New Zealand Army Nursing Reserve

Kai Tiaki : the journal of the nurses of New Zealand, Volume XVI, Issue 2, 1 April 1923, Page 56

New Zealand Army Nursing Reserve

Regarding the notice recently sent to all members of the Reserve, which was formed of members of the Service still eligible by reason of age, health, etc., to remain on the Reserve, members may have wondered why, when the Matron- in- Chief knew well where they were, they still were expected to report to her. It must be explained that although in her function of Director, Division of Nursing, she would be aware of the whereabouts of most of the nurses, yet there are many who move about unknown to her, and the rule

that members of the Reserve must report to the Matron- in- Chief at the beginning of each year must stand for all, and if this rule is not complied with, so that the notice may be attached to their papers,, and their names noted as having reported, they will drop out, and be posted to the retired list. Members have also occasionally failed to notify that they have changed their name and estate by marriage. This also involves being transferred to the retired list of officers. All that is required is a formal note to the Matron-in-Chief.