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STATUTORY RULES.

1926. No. 198.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.

I THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this twenty-second day of December, 1926.

STONEHAVEN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

C. W. C. MARR,

Acting Minister of State for Defence.

NAVAL FINANCIAL REGULATIONS.

PART I.

PRELIMINARY.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Naval Financial Regulations.

Repeal.

2. The Naval Financial Regulations (Statutory Rules 1924, No. 34, as amended to present date) are repealed as from the commencement of these Regulations save as to anything lawfully done, or any right, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred thereunder.

Parts.

3. These Regulations are divided into Parts as follows:—

Part

I.—

Preliminary.

Part

II.—

General.

Part

III.—

Pay and Allowances.

Part

IV.—

Victualling.

Part

V.—

Compensation for Injuries.

Part

VI.—

Travelling, and Travelling Allowances.

Part

VII.—

Medical Attendance.

Part

VIII.—

Leave of Absence on Ground of Illness.

Part

IX.—

Furlough.

Part

X.—

Miscellaneous.

Part

XI.—

Authorities for Expenditure.

Definitions.

4. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“Minister” means the Minister of State administering the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918.

“Naval Board” means the Board of Administration for the Naval Forces.

C. 18128.—Price 1s. 6d.

 

“Secretary” means the Officer appointed to be Secretary to the Naval Board, or such other official as the Naval Board may authorize to act for him.

“Commanding Officer” means the Officer in actual command of one of H.M.A. Ships or Naval Establishments.

“Officer-in-Charge” means the Officer in charge of a Naval Establishment or Office or District Naval Officer appointed to command a District.

“Director of Navy Accounts” means the Officer appointed to be Director of Navy Accounts in the Office of the Naval Administration, or such person as may be appointed by the Naval Board to perform the duties of the position during his absence.

“Accountant Officer” means the Officer in charge under the Commanding Officer of cash, victualling, and clothing duties.

“Certifying Officer” means the Officer appointed by the Naval Board to certify accounts and approve the payment thereof.

“Accounts Officer” means the Officer responsible for the receipt and payment of Public Moneys in Naval Establishment or Office.

“Executive Officer” means an Officer of the Executive Branch of the Forces.

PART II.

GENERAL.

5. Officers-in-Charge and Commanding Officers 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.

6. It is the duty of every member of the Naval Forces to assist in carrying out these Regulations.

7. (1) The King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions shall constitute no authority for expenditure in the Royal Australian Navy.

(2) References in these Regulations to the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions refer to the 1913 edition.

8. Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge shall not vary any payments provided for under Regulations.

Advances.

9. The Director of NavyAccounts or the Accountant Officer of one of H.M.A. Ships or the Certifying Officer at an Establishment or Office on whose books a member is borne for pay, may authorize any other Certifying Officer to make an advance to such member on account of pay or travelling expenses, provided that the amount advanced does not exceed the total amount due to the member at date of the advance.

Disallowances.

10. An Accountant Officer or Certifying Officer shall be liable for the amount of disallowances arising from errors or over-issues made byhim in disregard of regulations or in the absence of proper authority.

 

Charges for use of furniture and mess traps.

11. (1) Residential furniture and mess traps may be supplied to Official Residences and Government quarters, and Billiard Tables may be supplied to Officers’ and Men’s Messes at Naval Establishments, subject to such conditions as are approved by the Naval Board.

(2) Except as approved by the Minister, who may waive or vary the charges in special cases, the following charges shall be made:—

Furniture—

Consumable articles.....................................

15 per cent. per annum.

Permanent articles.......................................

4 per cent. per annum.

MessTraps......................................................

8 per cent. per annum.

Billiard Tables and Accessories—

Officers’ Messes.........................................

7½ per cent. per annum.

Men’s Messes.............................................

Nil.

(3) Furniture shall be classified as consumable or permanent in accordance with Admiralty “Regulations for the supply of Residential Furniture and Cabin Furniture in Shore Establishments, and of Billiard Tables.”

(4) The percentage charges on furniture and mess traps shall be made on the official valuation. On Billiard Tables and accessories, supplied to Officers’ Messes, the charge shall be made on the original cost. Repairs and replacements in respect of Billiard Tables and accessories shall be paid for by the Messes using the Tables, but for Officers’ Messes, cost of repairs and replacements, up to one-half of the percentage charges paid, may be refunded.

(5). After the close of each tenancy or after five years’ occupation, should the tenancy be beyond that period, Residential Furniture shall be surveyed and re-valued.

Rent chargeable for quarters.

12. (1) When any person in receipt of consolidated rates of pay occupies for purpose of residence, the whole or part of a building belonging to or occupied by the Commonwealth, a deduction of 10 per centum from such person’s salary or wages shall be made as rent therefor, except as provided in sub-regulation (2) of this regulation.

(2) The Minister may fix the rent to be charged to any person on a basis other than the foregoing, or may waive altogether the charge for rent.

(3) In calculating for any purpose the rate of salary or wages of such person, the amount so deducted for rent shall be deemed and taken to be part of his salary.

(4) An officer or a man on sea-going rates of pay, in occupation of official married quarters, shall pay such rent for the premises as is approved by the Minister.

(5) The Officer-in-Charge shall be responsible, in all cases, for the abatement from salary or wages of the necessary charges for rent of quarters.

Fuel and light.

13. A person in receipt of consolidated rates of pay, who is in occupation of official quarters, shall not be provided with, fuel or light at Government expense, unless the Order in Council appointing such person expressly provides that one or more of such services are to be allowed, or unless the Minister approves of one or more of such services being supplied.

 

PART III.

PAY AND ALLOWANCES.

Rates of Pay—Officers (Sea-going).

14. (1) The daily rates of active pay prescribed in regulations 15 to 22 inclusive, the rates of allowances prescribed in regulations 30 to 50, and the rates of deferred pay as prescribed in regulation 52 shall apply, where not otherwise stated, to Officers serving in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

(2) Rank or relative rank specified shall be as defined in the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.

15. (1) The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Officers of the Military Branch except as prescribed in regulation 21:—

Executive Officers.

Engineer Officers.

Rank.

Rate per diem.

£

s.

d.

Midshipman................................................................................................................................................

0

6

0

Sub-Lieutenant...........................................................................................................................................

0

11

0

Mate.............................................................................................................................................................

0

16

0

Lieutenant “on promotion”......................................................................................................................

0

18

6

after 4 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

0

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

4

0

Lieut.-Commander “on promotion”.......................................................................................................

1

10

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

12

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

14

0

Commander “on promotion”...................................................................................................................

2

0

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

4

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

8

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

12

0

Captain “on promotion”...........................................................................................................................

3

0

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

5

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

10

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

15

0

Engineer-Sub-Lieutenant..........................................................................................................................

0

13

0

Mate (E).......................................................................................................................................................

0

19

0

Engineer-Lieutenant and Lieutenant (E) “on promotion”..................................................................

1

0

0

after 4 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

3

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

7

0

Engineer-Lieut.-Commander and Lieut.-Commander (E) “on promotion”....................................

1

14

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

16

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

18

0

Engineer-Commander and Commander (E) “on promotion”............................................................

2

5

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

9

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

13

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

17

0

Engineer-Captain and Captain (E) “on promotion”.............................................................................

3

0

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

5

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

10

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

15

0

 (2) A Probationary Engineer Sub-Lieutenant shall receive pay and allowances as laid down for Engineer Sub-Lieutenants on promotion.

(3) An allowance for Engineer duties is included in the scale of pay for officers of the Engineering Branch up to Commander’s rank inclusive. The rates prescribed in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation for the Engineering

 

Branch will be paid continuously while an officer is employed on Engineering duties. A Lieutenant (E) or Lieut.-Commander (E) who reverts to Deck duties shall, whilst employed on such duties, receive pay on the scale of the Executive Branch.

(4) The conditions regarding the commencement of (E) pay for Sub-Lieutenants (E) and Lieutenants (E) shall be as approved by the Naval Board.

Accountant Branch.

16. The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Officers of the Accountant Branch:—

Rank.

Rate per diem.

£

s.

d.

Paymaster Cadet........................................................................................................................................

0

6

0

Paymaster Midshipman............................................................................................................................

0

6

0

Mate (A).......................................................................................................................................................

0

16

0

Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant.......................................................................................................................

0

11

0

Paymaster-Lieutenant “on promotion”..................................................................................................

0

18

6

after 4 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

0

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

4

0

Paymaster-Lieutenant-Commander “on promotion”...........................................................................

1

10

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

12

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

14

0

Paymaster-Commander “on promotion”...............................................................................................

2

0

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

4

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

8

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

12

0

Paymaster-Captain “on promotion”.......................................................................................................

2

15

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

0

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

5

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

10

0

Medical Branch.

17. (1) The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Officers of the Medical Branch:—

Surgeon-lieutenant “on entry”.................................................................................................................

1

8

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

12

0

Surgeon-Lieutenant-Commander “on promotion”..............................................................................

1

18

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

3

0

Surgeon-Commander “on promotion”...................................................................................................

2

8

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

12

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

16

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

0

0

Surgeon-Captain “on promotion”...........................................................................................................

3

5

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

10

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

3

15

0

after 9 years.......................................................................................................................................

4

0

0

(2) An officer of the Medical Branch who has his seniority as Surgeon-Commander ante-dated to the date of his attaining six years’ seniority as Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander shall not be eligible for increase of pay and allowances until the date of passing the qualifying examination.

Dental Branch.

18. (1) The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Officers of the Dental Branch:—

Surgeon-Lieutenant (D) “on entry”........................................................................................................

1

5

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

1

9

0

Surgeon Lieutenant-Commander (D) “on promotion”........................................................................

1

15

0

after 3 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

0

0

after 6 years.......................................................................................................................................

2

3

0

 

(2) A Dental Surgeon who is qualified medically shall receive pay under the scale for the Medical Branch.

Chaplains.

19. The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Chaplains:—

Rank.

Rate per diem.

£

s.

d.

Chaplain “on entry”.............................................................................................................................

1

0

0

after 3 years.................................................................................................................................

1

3

0

after 6 years.................................................................................................................................

1

6

0

after 9 years.................................................................................................................................

1

9

0

Chaplain—

after 12 years...............................................................................................................................

1

12

0

after 15 years...............................................................................................................................

1

15

0

after 18 years...............................................................................................................................

1

18

0

after 21 years...............................................................................................................................

2

1

0

after 24 years...............................................................................................................................

2

4

0

after 27 years...............................................................................................................................

2

7

0

after 30 years...............................................................................................................................

2

10

0

Instructor Branch.

20. The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay for Officers of the Instructor Branch:—

Instructor-Lieutenant “on entry”.................................................................................................................

1

1

0

after 3 years...........................................................................................................................................

1

4

0

Instructor-Lieutenant-Commander “on promotion”................................................................................

1

10

0

after 3 years...........................................................................................................................................

1

12

0

after 6 years...........................................................................................................................................

1

14

0

Instructor-Commander “on promotion”....................................................................................................

2

0

0

after 3 years...........................................................................................................................................

2

4

0

after 6 years...........................................................................................................................................

2

8

0

after 9 years...........................................................................................................................................

2

12

0

Instructor-Captain “on promotion”............................................................................................................

2

15

0

after 3 years...........................................................................................................................................

3

0

0

after 6 years...........................................................................................................................................

3

5

0

after 9 years...........................................................................................................................................

3

10

0

Officers of and promoted from Warrant Rank.

21. (1) The following daily rates of Active Pay shall apply to Officers of and promoted from Warrant Rank, except those referred to in sub-regulation (2) of this regulation and regulation 22:—

Mechanical Branch. (Column A.)

Non-Mechanical Branch. (Column B.)

Rate per Diem.

Rate per Diem.

s.

d.

s.

d.

Warrant Officer.................................................................

16

0

15

0

after 3 years.............................................................

17

0

16

0

after 6 years.............................................................

18

0

17

0

after 9 years.............................................................

18

6

17

6

Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank

21

0

20

0

after 3 years.............................................................

23

0

22

0

after 6 years.............................................................

24

0

23

0

after 9 years.............................................................

26

0

25

0

Lieutenant “on promotion”............................................

28

0

27

0

after 3 years.............................................................

29

0

28

0

after 6 years.............................................................

30

0

29

0

Lieutenant-Commander “on promotion”.....................

32

0

31

0

after 3 years.............................................................

36

0

35

0

Commander......................................................................

As for Commander

Asfor Commander

of Branch

of Branch

(2) The following daily rates of Active Pay shall apply to officers promoted to Mate from Warrant Rank, and to such officers promoted to Lieutenant and Lieutenant-Commander from Mate:—

Mechanical Branches (Column A.) Rate per diem.

Non-Mechanical Branches. (Column B.) Rate per diem.

s.

d.

s.

d.

Mate.................................................................................

23

0

20

0

Lieutenant “on promotion”..........................................

25

0

22

6

after 4 years...........................................................

27

0

24

0

after 6 years...........................................................

29

0

26

0

Lieutenant Commander “on promotion”...................

34

0

30

0

after 3 years...........................................................

36

0

32

0

after 6 years...........................................................

38

0

34

0

Commander....................................................................

As for Commander of Branch.

As for Commander of Branch

(3) A Warrant Officer whose total emoluments as a rating on the date immediately preceding his promotion to Warrant Rank, exceeded the amount to which he would be entitled as a Warrant Officer may, on the approval of the Naval Board, be paid a special rate of pay. Such a case shall be dealt with in accordance with the conditions governing similar cases in the Royal Navy.

(4) The Mechanical Branch (column “A”) shall include the ranks of Warrant Engineer, Commissioned Engineer, Engineer-Lieutenant, Engineer-Lieutenant-Commander, Warrant Mechanician, Commissioned Mechanician, Warrant Shipwright, Commissioned Shipwright, and Shipwright-Lieutenant, Warrant Electrician, Commissioned Electrician, Warrant Ordnance Officer, Commissioned Ordnance Officer, and Officers promoted to the ranks of Lieutenant and Lieutenant-Commander in their respective branches from the foregoing ranks.

(5) The Non-Mechanical Branch (column “B”) shall include the ranks of Gunner, Commissioned Gunner, Gunner (T), Boatswain, Commissioned Boatswain, Signal Boatswain, Commissioned Signal Boatswain, Warrant Telegraphist, Commissioned Telegraphist, Warrant Wardmaster, Commissioned Wardmaster, Warrant Master-at-Arms, Commissioned Master-at-Arms, Warrant Writer, Commissioned Writer, Warrant Supply Officer, Commissioned Supply Officer, Warrant Instructor in Cookery, Commissioned Instructor in Cookery, Warrant Bandmaster, Commissioned Bandmaster, and Officers promoted to the ranks of Lieutenant and Lieutenant-Commander in their respective branches from the foregoing ranks.

Schoolmaster Branch.

22. The following shall be the daily rates of Active Pay of Officers serving in the Schoolmaster Branch:—

Rate per diem.

£.

s.

d.

Schoolmaster Candidate.............................................................................................................................

0

12

0

Probationary Schoolmaster........................................................................................................................

0

12

6

Schoolmaster (Warrant Officer), after one year from entry, or on confirmation, if later................

0

13

0

after 2 years from entry.....................................................................................................................

0

13

6

and thence by annual increments of 6d. a day to..........................................................................

0

19

6

Schoolmaster (Commissioned Officer from Warrant Bank) “on promotion”..................................

1

0

0

and thence by annual increments of 6d. a day to..........................................................................

1

5

0

 

Rate per diem.

£

s.

d.

Senior Master (Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank ), “on promotion”............................................

1

3

0

and thence by annual increments of 6d. a day to.................................................................................

1

8

0

Headmaster (Lieutenant), “on promotion”....................................................................................................

1

8

0

after 3 years..........................................................................................................................................

1

9

0

after 6 years..........................................................................................................................................

1

10

0

Headmaster (Lieutenant-Commander), “on promotion”...............................................................................

1

12

0

after 3 years..........................................................................................................................................

1

16

0

Rates of Pay—Petty Officers and Men (Sea-going).

23. The following daily rates of Active Pay, the rates of allowances specified in regulations 33 to 50, and the rates of deferred pay specified in regulation 52, shall apply where not otherwise stated to Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers, Men, and Boys (of the rating specified) borne for Sea-going service in the Commonwealth Permanent Naval Forces.

Seaman Branch.

Signal Branch.

Telegraphist Branch.

Rating.

Relative Rating.

Active Pay, per diem.

Boy—

s.

d.

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

..

1

0

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

..

1

9

Ordinary Seaman, 2nd Class.........................................................................................................

..

2

6

Ordinary Seaman...........................................................................................................................

..

5

0

Able Seaman..................................................................................................................................

..

7

0

After three years’ man’s time..................................................................................................

..

7

2

After six years’ man’s time.....................................................................................................

..

7

4

Leading Seaman.............................................................................................................................

..

8

0

After one year’s service if passed for Petty Officer................................................................

..

8

3

Petty Officer..................................................................................................................................

..

9

0

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

..

9

4

After six years’ service............................................................................................................

..

9

8

Chief Petty Officer.........................................................................................................................

..

10

6

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

..

11

0

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem........................................................

Signal Boy.....................................................................................................................................

Boy

1

9

Ordinary Signalman, 2nd Class.....................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

0

Ordinary Signalman.......................................................................................................................

O.S.

5

0

Signalman......................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

3

After three years’ man’s time..................................................................................................

7

6

After six years’ man’s time.....................................................................................................

7

8

Leading Signalman........................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

After one year’s service if passed for Yeoman of Signals......................................................

8

8

Yeoman of Signals........................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

6

After one year’s service if recommended by his Commanding Officer, or after three years’ service in any case.......................................................................................................................................

9

8

After three years from receiving preceding rate......................................................................

10

0

Chief Yeoman of Signals...............................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem........................................................

Boy Telegraphist............................................................................................................................

Boy

1

9

Ordinary Telegraphist, 2nd Class..................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

6

Ordinary Telegraphist....................................................................................................................

O.S.

5

0

Telegraphist....................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

3

After three years’ man’s time..................................................................................................

7

6

After six years’ man’s time.....................................................................................................

7

8

Leading Telegraphist......................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

After one year’s service if passed for Petty Officer Telegraphist or for higher standard.......

8

8

 

Rates of Active Pay, etc.—continued.

Stoker Branch.

Mechanicians.

Artificer Branch.

Shipwrights.

Armourers.

Rating.

Relative Rating.

active Pay, per diem.

s.

d.

Petty Officer Telegraphist..............................................................................................................

P.O.

9

6

After one year’s service if recommended by his Commanding Officer, or after three years’ service in any case.......................................................................................................................................

9

8

After three years from receiving preceding rate......................................................................

10

0

Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist....................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem........................................................

Stoker—

3rd Class..................................................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

6

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

O.S.

5

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

A.B

7

6

After three years’ man’s time..................................................................................................

7

8

After six years’ man’s time.....................................................................................................

7

10

Acting Leading Stoker...................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

Leading Stoker...............................................................................................................................

8

6

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

8

8

Stoker Petty Officer.......................................................................................................................

P.O

9

6

After three years’ service if in possession of stokehold certificate..........................................

9

10

After six years’ service if in possession of stokehold certificate.............................................

10

2

Chief Stoker...................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem........................................................

Mechanician...................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

11

6

After six years’ service............................................................................................................

12

0

After nine years’ service..........................................................................................................

12

6

After twelve years’ service......................................................................................................

13

0

Chief Mechanician—

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

13

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

14

8

Engine Room Artificer, Electrical Artificer, and Ordnance Artificer—

5th Class..................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

Acting 4th Class............................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

6

4th Class..................................................................................................................................

11

6

3rd Class..................................................................................................................................

12

0

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

12

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

13

0

Chief—

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

13

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

14

6

Shipwright—

5th Class..................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

4th Class..................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

6

3rd Class..................................................................................................................................

12

0

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

12

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

13

0

Chief Shipwright—

2nd Class.................................................................................................................................

13

6

1st Class..................................................................................................................................

14

6

Probationary Armourer’s Crew.....................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

7

10

Armourer’s Crew...........................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

6

Armourer’s Mate...........................................................................................................................

9

10

Armourer.......................................................................................................................................

10

2

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

10

6

Chief Armourer.............................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

6

After three years’ service........................................................................................................

12

0

After six years’ service............................................................................................................

12

6

 

Rates of Active Pay, etc.—continued.

Artisan Branch.

Sailmaker Branch.

Sick Berth Branch.

Writers.

Supply Branch.

Ship’s Cook.

Rating.

Relative Rating.

Active Pay, per diem

Blacksmith, Plumber, Painter, Joiner, Cooper, and Dental Mechanic—

s.

5th Class......................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

9.

4th Class......................................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

3rd Class......................................................................................................................................

9.

2nd Class.....................................................................................................................................

10.

1st Class......................................................................................................................................

10

After three years’ service......................................................................................................

10

Chief............................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

After three years’ service......................................................................................................

12.

After six years’ service.........................................................................................................

12

Sailmaker’s Mate...............................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

8

After six years’ service................................................................................................................

8

Sailmaker...........................................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

9

After six years’ service................................................................................................................

10

Chief Sailmaker.................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

11

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem............................................................

Sick Berth Attendant..........................................................................................................................

O.S

5

After training...............................................................................................................................

A.B

7

After three years’ service as such, if passed for Leading S. B. A...............................................

7

After six years’ service as such, if passed for Leading S.B.A....................................................

7

Leading Sick Berth Attendant............................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

After three years’ service if passed for S.B.P.O.........................................................................

8

Sick Berth Petty Officer....................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

9

After six years’ service................................................................................................................

10

Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer...........................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

11

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem............................................................

Boy Writer (under 17 years)..............................................................................................................

Boy

2

Boy Writer (over 17 years)................................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

Writer, 2nd Class...............................................................................................................................

O.S.

5

Writer.................................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

Leading Writer...................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

9

Petty Officer Writer...........................................................................................................................

P.O.

10

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

10

Chief Petty Officer Writer.................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

11

and thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem.............................................................

Supply Boy (under 17 years’)............................................................................................................

Boy

2

Supply Boy (over 17 years)...............................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

Supply Assistant, 2nd Class..............................................................................................................

O.S.

5

Supply Assistant................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

Leading Supply Assistant..................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

9

Supply Petty Officer..........................................................................................................................

P.O.

10

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

10

Supply Chief Petty Officer................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

After three years’ service............................................................................................................

11

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem............................................................

Probationary Assistant Cook.............................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

Assistant Cook...................................................................................................................................

O.S.

5

Cook..................................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

After three years’ man’s time......................................................................................................

7

After six years’ man’s time.........................................................................................................

7

 

Rates of Active Pay, etc.—continued.

Butchers.

Regulating Branch.

Officers’ Stewards and Cooks.

Band.

Rating.

Relative Rating.

Active Pay, per diem.

s.

d.

Leading Cook..................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

8

8

Petty Officer Cook...........................................................................................................................

P.O

9

6

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

9

10

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

10

2

Chief Petty Officer Cook.................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem..........................................................

Butcher.............................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

4

Leading Butcher...............................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

Petty Officer Butcher.......................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

6

After three years’ service, if recommended...............................................................................

9

10

After six years’ service, if recommended..................................................................................

10

2

Chief Petty Officer Butcher.............................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d. per diem..........................................................

Regulating Petty Officer..................................................................................................................

P.O.

10

0

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

10

4

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

10

8

Master-at-Arms................................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

6

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

12

0

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

12

6

After nine years’ service............................................................................................................

13

0

After twelve years’ service........................................................................................................

13

6

Boy Servant (under 17 years)..........................................................................................................

Boy

1

9

Boy Servant (over 17 years)............................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

6

Officers’ Steward and Cook, 4th Class...........................................................................................

O.S.

5

6

Officers’ Steward and Cook, 3rd Class...........................................................................................

A.B.

7

4

After three years’ man’s time....................................................................................................

7

6

After six years’ man’s time.......................................................................................................

7

8

Officers’ Steward and Cook, 2nd Class..........................................................................................

Ldg Smn.

8

6

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

8

8

Officers’ Steward and Cook, 1st Class............................................................................................

P.O

9

6

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

9

10

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

10

2

Officers’ Chief Steward and Chief Cook........................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

11

6

and, thereafter, triennial increments of 6d per diem...........................................................

Band Boy (under 17 years)..............................................................................................................

Boy

1

9

Band Boy (over 17 years)................................................................................................................

O.S. 2nd

2

6

Bandsman........................................................................................................................................

A.B.

7

5

After three years’ man’s time....................................................................................................

7

7

After six years’ man’s time.......................................................................................................

7

10

After nine years’ man’s time.....................................................................................................

8

1

After twelve years’ man’s time.................................................................................................

8

4

Band Corporal..................................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

5

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

8

7

Bandmaster......................................................................................................................................

P.O.

9

8

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

9

10

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

10

0

Chief Bandmaster............................................................................................................................

C.P.O.

10

8

After three years’ service..........................................................................................................

11

2

After six years’ service..............................................................................................................

11

8

 

Rates of Active Pay, etc.—continued.

Printer.

Rating.

Relative Rating.

Active Pay, Per Diem.

s.

d.

Leading Printer......................................................................................................................

Ldg. Smn.

8

6

After three years’ service................................................................................................

8

8

Petty Officer Printer...............................................................................................................

P.O.

9

6

After three years’ service................................................................................................

9

10

After six years’ service....................................................................................................

10

2

Chief Petty Officer Printer.....................................................................................................

C.P.O.

11

0

After three years’ service................................................................................................

11

6

And, thereafter triennial increments of 6d. per diem................................................

Definition of Service.

24. (1) Service in rank on the Active List, for the purpose of increments in pay, shall include all time actually served on full pay in that rank by an Officer on the Active List of the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, or Navy of any of His Majesty’s Dominions.

(2) All previous service in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, or in the Navy of any of His Majesty’s Dominions shall be allowed to count as if served by a rating in the Royal Australian Navy towards “Service” for seniority, pay, good conduct badges, and allowances. Ratings re-entering the service shall not count their former service towards progressive pay when the period of absence has exceeded five years, except in such special cases as may be approved by the Naval Board.

Increments.

25. (1) Increments of pay shall be subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Naval Board.

(2) In the case of an officer “Provisional” time shall count for increments of pay, but “Acting” time shall not so count. Temporary Acting Warrant Officers will, however, be allowed the same increments of full pay as authorized for confirmed Warrant Officers, R.A.N., of similar rank.

(3) Time prior to and in desertion shall, under no circumstances, count as service for purposes of increment, but time served prior to disrating may count towards progressive pay on restoration to rating.

Excess Numbers.

26. Officers or ratings in excess of the authorized number of any rank or rating may be carried on the strength, provided there are vacancies in the higher rank or rating and that the total establishment is not exceeded.

Half-pay List.

27. Officers placed on the half-pay list shall receive pay at the daily rate of one-half of the active pay prescribed for their rank, but shall not be entitled to deferred pay or allowances of any nature whatever.

Officers on the Retired and Emergency Lists.

28. (1) An Officer on the Retired or Emergency List called up for duty in time of war or emergency shall receive pay and allowances at the rates prescribed for an Officer of corresponding rank in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), including Deferred Pay, provided that—

(a) an Officer who has been promoted after being placed on the Emergency List shall receive the full pay and allowances prescribed for the higher rank; and

(b) unemployed time on the Retired or Emergency List shall not count towards increments in full pay governed by seniority.

 

(2) An Officer on the Emergency List voluntarily employed in time of peace in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) shall receive pay and allowances at the rates prescribed for an Officer of corresponding rank in the Seagoing Forces, provided that—

(a) unemployed time on the Emergency List shall not count towards increments in pay; and

(b) deferred pay shall not be credited.

(3) An Officer on the Emergency List called upon to undergo a course of instruction shall be paid at the rates prescribed for such Officers voluntarily employed in peace time.

Medical Officers Serving in Civil Hospitals and undergoing Courses of Study.

29. (1) Pay shall not be made from Naval Funds to Surgeon Lieutenants who, at the time of entry into the Medical Branch, are permitted to serve for a period not exceeding one year in a civil appointment at a recognised civil hospital, but the time so served shall count for purposes of increments in active and deferred pay, if approved by the Naval Board.

(2) Medical Officers undergoing courses of study in approved Medical Schools may be credited with the pay and allowances of their respective ranks in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

ALLOWANCES—GENERAL.

Outfit Gratuities on Entry and Promotion.

30. (1) An Outfit Gratuity may be paid to an Officer on first joining, or on promotion to Officer rank, or on confirmation of appointment, in accordance with the following scale:—

Rank.

When Payable.

Amount.

£

Acting Warrant Officer normally promoted....................................................

On promotion........................

50

Schoolmaster Candidate...................................................................................

On entry................................

20

Probationary Schoolmaster..............................................................................

On appointment.....................

30

Headmaster......................................................................................................

On promotion........................

50

Lieutenant (or equivalent rank) promoted from Commissioned Officer from Warrant rank or Warrant Officer

On promotion........................

50

Lieutenant (or equivalent rank) promoted for gallantry or daring...................

On promotion........................

100

Acting Mate.....................................................................................................

Acting Mate (E)...............................................................................................

On promotion........................

50

Acting Mate (A)..............................................................................................

Mate.................................................................................................................

Mate (E)...........................................................................................................

On confirmation....................

50

Mate (A)..........................................................................................................

Lieutenant (or equivalent rank) promoted from above....................................

On promotion........................

50

Executive and Engineer Officers.....................................................................

On promotion to Sub-Lieutenant (confirmed)..................

50

Medical Officers..............................................................................................

On entry................................

50

Dental Officers................................................................................................

On entry................................

50

Instructor Officers...........................................................................................

When commissioned as Instructor-Lieutenant

50

Chaplains “(permanent list)”...........................................................................

On entry................................

50

Officers (all branches) appointed for temporary service.................................

On first entry.........................

30

Paymaster Cadet..............................................................................................

On entry................................

Free kit

Paymaster Midshipman...................................................................................

On promotion........................

16

Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant...............................................................................

On confirmation....................

34

 

(2) Officers transferred from another branch of the Royal Australian Navy, or from the Royal Navy direct or appointed within twelve months of the date of their retirement from the Royal Navy shall receive no gratuity on transfer or appointment.

(3) An Officer to whom an Outfit Gratuity has been paid and who fails to serve for two years from the date of becoming eligible for such Gratuity shall be required to refund one-fourth of the allowance in respect of each period of six months (or part of such period) by which his service falls short of two years; the refund may, however, be waived in whole or in part, at the discretion of the Naval Board, if the failure to complete two years’ service is due to death, invaliding through causes beyond the Officer’s own control, or other special circumstances.

(4) Midshipmen specializing in Engineering may, on appointment to the Royal Naval Engineering College, Keyham, be granted an equipment allowance of £10 for the purchase of technical books and instruments.

Equipment Allowance to Officers on the Emergency List.

31. An Officer on the Emergency List voluntarily employed in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) will be granted an Equipment Allowance at a rate prescribed in the subjoined scale, provided that no such Officer shall receive any such allowance if less than three years shall have elapsed between the date of his resignation from the Active List and the date of his re-employment, and that an Officer may be paid equipment allowance only once in any period of five years—

£

s.

d.

To an Officer below rank of Lieutenant....................................................

9

0

0

To Lieutenant-Commander, Lieutenant, or Officer of corresponding rank...

12

10

0

To Captain, Commander, or Officer of corresponding or higher rank..........

14

10

0

Outfit Gratuity to Officers on the Emergency List.

32. When called up for service in time of war or national emergency, an Officer on the Emergency List shall receive the Outfit Gratuity of £30 under the conditions prescribed in regulation 30 for Officers appointed for temporary service in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going).

Free issue of Kit.

33. (1) Every rating engaging for more than three years’ service shall on first entry, be supplied at Government expense with a full uniform kit applicable to his rating.

(2) A rating whose engagement in the Royal Navy expires whilst on loan to the Royal Australian Navy, and who engages for a period in the Royal Australian Navy, service being continuous, shall not receive any free issue of kit on effecting such engagement.

(3) A former rating of the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, or Royal Fleet Reserve, who engages in the Royal Australian Navy within six months of discharge, shall not receive any free issue of kit on engagement except in special Circumstances, with the approval of the Naval Board.

(4) A former rating of the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, or Royal Fleet Reserve, who engages in the Royal Australian Navy, after an interval of not less than six months, for a period of more than three years, shall be supplied, on engagement, with the full free kit as approved by the Naval Board.

(5) A person entered from shore for three years or less, including a former rating of the Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, or Royal Fleet Reserve, discharged more than six months prior to re-entry, shall receive a gratuity or a free issue of articles of kit not exceeding half the value of a full kit, as may be approved by the Naval Board.

 

Kit Upkeep Allowance.

34. (1) Kit Upkeep Allowance shall be granted to ratings commencing from date of entry as follows:—

Class I........................................................................................................

10½d. per diem.

Class II......................................................................................................

8½d. per diem.

Class III....................................................................................................

10½d. per diem.

All Band Ratings.....................................................................................

10½d. per diem.

(2) Kit Upkeep Allowance shall continue to be credited during periods of detention. In all other cases where deferred pay is not credited, vide sub-regulation (7) of regulation 51, Kit Upkeep Allowance shall also be stopped for the same period.

Ratings on Loan from Royal Navy.

(3) Kit Upkeep Allowance, at the rates prescribed in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, shall be credited to ratings lent from the Royal Navy, commencing from the date of entry for service in the Royal Australian Navy.

(4) In addition to the allowance provided for in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, Submarine Kit Allowance shall be payable under conditions approved by the Naval Board at the following rates:—

Per Annum.

Per Quarter.

s.

d.

s.

d.

Seamen class ratings......................................................................................

18

0

..

4

6

Other ratings......................................................................................

14

0

..

3

6

Outfit Gratuities on Change of Class of Uniform.

35. (1) The following Outfit Gratuities shall be paid, in addition to the Kit Upkeep Allowance, to all ratings, including those lent from the Royal Navy who are obliged to change their uniform from Class II. to Class I. or Class III., or from Class III. to Class II.:—

£

(a) To Petty Officers dressed as Seamen on promotion to Chief Petty Officer.......................

17

(b) To Petty Officers, with one year’s service as such and confirmed in that rating, required to change from Class II. to Class III. uniform..................................................................................................

16

(c) To other men and boys on transfer to ratings for which a change of uniform to Class III. is required......................................................................................................................................................

15

(d) To other men and boys on transfer to ratings for which a change of uniform to Class II. is required......................................................................................................................................................

11½

In addition to the gratuity payable under paragraph (a) above, a further gratuity of £10 towards the cost of frock coat and sword shall be paid to Master-at-Arms on promotion.

Change in Class of Uniform consequent upon transfer in Rating.

(2) When a man or boy is transferred, owing to unsuitability for the rating held to another rating involving change in class of uniform, he shall be paid an Outfit Gratuity, as prescribed in paragraphs (c) or (d) of sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, but the articles in the compulsory kit of his former rating no longer required in the rating to which he is transferred shall be sold and the proceeds credited to “Revenue.” No Outfit Gratuity shall be paid when the transfer in rating is attributable to misconduct.

Members on Loan from Royal Navy not entitled to Gratuity or Free Kit.

(3) Uniform gratuities shall not be payable to Officers and men lent from the Royal Navy, nor will a free kit be issued in such cases, except as provided in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation.

Issue of Clothing for special duties.

(4) In addition to the allowance and gratuitous issues specifically provided in these Regulations, the Naval Board may authorize the gratuitous issue of articles of clothing to Officers and ratings employed on special duties, under conditions embodied in standing orders and instructions of the Naval Board.

 

Compensation for loss of uniform, etc

36. The Naval Board may approve of compensation in the case of an officer or man who sustains, as a result of a casualty of the Service, loss of or damage to, necessary articles of uniform clothing and equipment, or books, instruments, or tools required for the proper performance of his duties.

Deserters’ uniforms.

37. Recovered deserters are not to be treated as new entries. The kit of a deserter if not sold before his recovery may be restored to him. If his kit has been sold, he should be supplied with a reduced kit (as laid down in the Uniform Regulations), to be charged against his pay and allowances.

Retention of kit on discharge.

38. (1) Except as hereunder provided, a rating may, on his discharge from the Sea-going Forces, be permitted to retain his kit.

(2) In the case of a rating who, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 33 was supplied gratuitously on entry or re-entry with uniform kit, or was granted a gratuity in lieu and who is discharged within two years of date of such entry or re-entry, a charge in respect of clothing shall, subject to sub-regulation (7) of this regulation, be made against the rating’s Deferred Pay Account at date of discharge in respect of each full month of the unexpired portion of the two year’s service.

(3) Where the clothing so issued was a full kit, the charge shall be at the rate of £1 10s. per month in the case of Class I. and Class III. ratings and £1 5s. per month in the case of Class II. ratings. Where, however the rating concerned has received a reduced kit or gratuity in lieu under sub-regulation (5) of regulation 33, the charge shall be at the rate of 15s. per month in the case of Class I. and Class III. ratings, and 12s. 6d. per month in the case of Class II. ratings.

(4) For the purposes of the charges mentioned in sub-regulations (2) and (3) of this regulation, full months shall be calculated from the date of discharge, odd days at the end of the two-year period being disregarded.

(5) Where the Deferred Pay credit is insufficient to meet the charge, or where the terms of the rating’s discharge involve forfeiture of Deferred Pay, all articles of his compulsory kit and other articles of kit issued gratuitously to him, except such articles as are necessary to meet his immediate requirements, shall be recovered and sold, and the proceeds applied towards liquidation of the debt.

(6) Should the total of any Deferred Pay and the sum realized from sale of kit exceed the Clothing Charge, the balance shall, except as provided in sub-regulation (7) of this regulation, be credited to the rating. In the event, however, of the total referred to being insufficient to meet the Clothing Charge, no deduction shall be made from Active Pay on that account.

(7) The case of a rating discharged for any of the following reasons shall be dealt with in the manner prescribed hereunder:—

(a) “Discharged Dead.”

No Clothing Charge shall be made, but in the case of a rating who, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 33, was supplied gratuitously on entry or re-entry with uniform kit, or was granted a gratuity in lieu, and who is discharged within six months of date of such entry or re-entry, all articles of his compulsory kit and other articles of kit issued gratuitously to him, shall be sold and the proceeds credited to “Revenue”;

 

(b) “Invalided” as a result of disability not due to his own misconduct, carelessness or neglect.

No Clothing Charge shall be made, but in the case of a rating who, in accordance with the provisions of regulation 33, was supplied gratuitously on entry or re-entry with uniform kit, or was granted a gratuity in lieu, and who is discharged within six months of date of such entry or re-entry, all articles of his compulsory kit and other articles of kit issued gratuitously to him, except such articles as are necessary to meet his immediate requirements, shall be sold and the proceeds credited to “Revenue”;

(c) “Unsuitable”.

(i) Where kit is required to be sold to meet the Clothing Charge, the balance (if any) referred to in sub-regulation (6) of this regulation shall be credited to “Revenue”;

(ii) Where the amount of deferred Pay is sufficient to meet the Clothing Charge or where no Clothing Charge arises, all such articles of his kit as are specified in the Uniform Regulations as “strictly uniform” shall be sold and the proceeds credited to “Revenue”;

(d) “Services no longer required”, “Dismissed”, “Dismissed with disgrace”.

(i) Where the kit is required to be sold to meet the Clothing Charge, the balance (if any) referred to in sub-regulation (6) of this regulation shall be credited to “Revenue”;

(ii) Where no Clothing Charge arises, all such articles of kit as are specified in the Uniform Regulations as “strictly uniform” shall be sold and the proceeds credited to “Revenue”.

(8) A rating about to be discharged “Unsuitable,” “Services no longer required”, “Dismissed” or “Dismissed with disgrace” shall not be permitted to retain any such articles of kit as are specified in the Uniform Regulations as “strictly uniform”.

(9) In the event of a rating being discharged for any of the reasons mentoned in sub-regulation (8) of this regulation and not being in possession of civilian clothing, he shall be provided at Government expense with such civilian clothing as may be decided by the Naval Board.

Lodging Allowance—Daily Rate.

39. (1) A member of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going), when not provided with service accommodation or quarters on shore, shall be paid Lodging Allowance at the following rates:—

Per diem.

and relative ranks

s.

d.

Captain..............................................................................

...................................................................

6

6

Commander......................................................................

...................................................................

5

6

Lieutenant-Commander..................................................

...................................................................

(3) Members of the Permanent Naval Forces who served under the terms of the Naval Agreement Act 1903, may, for the purpose of furlough, be allowed to count service under the terms of the Naval Agreement Act 1903 as service in the service of the Commonwealth under the provisions of the Defence Act or Naval Defence Act, provided that service under the Defence Act or Naval Defence Act is continuous with service under the Naval Agreement Act 1903.

 

Furlough due on retirement.

(4) When a person who has continued in the service of the Commonwealth for at least twenty years is retiring, the Naval Board may authorize payment to him upon retirement of a sum equivalent to the amount of pay that would have been received by him during such leave of absence as would immediately prior to retirement have been granted to him under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation.

Furlough due at death.

(5) Upon the death of a person who, at the date of his death, was eligible under this regulation for grant of leave of absence, the Naval Board may authorize payment to the dependants of the member of a sum equivalent to the amount of pay which would, under this regulation, have been granted to the person had he retired immediately prior to the date of his death.

(6) Notwithstanding anything contained in this regulation—

(a) There shall not be granted under this regulation, in respect of the service of any person, leave of absence or pay on retirement or death exceeding in the whole twelve months on full pay or its equivalent;

(b) Except upon the retirement of a person who had attained the prescribed age of retirement, leave of absence for recreation shall not be granted under the Naval Forces Regulations in respect of the year in which leave of absence granted under this regulation commences, and, if leave of absence for recreation has been granted in the year in which leave of absence granted under this regulation commences, it shall be regarded as part of the period of leave of absence granted under this regulation: provided that the total period of leave of absence for recreation, which may under this paragraph be withheld or regarded as portion of the period of leave of absence granted under this regulation during any person’s period of service, shall not exceed the period of absence for recreation which may be granted in respect of one year of service; and

(c) The official conduct record of a person shall be taken into consideration in determining whether the whole or any portion of the leave of absence or pay provided in this regulation may be granted.

Scale of extended leave when not eligible for furlough.

140. (1) The Naval Board may grant to any person whose period of service is less than twenty years who is ineligible for furlough under the last preceding regulation immediately prior to his retirement from the service on or subsequent to his attaining the prescribed age for retirement, leave of absence on full pay for a period not exceeding that appropriate to his service, as specified in the following scale:—

Service of sixteen years and less than twenty years—five months.

Service of twelve years and less than sixteen years—four months.

Service of eight years and less than twelve years—three months.

Service of four years and less than eight years—two months.

(2) Except as provided in sub-regulations (4) and (5) of this regulation, a person shall not be eligible for the grant of extended leave under this regulation unless he has completed twelve years’ service.

Payment may be allowed in lieu.

(3) In lieu of leave in accordance with sub-regulation (1) of this regulation, the Naval Board may authorize payment to a person eligible for leave in pursuance of this regulation upon his retirement from the service of a sum equivalent to the pay for a period of leave not exceeding that which the person could have been granted under this regulation.

 

(4) When a person who has not attained the prescribed age for retirement is invalided from the service after less than twenty years’ service, and the cause of such invaliding is permanent and is not due to misconduct or to causes within his own control, the Naval Board may authorize payment to the person of a sum equivalent to the pay for a period of leave not exceeding that for which, had he attained the prescribed age for retirement, he would have been eligible under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation.

(5) In the event of the death of a person before he has completed twenty years’ service and either before or after he has attained the prescribed age for retirement, the Naval Board may authorize payment to the dependants of the person of a sum equivalent to the pay for the period of leave which the member would have received had he been eligible for, and granted leave of absence under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation.

(6) The official conduct record of a person shall be taken into consideration in determining whether the whole or portion of his leave of absence or pay provided in this regulation may be granted.

(7) A member of the Auxiliary Services of the Permanent Naval Forces who is retired voluntarily or compulsorily in pursuance of the decision of the Government to re-organize and retrench the Department of Defence, may, notwithstanding that he has not reached the age for retirement, be paid, subject to the approval of the Governor-General, the sum equivalent to the pay for the period of leave for which he would be eligible under sub-regulation (1) of this regulation had he reached the age for retirement at the date of the termination of his appointment or of his discharge.

Definition of pay.

141. (1) For the purposes of extended leave or furlough as regards person on Sea-going rates of pay the following payments and allowances only shall be considered as pay:—

(a) Active Pay.

(b) Deferred Pay.

(c) Good Conduct Badge Pay.

(d) Allowances for special qualifications.

(e) Victualling Allowance.

(f) Kit Upkeep Allowance.

(g) Married Allowance.

(h) Dependant Allowance.

The allowances under paragraph (d)shall be included only for members actually entitled under Regulations to receive such allowances by reasons of qualifications held. Victualling allowance under paragraph (e) represents the daily allowance for rations fixed from time to time, to be allowed under the general messing system.

(2) When payment of a lump sum is granted in lieu of extended leave or furlough the payments and allowances referred to in sub-regulation (1) of this regulation shall be included in the payment in respect of the whole period at the rate which the member was entitled to receive at the date of termination of his appointment.

(3) In the case of the Auxiliary Services, Deferred Pay shall not be included as pay for purposes of payment in lieu of extended leave or furlough.

PART X.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Sale of stamps.

142. Accountant Officers are authorized to purchase a supply of ordinary postage stamps from the public money in their charge for sale to the Ship’s company.

 

Loan and sale of stores and supplies.

143. (1) Government stores, except as hereinafter provided, shall not be written off ledger charge, lent, exchanged, or sold without Minister’s approval.

(2) Stores lost from theft, robbery or misappropriation on the part of an employee of the Department shall not be written off without the approval of the Treasurer.

(3) Obsolete or unserviceable stores, arms and equipment may be lent with the approval of the Naval Board.

(4) Stores which form part of the equipment of the Naval Forces for war shall not be issued on loan for use for other than naval purposes except for charitable purposes and then only by special consent of the Minister.

(5) The Naval Board may approve of the sale or the writing off of condemned, unfit, damaged or deficient stores, the value of which does not exceed £100.

(6) The Director of Naval Stores and Victualling, and the Director of Ordnance, Torpedoes and Mines, may approve of the sale or writing off of condemned, unfit, damaged or deficient stores, the value of which does not exceed £5.

(7) The Naval Board may, subject to naval requirements approve of the issue of stores on repayment of not less than cost, to other Commonwealth Departments, to the Imperial Government and to other Governments.

(8) This regulation shall not apply to the sale of articles of kit and other articles, the issues of which are governed by regulation.

Funerals—Auxiliary services and reserves.

144. (1) An expenditure not exceeding Ten pounds may be authorized by District Naval Officers on funerals of members of the Permanent Naval Forces and members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve who die whilst on duty, or as the result of illness or injury contracted on duty.

(2) Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Naval Board that the actual necessary expenses incurred were in excess of £10, the Naval Board may approve payment of such further sum as may be considered reasonable.

Funerals—Sea-going personnel.

145. (1) An expenditure not exceeding Ten pounds (£10) may be authorized by Commanding Officers for funerals of members of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) who are buried on shore.

(2) Where it is proved to the satisfaction of the Naval Board that the actual necessary expenses incurred on the burial were in excess of £10, the Naval Board may approve payment of such further sum as may be considered reasonable.

(3) Where the burial is undertaken by relatives, the Naval Board may approve of re-imbursement of funeral expenses incurred. The sum approved however, shall not exceed the cost which would have been incurred had the funeral been carried out by the Department, and shall be subject to deduction of cost of the coffin and other expenses which may have been incurred by the Department prior to the removal of the body.

(4) The relatives may have the body conveyed, at their own expense, from the place of death to the deceased’s home for burial, or may be issued with two second-class railway warrants, at Government expense, to enable the nearest relative and one other to proceed to and return home from the Naval Funeral.

 

(5) The procedure to be adopted by Commanding Officers of Ships in which a member of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) dies whilst the vessel is in a port of the Commonwealth or outside the Commonwealth, in regard to obtaining quotations from local undertakers for the funeral and payment of the undertaker’s account shall be such as the Naval Board may approve from time to time.

Charges for admission to sports grounds.

146. (1) The Naval Board may approve of a charge being made for entrance to sports grounds enclosed in Naval property, subject to such conditions a may be approved.

(2) Amounts collected as a result of such charge shall be paid to the credit of a General Fund or Sports Fund, but shall not be used for the advantage of individual members.

Chaplains’ travelling and lodging allowances.

147. Chaplains having no relative rank, Lodging and Travelling Allowances rates shall be—

Chaplains under four years’ seniority, the rate as prescribed for a Lieutenant.

Chaplains of four years’ seniority, the rate as prescribed for a Lieutenant Commander.

Chaplains of eight years’ seniority, the rate as prescribed for a Commander, and

Chaplains of fifteen years’ seniority, the rate as prescribed for a Captain.

Ship’s Fund and canteen rent.

148. (1) Any amount received from Canteen tenants as rent shall be paid to the General Ship’s Fund, or, in the absence of such Fund, disposed of as the Naval Board may approve.

(2) The Ship’s Fund shall consist of moneys received in the nature of rent from the Canteen tenant.

(3) The Fund is primarily intended to meet the cost of recreation for the Ship’s Company and for benevolent purposes connected with the Ship. The Commanding Officer shall satisfy himself that sufficient allowance is made for these objects, due regard being had to the proportion of the Ship’s Company who are able to participate in any form of recreation.

(4) The administration of this Fund, shall, subject to the provisions of sub-regulation (3) of this regulation be under the control of the Canteen Committee.

(5) The accumulation of a large surplus in the Ship’s Fund shall not be permitted, and any balance remaining after making allowance for probable current expenses is to be returned to the messes periodically in proportion to the amount of their Canteen bills.

(6) All accounts in connexion with the Ship’s Fund, including all subsidiary funds, e.g.,cricket club and rifle club, shall be audited quarterly by officers nominated by the Commanding Officer, who are to be independent of those serving on the Canteen Committee. After each audit, a statement of accounts shall be prepared, submitted for approval by the Commanding Officer, and publicly exhibited.

Allowances to witnesses at courts martial and courts of inquiry.

149.—(1.) Witnesses who are summoned or ordered to attend at a court martial or a court of inquiry at the request of the Department or by order may receive remuneration for such attendance as follows:—

(a) For Civilians.—In accordance with the rates payable (in the State in which the court martial or court of inquiry is held) to witnesses attending the Supreme Court of that State in its criminal jurisdiction.

 

(b) For Members of Forces not permanently employed.—At the rate of travelling allowance prescribed for the Permanent Force (Sea-going).

(c) For Members of Forces Permanently Employed.—At the usual rate of Travelling Allowance if so entitled.

Court martial and disciplinary courts.

150. The allowances prescribed in King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions shall be paid to the Officiating Deputy Judge Advocate or Clerk of Court and to the Provost-Marshal at courts martial.

PART XI.

AUTHORITIES FOR EXPENDITURE.

Ministerial approval and delegation of powers.

151. (1) The Minister may approve of any expenditure not covered by these Regulations provided that the necessary funds have been made available by parliamentary appropriation or by the Treasury in anticipation of parliamentary appropriation.

(2) The Minister may, by writing under his hand, delegate any of the powers, functions, and authorities conferred upon or vested in him by these Regulations.

(3) Every delegation under this regulation shall be revocable at will, and no delegation shall prevent the exercise of any power, function, or authority by the Minister.

Authority of Naval Board.

152. (1) In addition to the authorities specifically vested throughout these Regulations, the Naval Board is authorized—

(a) To approve of increments to members of the Permanent Naval Forces where such increments are prescribed by these Regulations and require Naval Board approval, subject to provision being made therefor in the Appropriation Act;

(b) To approve up to the value of £10,000 in each case of all requisitions for supplies within the Votes on the Estimates;

(c) To approve up to the value of £10,000 in each case of expenditure under the Division or Subdivisions of any Votes for Contingencies, General Services, and for Maintenance of Ships and Vessels and existing Establishments;

(d)To approve of requisitions on Works and Railways Department for repairs and maintenance, sanitation and water supply, and fittings and furniture, within the Votes on the Estimates.

(2) All authorities vested in Directors and Officers-in-Charge by these Regulations may also be exercised, where necessary, by the Naval Board.

(3) The Naval Board may approve of the taking on charge of excess Stores.

(4) In all cases where expenditure is approved by a majority of the Board, such cases shall, unless the majority includes the Finance Member, be referred to the Minister for decision before any liability is incurred.

Authorities of directors.

153. (1) Directors are authorized to incur expenditure as set forth in the following, sub-regulations.

(2) The Director of Naval Stores is authorized to approve of expenditure not exceeding £300 in any one case on the following items:—

(a)Naval Sea Stores for equipment and maintenance of H.M.A. Squadron not in excess of stocks authorized to be maintained;

(b) Coal and Oil Fuel for H.M.A. Squadron;

 

(c) Naval Stores for—

(i) Construction and repair of H.M.A. Ships, and Maintenance of Dockyards and Naval Yards;

(ii) Fleet Auxiliaries;

(iii) Naval Establishments, Naval Barracks, Official Residences, Naval Colleges, Naval Detention Quarters;

(iv) Naval Reserves;

(d) Stores for Central Administration;

(e) Office requisites and stationery subject to the approval of superior authority, where necessary;

(f) Stores in excess of those authorized to be maintained not exceeding £2 in any one case.

(3) The Director of Victualling is authorized to approve of expenditure on victualling stores not exceeding £300 in any one case.

(4) The Director of Engineering (Naval) is authorized to approve of expenditure not exceeding £300 in any one case on docking, refitting and repairing of H.M.A. Ships, Fleet Auxiliaries, and other vessels in the Naval Service.

(5) The Director of Naval Medical Services is authorized to approve of expenditure not exceeding £100 in any one case on medicines and medical stores required for the Naval Medical Service.

(6) The Director or Ordnance, Torpedoes and Mines is authorized to approve of expenditure not exceeding £100 in any one case on Naval Armament Stores.

Authorities of officers-in-charge.

154. (1) Officers-in-Charge are authorized to incur expenditure as set forth in the following sub-regulations.

Captain-Superintendent, Sydney.

(2) Captain-Superintendent, Sydney, New South Wales, is authorized—

(a)To engage skilled or unskilled labour at ruling rates of wages provided such are not less than Award rates, and provided that the work on which such labour is employed has been duly authorized. No person is to be employed at any wage in excess of 15s. per diem, unless the rate is that prescribed by an Award, or has been approved by the Naval Board.

(b) To engage temporary draughtsmen for such limited periods as may be necessary, and to renew such appointments from time to time as requisite, provided that total period shall not exceed twelve months without Naval Board approval, at the rates prescribed in Arbitration Court Awards. The approval of the Naval Board is to be obtained for all increases beyond the rates prescribed in the Awards. The employment of all temporary draughtsmen is to be reported to the Naval Board for confirmation.

(c) To approve of payment of claims for Overtime and Sunday Pay.

(d) To approve of Yard demands on the Naval Store Officer for materials for Yard Services and upkeep of Yard Plant and Floating Craft, which the Captain-Superintendent is authorized to put in hand, or for which Naval Board approval has been received.

(e) To approve of special demands from H.M.A. Ships on the Naval Store Officer for stores in excess of quantities allowed by Establishment provided the excess quantities are essential for ordinary services.

 

(f) To approve of repairs to Yard Plant Moorings and Floating Craft being carried out, provided the cost of same, including labour and material, does not exceed £100 in any one case. This includes cost of replacements to make good defects, e.g.,tools to maintain stocks, but does not include new work.

(g)To approve of expenditure for Contingencies, e.g.,towage, not exceeding £100 in any one case and for all recurring services such as electric supply and telephones.

(h)To approve of purchases under established procedure of authorized fresh provisions required for victualling sea-going personnel of H.M.A.S. Penguin and Depôt Ship for Ships in Reserve.

(i)To approve, in emergent cases, of expenditure in anticipation of superior authority.

(j)To requisition on the Works and Railways Department for repair and maintenance in connexion with H.M.A. Naval Establishments, Sydney, not exceeding £300 in any one case.

Naval Store Officer, Sydney.

(3) The Naval Store Officer, Sydney, is authorized—

(a) To approve of contract demands on the Contract Board or the District Contract Board or requisitions for the local purchase of—

(i) Naval Stores which are authorized for local purchase and which are required to replenish authorized stock, which will not be exceeded on receipt of Stores purchased;

(ii) Naval Stores which are required for repair and refit of H.M.A. Ships approved by the Naval Board;

(iii) Naval Stores for supply to H.M.A. Ships or Shore Establishments in accordance with a demand specially approved by superior authority.

(b) To approve of requisitions for minor items of Naval Stores not ordinarily kept in stock, not exceeding £5 in value in each case, required for specific Yard Services.

(c) To approve of requisitions for all services in connexion with Naval Stores not exceeding £20 for any particular service in respect of any one shipment.

Victualling Store Officer, Sydney.

(4) The Victualling Store Officer, Sydney, is authorized—

(a)To approve contract demands on the Contract Board or District Contract Board as necessary or requisitions as applicable for local purchase of—

(i) Victualling Stores which are authorized for local purchase and which are required to replenish authorized Yard Stocks which will not be exceeded on receipt of stores purchased.

(ii) Authorized Victualling Stores for supply to H.M.A. Ships or Shore Establishments not ordinarily kept in stock.

(b) To approve of requisitions for minor items of stores not ordinarily kept in stock, and not exceeding £5 in value in each case, required for specific Yard Services.

(c) To approve of requisitions for all services in connexion with Victualling Stores not exceeding £20 for any particular service in respect of any one shipment.

 

(5) The Deputy Armament Supply Officer, Sydney, is authorized—

To approve of contract demands on the Contract Board or the District Contract Board, or requisitions for the local purchase of stores up to £10 in any one order and not exceeding £50 in any one month.

(6) Captain-Superintendent of Training, Flinders Naval Depot, is authorized—

(a) To approve of demands upon Naval Store Depôts for Stores allowed by Establishment.

(b) To approve of contract demands or requisitions as applicable for the local purchase of stores (other than Victualling Stores) authorized for local purchase and in accordance with Establishment.

(c) To approve of expenditure, other than for Stores, not exceeding £25 in any one case under Contingencies.

(d) To approve of the employment of casual labour (non-clerical), but no person is to be employed under this authority for any longer time than an aggregate period of six (6) weeks in any financial year without the approval of the Naval Board.

(e) To approve of purchase under established procedure of authorized fresh provisions required for victualling sea-going personnel of H.M.A.S. Cerberus and Tenders.

(f) To requisition on the Works and Railways Department for repair and maintenance in connexion with Flinders Naval Depot, not exceeding £300 in any one case.

Commanding Officer, Naval College.

(7) Commanding Officer, Royal Australian Naval College, is authorized—

(a)To approve of demands upon Naval Store Depôts for Stores allowed by Establishment.

(b) To approve of requisitions as applicable for the local purchase of Stores (other than Victualling Stores) authorized for local purchase and in accordance with Establishment.

(c) To approve of expenditure, other than for Stores, not exceeding £25 in any one case, under Contingencies.

(d) To approve of the employment of casual labour (non-clerical), but no person is to be employed under this authority for any longer time than an aggregate period of six (6) weeks in any financial year without the approval of the Naval Board.

(e) To approve of purchase under established procedure of authorized fresh provisions required for victualling sea-going personnel of H.M.A.S. Franklin and Tenders.

(f) To requisition on the Works and Railways Department for repair and maintenance in connexion with R.A.N. College, not exceeding £300 in any one case.

(g)To approve of requisitions on the Commonwealth Clothing Factory Melbourne, for diagonal serge suits required for issue on repayment to Cadet Midshipmen.

Commanding Officer, Boys’ Training Ship.

(8) Commanding Officer, H.M.A.S. Tingira,is authorized—

(i) To approve of demands upon Naval Store Depots for Stores allowed by Establishment.

(ii) To approve of expenditure, other than for Stores, not exceeding £25 in any one case, under Contingencies.

(iii) To approve of purchase under established procedure of authorized fresh provisions required for victualling sea-going personnel of H.M.A.S. Tingira.

 

District Naval Officers.

(9) District Naval Officers are authorized—

(a)To approve of demands upon Naval Store Depots for Stores allowed by Establishment.

(b) To approve of contract demands or requisitions as applicable for local purchases of other stores and for such stores allowed by Establishment, the local purchase of which may be authorized by the Naval Board.

(c) To approve of expenditure, other than for Stores, not exceeding £25 in any one case, under Contingencies, in connexion with the R.A.N. Reserve, expenditure incurred by District Naval Officer acting as Local Representative of the Naval Board or Naval Intelligence Officer, care and maintenance of ships and craft under his orders, recruiting for the R.A.N.

(d) To approve, in emergent cases, of expenditure in anticipation of superior authority.

(e) To requisition on the Works and Railways Department for repairs and maintenance in connexion with buildings under their, control not exceeding £25 in any one case.

Naval Representative, London.

(10) Naval Representative, London, is authorized—

(a) To engage, at ruling rates of pay, temporary clerks, draughtsmen or typists, for such limited periods as may be necessary, and to renew such appointments from time to time as requisite, provided that total period shall not exceed six (6) months without special Naval Board approval. The approval of the Naval Board is to be obtained for all increases beyond ruling rates of pay. Report of the engagement of any temporary clerk, draughtsman, or typist under this authority shall be made forthwith to the Naval Board.

(b) To approve of demands on the High Commissioner for stationery and incidentals not exceeding £5 in any one demand, or £25 in any one month. This limit may be exceeded in emergent cases, but covering approval of the Naval Board shall be sought at the earliest possible moment.

(c) To approve of expenditure under Contingencies (e.g.,Rail Fares, Postages, Cablegrams, &c.), not exceeding £10 in any one case. This limit may be exceeded in emergent cases and in regard to travelling expenses and rail fares and freights, but the covering approval of the Naval Board shall be sought at the earliest possible moment.

(d) To approve of payments under Regulations to sea-going personnel borne on books of London Naval Depot for pay.

Limits for District Naval Officers.

(11) The expenditure to be authorized by District Naval Officers under paragraphs (b) and (c) of sub-regulation (9) must not exceed in the aggregate the following amounts per month in the respective States without the approval of the Naval Board:—

£

New South Wales......................................................................................

100

Victoria.....................................................................................................

100

Queensland...............................................................................................

75

South Australia.........................................................................................

50

Western Australia......................................................................................

50

Tasmania..................................................................................................

50

 

Delegated authorities—Conditions.

155. The authorities delegated in regulations 153 and 154 are subject to compliance with the following provisions, except where otherwise specifically stated:—

(a) That provision made on Estimates will not be exceeded, and the requirements for the remaining period of the financial year will not involve the necessity for applying for additional provision on any Vote concerned.

(b) That, except in regard to the Naval Representative in London, certificate has been inserted by the local certifying officer that funds are available under his control, or by the Director of Navy Accounts that funds can be made available.

(c) That the expenditure does not involve any alteration in existing rules or practice.

(d) That there is nothing irregular in the character of the expenditure.

(e) That the expenditure is not an allowance or payment to any member of the Department except such as is governed by regulations and does not require superior approval.

Naval Works—Performance by naval ratings.

156. (1) Each Officer-in-Charge is authorized to carry out the following Naval Works by Naval ratings and employees under Naval supervision:—

(a) Jobbing and urgent minor repairs estimated to cost £5 or less.

(b) Urgent repairs prescribed in Public Works Regulation 53.

(c) Maintenance of stations, switchboard and wiring, and other plant in generating stations installed by the Naval Authorities.

(d) Such works of repairs and maintenance estimated to cost more than £5 as may be delegated specifically by the Minister for Works and Railways:

Provided that works set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) only shall be carried out at Naval Staff Offices under the supervision of District Naval Officers and Sub-District Naval Officers.

(2) The cost of the works shall be recoverable from the Department of Works and Railways, except that works executed by the Naval Authorities as at paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (1) shall be maintained from Naval Votes.

(3) The above authorities shall be subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Naval Board.

Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by H. J. Green, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.

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