Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets (Cth)
STATUTORY RULES
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1915.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Australian Military Forces and Senior Cadets.
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
All Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth heretofore made, whether provisional or otherwise, are hereby repealed.
Dated this fourteenth day of February, One thousand nine hundred and seventeen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command.
W. H. LAIRD SMITH.
For Minister of State for Defence.
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The black lines in the margin serve to indicate new provisions or amendments of previously existing Regulations.
PART I.
DEFINITIONS.
1. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears:—
“Secretary” means the Secretary
, Department of Defence.“The Military Board” means the Board of Administration for the Military Forces.
“Head-quarters” means the office of the Central Administration.
“Finance Member” means the Finance Member of the Board of Administration for the Military Forces.
“Commandant” means an officer appointed to be Commandant of a Military District.
“Executive Officer” means an Officer of the Executive Branch of the Forces.
“Chief Accountant” means the Officer appointed to be Chief Accountant in the Office of the Central Administration.
“District Paymaster” means an Officer appointed to be District Paymaster for a Military District.
“Authorizing Officer” means an Officer appointed to be an Authorizing Officer for a Military District in accordance with the Treasury Regulations.
“Paying Officer” means an Officer appointed to be a Paying Officer for a Military District in accordance with the Treasury Regulations.
PART II.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Commandants shall be responsible for enforcing due economy on all officers and others charged with any expenditure of public money, or with the care, use, or expenditure of stores.
3. Commandants shall be held responsible for the economical expenditure of all moneys provided in the Annual Estimates for their respective Commands, and shall be further responsible that no liability is incurred against votes in excess of the provision made.
4. It is the duty of every member of the Military Board to assist the Commandant in carrying out these Regulations.
5. Each Commandant is authorized—
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a ) To approve of all requisitions for supplies within the Votes on the Estimates which are governed by Regulations.
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b ) To approve of expenditure not exceeding £100 in anyone case under the divisions or sub-divisions of any Votes for contingencies, general services, maintenance of existing arms and equipment and Expeditionary Forces, provided that he has satisfied himself that funds are available; that there is nothing irregular in the character of the expenditure; and that it is not an allowance or payment to any member of the Forces, except such as is governed by Regulations and does not require Ministerial approval. No new Vote or Item is to be operated upon or expenditure incurred in connexion therewith without approval from Head-Quarters, until such Vote or Item has been passed by Parliament.
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c ) To approve of the employment of casual labour and temporary clerical assistance, provided that funds are available; but no person shall be employed under this Regulation for a longer period than six months in any Financial Year without the approval of the Military Board.
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d ) To approve—in accordance with Regulation 178—of compensation for injuries received, or disease contracted, on duty.
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e ) To approve—in accordance with Regulation 185—of compensation for injury to, or loss of, a horse.
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f ) To approve in accordance with Australian Military Regulations of the striking off charge of stores damaged or deficient, provided that the value does not exceed £5. The value of the stores struck off must be shown in the monthly schedule of expenditure incurred by Commandants.
Provided that during the period of the War, the District Commandant is authorized to provisionally approve of the writing off of stores up to the value of £20, but a list of all such cases in which the amount struck off exceeds £5 shall be submitted to Head-Quarters after the close of each month for covering approval.
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g ) To approve of increments to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the Permanent Forces, except where otherwise provided, and to members of the Ordnance Department and RifleRange Services, and Assistants, Typists, and Messengers other than those employed under the Public Service Act, where such are prescribed by the Regulations and provided in the Appropriation Act.
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h ) To approve of payment of claims for Overtime and Sunday Pay provided that the District Paymaster certifies that such are in order, and correct in every particular. Early in each month a schedule of overtime and Sunday work performed during the preceding month, containing the names of those who have performed the work, the number of hours worked and the amounts paid, shall be forwarded for covering approval of the Secretary.
6. Cancelled, by S.R. 200/1915.
7. A monthly schedule of expenditure
incurred by each Commandant, under the authority in Regulation 5, clauses (
Return of Expenditure Authorized by the Commandant.
(Note.—It is not necessary to include Expenditure governed by Regulations in this Return.)
Date. | Name. | Particulars. | Amount. | Vote to which charged. | ||
8. Commandants shall not vary any payments provided for under Regulations.
9. Proposed expenditure under Votes for Artillery and Small Arm Ammunition; Warlike Stores; and Camps and Schools of Instruction shall be submitted to the Minister.
10. When it is necessary to make re-arrangements or transfers in connection with any Votes, application shall be made, giving full reasons for the same, to the Secretary.
11. Before Commandants are asked to authorize the expenditure of moneys, the person making the application shall first forward same to the Authorizing Officer for certificate that funds are available.
12. When a Commandant submits any proposal involving expenditure, such proposal shall be accompanied by a statement from the Authorizing Officer, showing:—
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c ) whether any financial objections exist in regard to the proposed expenditure.
The Commandant shall, in addition, state that with his knowledge of the requirement for the remaining period of the financial year, the proposed expenditure will not involve the necessity for applying for additional funds on any Vote concerned. After approval
has been given the requisitioning officer shall see that the claim for the service is rendered within one clear month from date of supply.
13. The approval of the Military Board must be obtained for the payment of grants provided on estimates, excepting grants for rifle clubs under Regulations.
14. All financial instructions, approvals, or other decisions regarding expenditure, communicated to Commandants, shall be forwarded without delay to the District Paymaster.
15. Should any circumstance affecting the probity or fitness of a District Paymaster for his position come to the notice of a Commandant, it shall be his duty to make inquiries, and, should he deem it necessary, to report the matter to the Secretary.
16. Regulations herein contained do not apply to Commonwealth Cadet Forces except where specially provided.
17. The Commandant shall consult with and obtain the advice of the District Paymaster upon all financial matters.
18. All audit queries shall be dealt with through the District Paymaster, who shall communicate direct with Officers Commanding in order to obtain necessary information and report for the satisfaction of the Treasury and Audit Departments.
18a. All powers vested in Commandants under these Regulations may also be exercised, where necessary, by the Military Board.
18b. (1) The Military Board may approve of the sale or writing off of condemned: unfit, damaged, or deficient stores, the original value of which does not exceed £100.
(2) The Military Board may also approve of the taking on charge of excess stores.
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PART III.
DISTRICT PAYMASTERS—DUTIES OF.
19. He shall be responsible for the disbursement of public moneys in accordance with the Regulations, and with any instruction or authority issued by the Secretary or the Military Board.
20. He shall direct and superintend the clerks employed in his office; and will be responsible that they duly fulfil the duties assigned to them; that discipline is maintained in his Branch; and that the provisions of the Public Service Act and Regulations are strictly observed.
21. He shall be held responsible that no arrears occur in the work of the office, and that the books are posted up daily, so that they may at all times be ready for examination.
22. He shall act as financial adviser to the Commandant upon all questions involving expenditure.
23. He shall keep the Commandant informed of all expenditure on Votes, with the view to assist him to prevent any Vote being exceeded.
24. He shall be responsible that the Commandant is informed, in writing, six months before the event, of the name of any member of the Permanent Forces attaining the age prescribed for compulsory retirement, to enable the Commandant to take such steps as may be necessary in the matter. Under no circumstances shall a member be granted pay for any period after the date on which he was, in the ordinary course, due for retirement, unless authority for the extension of his services has first been obtained.
25. He shall be responsible that all accounts in the District Pay Department are kept strictly in accordance with the “Treasury Regulations.”
26. All accounts, other than those dealt with under Regulations by other officers, shall pass through the office of the District Paymaster who shall be responsible that the amount of the Appropriation for any Division or Subdivision or Item of the Estimates, or any Loan Appropriation, or Trust Fund Credit, is not exceeded without the authority of the Treasurer.
27. He shall, in the event of receiving any claim which appears to him not authorized by Regulations or instructions, or in regard to which there is doubt as to the admissibility of any charge, point out the same in writing to the Commandant. Should the Commandant consider that, on the contrary, such claim is covered by Regulations or authority, and that the charges are admissible, an immediate report as to the circumstances of the case shall be forwarded by the Commandant to the Military Board, together with all relating papers. The account in dispute shall not be paid without the approval of the Military Board, whose decision shall be passed without delay to the District Paymaster by the Military Commandant.
28. He shall not apply public moneys to any purpose not authorized by Regulations, nor shall he advance (except as hereinafter provided) lend, or exchange any sums for which he is accountable, nor shall he exchange private cheques out of public funds. In the case of members of the Forces travelling on duty, where extended absence is probable, and cash payments have to be made, an advance may be made up to 75 per cent. of the maximum allowance that can be claimed.
Married Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers who are frequently required to travel on duty may be granted a standing advance of Three pounds, which must be adjusted on or before the 31st May of the financial year in which the advance is made.
29. He shall not advance any moneys to a member of another Military District on account of travelling or other expenses, unless authority has first been obtained for so doing from the Authorizing Officer of the Military District to which the expenditure is to be charged. In the cases of members of the Central Administration, the authority of the Finance Member must be obtained before any such advances are made.
30. He shall be liable for the amount of disallowances arising from errors or over-issues made by him in disregard of Regulations or in the absence of proper authority.
31. He shall not take charge of any Regimental or other funds, or act as auditor, or on the committee controlling the expenditure of same.
32. Should difficulty be experienced in recovering vouchers supporting receipts, (statements, &c., or money due from officers or others, he shall at once represent the circumstances in writing to the Commandant, who shall, if necessary, refer the matter to the Military Board. Upon receipt from the Senior Ordnance Officer of a claim for damages or deficiencies against a Corps or Unit of the Citizen or Cadet Forces, or against a Rifle Club, the District Paymaster shall demand payment from the Commanding Officer or other officer responsible, and, in the event of such claim not being satisfied within thirty days of such demand, the District Paymaster shall report the fact to the Commandant who shall immediately take such action as may be necessary to obtain immediate payment, and shall furnish to the Secretary within fourteen days of the taking of such action, a report if the claim be then unsatisfied.
33. He shall submit to the Commandant all queries from the Audit Department, together with the correspondence, if any, involved. In the case of a reply being deemed to be unsatisfactory by the Auditor-General, the matter is to be referred, through the Commandant, to the Military Board.
34. The District Paymaster will be responsible for the distribution of official receipt books, and will keep a stock of same on hand, for issue to Regiments and Corps. He will also provide each head of Department and Commanding Officer with a copy of the Audit Act and Treasury Regulations on demand, and shall obtain receipts for every such supply.
Instructions as to Payments.
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Transfer of Members of the Forces.
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Rate of pay.
Details of all allowances; and whether in quarters.
Statement of unexpired value of clothing and kit.
Date to which payment has been drawn.
Date of attestation.
Date of re-engagement.
Date of birth.
Date of last increment and the amount thereof.
Leave of absence to credit of transferee.
Dates of last leave granted for recreation.
37. Non-Commissioned Officers of one branch of the Permanent Forces when transferred to another branch of the Permanent Forces, will take with them such articles of clothing as may be serviceable in the branch of the Forces to which transferred, unless transferred to the Instructional Staff, in which case such articles shall be returned to store, and be brought to account in the clothing ledgers, provided such Non-Commissioned Officer may retain any, or all, of such articles of clothing on payment of the unexpired
value. All sums so received to be passed to
the District Paymaster for payment into Revenue. The unexpired value of
clothing not returned to store shall be deducted from the uniform allowance
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Cheques—Provision for Signing of.
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Payments to the Department.
39. All payments to the Department in any State shall be made to the District Paymaster; and bank drafts, cheques, post-office orders, or postal notes shall be made payable to the District Paymaster, or order. Postage stamps in excess of 5d. are not to be used as portions of remittance. The official receipt given and accepted shall only be that issued by the Receiver of Public Moneys.
Correspondence.
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Trust Funds.
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(i) Small Arms Ammunition Account.
(ii) Defence Clothing Material Account.
(iii) Small Arms Account.
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Small Arms Ammunition Account.—To the supply of small arms ammunition, and of cordite or other explosive required for its manufacture.
Defence Clothing Material Account.—To the purchase of clothing material (cloth, buttons, and badges) including sealed patterns.
Small Arms Account.—To replace magazine and cadet rifles and barrels sold.
Returns.
42. District Paymasters, shall forward, in time to reach Head-quarters, not later than the 7th day of each month, after signature by Commandants, a monthly statement in the form of the Estimates as supplied, showing the expenditure to the end of the preceding month under—
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b ) Contingencies—the total against each item.
43. A monthly statement shall be furnished in the following form in respect of Trust Funds:—
Trust Funds.
Particulars. | Small Arms Ammunition Account. | Clothing Material Account. | Small Arms Account. |
| Balance on 1st of Receipts for month of | £ | £ | £ |
Total Expenditure for month of | |||
Balance at end of |
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44. The following Returns are to be prepared and forwarded through the District Paymaster:—
Nature. | To whom to be forwarded. | Date to be forwarded. |
| Secretary............................... | 15th March of each Year |
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Nature. | To whom to be forwarded. | Date to be forwarded. |
Return of Expenditure by Commandant |
| Within 7 days after month. |
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Treasury Form 41. Sale of Government property | Secretary................................ | “ |
Receiver’s Declaration (Treasury Form 5) | Commonwealth Auditor-General | “ |
Reconciliation Statement of Expenditure | Secretary to Treasury | “ |
Receiver’s Reconciliation Statement | “ | “ |
Note.—In addition to the above, the death of a pensioner is to be notified to the Secretary when such occurs.
Payment and Certification of Claims.
45. In order to prevent arrears, officers shall be responsible that the following steps are taken:—
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a ) Supplies, &c., required to the end of June shall be ordered in April or early in May, so that the accounts can be paid in May or early in June, and no orders, except such as are absolutely necessary, shall be given after the middle of May.
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b ) The requisitions for repairs and similar works shall be sent in as early as possible, and the works shall, wherever practicable, be completed early in May.
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c ) Where accounts outstanding are likely to be of considerable amount, the persons interested shall be requested to furnish the accounts promptly. A memorandum to that effect to be written across the orders when given.
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d ) Accounts for amounts due to the Government Printer, Railways, &c., shall be specially asked for.
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e ) In the case of monthly or quarterly payments, where the amount due on the 30th June can be ascertained, claimants shall be asked to render their claim early in June, so that they may be paid before the 30th. Where the amount due cannot be ascertained before the end of June, the claimants shall be asked to render accounts up to the middle of June only, the balance to be included in the next account.
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f ) Accounts for services, such as rents and similar matters, shall be paid about the middle of June, up to the end of that month.
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g ) With regard to the pay and allowances of the Forces, such arrangements shall be made as will enable all payments due for the financial year to be made prior to the 30th June. To this end, claims for Musketry Prizes are to be rendered to the District Paymaster before the 15th of May. Militia Pay sheets are to be rendered to the District Paymaster on or before the 10th day of June, or earlier in the event of paid parades for the year having been completed.
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h ) Officers signing claims as “Person incurring the expense” will be held personally responsible that the claims certified by them are correct in every particular, and care in this respect will insure prompt payment. All claims must quote the Regulation or other authority under which preferred.
Requisitions for Stationery, Office Requisites, etc.
46. Requisitions for stationery, office requisites, &c., are to be submitted half-yearly—in the months of July and January—to the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, and, after approval by a Board consisting of the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, District Paymaster, and Senior Ordnance Officer, shall be returned to the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General, who will place the necessary orders with the Government contractors, and will see that the accounts for the supplies are in the hands of the District Paymaster before the close of one clear month after supply.
Barrack Damages.
47. When repairs to buildings or works are rendered necessary owing to wilful damage or neglect by the individuals or troops in occupation, the Staff Officer for Works or officer performing the duties of such position in the district shall recover the cost of such repairs through the Commanding Officer of the unit concerned, and forward same to the District Paymaster, who shall pay the amount into Revenue.
Rates or Taxes.
48. In all cases where premises are rented or leased for departmental purposes no provision shall be included in the agreement or lease by which the Commonwealth Government is required to pay any taxes or water rates. Unless special approval to the contrary be obtained, where water is supplied, the officer representing the Quartermaster-General’s Department shall see that meters are provided for Departmental Services, so that payment may only be made for the quantity actually consumed. Accounts in connexion with such supplies should show that the charges are for services rendered, i e., water supplied, claims for “water rates” not being admissible.
Fidelity Guarantees of Officers and Others.
49.The Minister shall determine what offices held by Officers, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers, and others of the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, shall be guaranteed, and shall fix the amount of such guarantee in accordance with the following table:—
Estimated largest Amount in Hand at any one time. | Amount of Guarantee. | |||
£ | £ | |||
Under | 300 | 100 | ||
Upwards of £300 and under | 600 | 200 | ||
“ | 600 | “ | 1,000 | 300 |
“ | 1,000 | “ | 1,500 | 400 |
“ | 1,500 | “ | 2,000 | 500 |
“ | 2,000 | “ | 2,500 | 600 |
“ | 2,500 | “ | 3,000 | 700 |
“ | 3,000 | “ | 3,500 | 800 |
“ | 3,500 | “ | 4,000 | 900 |
“ | 4,000 | “ | 1,000 | |
50. Every Officer, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officer holding a permanent position in the Military Forces, which is a guaranteed office under these Regulations, shall contribute to the Guarantee Fund established by and in accordance with Treasury Regulations.
51. In cases where an executive officer may be called upon to perform the duties of a guaranteed office which are apart from his regular duties, the Minister may sanction the payment of the premium out of the Vote for Incidentals.
52. Every Officer, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officer holding a position in the Militia Forces, which is a guaranteed office under these Regulations, shall contribute to the Guarantee Fund established by and in accordance with Treasury Regulations.
53. The premiums payable under the preceding Regulation shall be a charge against the Corps Contingent Allowance of the regiments or corps in respect of which the guaranteed offices are held, and such premiums shall be paid to the District Paymaster, who will be held responsible for the collection of such premiums, and that the moneys so collected are paid to the credit of the Trust Fund, Fidelity Guarantee Account.
54. Where the term “officer” is used in the Treasury Regulations, and referred to in these Regulations, it shall be held to include “Officer, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officer, or other person in the Military Forces.”
55. The annual premiums shall be paid as provided in Treasury Regulations. In the event of a Permanent Officer who has paid the yearly premium vacating a guaranteed position, his successor shall pay him the proportionate amount of the premium for the unexpired portion of the financial year.
Canteens.
56. In cases where arrangements do not exist in regiments or corps for a Brigade or Regimental Canteen—
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57. No Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or man of the Militia Forces appointed to serve in a canteen as authorized by Regulations, shall receive pay therefore in addition to the pay appertaining to his position in the Military Forces. The approval of the Commandant must be obtained before any payment is made to a member of the Defence Force for services rendered in connexion with a canteen.
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PART IV.
PAY OF PERMANENT FORCES.
58. All persons on first appointment to the Permanent Forces shall draw pay and allowances from the date on which they commence duty only, and not from any earlier date.
59. No person holding a contract with the Defence Department shall be eligible to hold a permanent appointment in the Defence Department or to hold a temporary appointment as Area Officer, nor shall any member of any Australian Parliament be eligible to hold an appointment as an Area Officer.
60. In every case where a salary provided in accordance with these Regulations has an annual or a biennial increment attaching to it, such increment shall be payable when the Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or man has been in receipt of such salary for a period of not less than twelve months or two years (as the case may be), unless otherwise provided under Regulations, the right to receive such increment in any year shall depend upon good and diligent conduct and efficiency. If, in the opinion of the Commandant, any Warrant Officer, Non-commissioned Officer, or man is not entitled to an increment, he may issue an order directing that it shall not be paid. Increments shall be payable from the first day of the month following the date they accrue.
60a. Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, increments accuring during the financial years 1914-1915, 1915-1916, 1916-1917, and 1917-1918, which are dependent upon qualifying for the next step of rank, may, on the approval of the Minister, be paid to the member concerned, notwithstanding that he has not so qualified, if the Chief of the General Staff certifies that it has been impracticable to conduct the prescribed examinations.
61. Officers and others in excess of the authorized number of any rank may be carried on the strength, provided that there are vacancies in higher ranks, and that the total Establishment be not exceeded.
62. All persons whose pay is governed by these Regulations shall on promotion to a rank or position carrying a higher rate or improved conditions of pay draw such pay from the date of promotion, provided that if the duties of the higher rank or position are not taken up within one month from the date of promotion the higher rate of pay shall only be drawn from the date of actually taking up duty or from such date as the Minister may direct.
63. Officers returning to their Regiment or Corps after holding a position for which they were paid at a higher rate than the regimental pay of their rank, shall revert to the latter.
64. Officers holding Temporary, Brevet, Honorary, or acting rank (or appointment) shall receive the rates of pay fixed for their substantive rank (or permanent appointment). Officers temporarily holding higher rank shall, after a period of six months, on the approval of the Minister, be paid the maximum pay of their substantive rank.
65. Consolidated rates of pay shall include all allowances except as prescribed in Part X. of these Regulations, and except an allowance equal to, or a refund of the actual amount paid for horse hire as prescribed when it is necessary and the Officer is detailed to attend an ordered mounted parade.
66. Daily rates of pay shall be payable for seven days per week, unless otherwise provided.
66a. When barrack accommodation is not available for an unmarried member of the Permanent Forces not on consolidated pay, an allowance of a sum not exceeding One shilling per diem, irrespective of rank, may be paid in lieu thereof after receipt of approval by the Military Board.
67. A soldier of the Permanent Forces who is discharged with not less than a “good” character, and re-enlists within a period of two years in the Regiment or Corps from which he was discharged, shall be permitted to count his previous service in such Regiment or Corps towards Good Conduct Pay and the award of—
The Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct.
The Medal for Meritorious Service.
68. The consolidated rates of pay for Quartermasters of the Permanent Forces shall, except where otherwise prescribed in these Regulations, be £300 to £400 per annum (four biennial increments of £25), and shall be subject to a deduction, if in occupation of quarters, in accordance with Regulation 102.
Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Permanent Forces in receipt of a higher rate of pay than the minimum herein prescribed, will, on promotion to rank of Quartermaster, be permitted to retain such higher rate. This Regulation shall not apply to Quartermasters of the Permanent Army Service Corps, Remount Section.
69. Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers granted temporary appointments to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers) under the provisions of Australian Military Regulation 59 shall be paid a fixed consolidated salary of £300 per annum.
The Regulations regarding the provision of horses and horse hire, which apply in the case of Officers permanently appointed to the Administrative and Instructional Staff (Officers) shall also apply in the cases of those temporarily appointed under Australian Military Regulation 59.
70. Boys enlisted in the Permanent Forces under the provisions of A.M. Regulation 311 shall be paid at the rate of is 9d. per diem, of which 9d. per diem shall be withheld until they reach the age of eighteen years, or date of discharge if previously discharged, when the amount so withheld will be payable to them, less the unexpired value of any kit and clothing issued to them.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (FIELD AND GARRISON).
Pay of Officers.
71. The consolidated rates of pay of officers are as follow:—
2nd Lieutenant.—£200 to £225 per annum.
Increments—
(i) On completion of twelve months’ service, and subject to favorable report by Commandant, £15 per annum.
(ii) On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to passing Short Course of Gunnery, £10 per annum.
Lieutenant.—£250 to £350.
Increments—
(i) On completion of two years’ service as Lieutenant, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(ii) On completion of four years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at £275 per annum) subject to passing for Captain or Gunnery Staff Course, and favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(iii) On completion of six years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at £300 per annum), and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(iv) On completion of eight years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at, £325 per annum), and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
Captain.—£375 to £450 per annum.
Increments.—Three annual increments of £25 per annum, provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until the officer has qualified for the next step of rank.
Major.—£475 to £550 per annum.
Increments.—Three (annual increments of £25 per annum, provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until the officer has qualified for the next step of rank.
Lieutenant-Colonel —£575 to £625 per annum.
Increments.—Two annual increments of £25 each.
Colonel.—£650 to £725 per annum.
Increments.—Three annual increments of £25 each.
Notes.
(1) All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Minister, and provision being made by Parliament.
(2) The foregoing rates shall be subject to a deduction for the Value of Government Quarters occupied in accordance with Regulation 102.
Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men
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Rank and Appointment. | R.A.F.A. | R.A.G.A. | ||
Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | |
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Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned. Officers, and Men—
Rank and Appointment. | R.A.F.A. | R.A.G.A. | ||
Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | |
.. | 7s. 6d. per diem and allowances | .. | .. | |
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.. | 6s. 9d. per diem and allowances | .. | .. | |
.. | 5s. 9d. per diem and allowances | .. | 5s. 6d. per diem and allowances | |
Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned. Officers, and Men—
Rank and Appointment. | R.A.F.A. | R.A.G.A. | ||
Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum. | Daily Rates of Pay. | |
Corporal................. | .. | 4s. 9d. per diem and allowances | .. | 4s. 6d. per diem and allowances |
Bombardier............ | .. | 4s. 6d. per diem and allowances | .. | 4s 3d. per diem and allowances |
Acting Bombardier. | .. | 4s. per diem and allowances | .. | 3s. 9d. per diem and allowances |
.. | 4s. 3d. per diem and allowances | .. | .. | |
.. | 3s. 9d. per diem and allowances | .. | 3s. 6d. per diem and allowances | |
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All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant, and provision being made by Parliament.
Notes.
(1) Where “allowances” are prescribed in addition to the rate of pay, the term “allowances” shall mean that quarters, rations, fuel and light, medical attendance, hospital, and uniform shall be provided free by the Government.
(2) A Warrant Officer in receipt of a salary higher than the minimum herein prescribed for a 1st Class Master Gunner shall on promotion or appointment to the latter rank be allotted the next higher subdivisional rate of pay to that which he was in receipt of prior to such appointment or promotion.
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After six years’ service, and if in possession of two good conduct badges for one year, 6d. per day.
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(ii) has, if so required, produced a certificate, or other satisfactory evidence of his marriage, and provided that no soldier shall be taken on the married roll whose wife is not substantially of European origin or descent.
(iii) A soldier who, although he has completed three years’ service, has neglected to inform his Commanding Officer of his intention to marry, shall only be brought on the married establishment from the date on which he informs the Commanding Officer, and produces the certificate or other satisfactory evidence of his marriage.
(iv) Provided that during the current war men who are married at date of enlistment may be included on the married establishment as from date of enlistment.
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Sergeant.................................................. ...2s. 0d. per diem.
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(i) By the Medical Officer in charge of troops at the place at which the soldier was stationed on transfer, that the wife of such soldier is unable, on account of ill-health, to proceed to Thursday Island or Townsville (as the case may be); or,
(ii.) By the Medical Officer in charge of Troops at Thursday Island or Townsville, that on account of ill-health the wife of the soldier is unable to remain at Thursday Island or Townsville (as the case may be).
The foregoing shall also apply to a soldier on the married establishment stationed at Thursday Island or Townsville who is separated from his wife and family for satisfactory reasons other than the ill-health of his wife, with the exception that, in lieu of a medical certificate, the approval of the Minister must first be obtained.
Specialist and Special Duty Pay.
74. The following shall be the rates of extra pay for Specialists and for special duty, in accordance with the Establishment authorized by the Military Board:—
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Clerks (2nd Class)....................................................... | 6d. | per diem |
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76. The following extra pay, in addition to ordinary rates, shall be granted to members of the Permanent Forces, stationed at Thursday Island and Townsville who are not in receipt of a consolidated rate of pay. Those members in receipt of a consolidated
rate of pay shall draw District Allowance as prescribed in Regulation 233, in lieu of Tropical Pay.
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Sergeant-Major...................................... | 1s. 8d. per diem...................... | 9d. per diem |
Quartermaster-Sergeant.......................... | 1s. 8d. “........................... | 9d. “ |
Sergeant................................................. | 1s. 4d. “........................... | 8d. “ |
Corporal................................................ | 1s. 3d. “........................... | 8d. “ |
Bombardier............................................ | 1s. “........................... | 6d. “ |
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
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(i) On completion of two years’ service as’ Lieutenant, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(ii) On completion of four years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at £275 per annum), and subject to passing for Captain, and favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(iii) On completion of six years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at £300 per annum), and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
(iv) On completion of eight years’ service as Lieutenant (including two years’ at £325 per annum), and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.
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(1) All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Minister and provision being made by Parliament.
(2) The foregoing rates shall be subject to a deduction for the value of Government Quarters occupied, in accordance with Financial Regulation 102.
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All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.
Notes.
(1) Where “allowances” are prescribed in addition to the rate of pay, the term “allowances” shall mean that quarters, rations, fuel and light, medical attendance, hospital, and uniform shall be provided free by the Government.
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provided in the foregoing, a sum not exceeding £5 per annum may be allowed to
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After four years’ service, and if in possession of one good conduct badge for one year—4d. per diem.
After six years’ service, and if in possession of two good conduct badges for one year—6d. per diem.
Married Establishment.
79. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation No. 73.
Allowance while Steamers are in Dock.
80. An allowance of 2s. per diem, to cover increased cost of living, may be paid to members of crews of submarine-mining steamers for each night required to live ashore while vessels are undergoing periodical overhaul in dock; provided it is necessary to vacate quarters on the vessels, and it is not possible to provide Government quarters ashore.
Special Duty Pay.
81. Qualified Divers—not to exceed four in each State—shall receive an allowance of 2d. per diem, and when employed in diving operations, 1s. 6d. per hour, if approved by the Commandant. Qualifying examinations are to be held in December of each year, and examinees obtaining the highest number of marks will receive the extra duty pay of 2d. per diem for period 1st January to 31st December succeeding the date upon which the examination is held.
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81b. Lieutenant.—£250 to £350 per annum. Four biennial increments of £25 per annum.
Captain—£375 to £450 per annum. Three annual increments of £25 per annum.
(1) The payment of any increment is subject to the satisfactory performance of the Officer’s duties, land is dependent upon the Minister’s approval and provision being made by Parliament.
(2) The foregoing rates shall be subject to a deduction for the value of Government quarters occupied, in accordance with Financial Regulation 102.
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Warrant Officer (Draughtsman).—£230 to £300 per annum. Increments—£10 annually, Subdivisional rates being £230, £240, £250, £260, £270, £280, £290, £300.
Warrant Officer (Topographer).—£230 to £285 per annum. Increments—Four annual increments of £10, and long service increment of £15 after three years’ service at £270 per annum. Subdivisional rates being £230, £240, £250, £260, £270, £285.
Company Sergeant-Major (Topographer).—£200 to £220 per annum. Increments—Two annual increments of £10. Subdivisional rates being £200, £210, £220.
Sergeant (Topographer).—£186 to £196 per annum. (Consolidated) two annual increments of £5. Subdivisional rates being £186, £191, £196.
Corporal (Topographer).—£160 to £178 per annum. (Consolidated) one annual increment of £10 and one of £8.
(1) All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.
(2) Warrant Officers in receipt of more than £250 per annum shall, upon promotion to commissioned rank, continue to receive the higher rate.
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All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant, and provision being made by Parliament.
Provided that Non-Commissioned Officers who held the rank of Farrier Sergeant prior to the 1st August, 1916, and who are promoted to the rank of Company’ Quartermaster-Sergeant, shall continue to draw pay at the rate of 6s 9d. per diem with allowances.
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Where “allowances” are prescribed in addition to the rate of pay, the term “allowances” shall mean that quarters, rations, fuel and light, medical attendance, hospital, and uniform shall be provided free by the Government.
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Corps pay at the rate of 9d per day will be paid to all Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the Remount Sections, and to Drivers of the Transport Sections, Australian Army Service Corps
Married Establishment.
83. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation 73.
Special Duty Pay.
84. Clerk................................................................................................... 1s. per diem
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All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.
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Where “allowances” are prescribed in addition to the rate of pay, the term “allowances” shall mean that quarters, rations, fuel and light, medical attendance, hospital, and uniform shall be provided free by the Government.
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Married Establishment.
86. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation 73.
Special Duty Pay.
87. Compounder............................................................................ 2s. per diem.
Orderly-room Clerk....................................................................... 1s. ”
Storeman, Ambulance Depôt.......................................................... 1s. ”
Cook (patients in hospital and
Note.—Special Duty Pay shall not be allowed in the cases of Non-Commissioned Officers above the rank of Corporal.
AUSTRALIAN ARMY VETERINARY CORPS.
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Increments.—Five biennial increments of £25 per annum.
Captains.—£450 to £500 per annum.
Increments—Two biennial increments of £25 per annum.
In districts where there is no Officer of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent), an allowance, approved by the Minister, may be paid to an Officer of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Militia) for duties in connexion with horses of the Permanent Military Establishment, and, when no such Officer is available, the allowance may be paid to a civilian veterinary practitioner.
Notes.
(1) All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Minister, and provision being made by Parliament.
(2) The foregoing rates shall be subject to a deduction for the value of Government quarters occupied in accordance with Financial Regulation 102.
Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
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Where “allowances” (are prescribed in addition to the rate of pay, the term “allowances” shall mean that quarters, rations, fuel and light, medical attendance, hospital, and uniform shall be provided free by the Government.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT AND RIFLE RANGE SERVICES.
88. The positions held by members of the Ordnance Department and Rifle Range Staffs (other than those serving under the Public Service Act) shall be arranged in grades, as set forth in the following Schedule. Except where otherwise provided, the limits of salary to be paid to a member occupying any office designated in such Schedule shall be as prescribed therein in respect to such office.
Where a member is already in receipt of a higher rate of pay than prescribed in this Regulation, he shall continue to receive such higher rate of pay while holding the office.
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”.............................. | V. | .. | 240 | (1) | ||
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Blacksmith’s Striker............. | I. | 134 | 150 | 1 of £4 2 of £6 | ||
Caretaker............................. | I. | 134 | 156 | 1 of £4 | ||
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Carpenter............................. | II | 168 | 186 | 6 | ||
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Labourer.............................. | I. | 134 | 138 | 4 | ||
Range Assistant.................... | I. | 134 | 156 | 1 of £4 3 of £6 | ||
Ranger ................................ | I | 144 | 156 | 6 | ||
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Range Superintendent | III. | 192 | 210 | 6 | (1) | |
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Storeman............................. | I. | 134 | 156 | 1 of £4 3 of £6 | ||
Storeman, Foreman.............. .. | II. and III. | 186 | 192 | 6 | ||
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Storeman, Senior.................. | II. | 162 | 180 | 6 | ||
* Former designation “Inspecting Ranger.”
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Watchman........................... | I. | .. | 134 | ||
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Grades................................. . | IV. | 216 | 230 | ||
V. | 234 | 240 | |||
VI. | 250 | 295 | |||
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(1) Advancement to higher grade shall be dependent on vacancies occurring or reclassification of position.
(2) No increments are provided in this grade. Salaries shall be such as may be determined from time to time by the Minister.
(3) Range Clerks will be eligible for appointment as Inspectors, subject to passing the necessary examination and qualifying as licensed surveyors.
(4) Range Foremen will be eligible for appointment as Range Clerks subject to passing a qualifying examination.
Appointments to positions included in the above schedule shall be made by the Minister.
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Regulation, in any case where an increment would be deferred, owing to the provisions of this Regulation, beyond the date upon which it would otherwise have accrued, the increment may be granted from such date.
The grade of a member under the provisions of this Regulation shall be that corresponding to his designation, provided that a member who is receiving, at the date of this Regulation, less than the minimum salary of his grade as provided thereunder, may be granted such minimum salary as from 1st March, 1913; and provided further that where the same designation occurs in two or more grades, the grade of the member shall be that corresponding in rate of pay to the grading of his office prior to the issue of this Regulation.
When public quarters are allotted to a member of the Ordnance Department or Rifle Range Services, a deduction of one-tenth shall be made from his pay.
Inspection of Warlike Stores Staff.
88a. The following shall be the scale of pay (inclusive of rations and all other allowances other than travelling allowances for members of the Inspecting Staff in the Department of the Chief of Ordnance:—
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Armament Artificers................ | 188 | 203 | 7 10 (Annual) |
Artificers’Labourers................ | 146 | 165 | 9 10 (Biennial) |
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AREA OFFICERS
337. Officers of the Militia Forces temporarily appointed as “Area Officers” will receive no militia pay during appointment, but will be granted an allowance at the rate of £150 to £180 per annum.
This allowance will include “horse” and all other allowances except “travelling,” and is subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament.
Subject to provision being made by Parliament, the Minister may approve of an increment being granted at the rate of £30 per annum, after three years’ satisfactory service as an Area Officer, on a certificate from the District Commandant that the duties have been performed in an efficient manner.
PROVOST STAFF.
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MILITIA FORCES.
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340. Rates of Pay for Militia Forces.
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| 1 | 17 | 6 | 46 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 10 | 0 | 37 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Half-day parades shall be paid for at one-half and night drills at one-quarter of the above rates.
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342. Officers of the Militia Forces performing Intelligence duties in Military Districts, or officers specially appointed to carry out such work, shall, during the period of the present war, be graded as under, and be paid according to grade, irrespective of rank:—
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A Specialist becoming non-effective during a year will not draw Specialists’ pay for that year.
(2) A special duty pay of 6s. may be paid to each soldier below the rank of 2nd Corporal or Bombardier borne on the authorized establishment as “Cook” for each day’s attendance at the Camp of Training of the unit to which he belongs, on the certificate of the Commanding Officer that his duties have been efficiently carried out.
(3) Payment for the provision of motor cycles and bicycles will be made annually in accordance with the following scale to members borne on the authorized establishment of a Signal Unit or as Regimental Signallers of Light Horse and Infantry Units using privately-owned machines in the Government Service, the owners of such machines to be responsible for all damages and repairs, and that machines are kept in good order and fit for service at all times.
344. The rate of pay for all trainees during the first twelve months of their service shall be as prescribed for recruits, and from the 1st July, subsequent to their being classified as “Efficient” shall be at the rate of 4s. per diem.
Provided that trainees of the 1897 quota who have been exempted from training under section 125 of the Act during the year 1915-16 owing to the temporary suspension of the training of the Citizen Forces, may be paid at the rate of 4s. per diem during the year 1916-17, in the same manner as though they had been classified as efficient for the year 1915-16.
Provided that any trainee promoted to a rank higher than that of private, gunner, driver, lance-corporal, acting bombardier, &c., during his first year of training may be paid at the rate prescribed for the rank to which promoted.
345. (1) Except as provided by Regulations 126 and 129 pay shall not be issuable in any year in excess of the total amount per annum set out in Regulation 340, unless in very exceptional circumstances, which must be proved to the satisfaction of the Military Board and approved by the Minister.
(2) The pay for the number of days prescribed for the Annual Camp of Continuous Training shall be set aside from the total amount provided, and shall not be available for any parade or drill other than continuous training. This amount shall be issuable only for attendance at the Camp of Training for the unit to which the officer or soldier belongs, or for attendance at another camp within the year to make good absence without leave from the ordinary camp, and shall not be issuable for any camp attended to make good absence without leave.
(3) The remaining portion of the total amount shall, subject to paragraph (1) of this Regulation, be available for compulsory or alternative parades attended, but pay shall not be issuable for any other parade attended to make good deficiencies caused by absence without leave.
346. With the exception of officers who were serving in the Militia Forces on 30th June, 1912, the payment of pay of Militia Forces shall be made in arrear and as follows:—
On the last day of Camp of Continuous Training, the amount of pay earned at such camp (provided that for Camps of seventeen days an interim payment may be made), and at the end of the financial year, the remainder of the amount earned in that financial year.
347. The higher rates of pay allotted to Officers, Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers, although calculated on the number of Parades attended, are intended to include remuneration for the duties of the rank, varying from year to year, in connexion with attendance at Schools of Instruction, Staff or Regimental Tours, Classes, and Administrative Work of Units.
348. The Commanding Officers will report annually, before the last issue of pay, to District Commandants that the Officers, Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers of their units have performed all duties required of them during the year satisfactorily, except
(stating names and reasons),
and will, at the same time, withhold 20 per cent. of the annual pay of the members so excepted, pending the decision of the District Commandant, and such sums so withheld shall not be payable to the members concerned unless authorized by the District Commandant.
349. In the case of members of Regimental and other Staffs, who are on leave of absence for more than one month, a proportionate part of the annual rate of pay shall be deducted for the period of absence, to be computed at one-twelfth of the annual rate for each month of absence, after deducting the pay allocated for the period of continuous training.
350. Notwithstanding the issue of any “Establishments” of units, all members of the Militia Forces may be paid according to their rank in cases where such establishment is exceeded, but, in the case of ranks higher than that of Private, no further promotion to such rank shall be made until such Supernumeraries are absorbed, and if the excess be:—
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351. In the case of members voluntarily enlisted under A.M. Regulation 1183, pay shall be issuable only to such members as are authorized by the Military Board, and provided for by Parliament.
352. Members of any unit or of the Unattached List of the Militia Forces, temporarily absent abroad, may be permitted to attend for training with other units of the British Dominions, and may be paid accordingly, not exceeding the rates herein provided, as arranged by the Military Board.
353. No pay shall be made to members for periods during which they are detained under Section 135 of the Act.
Allowances.
364. An additional allowance shall be paid to a married member receiving less than 8s. per diem for each day’s attendance at the Annual Camp of Training as follows:—
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A similar allowance as in (
The allowance under (
Provided, however, that these allowances shall not be granted to a soldier unless he completes the period of continuous training prescribed in Section 127 of the Defence Act, viz.:—
If serving in an Artillery or Engineer unit, or in a unit of the Army Service Corps allotted to Artillery or
Engineers................................................................................... Not less than 17 days.
Other units................................................................................... Not less than 8 days.
Provided, however, that a statutory declaration by the claimant, indorsed by the Commanding Officer, shall be furnished with each claim.
Provided further that the total allowance payable under this Regulation shall not exceed—
In the case of members whose daily rate of pay is 3s.—5s. per day.
In the case of members whose daily rate of pay is 4s.—4s per day.
In the case of members whose daily rate of pay is 5s.—3s. per day.
355. Horse Allowance shall be issued in accordance with Regulations 131 and 132.
SENIOR CADETS.
356. (
(
When there is more than one locality, the list of such localities shall be submitted for the approval of the Military Board. (A)
In addition, a sum to be calculated at the rate of £5 per locality, will be made available in each Military District, and will be credited in such amounts as may he approved by the District Commandant to increase the Contingent Allowance of those in which it may be most needed.
Area Officers will keep a proper record of receipts and expenditure on the authorized form.
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“In Senior Cadet companies and detachments formed in educational institutions, the strength for the purpose of calculating the amount of the Contingent Allowance shall be taken on Tuesday in the week following the commencement of studies after the winter vacation.”
(A) (1) District Commandants will forward,
not later than the 30th August in each year, their recommendations for
financial authority for payment of Contingent Allowance in accordance with
Regulation 355 (
(2) The recommendation will be accompanied by a return showing the separate localities in each Area for which payment is recommended, and specifying—
(
a ) the principal locality of each Area, and the number of Senior Cadets training thereat;(
b ) other localities for which payment is recommended, and the number Cadets in training thereat;(
c ) localities for which payment is not required, and number of Senior Cadets in training thereat.
(3) The numbers in training will be
calculated as directed in Regulation 355 (
Advances at the discretion of the Authorizing Officer will be made to Area Officers to meet expenditure as may be necessary in the items mentioned below:—
Expenses incidental to parades and target practice, including marking.
Orderly Room Expenses—
Hire of temporary accommodation.
Cleaning and care of Orderly Rooms and grounds.*
Lighting and fuel.
Water.
Printing,* stationery, advertising, postage stamps, office requisites, and furniture.
Cleaning and care of arms,*
Care and protection of stores on charge*
Replacing losses or damage to stores and equipment which cannot be traced to individuals, and are not chargeable otherwise.*
Other incidental expenses not exceeding Five Shillings in each case.*
Recoupment will be made by the District Paymasters on receipt of vouchers duly acquitted in accordance with the Audit Act and Regulations.
357. (1) An allowance (subject to provision being made by Parliament) may be paid to officers within the authorized establishments to make good the expenses necessary in the provision of rank badges, drill books, accoutrements, and all other incidental expenses.
C.O. Battalion............................................................. At the rate of £7 per annum.
O.C. Company............................................................ At the rate of £5 per annum.
Second in command of Company................................. At the rate of £5 per annum.
Other officers.............................................................. At the rate of £3 per annum.
(2) A
(3) Payments, which will be made—
(
a ) on and after the month of February, of claims accruing during period of six months ending 31st January preceding.(
b ) on and after the 1st August, of claims accruing during period of the six months ending the 31st July preceding;
will be dependent on—
(i)
in the case of officers other than Battalion Commanders— the approval of the District Commandant and the certificate of the Battalion Commander that the duties of such officers have been efficiently carried out;
(ii)
in the case of Battalion Commanders— the approval of the District Commandant.
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* Expenditure on these items should he very small, if any. Printing should usually not be necessary. Care of the office and stores therein should not necessitate hired assistance more than once a month.
358. An officer of the Senior Cadets detailed by the District Commandant to attend a School of Instruction in Infantry or Musketry Training, which has been approved for officers of the Militia Forces, and in which a vacancy exists owing to the required number of officers of the Militia Forces not being able to attend, may, if the District Commandant approves, and the necessary funds are available from the amount provided for such School of Instruction, be granted—.
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a ) Railway transport to and from the school.(
b ) Tentage or quarters, and subsistence whilst attending the school.
359. Senior Cadet Officers who attend Camp for a period of not less than eight days may be paid the field allowance of their rank, as prescribed for officers of the Militia Forces, and shall be granted free rations.
MEDICAL ATTENDANCE AND EXAMINATIONS.
360. (1) Subject to provision being made by Parliament, a sum of £60 per annum will be allowed for each Training Area—
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a ) For all medical examinations (excluding Permanent Forces) under the Defence Act within the Area, and which include—(i) Medical examinations for those liable for training in the Junior Cadets.
(ii) Medical examination of boys liable for training in the Senior Cadets who, for local reasons, have not been previously medically examined for Senior Cadet Service.
(iii) Medical examination of Junior Cadets on transfer to the Senior Cadets.
(iv) Medical examination of officers for first commissions in existing Militia Forces.
(v) Medical examination of officers of the Militia Forces for promotion.
(vi) Medical examination of recruits for units of the Militia Forces raised at places appointed for training under A.M. Regulation 693.
(vii) Medical examination of Senior Cadets on transfer to the Militia Forces.
(viii) Other medical examinations when specially required by the District Principal Medical Officer.
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b ) Medical attendance on members of the Permanent Forces and their wives and families in accordance with Regulations for “Medical Attendance” excepting those attended by the Medical Officer in charge of Permanent Troops.(
c ) Attendance as a member of any Medical Board on Militia Troops or Cadets within the Battalion Area.(
d ) Attendance on members of the Militia Forces or Cadets residing in Area suffering from injuries contracted in the performance of military duty. Any cases, however, extending over five visits to be dealt with as special cases, and treated in a general Hospital where available. In cases, however, where this is not practicable, a fee at the rate of One guinea for every three visits to be allowed for visits in excess of five. (A)
(2) In cases where the training area includes training localities at such a distance from the Area Medical Officer’s place of residence as to involve considerable expense or loss of time in conducting the medical examinations there by the Area Medical Officer, local civilian medical practitioners may be employed, and will be paid at the rate of 2s. 6d. for each examination.
If in any area the Area Medical Officer is unable to examine 90 per cent. of those allotted to him, any sums paid or payable under this paragraph shall be deducted from the Area Medical Officer’s allowance, provided that no such deduction shall be made in respect to medical examinations conducted at places the visiting of which would necessitate the absence of the Area Medical Officer from his station for over 24 hours, nor shall the person liable for training at such centres be considered to be portion of “those allotted” to the Area Medical Officer for examination.
(3) In addition to the duties already specified, Area Medical Officers may be required to medically examine school teachers, prior to commencing a Special School of Instruction in Junior Cadet Training, for which service a payment of 2s. 6d. may be made.
In cases where it is not practicable for an Area Medical Officer to perform this duty, the examination may be conducted by a local civilian medical practitioner, provided that the cost does not exceed 2s. 6d. per head.
3. (a) The medical examination of recruits of units of the Militia Forces raised at localities which are not places appointed for training under A.M. Regulation 693 may be carried out by a local civilian medical practitioner appointed by the Commandant, and a payment of 2s. 6d. for each examination may be made.
(4) Any officer of the Australian Army
Medical Corps will be eligible for appointment to the position of a
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(A) The following additional instructions
will be observed in connexion with injuries sustained by members of the Militia
Forces and Commonwealth Military Cadet Corps in the performance of military
duty (Regs. 180 (
1. Certificate showing period of incapacity will only be accepted from:—
(
a ) Military Medical Officers;(
b ) Area Medical Officers;(
c ) Such Private Medical Practitioners as have been approved by P.M.O.
Presidents of Courts of Inquiry will insure
that the Certificate is attached to the proceedings, and neither accept nor
base their recommendations upon Medical Certificates furnished by medical
authorities not enumerated in (
2. During Camps of Training the following procedure will be observed:—
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a ) Cases requiring treatment after termination of Camp will be sent to a General Hospital (or to a Private Hospital if the patient agrees to pay difference of costs). District P.M.O. and Commanding Officer to be at once notified. Medical Certificate (A.M. Book 8) will accompany the patient.(
b ) When a member is medically fit to return home, but is medically unfit to resume employment, direct the member concerned to at once report himself to the prescribed medical authority. A Medical Certificate (A.M. Book 8) to be sent direct to District P.M.O. by prescribed medical authority. In cases where Camps are held at any considerable distance from District Head-Quarters, the Certificate will be forwarded to a Medical Officer of the Area, as directed by the P.M.O. The private address of the invalid will be indorsed on back of Certificate Form.
(5) Civilian medical practitioners appointed to the position of “Medical Officers of Training Areas” may be granted honorary rank in the Australian Army Medical Corps Reserve.
(6) Medical Officers of Training Areas, holding honorary commissions as Captains, if they pass the qualifying examination and are within the age limits, may be granted substantive rank.
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