The Knyvett Case.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 23, 7 June 1911, Page 6

The Knyvett Case.

The following notice appears in last week’s "Gazette”: “His Excellency the Governor has been pleased, under section 5a of the Defence Act, 1909. and under section 13. sub-seetion 6, of the Defence Amendment Act, 1910. and section 54, la. of the Army Act. now in force, to confirm the sentence passed on Captain Frank Berners Knyvett, late officer commanding No. 1 Company. Auckland Division N.Z. Garrison Artillery, on the 10th day of May. 1911, to wit, that he be dismissed from the N.Z. Defence Forces for "Conduct to the prejudice of good order and military discipline,” this sentence to take effect from 31st December, 1909. THE NEW PLYMOUTH CASE. Tin following notice appears in last week's "Gazette":—“His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to dismiss from the New Zealand Defence Forces, under section 5a of the Defence Act, 1909. Captain Charles Thomas Mills, lith Regiment (Taranaki Rifles), with effect from the 27th April, 1911.” POSTED TO THE RESERVE. The "Gazette” adds that “ Having in view the excellent previous records in the Defence Forces of the Dominion of ex-Captain Frank Berners Knyvett and tx-Cppt, Charles Thomas Mills. His Excellency the Governor will, on the recommendation of the General Officer commanding the N.Z. Forces, favourably consider an application by either or both of these gentlemen to be posted to the reserve of officers, provided that such application be accompanied by an ample apology for and retraction of the letters severally written and instigated by these gentlemen.”