Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth (Provisional) (Cth)
STATUTORY RULES.
PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACTS 1903-1904.
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 Revised Regulations under the Defence Acts 1903-1904 should come into operation on and from the 1st November, 1910, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.
Dated this 27th day of October, One thousand nine hundred and ten.
DUDLEY,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency's Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
All Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth heretofore made, whether provisional or otherwise, are hereby repealed.
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.
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"Paymaster" means an Officer appointed to be 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. Commandants should therefore from time to time personally inspect claims, especially claims for travelling expenses.
4. It is the duty of every member of the Military Forces 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£ 50in 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 Service, 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.
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c )To approve of the employment of casual labour (non-clerical) where provision exists on the Estimates for temporary assistance, but no person shall be employed under this authority for a longer period than six weeks in any financial year without the approval of the Military Board. Applications for re-employment to state periods already employed during current financial year.
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d ) To approve—in accordance with Regulations—of compensation for injuries, provided the award does not exceed payment of compensation for thirty working days and the medical expenses do not exceed£ 3 3s.
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e )Under the Regulations for Compensation for injury to or loss of a horse, to approve of compensation when recommended by a Board, provided that the amount does not exceed£ 5; 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, provided the amount does not exceed£ 5.
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f ) To approve, in accordance with Commonwealth Military Regulations of the striking off charge of storesdamaged 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.
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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.
6. The expenditure to be authorized by Commandants under Regulation 5, clauses (
b ), (c ), (d ), (e ), and (f ) must not exceed in the aggregate the following amounts per month in the respective States without the approval of the Minister :—
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7. A monthly schedule of expenditure incurred by each
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be forwarded for the information of the Finance Member not later than the 7th of each month, in the following form :—
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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The Commandant shall, 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. 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.
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.
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 Department; 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 of assisting 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.
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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 exceeding a total sum of
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.
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.
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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 prescribed by Financial Regulation 85 (
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 Pay-master, 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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(i.) Small Arms Ammunition Account.
(ii.) Defence Clothing Material 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, not later than the 7th 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 :—
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44. The following Returns are to be prepared and forwarded through the District Paymaster :—
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| Secretary...................................... | 15th March of each year. |
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| 2 copies to Secretary, 1 to P.S. Inspector | By 7th of month after quarter. |
Return of Expenditure by Commandant | Secretary | Within 7 days after month. |
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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 Mav, 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 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 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 Quartermaster-General, and, after approval by a Board consisting of the Deputy Quartermaster-General, District Paymaster, and Senior Ordnance Officer, shall be returned to the requisitioning officer, 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 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,
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 :—
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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 | ||
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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 or Volunteer
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 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 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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c )On the conclusion of a camp, steps shall be immediately taken to settle all accounts in connection therewith, and the nett proceeds distributed without delay.
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d )The moneys so received shall be divided proportionately between each regiment or corps or portion of same in camp, and forwarded to the respective Commanding Officers, who shall give receipts for amounts received, and same shall be attached to documents forwarded to the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General.
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e )Sums so received by Commanding Officers shall be paid into the Public Moneys Account of the regiment or corps, 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. In addition to the entries made in the Cash Book, a separate record shall be kept, showing all transactions of receipt and expenditure under this Regulation.
56a. 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 therefor 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.
PART IV.
Pay of Permanent Forces.
57.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.
58. In every case where a salary provided in accordance with these Regulations has an annual increment attaching to it, such increment shall be payable when the Officer, Warrant Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer or
man has been in receipt of the salary for a period of not less than twelve months, unless otherwise provided under Regulations. The right to receive such increment in any year shall depend upon good and diligent conduct. 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.
59. 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.
60. Officers of the Permanent Forces promoted to a higher substantive rank shall draw the minimum rate of pay for the higher rank from the date of such promotion, provided the Establishment and provision on Estimates are not exceeded.
60a. 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.
61. Officers holding Temporary, Brevet, or Honorary rank shall receive the rates of pay fixed for their substantive rank.
62. Consolidated rates of pay shall include all allowances except as prescribed in Part X. of these Regulations.
63. Daily rates of pay shall be payable for seven days per week, unless otherwise provided.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY.
(Including Permanent Field Batteries.)
Pay of Officers.
64. The consolidated rates of pay of Officers are as follows :—
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a ) Probationary Lieutenants and Lieutenants—£ 200 to£ 300 per annum.
Increments shall be as follows :—
(i.) On completion of 12 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.
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£ 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.
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£ 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.(
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All increments shall be dependent on the approval of the Minister, and provision being made by Parliament.
The foregoing rates shall be subject to a deduction for the value of Government quarters occupied in accordance with Regulation 88.
Pay of Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
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existing in the several States shall continue to be paid to those serving prior to the 1st January, 1903, until promoted or re-engaged.
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* In addition to these rates of pay, quarters, rations, fuel, light, medical attendance, hospital, uniform, bedding, and cooking utensils shall be provided free by the Government.
In the case of any new appointments the rates of pay shall be as follow :—
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Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant......................................................................................................................... | .................................................................... | 10 | 6 | |||
‡An annual increment of 6d. per diem may be paid on the approval of the Commandant.
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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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(2) The contract price of rations, if supplied.
Specialist and Special Duty Pay.
67. 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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Tropical Pay—Permanent Forces.
69. 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 191, in lieu of Tropical Pay.
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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Consolidated Pay of Officers.
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Increments shall be as follows :—
(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 favorable report by the Commandant,
£ 15 per annum.(iii.) On completion of four years' service, and favorable report by the Commandant,
£ 25 per annum.(iv.) On completion of six years' service, and subject to passing for Captain, and favorable report by the Commandant,
£ 25per annum.(v.) On completion of eight years' service, and subject to favorable report by the Commandant,
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Pay of Specialists, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
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Master of S.M. Steamer—1st Class................ | 10s. to 13s. | |||
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| 8s. to 10s. 6d. | |||
| 8s. to 10s. 6d. | |||
Military Mechanist-Electrician —1st Class... | 9s. 6d. to 11s. | |||
Military Mechanist-Electrician —2nd Class. | 8s. to 9s. | |||
| 7s. 6d. to 9s. | |||
| 6s. 3d. to 7s. 3d. | |||
| 7s. to 8s. | |||
| 6s. 3d. to 7s. 3d. | |||
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paid, subject to the approval of the Commandant. Specialists (unmarried) of the Royal Australian Engineers who are permitted to occupy quarters in Barracks shall have the sum of 6d. per diem deducted from their consolidated pay; provided, however, that in cases where Specialists are detailed for any duty necessitating their being temporarily quartered in Barracks for periods not exceeding seven days, no deduction shall be made.
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In the case of Sappers, an annual increment of 3d. per diem may be paid, subject to the approval of the Commandant; provided that before the second increment is paid the Sapper must obtain a "fair" Submarine Mining or Defence Electric Lighting qualification, and before the fourth increment is paid a "good" Submarine Mining or Defence Electric Lighting qualification must be obtained.
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After two years' service with good conduct—2d. per diem.
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.
72. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation No. 66.
Allowance while Steamers are in Dock.
73. 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.
74. 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.
AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS.
Officers.
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Sergeant.................................................. | 5 | 3 | ||
Corporal................................................. | 4 | 10 | ||
Private or Driver.................................... | 3 | 3 | ||
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Rank. | Rate per Diem. | Remarks. |
Warrant Officer............................................... Staff Sergeant.................................................. | 11s. to 13s. 7s. | Consolidated.
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Married Establishment.
76. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation 66.
Special Duty Pay.
77. Clerk........................................................................................................ 1s. per diem
AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.
Officers.
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Rank. | Rate per Diem. | Remarks. | ||||
Warrant Officer*............................................. | 13 | 0 |
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Sergeants.......................................................... | 6 | 6 | ||||
1st Corporals.................................................... | 5 | 6 | ||||
2nd Corporals.................................................. | 4 | 6 | ||||
1st Class............................................................ | 3 | 0 | ||||
Privates | 2nd Class............................................................ | 2 | 9 | |||
3rd Class............................................................ | 2 | 6 | ||||
* In the case of any new appointments, the rates of pay shall be as follows :—
Rank. | Rate per Diem. | Remarks. |
Warrant Officer ............................................. |
11s. to 13s. | Consolidated. | |
Staff Sergeant.................................................. | 7s. |
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Married Establishment.
79. As for the Royal Australian Artillery, Regulation 66.
Special Duty Pay.
80. Compounder.......................................................................... | 2s. per diem. |
Orderly-room Clerk..................................................................... | 6d. ,, |
Storeman, Ambulance Depot.................................................... | 1s. „ |
Cook (patients in hospital
and | 6d. ,, |
Note.—Special Duty Pay shall not be allowed in the cases of Non-Commissioned Officers above the rank of Corporal.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT AND RIFLE RANGE SERVICES.
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lic 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.
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IV. | 132 | 6 | 138 | Blacksmith's Striker.................................. Caretaker................................................... Magazine Storeman................................. |
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IV. | 132 | 6 | 138 | Marker............................................................. | additional 5 years' service a further long service
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V. | 144 | 6 | 156 | Assistant Armourer. Blacksmith. Caretaker. Carpenter. Foreman Labourer. Foreman Storeman. Magazine Storeman. Marker. Ranger. Saddler and Harness Maker. Sailmaker. Wheeler and Carpenter. | |||
VI. | 162 | 6 | 168 | Armourer. Foreman Carpenter. Foreman Sailmaker. Foreman Saddler and Harness Maker. Foreman Storeman. Inspecting Ranger. | |||
VII. | 174 | 6 | 180 | Armourer. Foreman Carpenter. Inspecting Ranger. | |||
VIII. | 192 | 6 | 210 | Armourer. Range Superintendent. Inspecting Ranger. | |||
IX. | 216 | 6 | 228 | Armourer. Range Superintendent. | |||
X. | 234 | 6 | 240 | Armourer. Range Superintendent. | |||
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Warrant Officer Artificers*........................................................................................... | 11 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
Armament Artificers....................................................................................................... | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Assistant Armament Artificers...................................................................................... | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
* To be limited to two—one in the State of New South Wales and one in Victoria.
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CREW OF THE STEAM LAUNCH "MARS."
83. The following shall be the scale of pay (inclusive of rations, uniform, and all allowances other than travelling allowances) to govern all appointments or re-engagements after the 1st July, 1904.
The rates of pay previously existing will continue to be paid to those serving prior to 1st July, 1904, until re-engaged:—
Rank. | Rate of Pay. | Increment. | |||
Minimum. | Maximum. | ||||
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Engine-driver............................. | 132 | 156 | |||
Coxswain................................... | 132 | 156 | |||
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Deck hand................................. | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6d. per diem biennially |
Fireman...................................... | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6d. per diem biennially |
If occupying quarters, a deduction of one-tenth shall be made from the pay.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFFS.
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£ 250 to£ 350 per annum.Four biennial increments of
£ 25 per annum. The increments will be as follows :—(i.) After two years' service, subject to favorable report by the Commandant.
(ii.) After four years' service, subject to passing for Captain, and to favorable report by the Commandant.
(iii.) After six years' service, subject to favorable report by the Commandant.
(iv.) After eight years' service, subject to highly favorable report by the Commandant.
Captains,
£ 375 to£ 450 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 promotion to the next step of rank.
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.
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1st Subdivision. | 2nd Subdivision. | 3rd Subdivision. | 4th Subdivision. | |
| 156 | 165 | 174 | 183 |
| 192 | 201 | 210 | 219 |
| 229 | 238 | 247 | 256 |
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MILITARY STAFF CLERKS.
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II...................................................................... | 185 | 210 | 235 | 260 | 285 | ... | ||
III...................................................................... | 40 50 60 | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 160 | ||
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ALLOTMENT AND OCCUPATION OF QUARTERS.
87. Where rooms are available, quarters shall be allotted to officers in accordance with the following scale :—
Bank. | Rooms. | Kitchen. | Servant's Room. |
Colonel (Married)................................................................. | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Colonel (Single)..................................................................... | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Lieut.-Colonel (Married)..................................................... | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Lieut.-Colonel (Single)......................................................... | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Major (Married)..................................................................... | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Major (Single)........................................................................ | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Captain (Married)................................................................. | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Captain (Single)..................................................................... | 2 | 1 | ... |
Lieutenant (Married)............................................................ | 4 | 1 | ... |
Lieutenant (Single)................................................................ | 2 and use of kitchen | ||
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Colonel............................................................................................................ | Married............................................................ | 70 |
Colonel............................................................................................................ | Single*............................................................ | 25 |
Lieut.-Colonel................................................................................................. | Married............................................................ | 60 |
Lieut.-Colonel................................................................................................. | Single*............................................................ | 25 |
Major............................................................................................................... | Married............................................................ | 50 |
Major............................................................................................................... | Single*............................................................ | 25 |
Captain............................................................................................................ | Married............................................................ | 36 |
Captain............................................................................................................ | Single............................................................ | 18 |
Lieutenant....................................................................................................... | Married............................................................ | 25 |
Lieutenant....................................................................................................... | Single............................................................ | 18 |
* If occupying Captain's " single quarters,"
£ 18 only shall be deducted.In the case of an officer whose salary is under
£ 250 per annum, the deduction shall be one-tenth of his salary.
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89. The Military Commandant will be responsible that all quarters are occupied, and in the event of quarters remaining vacant for more than a month, he shall report the circumstances of the case to the Military Board.
89a. The District Paymaster is to be notified without delay of dates of occupation and vacation of quarters.
90. When quarters are compulsorily vacated, for sanitary or other authorized reasons, deduction for quarters shall cease to be made, and travelling allowance of rank not exceeding seven days
may be paid, on the approval of the Military Board, to enable the Officer to secure accommodation elsewhere. One month's notice to vacate quarters to be given when practicable. Cases in which special circumstances arise shall be referred to the Minister.
GOOD CONDUCT BADGES.
91. A good conduct badge shall be a high distinction conferred on a soldier below the rank of corporal, 2nd corporal, or bombardier, as a token of good conduct, and shall be marked by a chevron worn on the left arm.
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PART XII.
FUEL AND LIGHT.
234. The following scales of fuel and light are calculated upon the general requirements of the service as are clearly necessary, and do not, except in the case of personal issues, profess to fix rates in exact detail for each service named; savings on one service can therefore be applied to meet deficiencies on another. Commandants are held responsible that the fuel and light allowed are economically and fairly distributed to meet all services within their respective commands, and, in order to effect as large a saving as possible, are granted discretionary power to defer the issues of both fuel and light as from the 1st of May to a later date in cases where they consider the use of fires or illuminants unnecessary.
General Instructions.
235. For the purposes of these Regulations the Winter Season for allowances of fuel and light shall be from 1st of May to 30th September; the Summer Season from 1st October to 30th April.
236. On the 1st of October in each year the Commandant shall convene a Board of Officers, consisting of the Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General and Staff Officer for Works, to draw up and submit, in duplicate, to the Commandant for approval
a detailed list of fires and lamps on C.M. Forms F8 and
F7, recommended to be authorized for quarters, barrack-rooms, offices,
buildings, and accessories in occupation by or appropriated for the use of the
237. Fuel or light, or commuted allowances in lieu, shall not be allowed to those in receipt of a consolidated rate of pay, or receiving lodging allowance in lieu of quarters.
238. In cases of men quartered in isolated forts, batteries, or stations difficult of access, where no contract can conveniently be entered into or reasonable quotations obtained, the Commandant may temporarily grant such special rate of allowance in lieu of fuel and light as the circumstances of the case may justify, and as may be approved by the Minister.
239. When issues in kind cannot conveniently be made to individuals, the rates to be paid in lieu of fuel and light shall be fixed according to the contract rates, and in accordance with the approval of the Minister for the scales of issues in kind.
Fuel.
240. The allowance of fuel shall be as follows :—
Classification. | Coal (lbs. per authorized fireplace per diem). | Remarks. | |
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241. Unless other fuel is cheaper, coal as a rule should be drawn, but to govern cases where it is difficult or expensive to obtain, the following scale of equivalents, each equal to 1 lb. of coal, is authorized :—
1 lb. coke.
4 lbs. fuel wood (2-ft. billets).
242. In cases where coal only is drawn, firewood, in not less than 2-ft. billets, for kindling purposes may also be drawn at the rate of 56 lbs. of wood for each ton of coal supplied.
243. When in camps of training or instruction six pounds (6 lbs.) of fuel wood, in not less than 2-ft. billets, shall be the daily issue for each officer or soldier (or civilian attached to the camp) of the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
244. When a cubic ton of wood does not realize for distribution a ton avoirdupois, the Supply Officer shall ascertain and certify the ratio of weight to measurement and purchase of supply shall be regulated accordingly. Supply Officer to forward such certificate to District Paymaster.
245. When on active service, the troops must, wherever possible, cut and gather the necessary firewood. When wood is difficult and expensive to obtain and the use of coal proves more economical, coal should be issued at the rate of 2 lbs. per diem per officer, soldier or other person entitled to ration of provisions.
246. Kindling wood at the rate of 1 lb. for every 20 lbs. of coal issued shall be allowed. On active service a quantity of dry kindling wood should always be carried.
Light.
247. Kerosene oil shall be drawn where gas is not available at the following rate for each authorized lamp :—
9 gallons per lamp from 1st April to 30th September.
7 gallons per lamp from 1st October to 31st March.
Ten chimneys per annum per authorized oil lamp shall be allowed, but a stock of not more than twenty chimneys per authorized lamp shall be kept on charge at any time by the unit requiring the use of the lamp.
248. Wick may be allowed at the rate of six inches per gallon of oil supplied.
249. When candles are necessarily drawn in lieu of oil, the equivalent is—six ounces of candles equal one pint of oil.
250. Candles for minor services, such as visiting stables, and sentries, may be supplied as actually necessary. Candles for use in offices may be issued as actually necessary.
251. When under canvas one candle per Bell tent per diem shall be allowed, and two candles per diem per mess, hospital, or Indian marquee (S.S. or E.P. pattern) in actual occupation (see Regulation 200 as to certificate.) Candles or kerosene oil for hospital tents or for marquees used for medical purposes shall be supplied in such quantities as may be requisitioned for by the medical officer in charge, who shall be held responsible that no waste occurs.
252. When lampsticks are used for lighting lamps 1 gallon of colza oil and 2 ounces of wick may be drawn for each stick per annum.
253. Illuminants and lubricating oil for the following services shall be supplied as required upon demands from officers concerned :—
Engineer Machinery, Engineer Workshops, Engineer Vessels, Submarine Services, Electric Light Apparatus, Magazines and Defences, Signalling, Ordnance Workshops.
254. When
gasfittings or lamps of any kind are authorized the issue of light may be made
at once, in accordance with Regulation 240
255. Officers' and Sergeants' messes, also Recreation, Library, Gymnasium, and Billiard Rooms (but not Canteens) are allowed a consumption not exceeding 750 cubic feet of gas per month per authorized burner. Where, however, incandescent burners are in use, the consumption allowed shall not exceed 450 cubic feet per month.
Accounts.
256. Commandants must see that proper accounts of all fuel and light authorized and supplied are kept in C.M. Book No. 12. These accounts shall be kept by the Supply Officer, or the Senior Ordnance Officer.
Treasury Form No. 17 shall be used as a requisition upon Supply Officers or contractors.
PART XIII.
ALLOWANCES TO WITNESSES AT COURTS MARTIAL OR COURTS OF INQUIRY.
257. Where required to attend by the President of a court-martial or a court of inquiry under the Defence Act, witnesses may receive remuneration for such attendance at the following rates :—
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MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
Permanent Forces.
258. Medical attendance shall be granted to the undermentioned Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and men of the Permanent Military Forces, under the Regulations and conditions hereafter defined, except when on ordinary leave or furlough :—
(1) Officers of the Administrative and Instructional Staff, with the Warrant Officers and Non-commissioned Officers attached thereto, including Military Clerks.
(2) Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and men of—
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been approved by the Military Board to take medical charge of Permanent Troops. Members of the Instructional Staff stationed in country districts may become members of a Friendly Society for the purpose of obtaining the medical benefits of membership in the Society, the entrance, subscription, or other fees to be paid by the Department. In cases where such arrangements cannot be made with a Friendly Society, payments to medical practitioners not exceeding the following rates may be approved to provide medical attendance :—
Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers, £1 1s. per annum.
Wife, £1 1s. per annum—exclusive of attendance at confinements.
Each child or step-child (up to 14 years of age), 5s. per annum.
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259. No person, unless authorized by Regulations, shall be admitted as a patient into a Military Hospital without the special sanction of the Commandant, and any departure from this rule shall render the officer authorizing such deviation liable for all expenses which may be incurred.
260. Medical comforts, diets, or extras shall only be issued to members of the Permanent Military Forces when
admitted for treatment at a recognised military hospital, or as specified in Regulation 269, and any such issue made to any person or persons not so entitled, or ordered on the authority of Commanding Officers, Military Medical
Officers, or Civilian Medical Practitioners in medical charge of districts or troops, must not be sanctioned as a charge against the public, and the value of all articles so issued must be recovered from those on whose certificates the issues were made.
261. Attendance cannot be claimed during their confinement for the wives of Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, or soldiers.
262. Nominal Rolls of all persons entitled to medical attendance, giving the rank and address of each person, shall be furnished by the Officer Commanding, or the head of the Department, on the first day of each quarter to the
District Principal Medical Officer, and no person other than an enlisted soldier or other enrolled member of the Military Forces permanently employed, shall be considered entitled to medical attendance whose name is not included in this roll.
263. Officers are entitled to medical attendance at the public expense only under the following conditions :—
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b )Officers not living in barracks shall be entitled to medical attendance, provided they reside within a radius of 2 miles from barracks or District Head-Quarters.
In all cases of attendance at District Head-Quarters the medicines must be supplied from the Military Hospital or Dispensary, where such exists, on a written order of the Medical Officer in charge of the case.
264. An officer or soldier injured in the execution of his duty may, subject in each case to the Regulations regarding "Compensation for injuries received on duty," claim any reasonable expenses for his medical attendance, should the services of a Military Medical Officer or a Civilian Medical Practitioner in medical charge of troops be not available; provided that in each case the commencement of the attendance is reported within 48 hours, and the Civilian Medical Practitioner so employed is approved of by the District Principal Medical Officer.
265. In cases of great urgency an officer may, on the recommendation of the District Principal Medical Officer or his representative, who must first ascertain whether there is accommodation vacant, be at once admitted for treatment into a Military Hospital, or a Civil Hospital, as may be approved by the Commandant, pending sanction from higher authority.
266. No claims for medical attendance on the wives and children of officers shall be recognised; but the wives and children (up to fourteen years of age) of officers serving under the conditions of Regulation 263 may receive medical attendance if no extra expense is incurred therefor by the Government.
267. Except as before specified, claims for reimbursement on account of the services of Civilian Medical
Practitioners employed privately by officers for attendance on themselves, their wives, and children, or for medicines purchased by them, must not under any circumstances be entertained.
268. Warrant Officers shall, under ordinary circumstances, when requiring medical attendance, present themselves at a Military Hospital or Dispensary at 10 a.m., unless their illness be of such a nature as to prevent their doing so, in which case they shall be visited in their own quarters or their own residence, provided that they reside within a radius of 2 miles from barracks or District Head-Quarters.
269. When it is considered absolutely necessary by the Medical Officer in attendance, Warrant Officers shall be admitted to a Military Hospital when available, separate accommodation being afforded them when practicable, or to a Civil Hospital, as may be approved by the Commandant. When under treatment in their own quarters or residence, medical comforts shall only be allowed in cases where it is certified that the illness is due to injury on duty.
270. No claims for medical attendance on the wives, children, and step-children of Warrant Officers shall be
recognised; but the wives, children, and step-children (up to fourteen years of age) of Warrant Officers may receive medical attendance, in accordance with Regulation, 268, if no extra expense is incurred therefor by the Government.
271. Non-commissioned Officers and men shall, when sick, be admitted to a Military Hospital where available. Where there is no Military Hospital they shall be entitled, whether on duty or on sick furlough, to admission to a Civil Hospital which has been duly approved of by the Commandant, and to medical attendance at the public expense, provided they are attended by a Military Medical Officer, or a Civilian Medical Practitioner duly appointed to the
medical charge of troops of the District they may happen to be in. This does not apply, however, to soldiers on ordinary furlough, or to deserters. Non-commissioned Officers of the Staff shall not, as a rule, be admitted to a
Military Hospital for treatment, but may be so admitted on the approval of the District Commandant.
272. No claims for medical attendance on the wives and children of Non-commissioned Officers and men shall be recognised, but the wives of Non-commissioned Officers and men, who are borne on the married roll,* with their children and step children (up to fourteen years of age) may be allowed medical attendance only at District Head-Quarters where there is a Military Medical Officer in medical charge of troops, or when doing duty with a detachment where there is a Military Medical Officer duly appointed, or a Civilian Medical Practitioner appointed to take medical charge of troops, and if no extra expense is incurred by the Government, subject to the provisions of Regulation 268.
*For this purpose the term "married roll" shall include soldiers who are in receipt of consolidated pay, in addition to those on the authorized married establishment.
ARMY MEDICAL CORPS.—PAY FOR SPECIAL SERVICES.
Militia Establishment.
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Volunteer Establishment and Unattached List.
274. For the Medical examination of Recruits for Militia Regiments and Corps in those districts or localities where no Medical Officer of the Militia Establishment exists, a fixed rate of 2s. 6d. per each recruit examined shall be paid.
275. When attending—in professional capacity—camps of continuous training, schools of instruction, or any local camp, if specially detailed for same, they may receive the daily rate of pay of their rank, but when such is drawn horse allowance shall not be allowed. To be charged to Camp Vote.
276. For attending Medical Boards, where no Medical Officer of the Militia Establishment exists, when detailed by the District Principal Medical Officer, they may receive rates of remuneration similar to those laid down for Officers on the Militia Establishment as regards Permanent Services.
EMPLOYMENT OF CIVILIAN MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS.
277. In special cases, Principal Medical Officers of Districts may employ Civilian Medical Practitioners to medically examine recruits for Regiments or Corps, with payment at a fixed rate of 2s. 6d. per each recruit examined, in such Districts where no officer of the Army Medical Corps is available for the duty. Claims to be certified by the Principal Medical Officer as to the correctness thereof.
PART XV.
POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS.
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279. Telegraphic communications
Commandant any telegrams which do not appear to be in strict compliance with the Regulations.
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b )In the event, however, of any messages being improperly sent as on the public service, or of any messages not being of sufficient urgency or importance, the Officers or others sending them shall be called upon to defray the cost.(
c )"O.S." stamps must not be used on telegraphic messages relating to leave of absence or private business sent by Officers of the Military Forces and its departments for the personal convenience of the senders or receivers. The cost of such messages shall not be admissible as a charge against the public.
Accounts.
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Stamp Account.
Date. | Number of Letter or Telegram. | To whom sent. | Address. | Hour of Despatch. | By whom delivered. | Cash. | ||||||
H. | M. | Received. | Expended. | |||||||||
£ | £ | s. | ||||||||||
PART XVI.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ON GROUND OF ILLNESS—PERMANENT FORCES.
281.
All cases of leave of absence granted on the grounds of illness shall be at once notified to the District Paymaster.
282. Commandants may grant leave of absence, on full pay, on the ground of illness in cases in which such leave does not exceed one month in any one year, provided the conditions and periods laid down in succeeding Regulations are not exceeded.
283. In case of sickness or ill-health the Military Board may, on the production of satisfactory evidence, grant extended leave, not exceeding three months, in accordance with the following schedule :—
Length of Service in State and Commonwealth. | Period for which leave may be granted, on— | |
Full Pay. | Half-Pay. | |
Months. | Months. | |
Under five years.............................................................................................................. | 1 | 2 |
Over five years and under ten....................................................................................... | 2 | 1 |
Over ten years.................................................................................................................. | 3 | ... |
284. In exceptional cases the Minister may take any special circumstances into consideration, and may vary the scale of payments; provided that in no case shall the leave granted exceed three months on full pay.
285. Where in case of illness an Officer or soldier who has received leave of absence for three months is not so far recovered as to be able to resume his duties, further extensions of leave may be granted with the approval of the Governor-General, in accordance with the following schedule, provided that on each extension of leave the applicant shall be subjected to an examination by the Medical Officer in charge of troops, or by a Medical Officer or by a Medical Board approved by the Military Board :—
Length of Service in State and Commonwealth. | Period for which leave may be granted, on— | ||
Half-pay. | Third Pay. | Without Pay. | |
Months. | Months. | Months. | |
Under five years.................................................................................... | 1 | 6 | 8 |
Over five years and under ten............................................................. | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Over ten years........................................................................................ | 6 | 3 | 6 |
286. In exceptional cases, special circumstances may be
taken into consideration,
287. Leave of absence on account of injuries sustained when in the discharge of duty shall be dealt with as prescribed in these Regulations, but such leave shall not be counted as a portion of the leave which may, under these Regulations, be granted to an Officer or soldier, on account of illness.
288. If any member is absent from duty on account of illness, and such absence has extended beyond three months, he shall not be permitted to return to duty unless and until the Principal Medical Officer in charge of troops, or some other medical practitioner approved by the Military Board, or a Medical Board has certified that he is fit to resume work.
289. When extended leave is granted other than on full pay, the rate paid for Sundays and holidays shall be the same as that allowed for the period of leave.
290. No pay shall be granted for leave of absence on account of sickness or ill-health caused by the misconduct of the member.
PART XVII.
SALE OF STORES, ETC.
291. (
shall be forwarded for the consideration of the Minister. Treasury Form 41 must not be used for this purpose.
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292. The above procedure shall not apply to the sale of small arm ammunition, rifles, spare parts, oil, flannelette, chevrons and badges, the obsolete and unserviceable clothing referred to in Regulation 124, or materials in connexion with the use or cleaning of small arms, or to articles of kit and other goods or stores on charge of the Ordnance Department or Quarter-Master, the issues of which are governed by Regulation. All that is necessary in these cases is to forward a statement of such sales on Treasury Form 41, direct to the Secretary for transmission to the Auditor-General.
PART XVIII.
PRIZES—ARTILLERY, MUSKETRY, AND SKILL-AT-ARMS.
293. Subject to provision being made by Parliament, the following sums for Prizes will be made available for distribution by Commandants:—
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a ) Artillery.—£15 per Battery or Company.(
b ) Musketry.—Light Horse, Infantry, Intelligence Corps, Two shillings per head of establishment.(
c ) Skill-at-Arms.—Engineers, Corps of Signallers, Army Service Corps, and Army Medical Corps, Two shillings per head of establishment.
294. The method of
distribution shall be approved by the Commandant in accordance with general
instructions from Head-Quarters, and in the case of (
295. Prizes shall be competed for and won prior to 30th April (and 31st May in the case of Artillery) and paid over to prizewinners and vouchers returned to District Paymasters on or before 30th June.
296. All sums not paid to prize-winners on or before the 30th June shall be returned to the District Paymaster to be paid into Defence Revenue. Claims for subsequent payment of same will be paid from similar appropriation for the year in which application is made, and the allowance to Regiment or Corps concerned shall be reduced for that year by the amount so paid.
PART XIX.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE.
297. An expenditure not exceeding £10 may be authorized by Commandants on funerals of members of the Permanent Forces.
298. An allowance of 9d. per diem may be granted for cooking meals of soldiers under detention, but such allowance shall not be paid to any Non-commissioned Officer or man of the Military Forces.
299. Tea money at the following rates may, when authorized by the Head of the Department, or the Officer in Charge, and on the approval and under the signature of the Commandant, be paid to Military Staff Clerks who are
required to work in the office after ordinary hours, and who work for at least two and a half hours after the usual office hours. Authority must be given in writing before the work is commenced :—
| 2s. 0d. |
| 1s. 6d. |
Tea money shall not be allowed when overtime pay is granted. The hour to which work was continued each day must be stated on claim.
300. Commanding Officers may, in any case of necessity, provide a soldier of the Permanent Forces, on discharge, with plain clothes, at a cost not exceeding £1 10s.
301. In cases where it may be necessary to employ a Non-commissioned Officer of the Militia to act as an escort of a soldier in connexion with a court-martial, such Non-commissioned Officer may be granted an allowance equal to his daily rate of militia pay.
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