N.G. Public Service.

The following alterations in the New Guinea Public Service have been notified:

Permanent Staff.

Promotions.

E. C. McDonald, D. H, Vertigan, and K. C. McMullen, Patrol Officers, to be Assistant District Officers.

R. F. Armstrong, Medical Assistant, Grade 2, to be Medical Assistant, Grade 3.

A. H. Ross and A. F, Kyle, to be Acting Assistant District Officers.

Transfers.

E. W. Oakley, District Officer, from Rabaul to Manus.

R. M. Farlow, Patrol Officer, from Rabaul to Kokopo.

L. C. Corfe, Senior Clerk, from Rabaul to Kokopo.

J. W. Smith, Clerk, from Rabaul to Madang.

R. C. Chugg, Medical Assistant, from Madang to Rabaul.

C. W. Lambert, Medical Assistant, from Rabaul to Madang.

R. F. Armstrong, Medical Assistant, from Rabaul to Talasea.

R. C. Chugg, Medical Assistant, from Rabaul to Kokopo.

Temporary Employees.

Appointments.

J. A. Tomkinson, to be Agriculture Assistant (Keravat).

B. W. Storey, to be Schooner Engi neer.