Commonwealth Public Service Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1921. No. 168.

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COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATIONS (FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT 1921).

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Commonwealth Public Service Act 1902-1918, to come into operation from the 1st July, 1921.

Dated this fifteenth day of August, 1921.

FORSTER,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

JOSEPH COOK,

Acting Prime Minister.

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Amendment of Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.

Grades of General Division.

1. Regulation 104 of the Public Service Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

“104. (1) The General Division shall be arranged in grades as set forth in Table A of this regulation.

(2) Except where otherwise provided, the limits of salary to be paid to an officer occupying any office designated in Table B or C of this regulation shall be those prescribed in respect of that office.

(3) The Governor-General may, from time to time, upon the recommendation of the Commissioner, create any office in the General Division not designated in Table B or C, and may fix the Grade in which the officer occupying the office shall be placed and the limits of salary for the office, or may raise or lower the grading of any office and fix the limits of salary therefor, or may raise or lower the salary of any office within a Grade, and thereupon Table B or C, as the case may be, shall be deemed to have been amended by the inclusion of the office which has been so created or the grading of which has been so raised or lowered, or by the inclusion of the salary of any office which has been so raised or lowered.

Table A.

Grade.	Minimum Salary of Grade.	Maximum Salary of Grade.
£	£
I.......................	39	66
II........................	72	126
III......................	132	168
IV......................	174	192
V........................	198	204
VI.......................	210
VII.....................	216	228
VIII................... .	234	246
IX.......................	252	282
X........................	288	460

Table B.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Armourer............................	V.	..	204	..
,, ................................	VI.	..	210	..
,, ................................	VII.	..	216	..
,, ................................	VIII.	234	246	6
,, ................................	IX.	252	276	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
„ Assistant...................	IV.	..	180	..
Artificer, Foreman and Inspector	VII.	..	228	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,	VIII.	..	240	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,	IX.	252	276	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
,, ,, ,,	X.	288	360	,, ,, ,,
Artisan (Junior), to apply to Carpenter (Junior), Painter and Writer (Junior), and such other position as the Commissioner may determine	I.	..	66	..	16 years, £66 17 years, £84 18 years, £102 19 years, £120 20 years, £138 Upon reaching 21 years of age to be given trade designation and salary, subject to passing test
	II.	84	120	..
	III.	..	138	..
Assistant.............................	II.	78	120	..	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120
,, (adult) .................	III.	132	168	6
„ (in charge) ..........	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ................... ,,	IV.	..	174	..
Assistant (Female) (Publications) ......................................	II.	..	126	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, .....................	III.	..	132	..
Assistant (Mail Branch).......	II.	78	120	..	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120
,, ,, (adult).........	III.	132	168	6
Assistant (Quarantine), 1st Grade..........................................	III.	156	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	IV.	..	174	..
Assistant (Quarantine), 2nd Grade	III.	162	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	IV.	174	180	6

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Assistant (Quarantine), 3rd Grade	III.	..	168	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,	IV.	174	186	6
Assistant, Senior...............	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,.................	IV.	174	192	6
„ ,, (in charge)...	III.	162	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	IV.	174	192	6
Attendant (Refrigerating Plant)	VI.	..	210	..
Batteryman.......................	III.	..	168	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,,......................................	IV.	174	186	6
„ Foreman........	VII.	216	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, „.................	VIII.	..	234	..
Boatman...........................	III.	132	162	6
Caretaker .........................	III.	138	168	6
„.............................	IV.	174	192	6
,,.............................	V.	198	204	6
,,.............................	VI.	..	210	..
Checker (Female).............	I.	..	60	..	Under 18 years of age, £60 At 18 years of age, £78 At 19 years of age, £96 At 20 years of age, £108
,, ,,....................	II.	78	108	..
„ „ (Adult)	II.	120	126	6
„ ,, (Machinist)	III.	132	162	6	Advancement beyond £132 per annum is conditional on passing Machinists' Examination
„ „ Senior.......	III.	150	168	6
,,  „  (Loans)	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum
,, ,, ,, ,,	IV.	174	180	6
Coxswain.........................	IV.	..	192	..
Custodian of Telegrams ....	V.	198	204	6
Dock Foreman..................	VIII.	..	240	..
Engine-driver (Trade and Customs).....................	IV.	..	192	..
Engine-driver and Fitter (Trade and Customs)....................	V.	..	204	..
Engineer (in charge)..........	X.	360	400	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Escort Officer...................	VI.	..	210	..	To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Escort Officer..........................	VII.	216	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,..........................	VIII.	..	240	..
Fireman...................................	III.	..	168	..
Folder (Female).......................	I.	..	60	..	Under 18 years of age, £60 At 18 years of age, £78 At 19 years of age, £96 At 20 years of age, £108
,, ,,...........................	II.	78	108
„ „ (Adult)	II.	120	126	6
Foreman Assistant (Mail Branch)..........................................	V.	198	204	6
Foreman Assistant (Health).......	V.	..	204	..
„ „,,	VII.	..	216	..
Foreman Assistant (in charge) (Health)..............................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Foreman Mechanic (Health)	VII.	..	228	..
Foreman (Stamp Printing)	VIII.	..	240	..	To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade
,, ,, ,,................	IX.	..	252	..
„ „ ,,................	X.	..	288	..
Grader's Assistant....................	III.	..	168	..
Groom.....................................	III.	132	168	6
„ (in charge).............................	IV.	174	180	6
Heliographer ...........................	IV.	180	192	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,,....................................	V.	198	204	6
Inquiry Officer.........................	VI.	..	210	..
„ „...........................	VII.	216	228	6
,, „...........................	VIII.	..	240	..
,, ,,...........................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
„ „ Special................	IX.	252	276	12
,, ,, ,,	X.	288	300	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Inspector (Entertainments Tax)	VIII.	..	240	..
,, ,, ,,	X.	..	336	..
Inspector (Investigation)...........	X.	..	380	..
Inspector (Maternity Allowances)...............................................	X.	336	360	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Laboratory Assistant (Junior)....	I.	..	60	..	Under 18 years of age, £60 At 18 years of age, £78 At l9 years of age, £96 At 20 years of age, £108
,, ,,	II.	78	108	..

 

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Laboratory Assistant (Adult)	II.	120	126	6
,, ,,	III.	132	138	6
Labourer..........................	III.	132	156	6
„ Foreman...............	IV.	174	192	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
,, ,,..................	V.	..	204	..	Under 17 years, £60 At 17 years, £78 At 18 years, £90 At 19 years, £102 At 20 years, £120 To be promoted to higher classified position upon reaching 21 years of age
Launch Boy......................	I.	..	60	..
,, ,,.................	II.	78	120	..
Lift Attendant...................	III.	132	156	6
Light Keeper, Assistant.....	III.	144	168	6
Light Keeper....................	IV.	180	186	6
Light Keeper, Head...........	V.	198	204	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
„ „ „...........	VI.	210	..	To advance to next Grade after one years’ service in Grade
,, ,, „...........	VII.	216	..
Lineman...........................	III.	162	168	6	To advance to next Grade after two years’ service at maximum
,,..............................	IV.	174	186	6
Lineman, Senior (to include Lineman in charge of office)	IV.	..	192	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,	V.	198	204	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	VI.	210
Line Foreman ..................	VII.	216	222	6 (Biennial)	To advance to next Grade after two years’ service at maximum
„ „...............	VIII.	..	234	..
Line Inspector...................	VIII.	..	240	..	To advance to next Grade after two years’ service in Grade
,, ,,.................	IX.	252	276	..	After 2 years in Grade, £264 After 3 years in Grade, £276 After 4 years in Grade—to advance to next higher Grade
,, ,,.................	X.	288	384	..	After 1 year in Grade, £300 After 2 years in Grade, £312 Further advancement will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner

C. 11033.—2

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Locksmith............................	IX.	..	264	..
,,  and Gasfitter	IV.	..	192	..
Machinist, Senior (Female)....	V.	198	204	6
Machinist, Senior (Stamp Printing)............................................	VII.	..	228	..
Mail Boy..............................	I.	..	60	..	Under 17 years of age, £60 At 17 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120 To be promoted to higher classified position upon reaching 21 years of age
,,.................................	II.	78	120	..
Mail Driver......................	II.	78	120	..	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120
,, (Adult).................	III.	132	168	6
Mail Officer .....................	VII.	216	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,....................	VIII.	..	240	..	To advance to next Grade after one year's service in Grade
,, ,,....................	IX.	..	252	..
Manager, Telegraph and Telephone Workshops..................	X.	..	440	..
Meat Inspector, Grade 1....	X.	294	306	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined by the Commissioner
,, ,, ,,........... 2	IX.	258	276	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,........... 2	X.	..	288	..
,, ,, ,,........... 3	VIII.	..	240	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,........... 3	IX.	..	252	..	At 16 years of age, £66 At 17 years of age, £84 At 18 years of age, £102 At 19 years of age, £120 At 20 years of age, £144 At 21 years of age, £162 At 22 years of age, £174 Upon reaching 21 years of  age—to be advanced as Mechanic, subject to passing examination
Mechanic, Junior..............	I.	..	66	..
,, ,,....................	II.	84	120	..
,, ,,....................	III.	144	162	..
,, ,,....................	IV.	..	174	..
Mechanic.........................	V.	198	204	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
„................................	VI.	..	210	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade.
,,................................	VII.	..	216	..

 

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Mechanic, Senior...................	VII.	..	228	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,,........................	VIII.	234	246	6
„ Foreman ...................	IX.	258	282	12 (Biennial)	To advance to next Grade after two years’ service at maximum
Mechanic, Exchange Foreman	X.	294	336	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Mechanician..........................	X.	294	432	..	,, ,, ,,
Mechanic’s Assistant (Shipbuilding)..............	V.	..	204	..	Under 17 years of age, £60 At 17 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120 To be promoted to higher classified position upon reaching 21 years of age
Messenger.............................	I.	..	60	..
,,...........................................	II.	78	120	..
„ Senior.................	III.	138	168	6
„ Ministerial .........	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,......................	IV.	174	192	6
Meteorological Assistant........	V.	198	204	6
Monitor.................................	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ..........................	IV.	174	180	6
Motor Boat Driver.................	IV.	..	192	..
„ Car Driver.............	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
„ „ „...................	IV.	174	..
Mould Loftsman....................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Office Cleaner.......................	III.	132	156	6
„          Senior...........	IV.	..	174	..
Patrol Officer........................	IV.	174	192	6
Postal Assistant*...................	II.	84	126	..	Under 18 years of age, £84 At 18 years of age, £96 At 19 years of age, £108 At 20 years of age, £126
„ „ (Adult)*.........	III.	138	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum
,, ,, ,,*	IV.	174	..
Postal Assistant (in charge)*	III.	156	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum

*Designation to apply only to officers in positions where telegraphic qualifications are required.

 

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Postal Assistant (in charge)*	IV.	174	180	6
Postal Assistant, Senior*	III.	156	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,*	IV.	174	192	6	,, ,, ,,
,, ,, ,,*	V.	198	204	6
Postal Assistant, Senior (in charge)*......................................	III.	..	168	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
,, ,, ,,*	IV.	174	192	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,*	V.	198	204	6
Postman..............................	II.	78	120	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120
,, (Adult)..............	III.	132	168	6
Radio Mechanic..................	VII.	222	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum
,, ,,......................................	VIII.	..	240	..
Radio Mechanic (Relieving).	IV.	..	192	..	To advance from Grade to Grade after one year’s service at maximum of each Grade
,, ,, ,,............	V.	198	204	6
,, ,, ,,............	VI.	..	210	..
,, ,, „............	VII.	222	228	6
,, ,, ,,............	VIII.	..	240	..
Radio Mechanic, Senior.......	IX.	252	270	6
Rigger................................	VII.	222	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,,................................	VIII.	..	240	..
Sanitary Inspector................	VII.	216	228	6
,, ,,.......................	VIII.	..	240	..
,, ,,.......................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Searcher and Watchman.......	III.	156	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,	IV.	..	174	..
Searcher and Watchman, Foreman......................................	IV.	..	192	..
Searcher, Foreman (in charge)	VI.	..	210	..
Ship Mailman .....................	IV.	174	192	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,...................	V.	198	204	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, „...................	VI.	..	210	..

* Designation to apply only to officers in positions where telegraphic qualifications are required.

 

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Sorter .................................  ,, Senior ........................	IV.	174	192	6	To advance to next Grade after one year's service at maximum, provided a certificate is furnished by the Chief Officer that the officer is engaged in final sorting, or in work recognised by the Commissioner as one of the higher functions of a Sorter
,,................................	V.	198	204	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,,................................	VI.	..	210	..
Sorter (Female) ‡.................	I.	..	60	..	Under 18 years of age, £60 At 18 years of age, £78 At 19 years of age, £96 At 20 years of age, £108
,,.........................................	II.	78	108	..
„ „ (Adult).........	II.	120	126	6
„ „ (Machinist)..	III.	132	162	6	Advancement beyond £132 per annum is conditional on passing the Machinists’ Examination
„ ,, Senior..........	III.	138	144	6
Stationer.............................	VI.	210
Storeman............................	III.	138	168	6
,, Senior.....................	IV.	174	180	6
„ Foreman..................	IV.	186	192	6
,, ,,......................	V.	198	204	6
,, ,,......................	VI.	..	210	..
Stores Officer......................	V.	198	204	6
Supervisor, Assistant (Publicity)	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Supervisor (Female) (Print-ting)	III.	132	150	6
Supervisor (Messengers’ Despatch).......................	V.	198	204	6
Supervisor (Quarters)...........	IV.	186	192	6
Supervisor (Telephone Traffic), Grade A.........................	VI.	..	210	..	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service in Grade
„ „	VII.	..	216	..
„ Grade B	IV.	186	192	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,,....................	V.	198	204	6
Supervisor of Equipment......	IX.	276	..
„ Publications......	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grades will be such asmay be determined from time to time by the Commissioner

,, ,,.................... X. 288 310 ..

‡ Duties to include sorting, filing, and indexing.

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Supervisor of Publications, Assistant..........................................	VI.	..	210	..
,, ,, ,,	VII.	216	228	6
,, ,, ,,	VIII.	240	..
Telegram Search Officer...........	V.	198	204	6	Under 17 years of age, £60 At 17 years of age, £66 At 18 years of age, £78 At 19 years of age, £90 At 20 years of age, £108 Allowance at the rate of £8 per annum may be paid upon qualifying in telegraphy at the rate of twenty words a minute
Telegraph Messenger...............	I.	60	66	..
,, ,,..........................	II.	78	108	..
Telephone Inquiry Officer........	V.	198	204	6
,, Inspector...............	IX.	258	282	12 (Biennial)	To advance to next Grade after two years’ service at maximum
,, ,,..............................	X.	294	336	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Telephonist (Female)................	I.	60	..	Under 18 years of age, £60 At 18 years of age, £78 At 19 years of age, £96 At 20 years of age, £108
,, ,,...........................	II.	78	108		..
„ „ Adult	II.	120	126	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, „ ,,	III.	..	132	..
,, (Male)................	II.	78	120	..	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120 To be promoted to higher classified position upon reaching 21 years of age
Tipstaff....................................	III.	150	168	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,,....................................	IV.	174	192	6
Traffic Inspector (Telephones)..	VII.	..	228	..
,, ,, ,,	VIII.	..	240	..
,, ,, ,,	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Transport Manager...................	X.	336	360	12
,, Officer.................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grades will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
,, ,,.....................	X.	288	300	..

 

Table B—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Transport Officer, Assistant	VII.	216	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	VIII.	..	240	..
Treasury Guard...............	IV.	174	192	6
Typist............................	II.	78	120	..	Under 18 years of age, £78 At 18 years of age, £90 At 19 years of age, £102 At 20 years of age, £120
,, (Adult)........	III.	132	162	6
Watchman......................	III.	132	156	6
Yard Officer...................	III.	..	168	..

Table C.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Blacksmith............................	IV.	..	174	..
,, Foreman................	VIII.	..	240	..
,, ,,.......................	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
„ (in charge)	IV.	..	186	..
Blacksmith's Striker	III.	..	162	..
Boilermaker, Foreman ...........	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Cabinet-maker.......................	IV.	..	174	..
„ „ Foreman......	IV.	..	192	..
Canvas Worker......................	III.	..	168	..
,, „ (in charge)...	IV.	..	180	..
,, „ Foreman......	IV.	..	186	..
Carpenter..............................	IV.	..	186	..
,, Foreman.........	V.	..	198	..
,, ,,.....................	VI.	..	210	..
„ (in charge) ......	V.	..	198	..
Coachbuilder.....................	IV.	..	174	..
Engine-driver (excluding Trade and Customs)	IV.	..	186	..
Engine-driver (in charge)....	V.	..	198	..
Engine Fitter, Foreman.......	VII.	216	228	6	To advance to next Grade after one year’s service at maximum
,, ,, ,,	VIII.	..	240	..	,, ,, ,,

Table C—continued.

Office.	Grade.	Salary.		Increments (Annual).	Remarks.
		Minimum.	Maximum.
£	£	£
Engine Fitter, Foreman...........	IX.	252	276	..	Salary within the limits of the Grade will be such as may be determined from time to time by the Commissioner
Farrier, Fireman.....................	IV.	..	186	..
„ Floorman............	III.	..	168	..
French Polisher......................	IV.	..	174	..
„ „ (in charge)	IV.	..	186	..
Machinist..............................	VII.	..	218	..
Mason...................................	IV.	..	186	..
Mechanic (Lighthouse)..........	V.	198	204	6	To advance to £210 after one year’s service at £204
,, ,,.....................	VI.	..	210	..
Motor Mechanic....................	IV.	174	192	6
„ „ Senior .......	V.	198	204	6
,, ,, ,,.............	VI.	..	210	..
,, ,, ,,.............	VII.	..	216	..
Painter..................................	III.	..	168	..
„ and Writer..........	IV.	..	180	..
„ Foreman.............	V.	198	204	6
Patternmaker.........................	VI.	..	210	..
,,..................................	VII	216	228	6
Plumber................................	V.	198	204	6
„ Foreman.............	VII.	216	228	6
Saddler and Harnessmaker.....	III.	..	168	..
Saddler (in charge).................	IV.	..	180	..
Watch and Clock Maker.........	IV.	..	174	..

Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation, if the rate of pay prescribed for an office named in this Table is less in any case than the rate determined by Arbitration Court or Wages Board to be paid for similar employment in the locality of employment, upon approval of the Commissioner, remuneration corresponding to the latter rate may be paid in respect of such office instead of the salary prescribed in this Table.

2. Regulations 104a and 104E of the Public Service Regulations are repealed.

3. Regulation 168b of the Public Service Regulations is amended by omitting therefrom the figures “£96” and inserting in their stead the figures “£114.”

   

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