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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 27

The Rev. Struan James Duthie (Church of England) is appointed to a commission in the rank of Chaplain 4th Class with seniority from 15 December 1972, and is posted to the Southern Region Chaplains' Pool, with effect from 7 December 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. NURSING CORPS

Charge Sister D. E. Rawlings is re-engaged until 28 January 1975.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY EDUCATION CORPS

Major H. M. Cameron, DIP.TCHG., is transferred to the Supernumerary List on reaching retiring age for rank with effect from 15 February 1974, and his engagement is extended to 9 October 1974.

Major Robert Cyril Wrighton, M.A., DIP.TCHG., is posted to the Retired List with effect from 13 February 1974.

N.Z. WOMEN'S ROYAL ARMY CORPS

Major Melva Beatrice Walker, M.B.E., is posted to the Retired List with effect from 1 January 1974.

The following Officer Cadets are appointed to commissions on initial engagements of three years, in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, in order shown, with seniority and effect from 14 December 1973:

E30939 Janice Lynette Brittenden;
H45823 Valerie Fay Ritchie;
A45172 Trudi Ann Gray;
H46329 Judith Ann Kelly.

TERRITORIAL FORCE

ROYAL REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY

3rd Field Regiment, RNZA

Rodger William Thompstone is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 23 September 1973.

16th Field Regiment, RNZA

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) James Godfrey Stroud, B.AGR.SC., lapses with effect from 7 January 1974.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Timothy Gerard Moriarty lapses with effect from 1 November 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMoured CORPS

Queen Alexandra's (Waikato/Wellington East Coast) Squadron, RNZAC

2nd Lieutenant David Robert Salthouse resigns his commission with effect from 26 November 1973.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

1st Construction Squadron, RNZE

With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 31 January 1974, No. 7, p. 158, for the name "Jock Morrison" substitute "Jock Morrison Clark".

6th Independent Field Squadron, RNZE

Captain (acting Major) B. J. Wakelin, b.e.(MECH.), M.N.Z.I.E., to be temp. Major with effect from 29 November 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

2nd Lieutenant Alister Robert Orr: the notice published in the Gazette, 19 December 1973, No. 121, p. 2753 is cancelled.

ROYAI N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

2nd Battalion (Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast), RNZIR

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) W. J. Baldie to be Captain with seniority and effect from 24 November 1973.

Lieutenant (temp. Captain) R. D. Mead to be Captain with seniority and effect from 23 November 1973.

3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland), RNZIR

Captain A. L. Jermaine to be temp. Major with effect from 5 December 1973.

Lieutenant J. L. Hughes to be temp. Captain with effect from 25 November 1973.

Lieutenant Kahutia Bernard Whaanga resigns his commission with effect from 13 September 1973.

2nd Lieutenant W. J. G. Bowen to be Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 2 December 1973.

With reference to the notice published in the Gazette, 14 June 1973, No. 56, p. 1114, for the name "Donald Bruce Thomson", substitute "Donald Bruce Hannah Thomson".

4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR

lieutenant-Colonel J. N. L. Porter, E.D., relinquishes the appointment of O.C., Otago Boys' High School Cadet Unit, on ceasing his attachment, with effect from 12 December 1973.

2nd Lieutenant R. L. Mills to be Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 20 October 1973.

5th Battalion (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki), RNZIR

Major Michael John Goulden is transferred to the Regular Force with effect from 4 February 1974.

Harvey Winston Fewings is appointed to a commission in the rank of Lieutenant (temp. Captain) with seniority as Lieutenant, from 20 December 1969 and effect from 9 December 1973.

6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR

Captain Peter Roderick Mackay is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority, with effect from 31 December 1973.

lieutenant David William John Cameron is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 6th Battalion (Hauraki), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority, with effect from 17 January 1974.

7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington's Own) and Hawke's Bay), RNZIR

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) S. A. Robinson, B.AGR.SC., is confirmed with effect from 28 March 1972.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) K. J. Goldfinch is confirmed with effect from 10 October 1972.

Brian Charles Watts is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 7 November 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY SERVICE CORPS

lieutenant Alan Leslie Hutton is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, Regimental List, 4th Battalion (Otago and Southland), RNZIR, in his present rank and seniority, with effect from 12 January 1974.

3rd Transport Company (General Transport), RNZASC

Captain (temp. Major) T. G. Leighs to be Major with seniority and effect from 24 November 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMY MEDICAL CORPS

1st Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

lieutenant R. L. M. Faull, M.B., CH.B., B.MED.SC. to be Captain with seniority and effect from 17 December 1973.

2nd General Hospital, RNZAMC

Captain N. J. Warden, M.B., CH.B. F.R.C.S.(EDIN.), D.O., R.C.P.(LOND.) and R.C.S.(ENG.), to be temp. Major with effect from 24 November 1973.

Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. G. Calder is confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 December 1973.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

1st Mobile Dental Unit, RNZDC

Michael Craig Jack is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant with seniority and effect from 7 November 1973.

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) K. W. Clough (of Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC) is confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 December 1973.

The following (of Otago University Medical Company, RNZAMC), to be 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) with effect from 6 December 1973.

Warren Raymond Barry;
Anthony John Caen;
Eng Seng Ling;
Donald Craig Macalister;
Barry Knox Robertson;
Gordon William Whiteacre.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT

The Rev. Thomas John Brown (Church of England) is appointed to a commission in the rank of Chaplain 4th Class, with seniority from 2 April 1971, and is posted to the Southern Region Chaplains' Pool, with effect from 7 December 1973.