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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 122

Officers of Government of Ross Dependency Appointed

DAVID BEATTIE, Governor-General

WHEREAS, by the Order in Council dated the 30th day of July 1923*, made under the British Settlements Act 1887 of the United Kingdom Parliament, the Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of New Zealand for the time being (hereinafter called the Governor) was appointed to be the Governor of the Ross Dependency, and all the powers and authorities which by the said order were given and granted to the Governor for the time being of the Dependency were thereby vested in him:

And whereas the Governor was thereby further authorised and empowered to make all such rules and regulations as might lawfully be made by Her Majesty's authority for the peace, order, and good government of the Dependency.

And whereas, by regulations made by the Governor on the 14th day of November 1923†, it was enacted that all persons appointed by the Governor for the time being of the Dependency should have such power and authority as might be granted them in due course of law, and might be empowered to do such things as might be necessary or desirable to ensure that the laws in force in the Dependency are duly observed and complied with in every respect, and to do all things necessary or expedient for the peace, order and good government of the Dependency, and to safeguard and preserve Her Majesty's rights and sovereignty over and in respect of the Dependency:

And whereas it is expedient that the persons hereinafter named be appointed officers of the Government of the Dependency:

Now, therefore, I, The Honourable Sir David Beattie, the Governor-General of New Zealand, and as such the Governor of the Ross Dependency, hereby appoint

Anthony Edward Newton, Esquire,

as an officer of the Government of the Dependency for the period beginning on the 5th day of October 1981 and ending with the close of the 14th day of February 1982:

And I hereby confer on the said Anthony Edward Newton while he holds office all the powers and authorities which may be exercised in New Zealand by a Justice of the Peace, and also the powers and authorities which may be so exercised by a Coroner:

And I also hereby appoint

Leo Bernard Slattery, Esquire,

as an officer of the Government of the Dependency for the period beginning with the 5th day of October 1981 and ending with the close of the 10th day of October 1982:

And I hereby confer on the said Leo Bernard Slattery while he holds office during the said period beginning with the 5th day of October 1981 and ending with the close of the 10th day of October 1982 all the powers and authorities that may be exercised in New Zealand by a Postmaster and while he holds office during the period beginning on the 15th day of February 1982 and ending with the close of the 10th day of October 1982 all the powers and authorities which may be exercised in New Zealand by a Justice of the Peace, and also the powers and authorities which may be so exercised by a Coroner.

The said Anthony Edward Newton and Leo Bernard Slattery to exercise their functions at such places within the Dependency as may be directed by the officer for the time being appointed as an officer of the Government of the Dependency in whom is vested the general executive and administrative authority in preserving Her Majesty's rights and sovereignty and the laws and regulations in force in the Dependency.

As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor-General, as the Governor of the Ross Dependency, this 3rd day of October 1981.

DAVID THOMSON, for Minister of Foreign Affairs.

*Gazette, 1923, Vol. II, p. 2211
†Gazette, 1923, Vol. III, p. 2815

Appointments, Promotions, Extensions, Transfers, Resignations, and Retirements of Officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

PURSUANT to section 35 of the Defence Act 1971, His Excellency the Governor-General has approved the following appointments, promotions, extensions, transfers, resignations, and retirements of officers of the Royal New Zealand Air Force:

REGULAR AIR FORCE

GENERAL DUTIES BRANCH

Promotions

Flight Lieutenant (temp. Squadron Leader) K. Aldridge to be Squadron Leader, with seniority and effect from 28 March 1981.

Flight Lieutenant N. R. McKenzie to be Squadron Leader, with seniority and effect from 1 May 1981.

Flying Officer P. P. Beck, B.Sc., to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 8 May 1981.

Flying Officer G. N. McKay to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 15 May 1981.

Flying Officer J. C. Mathewson to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 26 May 1981.

The following Flying Officers to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 27 May 1981:

P. M. Douglas.

I. C. Gore, N.Z.C.E.

A. W. Lloyd.

Flying Officer A. R. Harvey, B.Ag., to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 28 May 1981.

The following Pilot Officers to be Flying Officer with seniority and effect from 8 May 1981:

M. D. Butler.

R. C. Corlett.

G. J. Elliott.

G. C. Stewart.

A. Thrower.

Adjustment of Seniority

The seniority of Flying Officer D. W. Renison, B.Sc., is antedated to 7 February 1979.

Extensions of Commission

The commissions of the following Flight Lieutenants are extended to the dates shown:

G. R. Leckner, 3 September 1992.

D. A. Kenstavishus, 16 April 1994.

Retirement

Flight Lieutenant Lawrence Wyborn Taylor is retired with effect from 25 April 1981.

ENGINEER BRANCH

Appointments

Flight Lieutenant D. A. Ashton, B.E.(MECH.), N.Z.C.E., to be temp. Squadron Leader with effect from 28 April 1981.

Flight Lieutenant M. W. Ford to be temp. Squadron Leader with effect from 1 May 1981.

Promotions

Flight Lieutenant (temp. Squadron Leader) K. G. Kent, N.Z.C.E., to be Squadron Leader, with seniority and effect from 9 April 1981.

Flying Officer (temp. Flight Lieutenant) D. W. Didham to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 15 May 1981.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLY BRANCH

Promotions

Secretarial Division

Flying Officer (temp. Flight Lieutenant) A. G. Fairhall to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 9 May 1981.

Flying Officer B. M. Pincott to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 15 May 1981.

Supply Division

Flying Officer (temp. Flight Lieutenant) S. B. Baillie to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 15 May 1981.

Special Duties Division

The following Flight Lieutenants (temp. Squadron Leaders) to be Squadron Leader, with seniority and effect from the dates shown:

G. White, 7 April 1981.

C. Hall, 30 April 1981.

Flying Officer B. G. Edgington to be Flight Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 15 May 1981.

Transfers to Reserve

Secretarial Division

Flying Officer Susan Catherine Anstis is transferred to the Reserve of Air Force Officers until 6 May 1985, with effect from 7 May 1981.

Special Duties Division

Squadron Leader Colin Hall is transferred to the Reserve of Air Force Officers until 23 February 1985, with effect from 14 May 1981.