Supplementary Appropriation Act 1903-4 (Cth)

THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

  

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SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION,

1903-4.

 

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No. 2 of 1904.

An Act to grant and apply out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund a further sum to the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and four.

[Assented to 14th June, 1904.]

Preamble.

BE it enacted by the King's Most Excellency Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives as follows :—

Short title.

1. This Act may be cited as the Supplementary Appropriation Act 1903-4.

Issue and application of £137,216.

2. The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and apply towards making good the supply hereby granted to His Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and four, the sum of One hundred and thirty-seven thousand two hundred and sixteen pounds.

Appropriation of Supply.

3. The said sum is appropriated and shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the date of the passing of the Supply Act (No. 1) 1903-4 for the purposes and services expressed in the Schedule.

F.6560. SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE.

 

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Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 3 0th June, 1904.

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ABSTRACT.

_______		"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
I.	THE PARLIAMENT.........................................................................................	..	544
II.	THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.........................................................................................	30	..
III.	THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.........................................................................................	..	2,169
IV.	THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.........................................................................................	5,498	11,572
V.	THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.........................................................................................	53	2,064
VI.	THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.........................................................................................	13,910	9,367
VII.	THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.........................................................................................	8,657	1,026
VIII.	THE POSTMASTER - GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.........................................................................................	82,315	11
110,463	26,753
Total...............................................		£137,216

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

"Other."
I.—THE PARLIAMENT.	£
Division No. 4.
THE LIBRARY.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 5. Temporary Assistance.......................................................................................	110
7. Allowances to State Officers..............................................................................	75
_______	185
SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JOINT HOUSE COMMITTEE.
Division No. 5.
REFRESHMENT ROOMS.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
To meet loss on working of Refreshment Rooms..........................................................	350
_______
Division No. 10.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Increase in Salary of Lift Attendant to 30s. per week from 10th November, 1903	9
Total Parliament.....................................................	544

A 2

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

"Transferred.'	"Other."
II.—DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.	£	£
Division No. 14a.
MISCELLANEOUS.
No. 2. Refund of Fines—Immigration Restriction Act..............................	30
Total Department of External Affairs.............................................	30
III.—THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 15.
SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Secretary to the Representatives of the Government in the Senate, at £310, from 3rd March, 1904 ........................................................................	..	102
Messenger, at £110, from 17th March, 1904............................................	..	32
Total Division No. 15...............................	..	134
­­­­­­­­­­­­­­______ Division No. 17.
THE HIGH COURT.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 10. Compensation for Services of Commonwealth and State Officers	..	335
11. Travelling Expenses of the Justices and their Associates..	..	1,700
Total Division No. 17...............................	..	2,035
Total Attorney-General's Department.........................................	..	2,169

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

IV.—THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.					"Transferred."	"Other."
Division No. 19.					£	£
ELECTORAL OFFICE.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
1 Clerk at £120 per annum......................................................................					..	70
______
Division No. 21.
PUBLIC WORKS STAFF.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
To provide for increment to Junior Draughtsman under the Public Service Regulations................................................................................................................					..	10
______
Division No. 22.
WORKS AND BUILDINGS.
No. 1.	No. 2.	No. 3.	No. 4.
Rent.	Repairs and Maintenance.	Fittings and Furniture.	Electric Light and Telephones.
Subdivision No. 1.
£	£	£	£
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Trade and Customs.........................	100	300	..	18	418
Defence (Military)..........................	96	1,500	100	..	1,696
Post and Telegraphs........................	..	150	1,031	..	1,181
196	1,950	1,13,1	18	3,295
VICTORIA.
Trade and Customs.........................	..	50	..	..	50
Defence (Military)..........................	..	500	..	..	500
Defence (Naval).............................	..	30	..	..	30
Post and Telegraphs........................	..	100	..	..	100
..	680	..	..	680
QUEENSLAND.
Trade and Customs.........................	..	..	6	..	6
Defence (Military)..........................	..	451	..	..	451
Defence (Naval).............................	..	40	..	..	40
..	491	6	..	497
196	3,121	1,137	18	4,472
					Carried forward
..	..	..	..	..	80

 

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

IV.—The Department of Home Affairs—continued.
No. 1.	No. 2.	No. 3.	No. 4.
Division No. 22. WORKS AND BUILDINGS.	Rents.	Repairs and Maintenance.	Fittings and Furniture.	Electric Light and Telephones.	"Trans-ferred."	"Other."
£	£	£	£	£	£
Brought forward....................................................	..	..	..	..	..	80
Subdivision No. 1.	196	3,121	1,137	18	4,472
Brought forward....................................................
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.  Post and Telegraphs	..	9	..	..	9	..
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Trade and Customs....................................................	41	..	200	..	241
Defence (Military)....................................................	26	..	..	..	26
Post and Telegraphs....................................................	..	287	213	..	500
THURSDAY ISLAND DEFENCES.	67	287	413	..	767
..	250	..	..	250
Total Subdivision No. 1	263	3,667	1,550	18	5,498
Subdivision No. 2.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Attorney-General....................................................	..	277	386	..	..	663
Home Affairs....................................................	573	30	20	..	..	623
VICTORIA	573	307	406	..	..	1,286
Parliament....................................................	167	..	..	..	..	167
External Affairs....................................................	..	..	48	10	..	58
Attorney-General....................................................	..	..	463	3	..	466
Home Affairs....................................................	..	266	326	..	..	592
Treasurer....................................................	37	15	5	..	57
Trade and Customs....................................................	72	54	933	6	..	1,065
QUEENSLAND.	239	357	1,785	24	..	2,405
Attorney-General....................................................	..	..	..	5	..	5
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.  Home Affairs....................................................	18	..	..	..	..	18
Total Subdivision No. 2	830	664	2,191	29	..	3,714
Total Division No. 22....................................................	1,093	4,331	3,741	47	5,498	3,714
Carried forward....................................................	..	..	..	..	5,498	3,794

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

IV.—The Department of Home Affairs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward................................	5,498	3,794
Division No. 23.
GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S ESTABLISHMENT.
Subdivision No. 1.—Sydney Government House.
No. 3. Maintenance—Grounds...............................................................	..	952
7. China and Glass...........................................................................	..	50
..	1,002
Subdivision No. 2.—Melbourne Government House.
No. 2. Maintenance—House...................................................................	..	69
3  . “ Grounds.................................................................	..	301
..	370
Total Division No. 23..............................	..	1,372
Carried forward...............................	5,498	5,166

Supplementary' Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

IV.—The Department of Home Affairs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward....................			5,498	5,166
Division No. 24.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 1. Expenses in connexion with choosing the Site of the Capital of the Commonwealth.....................................................................			..	2,590
6. Expenses in connexion with the introduction of the Commonwealth Electoral Act, including the preparation and printing of Electoral Rolls and Electoral Registration..............................................			..	500
Read—
7. Cost of Commonwealth Elections, including Referendum for State of New South Wales	£48,500
Less—
Contribution by the State, being estimated cost of the Referendum, to be applied in reduction of the vote .......................................	1,000
£47,500
In lieu of—
7. Cost of Commonwealth Elections		45,000	2,500
8. Expenses of Engineering Experts—Transcontinental Railway.......................................................................................			..	129
10. Cost of holding first Commonwealth Elections			..	2
11. Expenses in connexion with the By-Election, East Sydney, New South Wales—House of Representatives			..	370
12. Expenses of Inquiry into, charges brought against Mr.McDowall, Commissioner for the Electoral Division of the State of Queensland			..	151
13. Expenses in connexion with the Drayton Grange Royal Commission			..	2
14. Legal expenses in connexion with case Commonwealth ats. Municipal Council, Sydney...........................................................................			..	162
Total Division No. 24.........................................			..	6,406
Total Department of Home Affairs.......................			5,498	11,572

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

"Transferred."	"Other."
V.—THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.	£	£
Division No. 25.
THE TREASURY.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Increments to 3 Clerks under Public Service Act......................................	..	6
1 Clerk at £40, from 11.4.04...................................................................	..	9
15
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 6. Account, Record, and other Books, including cost of material, printing, and binding..................................................................	..	50
10. Bank Exchange...........................................................................	..	160
210
Total Division No. 25.....................................	..	225
Division No, 26.
AUDIT OFFICE.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Inspector of Stores at £310, from 15.5.04 to 30.6.04.................................	..	40
Increments to 6 Clerks under Public Service Act......................................	..	26
2 Clerks at £40, from 1.6.04 to 3,0.6.04...................................................	..	7
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.	73
	No. 1. Proportion of Salaries and Expenses of State Audit Officers	25
10. Temporary Assistance..................................................................	..	85
25	85
Total Division No. 26.........................................	25	158
Carried forward.............................................	25	383

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

V.—The Department of the Treasury—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................		25	383
Division No. 27.
GOVERNMENT PRINTER.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Read—
Wages, &c.—
Compositors.............................................................................................		£5,600
Proportion of Salaries of State Classified Staff of the Government Printing Office, Melbourne..............		2,250
Gratuities to Officers engaged in excess of office hours		500
Bookbinders, Machinemen, Warehouse Assistants, Labourers, &c..........................................................		2,000
In lieu of—		£10,350
Wages, &c.—
Compositors....................................................................		£4,500
Proportion of Salaries of State Classified Staff of the Government Printing Office, Melbourne....................		2,100
Gratuities to Officers engaged in excess of office hours		500
Bookbinders, Machinemen, Warehouse Assistants, Labourers, &c..........................................................		2,200
£9,300	..	1,050
1 Linotype Engineer at £275, from 31.8.03		..	230
1,280
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.		..
No. 14. Insurance of Plant, Machinery, and Stock..................		151
Total Division No. 27..................		..	1,431
Division No. 27a.
MISCELLANEOUS.
No. 1. Expenses, including Printing, of Conference of Treasurers			..	250
2. Gratuity to J. B. Trivett, for services in connexion with Computation of Retiring Allowance...............................................			28
28	250
Total Department of the Treasury..................................			53	2,064

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.		"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Division No. 31.
MINISTER'S OFFICE.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Read—
Senior Clerk at £300, from 1.7.03 to 31.8.03 ; and £310 from 1.10.03.
In lieu of—
Senior Clerk at £300.
1 Clerk at £250, from 1.11.03 ; 1 Chief Messenger at £175, from 1.10.03 ; 1 Messenger at £26, from 1.10.03.....................................................		..	318
Increases to £110 per annum under Public Service Act.............................		..	2
320
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 6. Travelling Expenses.....................................................................		..	750
9. Miscellaneous and Incidental........................................................		..	92
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.		842
Payment to Dr. Maxwell for travelling expenses in connexion with the Sugar question................................................................................		..	150
Total Division No. 31.................................................		..	1,312
Division No. 31a.
PATENTS OFFICE.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
1 Commissioner of Patents at £800, from 20.1.04.....................................		..	360
4 Examiners, 1 at £400 and 3 at £350 per annum............................................................	from various dates
1 Officer in charge of Classification at £400 per Annum...........................................................		..	420
1 Chief Clerk at £310 per annum..............................
9 Clerks at from £80 to £175 per annum....................
1 Messenger at £52 per annum.................................
780
Carried forward...............................................		..	1.312

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..........................	1,312
Division No. 31a.
PATENTS OFFICE.
Brought forward......................................................	..	780
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Item 1. Postage and Telegrams................................................................	..	25
„ 2. Office Requisites, exclusive of Writing-paper and Envelopes.............................................................................	..	20
,, 3. Writing-paper and Envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon.................................................................	..	20
,, 4. Account, Record, and other Books, including cost of material, printing, and binding..............................................................	..	35
,, 5. Other Printing............................................................................	..	35
,, 6. Travelling Expenses...................................................................	..	130
„ 7. Other Stores, Fuel, Light, and Water............................................	..	75
„ 8. Temporary Assistance................................................................	..	90
„ 9. Miscellaneous and Incidental......................................................	..	100
530
Total Division No. 31a...........................................	..	1,310
Division No. 31b.
CUSTOMS STATISTICS.
Preparation of Statistics..........................................................................	100
Division No. 32.
CUSTOMS AND EXCISE. EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
1 Sub-Collector at £300, for six months...................................................	150
1 Officer of Customs at £215, for three months........................................	54
1 Officer of Customs at £175, for four months.........................................	59
1 Locker at £200, for six months.............................................................	100
1 Messenger. at £120, for six months......................................................	50
2 Lockers at £175, for four months..........................................................	117
1 Tide Surveyor's Assistant at £120, for four months................................

40

1 Clerk at £290, for three months............................................................

73

1 Landing Waiter (arrears, £14 l1s. 8d.)...................................................

15

2 Inspectors of Excise at £185, from 1.5.04..............................................

65

3 Messengers at £26, in lieu of £25, for one month...................................

1

To provide for Increments and Adjustment of Salaries

(including arrears)............................................................................

236

Increases to £110 per annum under Public Service Act.................

140

Carried forward....................................

1,100

100

2,622

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.........................	100	2,622
Division No. 32.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
Brought forward.........................	1,100
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 11. Protection of Revenue and Rewards............................................	856
13. Overtime paid for by the public...................................................	23
879
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.
No. 1. Refund of Fines and Costs—Customs and Beer Excise Acts	17
Total Division No. 32........................	1,996
Division No. 32a.
EXPENSES, SUGAR BOUNTIES ACT (NEW SOUTH WALES).
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
..............................................................................................................	..	18
1 Locker—including arrears...................................................................	..	268
1 Jerquer—arrears..................................................................................	..	83
1 Sub-Collector—arrears........................................................................	..	106
1 Clerk—arrears....................................................................................	..	73
1 Assistant Sub-Collector—arrears..........................................................	..	61
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.	609
No. 1. Postage and Telegrams.................................................................	..	144
2. Office Requisites, exclusive of Writing Paper and Envelopes	..	1
3. Writing Paper and Envelopes, including cost of Printing and Embossing thereon.....................................................	..	29
4. Account, Record, and other Books, including cost of Material, Printing, and Binding..................................................	..	45
5. Other Printing..............................................................................	..	4
6. Bank Exchange............................................................................	..	134
7. Travelling Expenses.....................................................................	..	736
8. Other Stores, Fuel, Light, and Water.............................................	..	2
10. Temporary Assistance..................................................................	..	977
12. Miscellaneous and Incidentals......................................................	..	2
2,074
Total Division No. 32a..................................	..	2,683
Carried forward.................................................	2,096	5,305

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
Brought forward.......................................		£2,096	£5,305
Division No. 33.
No. of Persons	EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
2	Sub-collectors, viz. :—1 at £350 ; 1 at £235.............................		585
2	Clerks at £200 (1 from 2.5.03 to 14.7.03)................................		241
4	3 Watchmen, viz. :—1 at £144 ; 1 at £132 ; 1 at £120 ; 1 Acting Weigher at £156................................................................		552
1	Officer at £132, from 21.2.04..................................................		48
Increment for 1 Clerk, 1.4.03 to 30.6.03—£2 10s.....................		3
Increment for 1 Messenger, 1.7.03 to 31.12.03.........................		5
Increase in Caretaker's salary, 21.2.04 to 30.6.04.....................		5
Salary of officer over 65 years of age at £144, 1.10.03 to 31.12.03...........................................................................		36
Refund of amounts overdeducted for rent of quarters, 1.1.03 to 30.6.03—£5 10s................................................................		6
Increases to £110 per annum under Public Service Act		41
Read—
1 Inspector of Tobacco and Cigar Factories at £200 ; 7 Junior Assistant Landing Waiters, viz. :—6 at £200 ; 1 at £144 ; 52 Clerks, viz.:—21 at £200 ; 1 at £160 ; 2 at £150 ; 1 at £145 ; 5 at £144 ; 1 at £143 ; 1 at £139 ; 1 at £135 ; 1 at £126; 1 at £123 ; 5 at £120 (1 from 1.9.03) ; 2 at £116 ; 1 at £114 ; 1 at £110, 1.7.03 to 31.7.03 ; 1 at £66 from 1.9.03 ; 1 at £55 ; 6 at £45
In lieu of—
59 Clerks, viz. :—28 at £200 ; 1 at £160 ; 2 at £150 ; 1 at £145 ; 6 at £144 ; 1 at £143 ; 1 at £139 ; 1 at£135; 1 at £126 ; 1 at £123 ; 4 at £120 ; 3 at £116 ; 1 at £114 ; 1 at £60 ; 1 at £55 ; 6 at £45
Total Salaries...............................................		1,522
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 9. Forage, Sustenance, Quarters, and other Allowances			70
10. Temporary Assistance...........................................................			70
11. Protection of Revenue...........................................................			2,237
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.			2,377
No.1. Gratuity payable to C. R. Long and R. Talbot, Trustees for the children of the late W. Wright, Clerk— £262 10s..........			263
2. Amounts paid in connexion with claims for compensation for loss of office, viz. :—
N. J. Hendrick .................................................	£250
W. F. Hemming ..............................................	500	750
3. Refund of portion of fine under Excise Act..			5
4. Interest on claims for refund of Excise Duty on sugar			290
1308
Total Division No. 33....................................................		5207
Carried forward......................................		7,303	5,305

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."		"Other."
£		£
Brought forward.......................................	7,303		5,305
Division No. 34.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF QUEENSLAND.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaeies.
2 Sub-Collectors—1 at £550,1 at £450 ; Assistant Landing Surveyor, £440 ; Warehouse-keeper, £430 ; 2 Landing Waiters—1 at £280, 1 at £235 ; 3 Lockers—1 at £245, 1 at £195, 1 at £180; 5 Tide Waiters—1 at £220, 2 at £170, 2 at £160 ; Inspector of Excise, £300 ; Revenue Officer, £330; 2 Officers of Customs and Excise—1 at £185, 1 at £160 ; 2 Clerks—1 at £250, 1 at £190. For 6 months, from 1.10.03	27,60
Officer of Customs and Excise, at £175. For 4 months, from 1.10.03
Officer of Customs and Excise, at £160. For 3 months, from 1.10.03
Coxswain, at £130. For 1 month, from 1.10.03.........................................
Clerk, at £250. From 1.6.03 to 30.6.03....................................................	21
Clerk, at £220. From 1.7.03 to 31.7.03....................................................	19
Sub-Collector, at £260. From 1.4.03 to 30.6.03........................................	65
Clerk, at £250. From 2.5.03 to 30.6.03....................................................	41
Officer of Customs and Excise, at £175. From 1.10.02 to 14.10.02	7
Increases to £110 per annum under Public Service Act.............................	15
Total Salaries.....................................	2,928
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 9. Forage, Sustenance, Quarters, and other Allowances	12
13. Overtime paid for by the Public (arrears).......................................	310
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.	322
No. 1. Refunds of Fines..........................................................................	8
2. Gratuity to the widow of F. W. Myles, Sub-Collector (£99 13s. 10d.)	100
3. Gratuity to the widow of C. T. Wyatt, Senior Clerk (£33 6s. 8d.)....	34
142
Total Division No. 34........................	3,392
Carried forward...........................	10,695		5,305

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward........................	10,695	5,305
Division No. 34a.
EXPENSES, SUGAR BOUNTIES ACT (QUEENSLAND).
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Proportion of Salaries of Officers engaged in Sugar-mills	..	100
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Postage and Telegrams.................................................................	..	36
2. Account, Record, and other Books................................................	..	35
3. Other Printing..............................................................................	..	28
4. Travelling Expenses....................................................................	..	490
5. Temporary Assistance..................................................................	..	3,271
6. Allowances, other, Forage, Sustenance, Quarters...........................	..	50
7. Miscellaneous and Incidental.......................................................	..	52
..	3,962
Total Division No. 34a...............	..	4,062
Division No. 35.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper). 3 Officers for 6 months, viz. :—1 at £450, 1 at £210, 1 at £170	415
Increase to 2 Messengers, from £26 to £39 per annum, from 20.3.04	22
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies (South Australia Proper).	437
No. 1. Postage and Telegrams.................................................................	100
7. Travelling Expenses....................................................................	250
9. Forage, Sustenance, Quarters, and other Allowances......................	100
10. Temporary Assistance..................................................................	130
12. Miscellaneous and Incidentals......................................................	105
685
Total Division No. 35...........................	1,122
Carried forward...........................................	11,817	9,367

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.................................	11,817	9,367
Division No. 36.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
1 Clerk (arrears).....................................................................................	19
Read—
Landing Surveyor at £500 for 6 months, and at £450 for 6 months
In lieu of—	13
Landing Surveyor at £500 for 3 months, and at £450 for 9 months
32
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 11. Protection of the Revenue...........................................................	937
13. Overtime paid for by the public..................................................	50
14. Services of Analyst....................................................................	751
1,738
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.
No. 1. Shortage on Goods, Crown Bond, Perth.........................................	5
2. Gratuity to Louis Freeman on abolition of office (3 months' pay, £27 10s.)........................................................................................	28
33
Total Division No. 36.................................	1,803
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF TASMANIA.
Division No. 37.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
To provide for Officers over 65 years of age, whose services were retained	87
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Postage and Telegrams.................................................................	60
12. Miscellaneous and Incidentalot.....................................................	60
13. Allowance to Postmaster-General's Department for services of Officer at Stanley....................................................................	60
180
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.
No. 1. Defalcations, Strahan, £22 15s......................................................	23
Total Division No. 37.................................	290
Total Department of Trade and Customs........................................	13,910	9,367

F.6580. B

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Division No. 38.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION.
Subdivision No. 3.
Postage and Telegrams...........................................................................	..	52
Division No. 39b.
ROYAL RECEPTION.
Conveyance of Troops by Steamer in April and May, 1901, in connexion with Commonwealth Celebrations.....................................................	..	112
Division 39c.
NAVAL ADMINISTRATION.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Allowance to Naval Officer Commanding Naval Forces, at £100 per annum for period 1st March to 30th June...........................................	..	34
Clerk, at £160 per annum for period 1st March to 30th June....................	..	54
..	88
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Travelling Expenses...................................................................	..	120
Total Division No. 39c.............................................	..	208
Division No. 39d.
ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE.—ALLOWANCE TO REGISTRARS, ETC.
(To be repaid by Imperial Government.)
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Allowances to Registrars, at £100 per annum, for period 1st May to 30th June................................................................................................	67
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Office Expenses...................................................................................	..	120
Total Division No. .39d......................................................	..	187
Carried forward.................................................	..	559

 

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward........................................		..	559
VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES.
Division No. 42.
Naval Brigade.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 7. Rail Fares....................................................................................		100
QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES.
Division No. 43.
Permanent Staff.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Increase to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act.............................		53
Division No. 45.
Naval Brigade (Seamen).
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Read—
521—(Companies at Brisbane, Maryborough, Bun-daberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Towns-ville, Cairns)	£2,200
In lieu of—
321—(Companies at Brisbane, Maryborough, Bun-daberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Towns-ville, Cairns)	£2,000	200
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 11. Gratuity to J. H. Rump for injuries received on duty....................		20
Total Division No. 45.....................................................		220
Carried forward................................................		373	559

B 2

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred.'	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward......................................	373	559
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NAVAL FORCES.
Division No. 46.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Read—
Naval Reserve. (Pay and Retainers.)
In lieu of—
Naval Reserve.
Division No. 47.
HEAD-QUARTERS MILITARY STAFF.
Subdivision No. 3.
No. 1. Postage and Telegrams...............................................................	..	80
Division No. 47a.
Expenses of Officer despatched to Japan on special duty........................	300
Division No. 48.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT AT HEAD-QUARTERS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Read—
1 Clerk at £210
In lieu of—
1 Clerk at £200
1 Officer in Charge of Stores Branch, at £520 per annum from 1st May, 19042............................................................................................
	..	87
Carried forward.................................................	373	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..............................		373	1,026
THURSDAY ISLAND.
Division No. 50.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (QUEENSLAND)
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.*
Read—
Non-commissioned Officers and Men.
1 Company Sergeant-Major at 5s. 9d. per diem, including arrears.
1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant, at 5s. 6d. per diem, including arrears
3 Sergeants, at 5s. per diem, including arrears..........................................
4 Corporals, at 4s. per diem, including arrears..........................................
3 Bombardiers, at 3s. 6d. per diem, including arrears................................
42 Gunners, at 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. per diem, including arrears Tropical pay under Regulations, including arrears............................................
In lieu of—
Non-Commissioned Officers and Men.
1 Company Sergeant-Major, at 5s. 9d. per diem.......................................
1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant, at 5s. 6d. per diem...........................
3 Sergeants, at 5s. per diem....................................................................
4 Corporals, at 4s. per diem....................................................................
3 Bombardiers, at 3s. 6d. per diem..........................................................
42 Gunners, at 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. per diem.................................................
Tropical Pay, under Regulations.............................................................

Division No. 52.
MILITIA OR PARTIALLY PAID.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 40s. per head of Establishment (Portion to be paid into Trust Fund— Defence Clothing Material Account)............	£499
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance at 30s. per head of ............. Establishment ........................................................	£374
2. Corps Contingent Allowance, at 10s. per ............. head of Establishment.............................................	125
£499
Carried forward......................................................		373	1,026

 

* Subject to Pay Regulations.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..............................................		373	1,026
Division No. 57.
GENERAL CONTINGENCIES.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 2. Steamer Fares and Freight............................................................		434
KING GEORGE'S SOUND.
Division No. 58.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (WESTERN AUSTRALIA).
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
1 Sergeant-Major, at 13s. per diem, for period 3rd May to 10th August, 1903............................................................................................		65
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies. ;
No. 10. Passage Money..........................................................................		185
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.
No. 1. Pay and Contingencies disbursed by the Govern-ment of Western Australia in 1902-3 (£171 Is. lid.)...............................................
Total Division No. 58............................................................		172
Division No. 59.		422
CORPS OF AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Read—
1 Submarine Mining Storekeeper and Clerk of Works ............	£177
In lieu of—
1 Submarine Mining Storekeeper and Clerk of Works ............	£177*
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Allowance in lieu of quarters........................................................		23
Carried forward.....................................................		1,252	1,026

* Includes all allowances except travelling allowances.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward................................................		1,252	1,026
Division No. 63.
GENERAL CONTINGENCIES.
No. 1. Travelling Expenses..................................................................... __________		70
NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 65.
DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Increases to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act............................		17
Pay Major MacLagan, D.A.A.G., from 1st July to 29th August, 1904, paid in advance (£61 3s. 8d.)......................................................................		62
79
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Expenses of Officer returning to England on termination of agreement		164
Total Division No. 65.......................................................		243
Division No. 70.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Read—
(a) Stores Branch.
1 Assistant Sailmaker, at £110.............................................	£110
4 Labourers, at £137...........................................................	548
1 Labourer, at £110.............................................................	110
£768
In lieu of—
(a) Stores Branch.
2 Assistant Sailmakers, at £110...........................................	£220
4 Labourers, at £137...........................................................	548
£768
Carried forward...............................................		1,565	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.........................................				1,565	1,026
NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 74.
MILITIA OR PARTIALLY PAID.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 40s. per head of Establishment.............................			£9,964*
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance at 30s. per head of Estab lishment.............................................................			£7,473*
2. Corps Contingent Allowance at 10s. per head of Establishment.................................................			2,491
£9,964
Division No. 75.
No. of Persons.	VOLUNTEERS.
Read—
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
2,482	No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 30s. per head of Establishment and 20s. for each effective member..........................................................	£6,166
2. Incidentals..........................................................	300
3. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum	200
4. Prizes—Musketry..........................................................	277
£6,943
In lieu of—
Subdivision No. 2.—Clothing.
2,456	No. 1. Infantry (39 Companies), at 30s. per head..........................................................	£3,684
26	2. Army Nursing Service..........................................................	26
2,482	£3,710
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Corps Contingent Allowance, 20s. for each effective..........................................................	£2,456
2. Incidentals..........................................................	300
3. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum..........................................................	200
4. Prizes—Musketry..........................................................	277
£3,233
£6,943
Carried forward..................................................				1,565	1,026

* Includes Ordnance Department (16) Defence.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward....................................	1,565	1,026
NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES—
continued.
Division No. 77.
RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 19. Effective Allowance, at 2s. 6d. per member...............................	143
____________
Division No. 78.
CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION......	680
____________
Division No. 81.
WARLIKE STORES.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 3. Pedestal for 6-inch Q.F. Carriage................................................	250
____________
Division No. 82.
GENERAL CONTINGENCIES.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 1. Railway Fares and Freight..........................................................	500
13. Compensation for injuries on duty.............................................	225
Total Division No. 82........................................................	725
Carried forward..........................................	3,363	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward....................................	3,363	1,026
NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 83.
GENERAL SERVICES.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 16. Annuities awarded for Meritorious Services under State Regulations........................................................................	298
17. Law Costs...............................................................................	800
1,098
VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 89.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Staff Office, etc.
Read—
1 Clerk at £235
In lieu of—
1 Clerk at £225 ____________
Division No. 92.
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Officers.
Read—
1 at £405 ; 1 at £375 ; 2 at £300* (1 at £350 from 1.1.04)
In lieu of—
1 at £405 ; 1 at £375 ; 2 at £300*
Carried forward..............................................	4,461	1,026

* Pay includes forage and all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulation.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................................................................... ......................................................................	4,461	1,026
VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 93.
MILITIA OR PARTIALLY PAID.	Per annum.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Submarine Mining Engineers.	£	s.	d.
Read—
1 Subaltern, also 1 in excess of Establishment...............		21	5	0
In lieu of—
1 Subaltern..................................................................		21	5	0
Infantry.
Read—
5 Adjutants at 5s. per diem* (1 to 8.11.03)....................		..
In lieu of—
4 Adjutants at 5s. per diem*
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance		£9,561
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance, at 30s. per head of Establishment		7,178
2. Corps Contingent Allowance, at 10s. per head of Establishment...............................................		2,383
£9,561
No. 6. Prizes........................................................................................		..			152
Division No. 94.
No. of Persons.	VOLUNTEERS.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
1,042	No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent  Allowance at 30s. per head of Establishment, and 20s. for each effective member	£2,567
2. Incidentals......................................................................	400
4. Band allowance, at £50 per annum.......................................................	100
5. Frizes—Musketry, Field Firing, &c........................................................	300
6. Prizes—Artillery......................................................................	10
£3,377
Carried forward......................................................................	..			4,613	1,026

* Includes Forage Allowance.— —  Includes Ordnance Department (20).

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."		"Other."
£		£
Brought forward.................................................			4,613		1,026
VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 94.
VOLUNTEERS—continued.
No. of Persons.		In lieu of—
Subdivision No. 2.—Clothing.
41		No. 2. Field Artillery (½ Battery) at 30s. per head ....................................	£62
975		3. Infantry, at 30s. per head	1,463
26		4. Army Nursing Ser vice, at 20s.per head	26
1,042		£1,551
Subdivision No. 3.—ConTINGENCIES.
No. 1. Corps Contingent Allowance, 20s. for each effective.....................	£1016
3. Incidentals	400
4. Band allowance at £50 per annum	100
5. Prizes — Musketry, Field Firing, &c.	300
6. Prizes—Artillery	10
£1,826
£3.377
Division No. 96.
RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
1 Clerk at £40 per annum, from 1st April.................................................					10
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 16. Effective Allowance at 2s. 6d. per member..................................					1,360
Total Division No. 96..........................................					1,370
___________
QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 107.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT.
Subdivision No. 1. Pay.
(b) Magazine Section.
Read—
1 Magazine Keeper—Sherwood ..................................				110*
In lieu of—
1 Sergeant.....................................................................				80
30
Carried forward..................					6,013		1,026

* Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulation.

 

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward......................................					6,013	1,026
QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 111.
MILITIA OR PARTIALLY PAID.
Subdivision No. 1.—PAY.		Per annum.
Read— Infantry		£	s.	d.
3 Lieutenant-Colonels		30	0	0
11 Majors...............................................................		24	0	0
In lieu of—
2 Lieutenant-Colonels.............................................		30	0	0
12 Majors...............................................................		24	0	0
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1.Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 40s. per head of Establishment (Portion to be paid into Trust Fund—Defence Clothing Material Account)............................		£5,058*
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance, at 30s. per head of Establishment.......		£3,797*
2. Corps Contingent Allowance at 10s. per head of Establishment..............................................................		1,261
£5,058
Division No. 112.
VOLUNTEERS.
No. of Persons.	Read—
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
264	No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 30s. per head of establishment and 20s. for each effective member (Portion to be paid into Trust Fund— Defence Clothing Material Account)...........................................................................	£652
2. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum...........................................................................	50
3. Prizes (Musketry)........................................................................................	30
In lieu of—	£732
Subdivision No. 2.—Ciothing.
248	No. 1. Infantry at 30s. per head of Establishment............................................................................	£372
16	2. Army Nursing Service, at 20s. per head.................................................................................	16
264	Carried forward........................................................................................	388				6,013	1,026

* Includes Ordnance Department (9).

 

VII.—The Department op Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
Brought forward.......................................			£ 6,013	£ 1,026
QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Brought forward............................................................................	£388
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Corps Contingent Allowance, 20s. for each effective.............................................................	£264
2. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum ............................................................................	50
3. Prizes (Musketry) ............................................................................	30
Accounts unpaid............................................................................	..
£344
£732
Division No. 114.
RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 9. Effective Allowance, at 2s. 6d. per member...................................			363
10. Effective Allowance—10s.—per efficient (arrears)........................			212
575
Division No. 116.
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT.
Subdivision No. 1.—Contingencies.
No. 4. Maintenance and Renewal of Ambulance Equipment.....................			130
Carried forward..................................................			6,718	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..............................				6,718	1,026
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 123.
Royal Australian Artillery (South Australia).
Subdivision No. 1.—PAY.
Read—
Officers.	Maximum per annum
			£
	1	Captain, to 30.11.03........................	400

1	Lieutenant, from 1.12.03.................	300
Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
1	Staff Sergeant, 5s. 9d. to 9s. per diem
1	Sergeant, 4s. 9d. to 5s......................................		1613
1	Corporal, 3s. 9d. to 4s. 6d................................
2	Bombardiers, 2s. 9d. to 4s................................
15	Gunners, 2s. 9d. to 3s. 3d.................................
..	Armourer Artificer (Sergeant-Major)................
..	Master Gunner (attached)................................
..	Deferred pay...................................................
21
In lieu of	Maximum per annun
Officers.
£
1	Lieutenant......................................	300
Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
1	Staff-Sergeant, 5s. 9d. to 9s. per diem..............
1	Sergeant, 4s. 9d. to 5s. „ 1,613.........................		1613
1	Corporal, 3s. 9d. to 4s. 6d................................
2	Bombardiers, 2s. 9d. to 4s...............................
15	Gunners, 2s. 9d. to 3s. 3d................................
..	Armourer Artificer (Sergeant-Major)...............
..	Master Gunner (attached)................................
21
Value of quarters deducted in error from pay, 1902-3..............................................................................................				5
Carried forward..............................................................................................				6,723	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.........................................................................................................			6,723	1,026
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Division No. 129.
ACTIVE FORCES.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance at 40s. per head of Establishment (portion to be paid into Trust Fund—Defence Clothing Material Account)........................................................		£2,671*
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance at 30s. per head of Establishment................................	£2,006*
2. Corps Contingent Allowance at 10s. per head of Establishment........................	665
£2,671
Division No. 130.
RESERVE FORCES.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance at 40s. per head of Establishment (portion to be paid into Trust Fund—Defence Clothing Material Account)........................................................		£1,276
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance at 30s. per head of Establishment	£961
2. Corps Contingent Allowance at 10s. per head of Establishment	315
£1,276
Carried forward.........................................			6,723	1.026

* Includes Ordnance Department (8).

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...........................................................................................................			6,723	1,026
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES—
continued.
Division No. 132.
RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. 13. Effective Allowance, at 2s. 6d. per member...........................................................................................................			189
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 146.
MILITIA OR PARTIALLY PAID.
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
Read—
No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 40s. per head of Establishment (portion to be paid into Trust Fund—Defence Clothing Material Account)..........		£1,112
In lieu of—
No. 1. Clothing Allowance, at 30s. per head of Establishment .....................................	£834
2. Corps Contingent Allowance, at 10s. per head of Establishment..........................	278
£1,112
No. 5. Horse Hire...........................................................................................................			400
Division No. 149.
RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Contingencies.
No. 5. Effective Allowance at 2s. 6d. per member...........................................................................................................			8
Carried forward...........................................................................................................			7,320	1,026

F.6560. C

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
Brought forward.............................				£7,320	£1,026
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES-
continued.
Division No. 147.
VOLUNTEERS.
No. of Persons	Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
	Read—
999	No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 30s. per head of Establishment, and 20s. for each effective member (portion to be paid into TrustFund—Defence Cloth ................ ing Material Account).......................				£2,500
2. Horse Hire..............................................				450
3. Veterinary Apparatus and Medicines........				50
4. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum...........				150
5. Prizes for Musketry..................................				113
£3,263
In lieu of—
Subdivision No. 2.—Clothing.
982	Infantry, at 30s. per head of Establishment..............................................................
9	Army Service Corps (Garrison Details), at 30s. per head of Establishment..............................................................		1,500
7	Army Medical Corps, at 30s. per head..............................................................
1	Veterinary Department, at 30s. per head.............................................................. Head-Quarters Band..............................................................
999	£1,500
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Corps Contingent Allowance, 20s. for each effective........................		1000
2. Horse Hire.................................		450
3. Veterinary Apparatus and .............. Medicines..............................		50
4. Band Allowance, at £50 per ....... Annum..................................		150
5. Prizes for Musketry....................		113
1,763
£3,263
Carried forward................................................................................................					7,320	1,026

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward........................	7,320	1,026
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES—
continued.
Division No. 155.
GENERAL SERVICES.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 2. Clerical Assistance and Extra Labour..........................................	30
5. Passage to England—Sergeant-Major West and wife...................	82
112
____________
TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES.
Division No. 158.
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (TASMANIA).
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men.
Read—
1 Corporal, at 4s. 9d. per diem
In lieu of—
1 Corporal, at 4s. per diem
____________
Division No. 164.
VOLUNTEERS.
Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.
Paid Parades........................................................................................	1,200
Carried forward......................................	8,632	1,026

C 2

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward			8,632	1,026
TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Read—
Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.
No. of Persons.	No. 1. Clothing and Corps
1,862	Contingent Allow-ance, at 30s. per head of Establishment and 20s. for each effective member (portion to be paid into Trust Fund —Defence Clothing Material Account)..........	£4,166
2. Horse Allowance (Australian Light Horse), 50s. for each effective........	440
3. Horse Hire......................................	100
4. Incidentals (A.M.C.).......................	10
5. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum..	100
6. Prizes for Musketry.........................	215*
7.Corps Expenses in connexion with inspections....................................	150
8. Veterinary Attendances and Medicines	10
9. Hire of Steamers.............................	20
£5,211
In lieu of—
Subdivision No. 2.—Clothing.
176	Australian Light Horse, at 30s. per head of Establishment	£264
132	Field Artillery, at 30s. per head of Establishment 198	198
80	Garrison Artillery, at 30s. per head of Establishment	120
59	Engineers, at 30s. per head of Establishment	89
1,367	Infantry, at 30s. per head of Establishment	2,051
9	Army Service Corps (Garri-son Details), at 30s. per head of Establishment	14
38	Army Medical Corps, at 30s. per head of Establishment	57
1	Veterinary Department, at 30s.....................	2
1,862	£2,795
Carried forward.........................................			8,632	1,026

* Artillery, £60. Musketry, £155.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.—The Department of Defence—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................................			8,632	1,026
TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES—continued.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Horse Allowance (Autralian Light Horse), 50s. for each effective..	££440
2. Corps Contingent Allowance, 20s. for each effective....................	1,371
3. Horse Hire................................	100
4. Incidentals (A.M.C.).................	10
5. Band Allowance, at £50 per annum	100
6. Prizes for Musketry...................	215
7. Corps Expenses in connexion with inspections.............................	1150
8. Veterinary Attendance and Medicines..............................	110
9. Hire of Steamers.......................	20
£2,416
£5,211
______________
Division No. 168.
MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 2. Engineer Stores............................................................................			13
______________
Division No. 173.
Postage and Telegrams...........................................................................			12
Total Department of Defence...............................................			8,657	1,026

* Artillery, £60. Musketry, £155.

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

Number of Persons.	"Transferred."		"Other."
VIII.—THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.	£		£
Division No. 174.
CENTRAL STAFF.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
1	Clerk, at £310, in lieu of £300, from 6.11.03	...		7
2	Clerks, at £50, in lieu of £40 each, from 1.5.04	...		4
Total Division No. 174...............................	..		11
_____________
Division No. 175
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Store Branch.
1	Storeman, from 1.11.03, at £110 per annum...............................	74
Money Order Branch
2	Clerks, at £110 per annum (Arrears)..........................................	11
4	Post and Telegraph Assistants, at £110 per annum (Arrears)	65
Telephone Branch.
1	Monitor, £84 per annum (Arrears).............................................	1
1	Switch Attendant, from £52 to £110 from 1.1.04........................	29
4	Switch Attendants (Arrears)......................................................	12
Electric Light Branch.
1	Engineer, at £90 per annum (Arrears)	4
Construction Branch.
1	Assistant Carpenter, at 9s. per diem...........................................	8,111
1	Ganger, 1.7.03 to 3.12.03, at 7s. 6d. per day; 4.12.03 to 30.6.04, at 9s. per day..........................................................................
3	Foremen, at 8s. per diem each...................................................
1	Plumber, at 8s. per diem...........................................................
3	Cable-jointers—2 at 8s. per diem, and 1 at 7s. 6d. per diem
58	Linemen—2 at 9s., 7 at 8s., 44 at 7s. 6d., and 5 at 7s. per diem
2	Labourers, at 7s. 6d. per diem...................................................
Carried forward.............................................	8,307		11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, .1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Person.	"Transferred."		"Other."
£		£
Brought forward...........................	8,307		11
Division No. 175.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Wages of Linemen on Permanent Staff for Christmas Day, 1902, and Good Friday, 1903.......................................................	17
Post and Telegraph Officers.
1	At £189 per annum (arrears)......................................................	21
1	At £120 per annum (arrears)......................................................
Post and Telegraph Assistants.
8	At from £52 to £175 per annum (arrears)...................................	80
Minimum Wage Increments (arrears).........................................	507
Miscellaneous.
1	Mail Cart Driver, at £110 per annum (arrears)............................	171
2	Bagmakers, from 2.12.03, at £132 per annum.............................
Indoor Messengers.
1	At £110 per annum (arrears)......................................................	6
Mail Guards.
1	At £170 per annum (arrears)......................................................	19
5	At from £135 to £180 per annum (arrears)..................................
Carried forward....................................	9,128		11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.......................		9,128	11
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES—continued.
Letter Carriers.
4	At from £65 to £120 per annum (arrears)..................................		48
Mail Boys.
1	At £110 per annum (arrears)....................................................		15
1	At from £52 to £65 per annum (arrears) Increases to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act.............................................		90
Telegraph Messengers.
1	At £39 per annum (arrears)......................................................		1
1	At £26 per annum (arrears)......................................................
Amounts overcharged to Officers for Rent of Quarters..............		4,415
13,697
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 34. Law Costs................................................................................			1,339
35. Premiums on Fidelity Guarantees..............................................			125
Subdivision No. 4.—Cables.			1,464
No. 2. Pacific Cable—Proportion of Loss payable by New South Wales..			372
372
Carried forward....................................	15,533	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..............................			15,533	11
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH
WALES—continued.
Subdivision No. 6.—Miscellaneous.
No. 1. Settlement of claim in respect of misappropriated cheques negotiated by a postal official................................................................				95
2. Gratuity to the widow of J. G. Graham, Clerk, Money Order Office, Sydney, equal to six months' pay...........................................				125
3. Refund of Customs Duties paid by Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company.............................................				150
370
Total Division No. 175..........................................			15,903	'
No. of Persons.	EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA.
	Division No. 176.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Correspondence Branch.
Read—
2	Junior Messengers : 1 at £52 (£62 from 1.1.04), 1 at £42............................	£76
In lieu of—
1	Junior Messenger, at £52 (£62 from 1.1.04)	58	18
Accounts Branch.
Read—
7	Clerks : 6 at £200, 1 at £132 ...............	£1,280
In lieu of—
6	Clerks, £200 .....................................	1,200	80
Telegraph Branch.
Read—
5	Batterymen : 1 at £120,1 at £110 (£112 from 1.1.04), 2 at £110, 1 at £96............................................		£484
	In lieu of—
4	Batterymen: 1 at £120, 1 at £110 (£112 from 1.1.04), 1 at £110, 1 at £96 ............................................		£438
46
Carried forward...........................			144
			15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...............................			15,903	11
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Brought forward...............................			144
Electrical Foreman's Room.
Read—
7	Junior Instrument Fitters, at £110	£770
6	Assistant Batterymen: 1 at £110, 5 at £66	74
4	Firemen, at £120	480
2	Labourers, at £110 (1 at £114 13s. 4d. from 1.3.04)	222
£1,546
In lieu of—
4	Junior Instrument Fitters, at £110	£440
3	Firemen, at £120	360
1	Labourer, at £110 (£114 13s. 4d. from 1.3.04)	112
£912	634
Postmistresses.
Read—
13	Postmistresses : 4 at £160,1 at £140,4 at £136,4 at £118
79	Postmistresses : 1 at £140, 9 at £120, 2 at £118, 1 at £110, 4 at £102, 59 at £100, 1 at £90,2 at £80 Refund of Rent to Officers while on furlough (£21)......................................................
In lieu of—
13	Postmistresses: 4 at£160,1 at £140,4 at £136, 4 at£118
79	Postmistresses : 8 at £120, 2 at £118, 2 at £110, 4 at £102, 59 at £100, 2 at £90, 2 at £80......................................................
Carried forward...........................................			778
			15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
Brought forward...........................		£	£
15,903	11
Division No. 176.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Brought forward...........................		778
Female Assistants.
Read—
115	Female Assistants : 81 at £120, 7 at £110, 10 at £84, 10 at £70 (and £110 : 1 from 27.7.03, 1 from 4.9.03, 1 from 15.9.03, 7 from 28.2.04), 2 at £70 (and at £80 : 1 from 28.2.04, and 1 from 13.3.04), 2 at £60 (and at £110 : 1 from 18.7.03, 1 from 13.3.04), 3 at £40....................................................
In lieu of—
115	Female Assistants : 81 at £120, 17 at £84, 10 at £70 (and at £110 : 1 from 27.7.03, 1 from 4.9.03, 1 from 15.9.03, 7 from 28.2.04), 2 at £70 (and at £80 : 1 from 28.2.04, and 1 from 13.3.04), 2 at£60 (and at £110: 1 from 18.7.03, 1 from 13.3.04), 3 at £40.............................................................
Operators.
Read—
182	Operators—142 at £200, 2 at £190, 1 at £185, 1 at £180, 2 at £144, 3 at £140 (and £160,2 from 1.2.04, 1 from 1.4.04), 2 at £132, 21 at £120, 1 at £118, 6 at £110 (and at £120, 1 from 1.8.03), 1 at £80 (and £100 from 1.3.04).................................................................	£33,353
In lieu of—
175	Operators—142 at £200, 2 at £190, 1 at £185, 1 at £180, 1 at £144, 3 at £140 (and at £160, 2 from 1.2.04, 1 from 1.4.04), 1 at £132, 21 at £120, 1 at £118, 1 at £110 (and £120 from 1.8.03), 1 at £80 (£100 from 1.3.04).................................................................	£32,705	648
Carried forward.............................................		1,426
		15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..........................		15,903	11
Division No. 176.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries—continued.
Brought forward..........................		1,426
Line Repairers' Assistants.
Read—
62	Line Repairers' Assistants—28 at £120, 1 at £114 13s. Id., 1 at £112 (£116 from 1.1.04), 7 at £114, 5 at £110 (and at £114, 2 from 1.1.04, 2 from L3.04, 1 from 1.6.04), 19 at £110, 1 at £102	£6,990
In lieu of—
42	Line Repairers' Assistants—28 at £120, 1 at £112 (£116 from 1.1.04), 7 at £114, 5 at £110 (and at £114, 2 from 1.1.04, 2 from 1.3.04, 1 from 1.6.04), 1 at £110	£4,939
2,051
Letter-Carriers and Stampers.
Read—
465	Letter-Carriers and Stampers—3 at £149 3s., 298 at £132, 12 at £118, 108 at £110 (107 at £118, 88 from 1.1.04, 2 from 1.2.04, 9 from 1.3.04, 8 from 1.6.04), 1 at £110 (£117 6s. 8d. from 1.4.04), 43 at £110Arrears, 1901-2, 1902-3 : J. H. Dawe (£50 19s. 4d.), E. M. Bond (£45), from 1.3.01
In lieu of—
465	Letter-Carriers and Stampers—3 at £149 3s., 298 at £132, 12 at £118, 108 at £110 (107 at £118, 88 from 1.1.04, 2 from 1.2.04, 9 from 1.3.04, 8 from 1.6.04), 1 at £110 (£117 6s. 8d. from 1.4.04), 43 at £110
Postal Assistants.
Read—
96	Postal Assistants—93 at £110, 3 at £90
In lieu of—
93	Postal Assistants—93 at £110		3,477
Carried forward................................................		15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VII.--The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward............................		15,903	11
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries—continued.
Brought forward............................		3,477
Junior Postal Assistants.
Read—
180	Junior Postal Assistants—44 at £110, 1 at £78, 2 at £72 (and at £110 from 22.9.03), 3 at £66 (at £72 from 1.1.04; and at £110, 1 from 21.3.04, 1 from 21.6.04, 1 from 24.6.04), 3 at £66 (and at £110, 1 from 12.12.03, 1 from 24.6.04, 1 from 29.6.04), 64 at £66 (58 at £72, 19 from 1.1.04, 1 from 1.2.04, 19 from 1.3.04, 8 from 1.4.04, 3 from 1.5.04, 8 from 1.6.04), 42 at £60 (40 at £6C), 7 from 1.8.03, 2 from 1.9.03, 8 from 1.10.03, 3 from 1.11.03, 4 from 1.12.03, 1 from 1.1.04, 4 from 1.2.04, 1 from 1.3.04, 5 from 1.4.04, 4 from 1.5.04, 1 from 1.6.04), 21 at £54 (6 at £60 : 2 from 1.8.03, 2 from 1.11.03, 1 from 1.12.03, 1 from 1.4.04)
In lieu of—
180 1	Junior Postal Assistants—41 at £110, 1 at £78, 5 at £72 (4 at £110 from 28.2.04), 3 at £66 (£72 from 1.1.04, and at £110, 1 from 21.3.04, 1 from 21.6.04, 1 from 24.6.04), 3 at £66 (and £110, 1 from 12.12.03, 1 from 24.6.04, 1 from 29.6.04), 64 at £66 (58 at '£72, 19 from 1.1.04, 1 from 1.2.04, 19 from 1.3.04, 8 from 1.4.04, 3 from 1.5.04, 8 from 1.6.04), 42 at £60 (40 at £66, 7 from 1.8.03, 2 from 1.9.03, 8 from 1.10.03, 3 from 1.11.03, 4 from 1.12.03, 1 from 1.1.04, 4 from 1.2.04, 1 from 1.3.04, 5 from 1.4.04, 4 from 1.5.04, 1 from 1.6.04), 21 at £54 (6 at £60, 2 from 1.8.03, 2 from 1.11.03, 1 from 1.12.03, 1 from 1.4.04)
Instrument Fitters.
Read—
47	Instrument Fitters—17 at £156. 20 at £144 (£150 from 1.1.04), 1 at £140, 2 at £138, 4 at £126, 3 at £120........................................................................	£6,874
17	Assistant Instrument Fitters at £110........................................................................	930
In lieu of—	£7,804
37	Instrument Fitters—17 at £156, 20 at £144 (£150 from 1.1.04)........................................................................	£5,594
2,210
Carried forward......................		5,687
		15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.......................	15,903	11
Division No. 176.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
	Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries—continued.
Brought forward.......................	5,687
Amounts overcharged to Officers for rent of Quarters........	2,100
Increments to Officers in the General Division receiving over £160 per annum.................................................................	190
Arrears due to Letter Carriers, under provisions Section 19, Victorian Act 1721, to 30th June. 1904.................................	18,650
Total Salaries.............................................	26,627
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No.5.Temporary Assistance, and to provide for the absence of officials through illness and when on leave...........................................		2,250
16. Travelling Expenses—Relieving Allowances ; Inspectors' Travelling Allowances ; Allowances to Mail Guards ; Fares paid to the Railway Department for Officers travelling on duty ; Amount paid to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company for carrying Letter Carriers, Messengers, and Mails ; Instrument Fitters and Line Repairers' Travelling Allowances ; Removal of Furniture; Letter Carriers, Relieving; Luncheons for Officers on duty at Race-courses, Sale-yards, &c. ; and Miscellaneous Travelling..............................................................................		500
18. Allowances to Non-official Postmasters, Receiving-office Keepers, &c, and to provide for the opening of New Non-official Post-offices, Receiving-offices, &c.................................................		1,000
31. Premiums on Fidelity Guarantees.................................................		60
3,810
Carried forward.............................................		30,437
		15,903	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................		15,903	11
Division No. 176.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—continued.
		Brought forward...................		30,437
Subdivision No. 4.—Cables.
Pacific Cable—Proportion of loss payable by Victoria		372
Subdivision No. 6.—Miscellaneous.
No. 2. Cash lost between Wyndham and Melbourne (£16 3s. 6d.)		17
3. Cash stolen from Post Office, Nhill (£17 8s. 6d.)..........................		18
4. Counsel's Fee in case, Bond v. The Commonwealth of Australia (£45 19s. 6d.)..........................................................................		46
5. Security in Inglewood appeal case (Roberts ats. Ahern)................		50
6. Counsel's Fees in Inglewood appeal case (Roberts ats. Ahern) (£12 3s. 6d.)....................................................................................		13
144
Total Division No. 176...................................	30,953
_____
Division No. 177.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF QUEENSLAND.
No. of Persons	Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries. Account Branch.
1	Clerk.......................................................................................	23
1	Clerk.......................................................................................	16
Mail Branch.
1	Junior Assistant.......................................................................	33
Electrical Engineer's Branch.
1	Clerk.......................................................................................	5
41	Labourers (Maintenance).........................................................	4,500
2	Post and Telegraph Officers.....................................................	49
2	Post and Telegraph Assistants..................................................	10
1	Post and Telegraph Assistant....................................................	18
2	Post and Telegraph Assistants..................................................	27
1	Minimum-wage Junior Clerk, Rockhampton.............................	3
1	Line Repairer..........................................................................	105
1	Line Repairer..........................................................................	6
1	Line Repairer..........................................................................	24
1	Assistant Line Repairer............................................................	4
4	Letter Carriers.........................................................................	41
1	Letter Carrier...........................................................................	17
1	Telegraph Messenger...............................................................	3
1	Tram Bag Boy.........................................................................	28
Total Salaries (carried forward).............................	4,912
Carried forward.........................................	46,856	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department— continued.
"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward.......................			46,856	11
Division No. 177.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF QUEENSLAND—continued.
Brought forward.......................			4,912
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 1. Repair and Maintenance of Telegraph and Telephone Lines and Instruments.............................................................................			1,000
9. Overtime and allowances for tea-money......................................			55
18. Allowance to Non-official Postmasters, Receiving Office-keepers, &c, and to provide for the opening of new non-official Post Offices, Receiving Offices, &c.................................................			300
32. Premiums on Fidelity Guarantees...............................................			9
1,364
Subdivision No. 4.—Cables.
No. 2. Pacific Cable—Proportion of loss payable by Queensland............			372
Subdivision No. 6.—Miscellaneous.
No. 3. Medical and Funeral Expenses, M. J. Dwyer, killed in the execution of his duty...............................................................................			13
4. General Average, s.s. Aramac......................................................			114
127
Total Division No. 177................................................			6,775
Division No. 178.
No. of Persons.	EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper).
Account Branch.
1	Clerk, at £110 in lieu of £80, from 11th June, 1903....................		32
Money Order Branch.
2	Clerks, at £110 in lieu of £100, from 16th April, 1904; 1 at £110 in lieu of £80, from 1st November, 1903.................................		23
Postal Branch.
1	Stamper, at £70 in lieu of £60, from 1st November, 1903, to 29th February, 1904......................................................................		4
1	Letter Carrier, £80 in lieu of £70, from 1st July, 1903, to 30th November, 1903....................................................................		5
1	Night Watchman, at £110, from 1st April, 1904, to 30th June, 1904.....................................................................................		28
Carried forward..........................................		92
		53,631	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................	53,631	11
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA—continued.
Division No. 178.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper).
Brought forward...................	92
Telegraph Branch.
Operating Division.
Increases to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act (including Arrears)...................................................................................	352
Receiving and Issuing Division.
1	Telegraph Messenger — Increase (including Arrears)................	7
Electrician and Instrument Fitters Branch.
3	Assistant Instrument Fitters—2 at £148 13s. 6d., 1 at £133 0s. 6d.................................................................................................	431
1	Assistant Batteryman	126
3	Telephone Assistants—1 at £148 13s. 6d., 1 at £140 17s., and 1 at £133 0s. 6d............................................................................	423
1	General Assistant....................................................................	141
3	Junior Mechanics and Messengers—1 at £110 in lieu of £80, from 19th March, 1903 to 30th June, 1903 ; 1 at £110 in lieu of £65, from 20th May, 1903 ; 1 at £110 in lieu of £45 10s., from 15th May, 1903, to 30th June, 1903........................................	23
Store Branch.
4	Labourers—3 at £110, 1 at £93 18s. (1st November, 1903, and 30th November, 1903, to 30th June, 1904)..............................	386
Carried forward.................................	1,981
	53,631	11

F.6560. D

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward......................	53,631	11
Division No. 178.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA— continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper).
Brought forward......................

1,981
Telephone Branch
3	Telephone Attendants—£55 in lieu of £50 from 1st July, 1903 ; 1 to 31st October, 1903 ; 1 to 31st December, 1903 ; 1 to 30th April, 1904...........................................................................	8
Construction and Maintenance Branch.
6	Overseers : 5 at £148 13s. 6d., 1 at £144..................................	888
1	Carpenter and Pole-dresser......................................................	141
3	Foremen, at £133 0s. 6d..........................................................	400
1	Painter...................................................................................	110
27	Linemen, at £110 (including Arrears)......................................	2,920
1	Stablekeeper..........................................................................	119
39
Carpenters' Branch.
2	Carpenters—1 at £148 13s. Gd.; 1 at £133 0s. 6d......................	282
Country and Suburban Post and Telegraph Offices.
3	Letter Carriers, 1 at £110, in lieu of £80, from 21.3.03 to 30.6.03 ; 2 at £80, in lieu of £70, 1 from 1.7.03 to 31.7.03; 1 from 1.1.04 to 29.2.04.............................................................................	12
Increases to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act (including Arrears)................................................................................	145
Carried forward..........................................	7,006
	53,631	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward...................	53,631	11
Division No. 178.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA—continued.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.
Brought forward...................	7,006
19	Telegraph Messengers—Increases to Salaries (including arrears)	161
2	Linemen at £110.....................................................................	220
1	Labourer................................................................................	110
Postmasters and Operators at Railway Stations.
2	Operators and Messengers—
Increase to £110 per annum, under Public Service Act (including Arrears).....................................................	59
Increments (including Arrears)........................................	8
Total Salaries...............................	7,564
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies (South Australia Proper).
No. 1. Repair and Maintenance of Telegraph and Telephone Lines and Instruments...........................................................	200
9. Overtime and Allowances for tea money........................	700
12. Fuel and Light, including Allowances to Postmasters for same.......................................................................	50
20. Charwomen, and Cleaning Allowances to Postmasters	50
31. Premiums on Fidelity guarantees...................................	15
1,015
Carried forward.................................	8,579
	53,631	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward................	53,631	11
Division No. 178.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA—continued.
Brought forward................	8,579
Subdivision No. 4.—Salaries (Northern Territory).
(Payable at Port Darwin).
1	Officer in Charge of Line Party...............................................	165
1	Operator (Arrears)..................................................................	5
170
Subdivision No. 6.—Contingencies (Northern Territory).
(Payable at Adelaide).
No. 18. Premiums on Fidelity guarantees.................................	1
Subdivision No. 8.—Miscellaneous (South Australia Proper).
No. 1. Refund of Customs Duties paid by the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company............................	1,950
Subdivision No. 9.—Miscellaneous (Northern Territory).
No. 1. Refund of Customs duties paid by the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company............................	100
Total Division No. 178......................................	10,800
Carried forward.........................................	64,431	11

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward..........................	64,431	11
Division No. 179.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
20	Line Repairers' Assistants—2 at 10s., 2 at 9s. 6d., 2 at 9s., 7 at 8s. 6d. (1 from 1.7.03 to 6.12.03), and 7 at 8s. per diem................	2,939
1	Carpenter, at 10s. per diem......................................................
1	Painter, at 9s. 6d. per diem......................................................
1	Line Repairer's Assistant, at 8s. 6d. per diem............................	134
1	Office Cleaner and Messenger, at 7s. 6d. per diem (from 9.12.03)	66
1	Junior Instrument Fitter, at 3s. per diem (from 1.10.03).............	36
1	Officer acting as Accountant, at £360 per annum (from 4.11.03)	237
1	Clerk, at £225 (arrears)...........................................................
1	Operator, at £200 (arrears)......................................................
1	Sorter, at £130 (arrears)..........................................................
1	Clerk, at £200 (arrears)...........................................................
1	Operator, at £180 (arrears)......................................................	55
1	Assistant, at £130 (arrears)......................................................
1	Messenger and Letter Carrier, at £50 (arrears)..........................
1	Letter Carrier, at £60 (arrears).................................................
2	Messengers—at £80 (arrears) and £50 (arrears)........................
Subdivision No. 2.—Conveyance op Mails.		3,467
No. 2. Conveyance of Mails by Railway...............................................		9,500
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 9. Overtime and Allowances for Tea Money...................................		1,250
16. Travelling Expenses (Inspectors, Relieving Officers, Mail Sorters, &c.)......................................................................................		600
25. Printing Postage Stamps and Postal Notes, including cost of paper ; also Other Printing.................................................................		800
30. Fidelity Guarantee Premiums.....................................................		2
31. Amount payable to Adelaide S.S. Co. under clauses 18, 19, and 31 of Contract for Customs charges on ships' stores and other dues..............................................................................................		500
3,152
Total Division No. 179..............................		16,119
Carried forward............................		80,550	11

 

Supplementary Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June, 1904.
VIII.—The Postmaster-General's Department.—continued.
No. of Persons.	"Transferred."	"Other."
£	£
Brought forward......................	80,550	11
Division No. 180.
EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE OF TASMANIA.
Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.
Record and Correspondence Branch.
1	Senior Clerk...........................................................................	285
Money Order Office.
1	Superintendent and Accountant...............................................	15
1	Paying and Receiving Officer..................................................	285
Mail Division.
1	Superintendent of Mails..........................................................	310
Post and Telegraph Assistants.
1	Arrears Salary, P. M. Mathinna...............................................	27
1	Mail Guard.............................................................................	146
To provide for Increments and Adjustment of Salaries..............	43
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.		1,111
No. 5. Temporary Assistance, and to provide for the absence of officials through illness and when on leave............................................		200
16. Travelling Expenses (Mail Guards, Inspector, Relieving Officer, Casual Relieving Officers and Staff generally).........................		250
29. Advertising................................................................................		200
31. Guarantee Premiums..................................................................		4
654
Total Division No. 180......................		1,765
Total Postmaster-General's Department.............		82,315	11

         

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