Naval Forces of the Commonwealth Regulations 1906 (Amendment) (Provisional) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1911. No. 178.

PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910.

Regulations (Provisional) for the Naval Forces of the Commonwealth—Part II., Permanent Naval Forces, Section VI., Uniforms—Amendment.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910 should come into immediate operation, and make the Regulations to come into operation accordingly as Provisional Regulations.

Dated this first day of November, One thousand nine hundred and eleven.

DENMAN,

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE.

 

REGULATIONS FOR THE NAVAL FORCES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Amendments.

Part II.—Permanent Naval Forces.

Section VI.—Uniforms.

Regulations 78, 79, 80, 81 and Table I. are hereby cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

78. Officers shall wear the uniform prescribed in the Uniform Regulations for Officers of the Royal Navy, with the exception that the buttons are to be of the special design adopted for the Permanent Naval Forces.

Officers of the Royal Navy serving temporarily in the Permanent Naval Forces shall wear the distinctive stripes according to the rank held by them in the Permanent Naval Forces, but will not be required to alter the buttons of their uniform.

79. The uniform for Petty Officers, Men, and Boys is to be the same as in the Royal Navy, except as provided in Tables I., II., and III., and except that cap ribbons shall bear the designation H.M.A. Naval Forces or H.M.A.S. followed by the name of the ship to which the member may be attached.

80. The Kit for Petty Officers, Men, and Boys shall be as prescribed in Tables I., II., and III.

81. Boys in the Training Ship shall wear the uniform prescribed in the Training Ship Regulations.

 

C.4938.—Price 3d.

 

Compulsory Kit for Chief Petty Officers.

Table 1.

1 Jacket, D.B. Cloth.

1 Jacket, S.B. Serge.

2 Jackets, S.B. Duck.

2 Tunics, Drill.

1 Waistcoat, Serge.

1 Waistcoat, Cloth.

1 Pair Cloth Trousers.

1 Pair Serge Trousers.

4 Pairs Duck Trousers

2 Caps, Cloth, Peak.

3 Covers for Caps.

3 Flannel Vests.

2 Pairs Drawers.

2 White Shirts.

6 White Collars.

2 Neckties, Black Silk.

2 Bows, Black Silk.

4 Blue Check Shirts.

6 Check Collars.

2 Pairs Socks.

1 Pair Half Boots.

1 Blue Jean Suit (for E.R.As.)

1 Pair Braces.

1 Clothes Chest.

1 Bed. 1 Blanket. 2 Bed Covers. See footnote (3).

1 Bathing Drawers.

2 Soft White Shirts.

Optional Kit.

1 Pair Cloth Trousers.

1 Pair Serge Trousers.

1 Overcoat.

1 Waterproof Coat.

1 Sou’Wester.

1 Pair Leggings.

1 Pair Black Leather Shoes.

1 Pair Brown Canvas Shoes.

2 Cholera Belts.

Notes—

(1) In addition to above, if ordered, 1 Helmet, White (Puggaree to be white).

(2) Duck Jackets are not compulsory for Ships’ Stewards, Chief Writers, or E.R. Artificers.

(3) Each man will be supplied with 2 Hammocks, 1 set of Clews, 1 Lashing, 1 Bed, 1 Blanket, and 2 Bed Covers on joining, for which he will be responsible. When a man leaves the Service these articles are to be returned to the Accountant Officer, who will take them on charge.

(4) Brown canvas shoes may be worn on board with white trousers.

Compulsory Kit for Petty Officers and Men Dressed as Seamen.

Table II.

3 Serge Jumpers, without Cuffs.

3 Serge Trousers.

2 Duck Uniform Jumpers.

3 Duck Working Jumpers.

4 Duck Trousers.

3 Blue Jean Collars

2 White Duck Caps.

1 Cap Box.

1 Sennet Hat.

1 Hat Case.

2 Cap Ribbons.

2 Black Silk Handkerchiefs.

2 Pairs Socks.

1 Pair Half Boots.

1 Bed. 1 Blanket. 2 Bed Covers. See footnote (3) of Table 1

3 Flannel Vests.

1 Jersey.

1 Knife.

2 Lanyards.

1 Soap Bag.

1 Horn Comb.

1 Hair Brush.

1 Tooth Brush.

1 Set Boot Brushes.

1 Type.

1 Ditty Box.

24 Clothes Stops.

2 Pairs Drawers.

2 Towels.

1 Belt with leather pocket.

1 Pair Bathing Drawers.

1 Pair Fearnought Trousers (Stoker Ratings only).

Optional Kit.

1 Overcoat.

1 Waterproof Coat.

1 Pair Leggings.

1 Sou’Wester.

1 Pair Black Leather Shoes.

1 Pair Brown Canvas Shoes.

2 Check Shirts.

1 Razor.

1 Pair Scissors.

1 Pair Gloves or Mitts.

1 Housewife.

1 Comforter.

2 Cholera Belts.

1 Canvas Overall Suit.

Notes—

(1) Each man will be supplied with a Canvas Waterproof Clothes Bag at Government expense, in which to stow his kit.

(2) Of Table 1., Footnote (4).

 

Compulsory Kit for Class 3.

Table III.

1 Jacket, D.B. Cloth.

1 Waistcoat, Cloth.

1 Pair Trousers, Cloth.

1 Pair Trousers, Serge.

1 Jacket, S.B. Serge.

1 Waistcoat, Serge.

2 Jackets, S.B. Duck.

4 Pairs Trousers, Duck.

2 Tunics, Drill.

2 Peak Caps.

3 Drill Cap Covers.

3 Flannel Vests.

2 Pairs Drawers.

2 White Shirts.

6 White Collars.

2 Check Shirts.

6 Check Collars.

2 Bows, Black Silk.

2 Neckties, Black Silk.

2 Pairs Socks.

1 Pair Half Boots.

1 Bed. 1 Blanket. 2 Bed Covers. See footnote (3) of Table 1.

2 Towels.

1 Type.

1 Soap Bag.

1 Horn Comb.

1 Hair Brush.

1 Tooth Brush.

1 Set Blacking Brushes.

1 Ditty Box.

24 Clothes Stops.

1 Pair Braces.

1 Cap Box.

1 Pair Bathing Drawers.

2 Soft White Shirts.

Optional Kit.

1 Pair Trousers, Cloth.

1 Pair Trousers, Serge.

1 Overcoat.

1 Waterproof Coat.

1 Pair Leggings.

1 Canvas Overall Suit.

1 Pair Black Leather Shoes.

1 Pair Brown Canvas Shoes.

1 Pair Gloves or Mitts.

1 Razor.

1 Pair Scissors.

1 Comforter.

2 Cholera Belts.

1 Small Clothes-Chest.

1 Sou’Wester.

 

Notes—

(1) Cloth Suits are not Compulsory for Officers’ Stewards and Cooks, 3rd Class.

(2) Duck Jackets are not Compulsory for Ships’ Stewards, Writers, and E.R. Artificers.

(3) Officers’ Stewards will not wear a distinguishing Badge of Rating on the right arm.

(4) All Artisan Ratings will wear the Class 3 Rig.

(5) Footnote (1) of Table II.

(6) Footnote (4) of Table I.

PART III.

Section VI.—Uniforms.

Regulation 139 is hereby cancelled, and the following substituted therefor:—

139. Officers of the Naval Reserve, late Naval Militia, appointed prior to 1st July, 1911, shall wear the uniform prescribed for Officers of the Royal Australian Navy, with the following modifications:—

(a) Officers of the Military Branch, in place of the loop worn on the upper stripe, a triangle is to be substituted, of ¾-inch inside diameter. Officers of other Branches will wear a gold star, of the same dimensions as that worn on the epaulettes, on the centre of the cuff, 1 inch above the distinguishing stripe or stripes.

(b) Commissioned Warrant Officers to wear ½-inch lace, with same device.

(c) Warrant Officers over ten years seniority to wear ¼-inch lace with same device.

(d) Other Warrant Officers the same as at (c), but with buttons on the sleeves of coat instead of lace.

(e) Officers are not obliged to provide themselves with full dress. No. 3 dress may be worn by such officers in lieu of No. 1, on occasions when otherwise No. 1 would be ordered.

 

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