Military Forces of the Commonwealth Regulations (Amendment) (Provisional) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1911. No. 200.

 

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1910.

Addition to Commonwealth Military Regulations—78a, b, c.

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 Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1910 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.

Dated this twenty-ninth day of November, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE.

 

Regulations (Provisional) for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.

Addition.

After Regulation 78, add:—

Appointment of Officers in the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent).

78a. A Permanent Section of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps may be formed of such officers and other ranks as may be appointed thereto. The Permanent Section of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps shall for purposes of organization, administration, and discipline form portion of the Administrative and Instructional Staff.

78b. The Officers of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent) will be appointed Staff Officers for Veterinary Services.

They will carry out their duties under the orders of the Principal Veterinary Officer or Senior Veterinary Officer of the District.

They will assist the Principal Veterinary Officer or Senior Veterinary Officer in his duties, and will, under his direction, carry out all veterinary duties in regard to horses on the permanent military establishment.

C.17114.—Price 3d.

78c. (1) Notices of vacancies in the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent) will be given by advertisement in all the States and by notice in Military and District Orders.

(2) Applications from candidates will be received by District Commandants, who will forward the same to the Military Board. When forwarding applications District Commandants will state their opinion of the fitness of each candidate for appointment. Candidates will be informed of the Military Board's approval of their nomination or otherwise to undergo the examination prescribed.

(3) To be eligible for appointment a candidate must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years, be certified by a Medical Board to be physically qualified, and be in possession of a degree or diploma of a University or other institution approved by the Military Board.

(4) Should there be more candidates than vacancies, the examination will be competitive. The examination shall be of a practical character, and shall have reference to the treatment of the diseases of and injuries to horses.

(5) First appointments will be made to the rank of Captain. A successful candidate will be appointed for twelve (12) months on probation. During this period he will be required to pass a qualifying examination. The subjects and scope of the examination shall be set out from time to time in Standing or other Orders.

(6) Officers of the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (Permanent) will not be permitted the right of private practice.

 

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