N.G. Public Service.

The following appointments, etc., in New Guinea public service were an nounced in August:

Permanent Staff.

Appointment.

J. H. Jones, to be Acting District Officer, Grade 2.

Transfers.

W. Upton, Medical Assistant, Grade 2, from Rabaul to Salamaua.

N. V. McKenna, Medical Officer, from Manus to Salamaua.

K. M. Murray, Nurse, from Rabaul to Salamaua.

G. W. L. Townsend, District Officer, Grade 2, from Rabaul to Aitape.

H. J. Badger, Chainman, from Rabaul to Salamaua.

Temporary Staff.

Appointments.

R. H. Beckett, Typiste, from 17/7/1933.

J. Hill, Mechanic (Steelwork Erection), from 13/7/1933.

W. A. Douglas, Schooner Engineer, from 4/7/1933.

Police Force.

Appointment.

J. R. Preston to be Warrant Officer, 2nd Class, Mr. M. Grapengiesser, a planter of long standing in Samoa, and who has spent many years in the service of plantation companies and the Admini stration, left Samoa by last “Maui Pomare” for New Zealand, accompanied by his wife and two sons.