Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth (Amendment) (Provisional) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1912. No. 250.

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.

Amendments to F. and A. Regulations, Part IV.—Pay of Permanent Forces.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912 should come into immediate operation and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the 1st July, 1912, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.

Dated this nineteenth day of December, One thousand nine hundred and twelve.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE.

FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS (PROVISIONAL) FOR THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

AMENDMENTS.

Part IV.—Pay of Permanent Forces.

Regulation 61 is amended to read—

Officers holding temporary, brevet, honorary, or acting rank (or appointment) shall receive the rates of pay fixed for their substantive rank (or permanent appointment).

Regulation 62 is amended to read—

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.

Regulation 63b.—(Pay for Quartermasters)—

for “£250 to £400 per annum (six biennial increments of £25)”

insert “£300 to £400 per annum (four biennial increments of £25).”

delete—

“This consolidated rate of pay shall include the provision of a horse when required to be mounted and all other allowances except travelling.”

C. 1733—Price 5d.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY.

Regulation 64 and sub-para. (a) of Regulation 65 are cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (FIELD AND GARRISON).

Pay of Officers.

64.—The consolidated rates of pay of officers are as follow:—

2nd Lieutenant.—(Appointed on and after the 1st January, 1913), £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, or for promotion to Lieutenant, £10 per annum.

Lieutenant.—(Appointed or promoted to that rank on and after 1st January, 1913, after completing four years’ service as 2nd 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.

Lieutenant.—(Appointed to that rank (including on probation) prior to 1st January, 1913), £200 to £350 per annum.

Increments—

(i.) On completion of twelve months’ service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £10 per annum.

(ii.) On completion of two years’ service, and subject to passing Short Course of Gunnery, and favorable report by the Commandant, £15 per annum.

(iii.) On completion of four years’ service, and subject to passing for Captain or Gunnery Staff Course, and favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.

(iv.) On completion of six years’ service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.

(v.) On completion of eight years’ service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.

(vi.) On completion of nine years’ service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.

(vii.) On completion of ten years’ service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant, £25 per annum.

The increment under (ii.) shall, however, not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of twelve months’ service from the date from which the increment under (i.) took effect, and the increments under (iii.), (iv.), and (v.) shall not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of two (2) years’ service from the date from which the previous increment took effect, and the increments under (vi.) and (vii.) shall not be granted unless and until the officer has completed a period of one year’s service from the date from which the previous increment took effect.

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 Financial Regulation 88.

(3) An officer who on 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(4) An officer who prior to this Regulation coming into force was in receipt of a salary higher than that now prescribed for his rank shall continue to receive the same, pending promotion to a rank with an equivalent or higher rate of salary, as provided by these Regulations.

Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men 65 (a)—

R.A.F.A.			R.A.G.A.
Rank and Appointment.			Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum.	Daily Rates of Pay.		Rates of Pay Consolidated per Annum.	Daily Rates of Pay.
£240 to £285. Increments. — Three biennial increments of £15 each, subdivisional rates being £240, £255, £270, £285	..		£240 to £285 Increments.—Three biennial increments of £15 each, subdivisional rates being — £240, £255, £270, £285
				Warrant Officer— Master Gunner, 1st Class Armament Clerk (1st Class Master Gunner)
Warrant Officer— Master Gunner,2nd Class Regimental Sergeant-Major Bandmaster	..	..	£210 to £254 Increments.—Two biennial increments of £12 each, a long service increment of £10 on completion of 3 years’ service at £234 per annum, and a further £10 per annum, on completion, of 3 years’ service at £244 per annum, subdivisional rates being — £210, £222, £234, £244, £254
Master Gunner, 3rd Class Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant	..	..	£192 to £204 Increments .—One increment of £12 on completion of 2 years’ service in that rank, subdivisional rates being — £192, £204
Battery Sergeant-Major			..	7s. 6d. per diem and allowances		..	..
Company Sergeant-Major			..	..		..	6s. 6d. to 7s. per diem and allowances. Increment of 6d. per diem after 6 years’ service in rank of Company Sergeant-Major

 

Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men—continued.

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.
Battery Quartermaster-Sergeant			..	6s. 6d. per diem and allowances	..	..
Company Quartermaster-Sergeant			..	..	..	6s. to 6s. 3d. per diem and allowances; long service increment of 3d. per diem after 3 years’ service as Company Quartermaster-Sergeant or Staff Sergeant (Orderly Room)
Staff Sergeant (Orderly Room)			..	..	..
Sergeant-Farrier Sergeant Fitter or Wheeler Sergeant Saddler		..	6s. 9d. per diem and allowances	..	..
Sergeant	..	..	..	5s. 9d. per diem and allowances	..	5s. 6d. per diem and allowances
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
Saddler	..	..	4s. 3d. per diem and allowance,	..	..
Shoeing Smith Fitter or Wheeler
Gunner, Trumpeter and.Driver		..	..	3s. 9d. per diem and allowance.	..	3s. 6d. per diem and allowances

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

Notes.

(1) A soldier who on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his then rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(2) A soldier who on the 30th June, 1912, has completed not less than ten years’ service in his present rank or appointment, and who on that date was in receipt of not less than the minimum, but less than the maximum rate of pay above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall be granted an increment equal to the amount required to bring him on to the next higher subdivisional rate of pay prescribed for his rank or appointment.

(3) For the purposes of pay this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.

(4) Should a soldier, appointed prior to the date of these Regulations be in receipt of a salary higher than that herein prescribed for his rank or appointment, he shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank or appointment carrying an equivalent or higher salary.

(5) 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.

(6) 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.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.

Regulations 70 and 71 (a) are cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

Consolidated Pay of Officers.

7 (a). Staff Officer for Works.—£350 to £450 per annum.

Increments.—Six annual increments of £15, and one of £10.

(b).Division Officer.—£280 to £330 per annum.

Increments.—Five annual increments of £10.

(c).Surveyor.—£280 to £380 per annum.

Increments.—Ten annual increments of £10.

(d) Lieutenant.—£250 to £350 per annum.

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), 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.

(f).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.

(g). 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.

(h). Lieutenant-Colonel.—£575 to £625 per annum.

Increments.—Two 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 Financial Regulation 88.

(3). An officer who on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(4). An officer who prior to this Regulation coming into force was in receipt of a salary higher than that now prescribed for his rank shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank with an equivalent or higher rate of salary as prescribed by these Regulations.

PAY OF WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, AND MEN

Rank and Appointment.			Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.				Daily Rates of Pay.
Warrant Officer—			£230 to £300
Draughtsman	..	..					..
Increments.—£10 increment annually. Subdivisional rates being £230, £240, £250, £260, £270, £280. £290. £300 £230 to £285
				Instructor	..
Clerk of Works Engineer Storekeeper Engineer Clerk Master of Steamer	Increments.—Four annual increments of £10, and long-service increment of £15 after 3 years' service at £270 per annum. Subdivisional rates being £230, £240, £250, £260, £270, £285				..
Company Sergeant-Major		..	8s., and allowances
Regimental Duty		..		..	..	..	..
Draughtsman	..	£200 to £220 (uniform provided).				..
Instructor	..
Engineer Clerk Military Mechanist Electrician Master of Steamer		Increments.—Two annual increments of £10. Subdivisional rates being £200, £210, £220

 

Pay of Warrant Officers Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men—continued.

Rank and Appointment.			Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.				Daily Rates of Pay.
Company Quartermaster Sergeant—			..	..	..	..	7s. to 7s. 6d., and allowances (one increment of 3d. per day on completion of 3 years’ service as Coy. Q.M. Sergt., a second increment of 3d. per day on completion of 3 years’ service at 7s. 3d. per diem)
			Sergeant—
Regimental Duty		..	..	..	..	..	6s. 9d. to 7s. and allowances, (one increment of 3d. per diem after 3 years’ in rank of Sergeant)
Military Mechanist Electrician			£190 to £200 (consolidated, but with uniform). Two annual increments of £5. Subdivisional rates being £190, £195, £200						..
£186 to £196 (consolidated, but with uniform). Two annual increments of £5. Subdivisional rates being £186, £191, £196
				Engine-driver	..	..
				Engineer Clerk
				Corporal—
Regimental Duty		..	..	..	..	..	6s. 3d. to 6s. 6d. and allowances (one increment of 3d. per diem after 3 years'service as Corporal)
£140 to £178 (consolidated, but with uniform). Two annual increments of £10, and one long-service increment of £9 after 3 years’ service at £160, and long-service increment of £9 after 3 years’ service at £169 per annum. Subdivisional rates being £140, £150, £160, £169, £178
				Storeman Engine-drivers	..
					..
2nd Corporal	..	..	..	..	..	6s. to 6s. 3d., and allowances. One incrementof 3d. per diem after 3 years’ service as 2nd Corporal
Sapper—
Regimental Duty		..	..	..	..	5s. 6d., and allowances
Stokers (Marine)		..	..	..	5s. 6d., and allowances
Deck Hands	..	..
Cooks	..			..	£2 per week, and lodging allowance, if on Married Establishment

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

 

Notes

(1). A soldier who, on 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than, the minimum rate above prescribed for his then rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(2). A soldier who on the 30th June, 1912, has completed not less than ten years’ service in his present rank or appointment, and who on that date was in receipt of not less than the minimum, but less than the maximum rate of pay above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall be grantedan increment equal to the amount required to bring him on to the next higher subdivisional rate of pay prescribed for his rank or appointment.

(3). For purposes of pay, this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.

(4). Should a soldier, appointed prior to the date of these Regulations, be in receipt of a salary higher than that herein prescribed for his rank or appointment, he shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank or appointment carrying an equivalent or higher salary.

(5). 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..

AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS.

Regulations 75 (a) and (b) are cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

75 (a) Pay of Officers (to be as prescribed for Administrative and Instructional Staff).

(b) Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men.

Rank and Appointment,			Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.	Daily Rates of Pay.
Warrant Officer	..	..	£210 to £254	..
Increments.—Two biennial increments of £12 each, a long service increment of £10 on completion of 3 years’ service at £234 per annum, and a further £10 per annum on completion of 3 years’ service at £244 per annum; subdivisional rates being—£210, £222, £234, £244, £254
Sergeant Farrier	..	..	..	6s. 9d. and allowances
Sergeant	..	..	..	5s. 9d. and allowances
Corporal	..	..	..	4s. 10d. and allowances
Shoeing Smith	..	..	..	4s. 3d. and allowances
Private or Driver	..	..	..	3s. 9d. and allowances

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

Notes.

(1). A soldier who on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his then rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(2). A soldier who on the 30th June, 1912, has completed not less than ten years’ service in his present rank or appointment, and who on that date was in receipt of not less than the minimum, but less than the maximum rate of pay above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall be granted an increment equal to the amount required to bring him on to the next higher subdivisional rate of pay prescribed for his rank or appointment.

(3). For the purpose of pay this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.

(4). Should a soldier, appointed prior to these Regulations, be in receipt of a salary higher than that prescribed for his rank or appointment, he shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank or appointment carrying an equivalent or higher salary.

(5). 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.

AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.

Regulations 78 (a) and (b) with the exception of that portion relating to Good Conduct Pay, are cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

78 (a) Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men.

Rank and Appointment			Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.	Daily Rates of Pay.
Warrant Officer	..	..	£210 to £254	..
Increments.—Two biennial increments of £12 each, a long service increment of £10 on completion of 3 years’ service at £234 per annum, and a further £10 per annum on completion of 3 years’ service at £244 per annum; subdivisional rates being—£210, £222, £234, £244, £254

Sergeant	..	..	..	6s. 9d. and allowances
1st Corporal	..	..	..	5s. 9d. and allowances
2nd Corporal	..	..	..	4s. 9d. and allowances
Private	..	..	..	3s. 9d. and allowances

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

Notes.

(1) A soldier who on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his then rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(2). A soldier who on the 30th June, 1912, has completed not less than ten years’ service in his present rank or appointment, and who on that date was in receipt of not less than the minimum, but less than the maximum rate of pay above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall be granted an increment equal to the amount required to bring him on to the next higher subdivisional rate of pay prescribed for his rank ox appointment.

(3). For the purposes of pay this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1911.

(4). Should a soldier, appointed prior to the date of these Regulations, be in receipt of a salary higher than that herein prescribed for his rank or appointment, he shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank or appointment carrying an equivalent or higher salary.

(5). 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.

CREW OF THE STEAM LAUNCH “MARS.”

Regulation 83 is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

83—

Rank and Appointment.				Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.		Daily Rates of Pay.
(To be as prescribed for Master of Steamer (Coy. Sergt.-Major) of R.A.E.)		..
			Coxswain	..	..
Engine-driver		..	..	(To be as prescribed for Sergeant Engine-driver. R.A.E.)		..
Deckhand		..	..				..	(To be as prescribed for these ratings in R.A.E.)
Stoker	..	..	..

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.

Regulation 84 and sub-paras, (a) and (e) of Regulation 85 are cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—

84. Pay of Officers—

2nd Lieutenant (appointed on and after the 1st January, 1913).—£200 to £225 per annum

Increments—

(i.) On completion of twelve months’ service, and subject to, favorable report by the Commandant, £15.

(ii.) On completion of two years’ service (including one year at £215 per annum), and subject to passing for promotion to Lieutenant, and favorable report by the Commandant, £10 per annum.

Lieutenant.—£250 to £350 per annum.

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 and to 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.

The pay for Officers of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent) Will be—

Captains .. .. .. £450 to £500 per annum.

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 88.

(3). An Officer who, on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(4). An Officer who prior to this Regulation coming into force was in receipt of a salary higher than that now prescribed for his rank, shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank with an equivalent or higher rate of salary as prescribed by these Regulations.

PAY OF WARRANT OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.

85 (a)—
Rank and Appointment.		Consolidated Rates of Pay per Annum.
Garrison Sergeant-Major	..	£240 to £285
Increments.—Three biennial increments of £15 each; subdivisional rates being—£240, £255, £270, £285
Staff Regimental Sergeant-Major		£210 to £254
Increments.—Two biennial increments of £12 each, a long service increment of £10 on completion of three years' service at £234 per annum, and a further £10 per annum on completion of 3 years’ service at £244 per annum; subdivisional rates being—£210, £222, £234, £244, £254
Staff Sergeant-Major	..	£156 to £204
Increments.—Biennial increments of £12 each; subdivisional rates being—£156, £168, £180, £192, £204

All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Commandant and provision being made by Parliament.

Notes.

(1). A soldier who, on the 1st July, 1912, was in receipt of less than the minimum rate above prescribed for his then rank or appointment, shall receive such minimum rate from that date.

(2). A soldier who on the 30th June, 1912, has completed not less than ten years’ service in his present rank or appointment, and who on that date was in receipt of not less than the minimum rate of pay but less than the maximum rate of pay above prescribed for his rank or appointment, shall be granted an increment equal to the amount required to bring him on to the next higher subdivisional rate of pay prescribed for his rank or appointment.

(3). For the purposes of pay this Regulation shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st July, 1912, but for the purpose of calculating service for increments, shall be held to have come into force on and from 1st January, 1910.

(4). Should a soldier, appointed prior to the date of these Regulations, be in receipt of a salary higher than that herein prescribed for his rank of appointment, he shall continue to receive the same pending promotion to a rank or appointment carrying an equivalent or higher salary.

(5). A Staff Regimental Sergeant-Major in receipt of a salary higher than the minimum herein prescribed for a Garrison Sergeant-Major, 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 as a Staff Regimental Sergeant-Major.

Insert new Regulation:—

86 (c) SPECIAL DUTY PAY FOR EXTRA REGIMENTAL APPOINTMENTS.

Special duty pay, at the following rates, will be paid to officers holding special appointments, in addition to the annual rates of regimental pay prescribed for their rank, but an Officer holding more than one of these appointments shall only be permitted to receive the special duty pay allotted to one of such appointments.

Members of Military Board	..	..	..	£75 per annum
Commandant, 1st Military District		..	..	£75	„
Commandant, 2nd Military District		..	..	£175	„
Commandant, 3rd Military District		..	..	£100	„
Commandants, 4th, 5th, and 6th, Military Districts				£50	„
Representative in England (Dominion’s Section Imperial General Staff)	..	..	..	£150	„
Directors Military Board	..	..	..	£50	„
Staff Officer to the Inspector-General		..	..	£50	„
Chief Instructors, Schools of Gunnery and Musketry ... ..
Inspecting Ordnance Officer	..	..	..
Assistant Inspecting Ordnance Officer		..	..	£25 per annum
District Stall Appointments	..	..	..
General Staff Officers	..	..	..
Staff Captain at Head-Quarters		..	..

Provided, nevertheless, that an officer holding a special appointment on the 30th June, 1912, whose total pay and allowances on that date were greater than the total emoluments he would receive under the Regulations made by this Statutory Rule may continue to be paid such higher rate so long as he continues to hold such special appointment.

 

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