Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth (Cth)
STATUTORY RULES.
FINANCIAL
AND
ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS
FOR THE
MILITARY FORCES
OF THE
COMMONWEALTH
1904.
FINANCIAL AND ALLOWANCE REGULATIONS.
PART I.
SECTION I.—DEFINITIONS.
I. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears :—
" Secretary " shall mean the Secretary, Department of Defence.
" Commandant " shall mean an officer appointed to be Commandant of a Military District.
" Executive Officer " shall mean an Officer of the Executive Branch of the Forces.
" Chief Accountant " shall mean the Officer appointed to be Chief Accountant in the Office of the Central Administration.
" Paymaster " shall mean an Officer appointed to be Paymaster for a Military District.
" Authorizing Officer " shall mean an Officer appointed to be an Authorizing Officer for a Military District in accordance with the Treasury Regulations.
" Paying Officer " shall mean an Officer appointed to be a Paying Officer for a Military District in accordance with the Treasury Regulations.
SECTION II.—GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. The General Officer Commanding will 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 are held responsible for the economical expenditure of all moneys provided in the annual Estimates for their respective commands ; and they are further responsible that no liability is incurred against Votes in excess of the provision made.
4. Every credit will be given to Commandants and to all Staff and other officers concerned, for economies effected under the different Votes, and for economical administration coupled with satisfactory efficiency.
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.(
b )To approve of any other expenditure (not exceeding£ 50 in any one case) under the Divisions or Subdivisions of any Votes for Contingencies, General Services, Maintenance of existing Arms and Equipment, provided he has satisfied himself that funds are available ; that it is not a new Vote or item or involving any alteration of existing rules or practice ; 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 Regulation and does not require Ministerial approval).(
c )To approve of the employment of casual labour (non-clerical) for any period not exceeding fourteen days in any one month where provision exists on the Estimates for extra labour, but no person is to be employed under this authority for any longer time than six weeks in the whole, in any twelve months.(
d )To approve, under the Regulations governing Compensation for Injuries, of all awards of compensation under paragraph in, where the award does not exceed payment of compensation for one month, and the medical expenses do not exceed £5.(
e )Under the Regulations for Compensation for injury to or loss of a horse, to approve of compensation when awarded by a Board, provided that the amount does not exceed£ 10; or, in cases where it may be desirable to pay compensation, upon the certificate of the Veterinary Officer, and it is not practicable to call a Board, where the amount does not exceed£ 5.(
f ) To approve, after due inquiry, and in accordance with any regulations on the subject, of the striking off charge of stores lost or damaged, where the value does not exceed£ 5.(
g )To approve of increments to Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and men, where such are provided in the Appropriation Act and prescribed by the Regulations.The expenditure to be authorized by Commandants under clauses (
b ), (c ), (d ), (e ), and (f ) is not to exceed in the aggregate the following amounts per month in the respective States, without the approval of the Minister :—
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A monthly schedule of expenditure incurred by each Commandant, under the
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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. | ||
7. Commandants are not to vary any payments provided for under Regulations.
8. Proposed expenditure under Votes for Heavy Gun and Small Arm Ammunition; for Warlike Stores ; and Estimates of expenditure within the current year's Estimates for Camps and Schools of Instruction will be submitted to the General Officer Commanding for submission, if necessary, to the Minister.
9. When it is necessary to make re-arrangements or transfers in connexion with any Votes, application is to be made, giving full reasons for the same, through the General Officer Commanding to the Minister.
10. When a Commandant submits any proposal to Head-quarters involving expenditure, such proposal should be accompanied by a statement from the Authorizing Officer or District Paymaster, showing—
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a )The Division, Subdivision, and Item of the Estimates to which the expenditure should be charged.(
b )That money is available on the Vote.
The Commandant will, in addition, state that with his knowledge of the requirements 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.
11. When grants are provided for in the Estimates, authority to pay them is to be obtained by the Authorizing Officer on the recommendation of the Commandant.
12. All financial instructions or approvals regarding expenditure, communicated through the General Officer Commanding to Commandants, shall be forwarded without delay to District Paymasters.
13. Should any circumstance affecting the probity or fitness of a District Paymaster for his position come to the notice of a Commandant, it will be his duty to make inquiries, and, should he deem it necessary, to report the matter to the General Officer Commanding, for submission to the Minister.
14. Unless by special Ministerial sanction, all payments authorized by these Regulations shall be subject to the necessary provision being made by Parliament.
SECTION III.—DISTRICT PAYMASTERS.—DUTIES AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
The duties of a District Paymaster will be as under :—
15. He will be responsible for the disbursement of the public moneys in accordance with the Regulations, and with any instruction or authority issued by the Minister.
16. He will 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 Department; and that the provisions of the Public Service Act and Regulations are strictly observed.
17. He will be held responsible that no arrear occurs in the work of his office, and that the books are posted up daily, so that they may at all times be ready for examination.
18. He will act as financial adviser to the Commandant upon all questions involving expenditure.
19. He will keep the Commandant informed of all expenditure on Votes, with the view of assisting him to prevent any Vote being exceeded.
20. He will be responsible that all accounts in the District Pay department are kept strictly in accordance with the " Treasury Regulations."
21. All accounts other than those dealt with under Regulations by other officers shall pass through the office of the District Paymaster who will be responsible that the amount of the appropriation for any Division or Subdivision of the Estimates, or any Loan Appropriation, or Trust Fund Credit, is not exceeded without the authority of the Treasurer.
22. He will, in the event of receiving any claim which appears to him not authorized by the Regulations or instructions of the Minister, point out the same in writing to the Commandant. Should the Commandant consider that, on the contrary, such claim is covered by the Regulations or authority of the Minister, an immediate report as to the circumstances of the case will be made by the Commandant to the General Officer Commanding, for submission to the Minister; and the account shall not be paid without the approval of the Minister.
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He will not apply Public Moneys to any purpose not authorized by the
Regulations of the Service, nor will he advance (except as hereinafter
provided), lend, or exchange any sums for which he is accountable, nor will 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 fares,
&c., exceeding a total sum of
24. He will 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.
25. He will not take charge of any Regimental or other funds.
26. Should difficulty be experienced in recovering money due from officers or others, he will at once represent the circumstances officially to the Commandant, who will, if necessary, refer the matter to the General Officer Commanding, for submission to the Minister.
27. He will submit to the Commandant all queries of the Auditor-General, or other officer appointed by him, together with the correspondence, if any, involved. In the case of a reply being deemed to be unsatisfactory by the Auditor-General, or his officer, the matter is to be referred, through the Commandant, to the General Officer Commanding, for submission, if necessary, to the Minister.
28. District Paymasters will see that a copy of the Audit Act and Treasury Regulations is supplied to every officer receiving or disbursing Public Moneys, and they will obtain receipts for such supply.
29.—Instructions as to Payments.
An amount provided on the Appropriation Act as salary for one appointment shall not be utilized for the payment of the salaries or portions thereof of two persons for the same period.
No officer is to be paid the salary of any position to which he has not been appointed by Order in Council.
In no case, unless governed by Regulation, is an allowance to be paid to any member of the Force, unless such allowance has been authorized by Order in Council, or by the Minister.
Overtime money is not to be paid unless the same has received Ministerial approval.
Salary or wages must not be paid from any Vote for " Contingencies," or from any Vote other than that of a Salary Vote or a Vote for " General Services," except with the special approval of the Minister.
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no case should any person be temporarily employed without Ministerial approval,
except as provided in para. 5 (
In the case of any work being carried out in any State by artificers who are ordinarily employed in another State, the cost of material and labour will be charged to the State for which the work is performed. This will also apply to travelling expenses.
30.—Transfer of Members of the Forces.
In every case where an officer, warrant or non-commissioned officer, or man of any branch of the Military Forces of one State is transferred to another State, the District Paymaster of the State to which the officer, warrant or non-commissioned officer, or man is transferred is to be immediately advised by the District Paymaster of the State from which the transfer takes place of the following particulars :—
Rate of pay.
Details of all allowances; and whether in quarters.
Date to which payment has been drawn.
Date of attestation.
Date of re-engagement.
Should a District Paymaster fail to receive these particulars on the transfer of any officer, warrant or non-commissioned officer, or man, it will be his duty to at once communicate with the District Paymaster of the State concerned, with a view of obtaining them.
Whenever any members of the Forces are transferred from one State to another, the cost of such transfers shall be debited to the States to which they are transferred.
31.—Cheques—Provision for Signing of.
All cheques will be signed by the Paying Officer, or such other officer as may be dealing with the advances or credit against which the cheques are drawn, and countersigned by the Authorizing Officer, or such other Officer as may, in accordance with the Treasury Regulations, to be appointed for the purpose.
The names of the countersigning officers, with their specimen signatures, will be forwarded by the Authorizing Officer to the managers of the banks in which the accounts are kept, who will be advised by the Treasurer, or his Deputy, as to the appointment of Paying Officers.
32.—Payments to the Department.
All payments to the Department in any State are to be made to the District Paymaster; and bank drafts, cheques, post-office orders, or postal notes are to be made payable to the District Paymaster, or order. The official receipt given and accepted shall only be that issued by the Receiver of Public Moneys.
33.—Correspondence.
On questions of departmental procedure or routine respecting financial matters not involving the decision of Commandants, District Paymasters will communicate direct with the Secretary or the Chief Accountant, as may be necessary.
All other communications and returns involving the decision of Commandants will pass through the Commandants to the Chief Staff Officer, Head-Quarters.
34.—Trust Funds.
The following Trust Funds are approved :—
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a ) Small Arms Ammunition Account.(
b )Defence Clothing Material Account.(
c ) Magazine Rifle Account.
All proceeds of the sale of small arm ammunition and of empty cartridge cases, will be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account, as well as all moneys voted for the purchase of such ammunition.
All moneys received from the sale of clothing material will be paid into Trust Fund, Clothing Material Account.
All moneys received from the sale of magazine rifles and barrels for same, will be paid into Trust Fund, Magazine Rifle Account.
These moneys are to be strictly applied to the following purposes :—
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 and buttons).
Magazine Rifle Account.—To replace magazine rifles and barrels sold.
Returns.
35. District Paymasters will forward direct to the Secretary not later than the 7th of each month, after signature by Commandants, a monthly statement (in the form of the Estimates as supplied by the Chief Accountant) showing the expenditure to the end of the preceding month under—
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a )Pay (the total of each Subdivision).(
b )Contingencies (the total against each item of the Estimates).
36. In the case of Trust Funds for Small Arm Ammunition, Clothing Material, and Magazine Rifles, a monthly statement should be furnished in the following form :—
Trust Funds.
Particulars. | Small-arm Ammunition. | Clothing Material. | Magazine Rifles. |
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purpose of the Returns, under paras. 35 and 36, the nearest
The
figures given should agree to the nearest
37. District Paymasters will forward to the Secretary, immediately after the first of each month, a return showing any changes in permanent officers, or in the personnel of any administrative or instructional staffs or departments that have occurred during the preceding month. Such Casualty Return will include all promotions affecting salary, resignations, forfeitures of office, transfers, and variations of every description that occurred during the previous month.
38. District Paymasters will also forward monthly, through Commandants, to the Secretary, for transmission to the Auditor-General, a return of all appointments, promotions, and transfers, &c., on Form 43, as required by paragraph 114 of the Treasury Regulations.
39. The following is a list of the Returns to be forwarded by District Paymasters :—
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SECTION IV.
40.—Payments to be made by the 30th June.
It is very necessary that the amount of arrears on the 30th June shall be as small as possible, and, with a view of attaining that end, officers are responsible that the following steps be taken :—
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a )Supplies, &c., required to the end of June should be ordered in April or early in May, so that the accounts might be paid in May or early in June; and no orders, except such as are absolutely necessary, should be given after the middle of May.(
b )The requisitions for repairs and similar works should be sent in as early as possible, and the works should, wherever practicable, be completed early in May.(
c )Where accounts outstanding are likely to be of considerable amount, the persons interested should be requested to furnish the accounts promptly. A memorandum to that effect could be written across the orders when given.(
d )Accounts for amounts due to the Government Printer, Railways, &c., should be specially asked for.(
e )In the case of monthly or quarterly payments, where the amount due on the 30th June can be ascertained, claimants should be asked to render their claims 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 should be asked to render accounts up to the middle of June only, the balance to be included in the next account.(
f ) Accounts for services, such as rents and similar matters, should be paid about the middle of June, up to the end of that month.(
g )With regard to the pay and allowances of the Forces, such arrangements should be made as will enable all payments due for the financial year to be made prior to the 30th June.(
h )It is the duty of officers to see that all claims are promptly paid.
41.—Barrack Damages.
When repairs to buildings or works are rendered necessary owing to wilful damage or neglect by the individuals or troops in occupation, the State Officer for Engineer Services in the district will recover the cost of such repairs through the Commanding Officer of the unit concerned, and forward it to the District Paymaster, accompanied with the original " Barrack Damage " requisition and the original requisition on the Department of Home Affairs.
The District Paymaster will deal with the matter as follows :—
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a )Pay the sum received from the Staff Officer for Engineer Services into the Commonwealth Treasury in the State to the credit of the Trust Fund—other Trust moneys.(
b )Enter on the face of the original requisition on the Department of Home Affairs the amount lodged and the date, and forward the completed form to the Superintending Officer, Home Affairs.(
c )Enter the amount lodged and the date on the face of the " Barrack Damage " requisition, and return it to the Staff Officer for Engineer Services, together with a receipt for the money.
The Staff Officer for Engineer Services will file the completed " Barrack Damage " requisition, and forward the District Paymaster's receipt to the Commanding Officer through whom the money was received.
42.—Rates or Taxes.
In all cases where premises are rented or leased for departmental purposes no provision is to 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 will see that meters are provided, so that payment may only be made for the quantity actually consumed.
Fidelity Guarantees of Officers and Others.
43. The Minister will 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 which, for the Militia and Volunteer Forces, shall be in accordance with the following table :—
Estimated largest Amount in Hand at any one time. | Amount of Guarantee. | |
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Upwards of £300 and under |
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| 1,000................................................................................................ | 300 |
| 1,500................................................................................................ | 400 |
| 2,000................................................................................................ | 500 |
| 2,500................................................................................................ | 600 |
| 3,000................................................................................................ | 700 |
| 3,500................................................................................................ | 800 |
| 4,000................................................................................................ | 900 |
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44. 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,
clause 70 of the Public Service Regulations, paragraphs
45. 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.
46.
Every Officer, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officer, holding a position in the
Militia or Volunteer Forces which is a guaranteed office under these
Regulations, shall contribute to the Guarantee Fund established by, and in
accordance with, clause 70 of the Public Service Regulations, paragraphs
47. The premiums payable under paragraph 46 of these Regulations shall be a charge against the Clothing and 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 Paymasters of the respective States not later than the 1st August in each year. The District Paymaster will be held responsible for the collection of such premiums, and that the moneys so collected are paid to the Trust Fund to the credit of the Guarantee Fund Account.
48. Where the term " officer " is used in the Public Service Regulation referred to in these Regulations, it shall be held to include " Officer, Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officer, or other person in the Military Forces."
49. The term of the guarantees under these Regulations shall date from 1st July, 1903. In the case of those under paragraph 44, the first annual premiums shall be deducted from the salaries of the persons holding the guaranteed offices for the month of July ; and in the case of those under paragraph 46, the annual premiums shall be paid so soon as money is available after the Estimates have been passed by Parliament.
Moneys received from Tenderers for Canteen Rights.
50. In cases where arrangements do not exist in regiments or corps for a Regimental Canteen—
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a )An Officer appointed to the command of a Camp of Continuous Training is authorized to call for and approve of tenders for Canteens (Liquors and Groceries), Refreshment Booths, Barbers' Shops, &c.(
b )He will forward a list of accepted tenders, accompanied by a balance-sheet, showing the amounts received, and the manner in which they have been disposed of, to D.A.Q.M.G. of the District, for the information of the Commandant and the District Paymaster.(
c )The moneys so received will be divided proportionately between each regiment or corps or portion of same in camp, and forwarded to the respective Commanding Officers.(
d )Sums so received will be paid into corps funds, to be used at the discretion of the Commanding Officer in providing Games, Gymnastic Gear, &c., &c., for Regimental Recreation Rooms, or for the necessary expenditure for the benefit of the Troops in Camp.
PART II.—PAY OF PERMANENT FORCES.
51. All persons appointed to the Permanent Forces will draw pay and allowances from the date on which they commence duty only, and not from any earlier date.
52. In every case where a salary provided for under these Regulations has an annual increment attached to it, such increment will be payable when the Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, or man has been in receipt of the salary for a period of twelve months, unless otherwise provided under Regulation. The right to receive such increment in any year shall depend on the good and diligent conduct of the person to whose salary it is attached. If in the opinion of the Commandant any Non-Commissioned Officer or man is not entitled to an increment, he may issue an order directing that it shall not be paid.
53. In the case of Officers no increment shall be stopped from their salary or pay save on the authority of the Minister.
54. 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 is not exceeded.
55. Officers holding Temporary, Brevet, or Honorary rank shall receive the rates of pay and allowances fixed for their substantive rank.
56. Consolidated rates of pay cover all payments or issues to which members may be entitled for pay, quarters, rations, horse allowance, fuel, light, uniform, bedding, and cooking utensils, except wrere otherwise provided in these Regulations.
57. Daily rates of pay include payment for Sundays (seven days in the week).
I.—ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY.
Pay of Officers.
58. The rates of pay of Officers are consolidated, and include the total remuneration an Officer receives for his services, except as provided in paragraph 63 :—
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a )Probationary Lieutenants and Lieutenants—£ 200 to£ 300 per annum.Four biennial increments of
£ 25 per annum. The increments will be as follow :—(i.) After two years' service, and subject to passing the Probationary Examination, Short Course of Gunnery, and qualifying as an Instructor in either a Special Infantry or Light Horse school, and favorable report.
(ii.) After four years' service, and subject to passing for Captain or Gunnery Staff Course, and qualifying as an Instructor in either a Special Infantry or Light Horse school, and favorable report.
(iii.) After six years' service, and subject to passing for Captain or Gunnery Staff Course, and favorable report.
(iv.) After eight years' service, and subject to highly favorable report.
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b ) Captain—£ 325 to£ 400 per annum.Three annual increments of
£ 25 per annum ; provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until after having qualified for promotion for the next step of rank.(
c ) Major—£ 425 to£ 500 per annum.Three annual increments of
£ 25 per annum ; provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until after having qualified for the next step of rank.(
d ) Lieut.-Colonel—
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All increments are dependent on the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding, the approval of the Minister, and provision being made by Parliament.
The foregoing rates will be subject to a deduction for the value of Government quarters occupied, in accordance with paragraph 77.
59. Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
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a )The following rates of pay apply to all Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and men who are enlisted, re-engaged, or promoted on and after the 1st January, 1903. The rates of pay previously existing in the several States will continue to be paid to those serving prior to the 1st January, 1903, until promoted or re-engaged.
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Warrant Officers. | First Class................................. | 1st Class Master Gunner .................
Regl. Sergt.-Major ............................ | R.A.A. | 13 | 0 | |||
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2nd Class Master Gunner | R.A.A. | 12 | 0 | |||||
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3rd Class Master Gunner.................. | R.A.A. | ... |
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* In addition to these rates of pay, quarters, rations, fuel, light, medical attendance, hospital, uniform, bedding, and cooking utensils will be provided free by the Government.
In the case of any new appointments the rates of pay will be as follow :—
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| 1st Class Master Gunner............................ Armament Clerk, 1st Class Master Gunner Bandmaster................................... | R.A.A.............................. |
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| Regl. Sergt.-Major...................................... Bandmaster.................................................. 2nd Class Master Gunner.......................... | ......................................... R.A.A.............................. |
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Regimental Quarter-master Sergeant............................................................................................................................................................... | R.A.A.............................. |
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b )Good Conduct Pay (Acting Bombardiers, Gunners, and Drivers only )—After two years' service, with good conduct, 2d. per day.
After four years' service, and if in possession of one good conduct badge for one year, 4d. per day.
After six years' service, and if in possession of two good conduct badges for one year, 6d. per day.
Married Establishment.
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Warrant Officers and Staff Sergeants, 100 per cent. of establishment not drawing consolidated pay.
Sergeants, 50 per cent. of establishment not drawing consolidated pay.
Rank and file, 10 per cent. of establishment not drawing consolidated pay.
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(1) Sixpence per diem for the room, fuel, and light during the period for which the room is allotted to him.
(2) The contract price of rations, if supplied.
61.—Specialist and Special Duty Pay.
The following shall be the rates of extra pay for Specialists, and for special duty, in accordance with the Establishment authorized by the Minister :—
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Note.—Not more than half of these appointments should be held by Non-commissioned Officers.
62.—Extra Duty Pay.
When the Permanent Forces are called upon to perform work for which it may be deemed expedient to grant extra pay, the following rates may be allowed by special approval of the Minister :—
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63.—Tropical Pay.
The following extra pay, in addition to the ordinary rates, shall be granted to the Garrison at Thursday Island, viz. :—
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| 1s. 3d. per diem |
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| 9d. per diem |
II.—CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
64.—Consolidated Pay of Officers.
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foregoing rates to be subject to a deduction for the value of Government
quarters occupied, in accordance with para. 77
The granting of increments of pay is dependent upon the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding the Commonwealth Military Forces, the approval of the Minister, and provision being made by Parliament.
65.—Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
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Submarine Mining Storekeeper............................. | 12s. to 13s. | |
Clerk of Works.......................................................... | 10s. to 13s. | |
Instructor.................................................................... | 11s. to 13s. | |
Military Mechanist Electrician— | ||
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Engineer Clerk.......................................................... | 8s. 3d. to 11s. 6d. | |
Orderly Room Clerk (on Engineer Staff)............. | 8s. 3d. to 11s. | |
Storekeeper................................................................ | 10s. | |
Storeman.................................................................... | 7s. to 8s. | |
Company Sergeant-Major...................................... | 8s. 6d. |
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Sergeant (Company)................................................ | 7s. 6d. | |
Corporal (1st)............................................................ | 6s. | |
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Sapper......................................................................... | 4s. 3d. | |
Trumpeter and Bugler.............................................. | 1s. 6d. to 2s. 3d. |
Excepting cases of special agreement with the War Office.
In cases where a minimum and a maximum rate are provided, an annual increment of 6d. per diem may be paid, subject to the approval of the Commandant.
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66.—Married Establishment.
The Married Establishment of a unit may include all Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants, and Sergeants not drawing a consolidated rate of pay, and 10 per cent. of the rank and file not drawing a consolidated rate of pay.
Regulations as for the Royal Australian Artillery, para. 60.
67.—Engineer Pay.
The rates of Engineer pay shall be as follow :—
Coxswains for Submarine Mining Steamers—Not to exceed 1s. daily.
Engine-drivers for Submarine Mining Steamers—Not to exceed 1s. daily.
Divers (whilst under water)—1s. per hour.
III.—AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
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Sergeant........................................................... | 5 | 3 | |
Corporal........................................................... | 4 | 10 | |
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69.—Married Establishment.
As for the Corps of Australian Engineers, paragraph 66.
IV.—AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.
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1st Corporals.................................................... | 5 | 6 | |
2nd Corporals.................................................. | 4 | 6 | |
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71.—Married Establishment.
As for the Corps of Australian Engineers, paragraph 66.
72.—Special Duty Pay.
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V.—PAY OF ORDNANCE ARTIFICERS.
73. The following shall be the scale of pay (inclusive of ration, uniform, and all allowances other than travelling allowances) to govern all future appointments, promotions, or increments :—
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Warrant Officer Artificers*............................................................................................................................................... | 11 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Staff Sergeant Artificers............................................................................................................................................... | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Assistant Artificers............................................................................................................................................... | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
* To be limited to two—one in the State of New South Wales and one in Victoria.
If occupying quarters, a deduction of one-tenth to be made from the pay.
The increase from the minimum to the maximum rates to be by biennial increments of 6d. per diem on the approval of the Commandant.
VI.—ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFFS.
74.—Consolidated Pay of Officers (to apply to future appointments only).
The
consolidated rates of pay for the respective ranks shall be as laid down for
the Permanent Artillery, with the addition of
Officers requiring to be mounted must appear on parade suitably mounted ; but no extra allowance will be made for forage.
Increments may, on the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding, and the approval of the Minister, be granted in accordance with the following scale :—
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a ) Lieutenants,£ 250 to£ 350 per annum.Four biennial increments of
£ 25 per annum. The increments will be as follow :—(i.) After two years' service, subject to favorable report, and if belonging to the Light Horse to qualifying as an Instructor in a Special Infantry School, and. if belonging to the Infantry to qualifying as an Instructor in a Special Light Horse School.
(ii.) After four years' service, subject to passing for Captain and qualifying in a Special Field Artillery School of Instruction.
(iii.) After six years' service, subject to favorable report.
(iv.) After eight years' service, subject to highly favorable report.
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b ) Captains,£ 375 to£ 450 per annum.Three annual increments of
£ 25 per annum ; provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until after having qualified for promotion to the next step of rank.(
c ) Majors,£ 475 to£ 550 per annum.Three annual increments of
£ 25per annum ; provided, however, that the second increment shall not be admissible unless and until after having qualified for the next step of rank.Pay of Warrant Officers and Non-commissioned Officers of the Instructional Staff (other than Royal Australian Artillery, Corps of Australian Engineers, Army Medical Corps, and Army Service Corps).
75. The following rates of pay, inclusive of all allowances except travelling and horse allowances, shall apply on and from the 1st July, 1904, or in the cases of appointments or promotions made from the date of these Regulations. Should any Warrant or Non-commissioned Officer appointed prior to the 30th June, 1903, be in receipt of a salary higher than that pertaining to his classification under this Regulation, he will continue to receive the same pending promotion to a class with an equivalent salary.
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On promotion to— | ||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 155 | 2 | 6 to | 164 | 5 | 0 |
| 9 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 173 | 7 | 6 to | 182 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 191 | 12 | 6 to | 209 | 17 | 6 |
| 12 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 228 | 2 | 6 to | 246 | 7 | 6 |
The establishment of the several classes shall be as approved by the Minister.
After two years' service at the minimum rate from the date of coming under these Regulations, the increment to maximum rate of each rank may be approved by the General Officer Commanding, on the recommendation of the Commandant.
When public quarters are allotted to a Warrant Officer or Non-commissioned Officer in receipt of a consolidated rate of pay, a deduction of one-tenth shall be be made from his pay.
Warrant
and Non-commissioned Officers of the Instructional Staff required to provide
and keep a horse, will draw, on and after the 1st July, 1904, horse allowance
at the rate of
Non-commissioned
Officers of the Instructional Staff will, on first appointment, receive an
allowance not exceeding
VII.—ALLOTMENT AND OCCUPATION OF QUARTERS.
76. Where rooms are available, quarters shall be allotted to officers in accordance with the following scale :—
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77. When quarters are occupied by an Officer, the following deduction shall be made from his pay, irrespective of the number of rooms that may be available for allotment being less than under the scale :—
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In the case of an officer whose salary is under £250 per annum, the deduction to be one-tenth of his salary.
In the case of an Officer who is receiving salary at a rate appertaining to a lower rank than that which he holds, the deduction for quarters shall be in accordance with the rate laid down for such lower rank.
78. Whenever quarters are available they are to be allotted to an Officer.
PART III.—MILITIA AND VOLUNTEER CORPS. 1.—PAY.
79. Subject to provision being made by Parliament, pay for the parades, in accordance with the regulations for efficiency, will be granted to Officers and soldiers serving in the militia at the rates laid down in the following tables. Deductions from the total amount per annum will be made for every parade not attended at the rates laid down for the whole day, half-day, and night parades respectively.
80. The pay (including horse allowance) of militia and volunteer Officers acting as Adjutants will be at the rate of 5s. per diem, except in the case of Officers acting as Adjutants of the Australian Garrison Artillery, when the pay will be at the rate of 3s. per diem.
81. Recruits, after being passed into the ranks, will be paid for the period of their recruit drill at half of the rates laid down for trained soldiers in paragraphs 85, 86, and 87. Recruits who fail to pass into the ranks will receive no pay. It is to be understood that under no circumstances can a soldier earn more than the maximum rate per annum as laid down for the respective ranks, except as provided in paragraph 82.
82. Attendance at Guards of Honour or Escorts, as provided by the Commonwealth Military Regulations, for the Governor-General, or the Governor of a State, or in connexion with the opening or prorogation of Parliament, shall be paid for at the rates provided in paragraphs 85, 86, and 87 for the respective ranks, in addition to the annual maximum amount therein laid down for such ranks.
83. Except in the case of the Militia Staff, payment will be made quarterly or half-yearly in arrear, and in the case of Camps of Continuous Training on the last day of the Camp, less deductions for non-attendance.
The pay of the Militia Staff (Brigade and Regimental) will be issued quarterly in arrear upon the certificate of the Commanding Officer that their duties have been efficiently performed.
84. Horse allowance, as under, will be issued to members of the Militia and the Volunteer Forces, in consideration of their providing horses suitable for the service :—
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a ) Light Horse (Militia).
An allowance will be made in accordance with the scale laid down in para. 85.
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b ) Light Horse (Volunteer),
An
allowance of
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c )In the case of Non-Commissioned Officers and Drivers of the Militia Field Artillery providing their own horses for mounted parades, horse allowance may be paid them, on the approval of the Commandant, in accordance with the rates laid down for members of the Light Horse in para. 85, a N.C.O. drawing for one horse, and Driver for two horses.(
d ) Other corps.
Field Officers of the Militia, Infantry, Engineers, Army
Service Corps, Army Medical Corps, Veterinary Department, and all Officers of
the Militia Field Artillery, who are required by the General Officer Commanding
the Military Forces of the Commonwealth to provide suitable chargers, will
receive an allowance of
Other Officers of the Militia Forces, when detailed by a Commandant for mounted duty, may hire a horse at a rate not exceeding 15s. for each parade ; but the total number of parades must not exceed sixteen per annum. Claims for such hiring, if officer does not ride a horse his own property, must be supported by vouchers.
An officer who draws horse allowance under (
Members drawing horse allowance under (
RATES OF PAY FOR MILITIA FORCES.
85. Light Horse.
Rank. | No. of days. | Rate per diem. | Amount per annum. | Extra Pay for provision of Horse (other than Recruits). | Total per annum. | ||||||||
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| 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 41 | 12 | 6 |
| 16 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 34 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 27 | 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 16 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Squadron Sergeant-Major....................... | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Trumpeter (over 18 years of age).......... | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Trumpeter (under 18 years of age)........ | 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Half-day parades will be paid for at one-half and night drills at one-quarter of the above rates. Recruits passed into the ranks and members promoted during the currency of a half-year will receive the full horse allowance of their rank for the half-year. Members discharged during the currency of a half-year will not receive any horse allowance.
86. Field and Garrison Artillery, Infantry, and Departments.
Rank. | No. of Days. | Rate per Diem. | Amount per annum. | ||||
| 16 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Half-day parades will be paid for at one-half and night drills at one-quarter of the above rates.
Australian Army Nursing Service.
88. The following allowances may be granted to Lady Superintendents, Matrons, and Nursing Sisters of the Australian Army Nursing Service :—
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a ) A Capitation Allowance of£ 1per annum to each " Efficient," subject to provision being made by Parliament.
And when called up for duty :—
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2. When rations are not supplied in kind, 3s. per diem; but when such are supplied, 1s. 6d. per diem only will be allowed for extra rations.
3. Clothing Allowance at the rate of
£ 1 for every three months of service or part thereof.
II.—CLOTHING AND CORPS CONTINGENT ALLOWANCE.
89. At the commencement of each financial year, Officers Commanding Regiments or Corps of the Militia Forces will, subject to provision being made by Parliament, be credited with the sum of 40s. per head up to the full establishment authorized by the Minister for the financial year in which payment is made ; and in the case of Volunteers, with the sum of 30s. per head of the full establishment authorized by the Minister for the financial year in which payment is made, and 20s. for each member who was efficient on the preceding 30th June; such allowance (to be designated " Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance ") will be expended on the following items :—
Clothing.
Military Clothing (including the articles of kit usually comprised under the head of " Necessaries ") of authorized pattern (except Greatcoats) for Warrant and Noncommissioned Officers and men (exclusive of those permanently employed), including lace, buttons, chevrons, caps, badges, &c.
Incidental expenses connected therewith, such as cleaning, repairs, alterations, freight, cartage, &c.
Clothing material issued from Ordnance Department on payment. In such cases prepayment must always be made.
Corps Contingencies.
Orderly Room Expenses :—
Cleaning Orderly Rooms, and Care of Grounds.
Lighting and Fuel.
Water.
Insurance.
Lighting Parade Grounds.
Printing, Stationery, Advertising, and Postage Stamps.
Cleaning Arms, &c.
Care and Protection of Stores on their charge.
Replacing Losses or Damage to Stores and Equipment which cannot be traced to individuals, and are not chargeable otherwise. All Supplies required from Ordnance Department on payment are to be prepaid.
Band Expenses.
Expenses incidental to Target Practice, Parades, and Camps.
Other Incidental Expenses, for which the special approval of the Commandant is to be obtained, where more than 20s. on any one item is involved.
90.
Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance will not be paid for Medical or
Veterinary or Departmental Officers receiving special rates of pay—
91. Officers Commanding Regiments or Corps will be held responsible that the expenditure of the Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance is limited to the items enumerated in paragraph 89.
92. Officers Commanding will be responsible for the due custody and expenditure of the Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, and will be required to keep a proper record of all receipts and payments in the authorized cash-book, in accordance with the instructions contained in paras. 100 to 110 inclusive; and all books and accounts connected with the expenditure thereof shall be produced, when required, at inspections, or for the purposes of audit by a Government Auditor, and shall, if necessary, be available for inspection by the Clothing Committee or Clothing Board.
93. Claims must be made out on the authorized voucher form, supported by receipts, in accordance with the Audit Act and Treasury Regulations, and all books must be correctly and accurately kept and posted up to date.
94. Payment will be made to Officers Commanding Regiments and Corps as soon after the 1st of July in each year as possible upon vouchers submitted by them.
95. It must be distinctly understood that the Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance is not the property of any indvidual, but Officers may be permitted to draw an amount not exceeding 30s. per annum towards the cost of up-keep of their uniform.
96. The Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance it not to be expended in payment for supplies which are not authorized by Regulations, and Officers Commanding Regiments and Corps will be held personally responsible for any expenditure in excess for which they have not received special authority.
97. A financial statement showing debit and credit statement of Clothing and Corps Contingent Account for the year will be forwarded by each Commanding Officer to the annual meeting of the Military Clothing Committee.
98. Officers Commanding will conform with and be guided by the instructions issued from time to time by the District Military Clothing Committee, and will endeavour to so administer the Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance that they may insure proper and regular supply of Military Uniform to those under their command, to which end careful records are necessary.
99. Military Clothing shall remain Government property, and not become the property of the soldier at any time, and all clothing having an unexpired value, and not returned to store on resignation or discharge, shall be paid for by the individual, and stoppages may be made from any money due to him. All such stoppages shall be credited to the Clothing and Corps Contingent Account.
III.—INSTRUCTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, BY COMMANDING OFFICERS OF REGIMENTS AND CORPS, OF MONEYS RECEIVED OR DISBURSED ON ACCOUNT OF PAY, CLOTHING, AND CORPS CONTINGENT ALLOWANCE, OR ANY OTHER PUBLIC MONEYS RECEIVED IN CONNEXION WITH CORPS.
100. All such moneys are to be immediately paid into one banking account to the credit of the Corps in such banks as may be approved by the Secretary as Deputy for the Treasurer, on the recommendation of the Authorizing Officer.
No moneys other than public moneys are to be dealt with under such account.
The account will be operated on by the respective Commanding Officers, and under no circumstances is it to be overdrawn.
Commanding Officers may place at interest on bank deposit for one year any sum they will not require to use during that period, such interest to be duly credited in Cash Book, and expended in accordance with para. 89 of these regulations.
101. Payments shall in all cases be made by cheque signed by the Officer Commanding the Regiment or Corps, and counter-signed by the second in command, or by the Adjutant or other Officer nominated by the Commandant.
102. Commanding Officers will be required to furnish a guarantee of such amount as may be prescribed.
The premiums for such guarantee may be a charge to Corps funds.
103. Commanding Officers will be responsible for keeping the account of all receipts and disbursements in the authorized cashbook, in accordance with the prescribed form. Every separate sum received or paid on the public account should be entered in the cash-book, with the date on which the transaction takes place. An example of the manner in which the same are to be entered is given.
104. Commanding Officers will be required to keep a Guard Book, to contain—
The Roll and Pay List for Brigade or Battalion Staff ;
The Muster Roll and Pay List for Regiments and Corps ;
Claims for Horse Allowance ;
Return of Fines ;
Copy of Annual Balance Shee t; and
All Cash Vouchers, which should be numbered consecutively.
It is to be clearly understood that all Cash Vouchers must contain full details, because such will be required by the Audit Inspector.
105. On or before the 10th of July in each year a balance-sheet of the past year's receipts and expenditure, signed by the Commanding Officer, and countersigned by two other Officers, must be forwarded to the Authorizing Officer, who will transmit same to the Secretary with any remarks he may consider necessary. No portion of the annual allowance shall be issued to any Corps until such balance-sheet shall have been received.
The roll and pay list of the Staff of a Corps, Brigade, or Battalion will invariably be submitted to the Commandant before being sent to the Paymaster. The Commandant's signature to be a voucher that the Officers on the list are efficient, in accordance with the Regulations, and entitled to the proportionate full pay for the period served, irrespectively of the parades attended.
106.
In accordance with the provisions of section 29 of the
107. In case of the disbandment of a Corps, any balance of the Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance or other funds, after the payment of all expenses sanctioned under the Regulations, shall be credited to the Consolidated Revenue Fund, under the head of " Defence."
108. Commanding Officers may call upon such Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers as they may consider necessary, on account of their being intrusted with moneys, to find guarantees for a sum of £100, the premium for which will be paid from Corps funds.
109. The Official Accounts of all Commanding Officers or other persons in Military employ will be audited at least once annually by Officers appointed for the purpose by the Auditor-General.
110. Before the transfer or retirement of any Commanding Officer or other responsible Officer takes place, his official accounts are to be audited, and the necessary application should be made through the Department to the Auditor-General.
Pro Forma.
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MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
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Supply Officer.
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Note. —A carbon copy of this return to be retained by the Supply Officer.
APPENDIX E.
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COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES.
District____________________________
Scale for month of_____________________190 . Abstract of Subsistence of Prisoners in the Military Prison
during______________________190 .
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The District Paymaster,.
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APPENDIX G.
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Form No. 6.
Account of Stoppages due from the_________________________________________________________________________
for Men dieted in the _______________________________________________Hospital at______________________________
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Battery. | Regtl. No. | Names. | Period. | No. of Days. | Amount. | Amount for Washing. * | |||||
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* The sums charged in this column are for washing soiled linen or clothing before being placed in the soldiers' packs or bundles.
Signature of Medical Officer____________________________________________
Account of Stoppages due from the__________________________________________________________________________
for Men dieted in the __________________________________________Hospital at___________________________________
From the__________________________________________________________
19 .
To the____________________________________________________________
RECAPITULATION.
Troop or Company. | No. of Days. | Amount. | Amount for Washing. | ||||
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Army Book No. (
Supplies brought on charge and issued during the month of______________________________________
________________________________________Regiment or Corps.
Brought on Charge.
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Any discrepancies to be fully explained hereon.
This book should contain as many leaves as may be required to meet local requirements, and the same form of book will be adapted for Hospital Supplies; headings to be left blank and written in as required.
APPENDIX I.
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MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH. Army Book No. B.
Corps_____________________
Demand for day's rations of provisions, &c., for period from
to 19 , both days inclusive.
Station Date 19 .
Detail. | Strength or Numbers. | Total Rations required. | Remarks.
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| ... | ... | Biscuits | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Fresh Meat | lb. | |
| ... | Preserved Meat | lb. | ||
| ... | Salt Fish | lb. | ||
| ... | ... | Coffee | lb. | |
Horses— | Sugar | lb. | |||
| ... | ... | Pepper | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Salt | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Potatoes | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Vegetables, Mixed | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Tea | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Candles | lb. | |
Part Rations— | Straw | lb. | |||
| ... | ... | Hay | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Oats | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Chaff | lb. | |
| ... | ... | Bran | lb. | |
Station at, and date to which rations were last drawn. Received rations for above strength.
__________________________Commanding Officer. __________________________Quartermaster.
Note.—The number of Officers' Servants (not Soldiers) and other Civilians entitled to rations to be shown separately in red ink
MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
Counterfoil. Army Book No. Ba.
Corps_______________________________
(Battalion, Battery, or Company to be stated.)
Demand for days' Rations of Provisions, &c., for period from to 19 ,
both days inclusive.
Station Date 19 .
Detail. | Strength or Numbers. | Total Rations Required. | Remarks.
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Rations— | Bread | lb. | |||
| Biscuits | lb. | |||
| Fresh Meat | lb. | |||
| Preserved Meat | lb. | |||
| Salt Fish | lb. | |||
| Coffee | lb. | |||
Horses— | Sugar | lb. | |||
| Pepper | lb. | |||
| Salt | lb. | |||
| Potatoes | lb. | |||
| Vegetables, Mixed | lb. | |||
| Tea | lb. | |||
| Candles | lb. | |||
Part Rations— | Straw | lb. | |||
| Hay | lb. | |||
| Oats | lb. | |||
| Chaff | lb. | |||
| Bran | lb. | |||
Station at, and date to which rations were last drawn. Issues made as stated above.
________________________Commanding Officer. ________________________Officer in charge of Supplies.
Note.—The number of Officers' Servants (not Soldiers) and other Civilians entitled to rations to be shown separately in red ink.
APPENDIX J.
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MILITARY FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
District
Regiment or Corps.
Requisition for Forage. Date
Where to be delivered and to whom. | Chaff. | Hay. | Oats. | Straw. | Bran. |
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lbs. | lbs. | lbs. | lbs. | lbs |
The Contractor for Forage.
Signature
Rank and Position
Carbon Copy to be retained by person making out this requisition.
The Contractor must obtain receipts for supplies delivered by him, and attach them to his account when rendering same*
By Authority : ROBT. S. BRAIN, Government Printer, Melbourne
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