Taranaki Provincial Gazette – 1861 – No. 6

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✨ Military and Land Notices



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Extract from Regimental Orders.

New Plymouth, 24th May, 1861.

The Lieut.-General Commanding in New Zealand has sanctioned the employment of Soldiers under certain restrictions for the benefit of the inhabitants of this Province whose property has been destroyed during the recent disturbances, and for the advantage of the industrious and well-conducted Soldier.

  1. Men who are in possession of one or more good conduct badges are alone eligible for such employment.

  2. Every man must attend parade when ordered and take his guards, be present at tattoo and sleep in quarters.

  3. Every man must attend all parades and roll calls on Fridays and Sundays, and on every day be present at dinner roll call unless specially exempted.

  4. Civilians desirous of employing Soldiers will forward their application according to the following form, viz. :—

Application for a Soldier to be employed by ——— (name) ——— (profession)

No. Name. Service. Years. Service. Months. Character. Signature and recommendation by Officer Commanding Company.
Recommended he is in possession of ... G.C. badges.
(Signed)

Colonel Warre desires it may be understood that Soldiers are permitted to be thus employed as an indulgence, the abuse of which will lead to its withdrawal.

(True extract.)

(Signed) G. R. WAUGH,
Lieut. and Adjutant 57th Regt.

Superintendent’s Office,
New Plymouth, 6th June, 1861.

SIR,—I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 3rd inst., and to express my thanks on behalf of the Province for the consideration shown by the Lieut.-General and yourself, for the interests of the Province and its inhabitants.

I have directed the publication of an extract from your communication for general information.

I have, &c.,

(Signed) CHARLES BROWN,
Superintendent.

Colonel Warre, C.B.,
Commanding H.M. Troops,
&c., &c., &c.,
Taranaki.

RETURN of the Names of all Persons to whom Land Orders have been issued as Military Settlers in the Province of Taranaki under "The Waste Lands Act, 1858," from the 1st to the 31st May, 1861, inclusive.

To whom issued. Rank and Regiment. Date of issue. Acres.
James Harris Private, Sappers & Miners 20th May, 1861 60
Joseph Hobson Private, Sappers & Miners 20th ... " ... " 60
William Copelin Private, 65th Regiment 29th ... " ... " 60
William Wallace Private, 65th Regiment 29th ... " ... " 60

W. HALSE,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

Crown Lands Office,
New Plymouth, 1st June, 1861.

Printed by G. W. WOON for the Provincial Government.




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🛡️ Regimental Orders for Soldier Employment

🛡️ Defence & Military
24 May 1861
Regimental orders, soldier employment, New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • G. R. Waugh, Lieut. and Adjutant 57th Regt.

🛡️ Superintendent's Acknowledgment of Military Support

🛡️ Defence & Military
6 June 1861
Acknowledgment, military support, New Plymouth, Taranaki
  • Charles Brown, Superintendent
  • Colonel Warre, C.B., Commanding H.M. Troops

🗺️ Land Orders Issued to Military Settlers

🗺️ Lands, Settlement & Survey
1 June 1861
Land orders, military settlers, Taranaki, Waste Lands Act
  • James Harris, Issued land order
  • Joseph Hobson, Issued land order
  • William Copelin, Issued land order
  • William Wallace, Issued land order

  • W. Halse, Commissioner of Crown Lands