Military Appointments and Promotions




29 OCTOBER THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1951

7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington’s Own) and Hawke’s Bay), RNZIR
Lieutenant G. C. Forgie to be temp. Captain. Dated 24 August 1970.

THE N.Z. SPECIAL AIR SERVICE

Territorial Force
1st Ranger Squadron, NZSAS
Lieutenant R. L. Berry to be temp. Captain. Dated 1 August 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

Regular Force
Major R. J. K. McKinnon, having reached retiring age for rank, is transferred to the Supernumerary List and re-engaged on a 2-monthly basis. Dated 17 August 1970.
Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster Adam Dick is posted to the Retired List in the rank of Major and Quartermaster. Dated 18 September 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

Regular Force
2nd Lieutenant (temp. Lieutenant) J. G. Walkinshaw to be Lieutenant. Dated 11 August 1970.

Territorial Force
Colonel J. S. Rea, E.D., M.B., CH.B., is transferred to the Regular Force. Dated 21 September 1970.

3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. W. Fancourt is confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant with seniority from 12 December 1968 on having graduated M.B., CH.B. on 12 December 1969.
Lieutenant Michael William Fancourt, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission. Dated 21 July 1970.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS

Regular Force
With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 24 September 1970, No. 58, page 1713, relating to the retirement of Captain (temp. Major) and Quartermaster William Weatherhead, for “Dated 16 August 1970”, substitute “Dated 13 September 1970”.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Territorial Force
Patricia Betty Jackson to be Sister with seniority from 16 March 1967 and is posted to the 2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC. Dated 16 September 1970.
Avril Esther Double to be Sister with seniority from 27 September 1967 and is posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC. Dated 27 September 1970.
Shona Margaret Maclean to be Staff Nurse with seniority from 11 June 1970 and is posted to the 1st Casualty Clearing Station, RNZAMC. Dated 11 September 1970.

N.Z. WOMEN’S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Regular Force
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) M. A. Parker is re-engaged from 24 November 1970 to 23 November 1971.

N.Z. CADET CORPS

Central Military District Cadet Officers “X” List
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant Henry Matthew Sydney lapses. Dated 18 September 1970.

New Plymouth Boys’ High School Cadets
Anthony Lewis Anker to be Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 2 April 1970.

Waimata High School Cadets
Raymond William Walker to be 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.). Dated 14 April 1970.

Wanganui Collegiate School Cadets
Captain Brian Frank Long, B.A.(HONS.)(LOND.), DIP.ED. (LOND.), from the Reserve of Officers, General List, to be Lieutenant (temp. Captain) with seniority as Lieutenant from 25 March 1965 and temp. Captain from 25 May 1970. Dated 25 May 1970.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

General List
The following officers are posted to the Retired List:
Royal Regiment of N.Z. Artillery
Lieutenant Stephen Leslie Mehaffy. Dated 23 September 1970.

Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Captain James David Kennedy Logan. Dated 11 September 1970.

Royal N.Z. Corps of Signals
Lieutenant Desmond Gordon King. Dated 29 September 1970.

Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
Major Donald Hector McLeod, M.B.E., E.D. Dated 28 September 1970.
Captain James Cruden Ritchie. Dated 6 October 1970.

Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps
Major John Moore Tweed, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.P.(LOND.), M.R.A.C.P. Dated 27 September 1970.

Royal N.Z. Dental Corps
Major John Robert Wilkie, B.D.S. Dated 24 September 1970.
Lieutenant John Brewster Falkner, B.D.S. Dated 29 September 1970.

N.Z. Cadet Corps
Captain William Sherwood Corbett, B.A., DIP.AGR. Dated 23 September 1970.
Dated at Wellington this 20th day of October 1970.
DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.
(Defence 251/14/4)


Appointment of Queen’s Counsel

His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council and with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of New Zealand, has been pleased to appoint
Richard Christopher Savage, Esquire, of Wellington, Barrister,
to be Queen’s Counsel.
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of October 1970.
J. R. MARSHALL, Attorney-General.


Associate Member of the Shops and Offices Exemptions Tribunal Appointed

PURSUANT to section 10 of the Shops and Offices Act 1955, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint
Ernest Albert Lee, Esquire
the Associate Member of the Shops and Offices Exemptions Tribunal as from the 12th day of October 1970.
Dated at Wellington this 16th day of October 1970.
J. R. MARSHALL, Minister of Labour.


Member of Dairy Factory Managers Registration Board Reappointed (Notice No. Ag. 10704)

PURSUANT to regulation 3 (2) of the Dairy Factory Managers Regulations 1941, the Minister of Agriculture hereby reappoints
James Havelock Henson
to be a member of, and representative of Massey University on, the Dairy Factory Managers Registration Board for a term of 2 years commencing on 26 November 1970.
Dated at Wellington this 19th day of October 1970.
D. J. CARTER, Minister of Agriculture.
(Ag. 50194)


Member of New Zealand Citrus Marketing Authority Appointed (Notice No. Ag. 10705)

PURSUANT to regulation 3 of the Citrus Marketing Authority Regulations 1966, His Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint
Alfred Bruce Cutler (on the nomination of the New Zealand Citrus Council)
to be a member of the New Zealand Citrus Marketing Authority for a term of 4 years commencing on 2 December 1970, vice Mr G. P. Johnston.
Dated at Wellington this 15th day of October 1970.
D. J. CARTER, Minister of Agriculture.
(Ag. 3231)



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🛡️ Army Promotions and Transfers

🛡️ Defence & Military
24 August 1970
Army, Promotions, Transfers, RNZIR, Special Air Service, Army Service Corps, Army Medical Corps, Army Ordnance Corps, Army Nursing Corps, Women's Royal Army Corps, Cadet Corps, Reserve of Officers
26 names identified
  • G. C. Forgie (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • R. L. Berry (Lieutenant), Promoted to temporary Captain
  • R. J. K. McKinnon (Major), Transferred to Supernumerary List
  • Adam Dick (Captain and Quartermaster), Posted to Retired List
  • J. G. Walkinshaw (2nd Lieutenant), Promoted to Lieutenant
  • J. S. Rea (Colonel, E.D., M.B., CH.B.), Transferred to Regular Force
  • M. W. Fancourt (2nd Lieutenant), Commission confirmed as Lieutenant
  • Michael William Fancourt (Lieutenant, M.B., CH.B.), Resigned commission
  • William Weatherhead (Captain and Quartermaster), Retirement notice correction
  • Patricia Betty Jackson, Appointed Sister
  • Avril Esther Double, Appointed Sister
  • Shona Margaret Maclean, Appointed Staff Nurse
  • M. A. Parker (Lieutenant), Re-engaged
  • Henry Matthew Sydney (2nd Lieutenant), Commission lapses
  • Anthony Lewis Anker, Appointed Lieutenant (on probation)
  • Raymond William Walker, Appointed 2nd Lieutenant (on probation)
  • Brian Frank Long (Captain, B.A.(HONS.)(LOND.), DIP.ED. (LOND.)), Appointed Lieutenant (temporary Captain)
  • Stephen Leslie Mehaffy (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • James David Kennedy Logan (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • Desmond Gordon King (Lieutenant), Posted to Retired List
  • Donald Hector McLeod (Major, M.B.E., E.D.), Posted to Retired List
  • James Cruden Ritchie (Captain), Posted to Retired List
  • John Moore Tweed (Major, M.B., CH.B., M.R.C.P.(LOND.), M.R.A.C.P.), Posted to Retired List
  • John Robert Wilkie (Major, B.D.S.), Posted to Retired List
  • John Brewster Falkner (Lieutenant, B.D.S.), Posted to Retired List
  • William Corbett (Captain, B.A., DIP.AGR.), Posted to Retired List

  • DAVID S. THOMSON, Minister of Defence.

⚖️ Appointment of Queen's Counsel

⚖️ Justice & Law Enforcement
19 October 1970
Queen's Counsel, Barrister, Appointment, Wellington
  • Richard Christopher Savage (Esquire), Appointed Queen's Counsel

  • J. R. Marshall, Attorney-General.

👷 Associate Member of Shops and Offices Exemptions Tribunal Appointed

👷 Labour & Employment
16 October 1970
Shops and Offices Act, Exemptions Tribunal, Associate Member, Appointment
  • Ernest Albert Lee (Esquire), Appointed Associate Member

  • J. R. Marshall, Minister of Labour.

🌾 Member of Dairy Factory Managers Registration Board Reappointed

🌾 Primary Industries & Resources
19 October 1970
Dairy Factory Managers, Registration Board, Reappointment, Massey University
  • James Havelock Henson, Reappointed member of Board

  • D. J. Carter, Minister of Agriculture.

🌾 Member of New Zealand Citrus Marketing Authority Appointed

🌾 Primary Industries & Resources
15 October 1970
Citrus Marketing Authority, Appointment, New Zealand Citrus Council
  • Alfred Bruce Cutler, Appointed member of Authority
  • G. P. Johnston (Mr), Vice appointment

  • D. J. Carter, Minister of Agriculture.