated at Wellington this 26th day of August 1970.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.

Staff of His Excellency the Governor-General—Honorary
Aide-de-Camp

His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to
approve the following appointment:
Commander John Munford Coleman, RNZN, to be
Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Governor-General for the
period 15 June 1970 to 31 December 1971.

Dated at Wellington this 21st day of August 1970.

DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.