Supplementary Appropriation Act 1953-54 (Cth)

THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

SUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1953-54.

No. 25 of 1955.

An Act to appropriate a further sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-four.

[Assented to 15th June, 1955.]

[Date of commencement, 13th July, 1955.]

BE it enacted by the Queen's Most Excellent 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 1953-54.

Appropriation of £3,439,434.

2. The sum of Three million four hundred and thirty-nine thousand four hundred and thirty-four pounds which has been issued from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-four, shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the first day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fifty-three, for the purposes and services expressed in the Schedule to this Act.

THE

F.3081/55.—Price 2s. 6d.

THE SCHEDULE. Section 2.

ABSTRACT.

—	Total.
PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
£
PARLIAMENT......................................................................................................	1,147
PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT....................................................................	21,936
DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS...........................................................	17,496
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY...................................................................	100,914
ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT...........................................................	64,213
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.....................................................................	67,249
DEPARTMENT OF WORKS.................................................................................	297,123
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION.................................................................	83,575
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.......................................................	10,247
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH................................................................................	..
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND AGRICULTURE.....................................	24,862
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES...............................................................	11,591
DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT..............................................	21,264
DEPARTMENT OF TERRITORIES.......................................................................	2,266
DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION.....................................................................	..
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL SERVICE..................................	6,329
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT...............................................	1,075
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION	21,967
AUSTRALIAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION..............................................
DEFENCE SERVICES...........................................................................................	947,594
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.............................................................................	541,595
REFUNDS OF REVENUE.....................................................................................	136,802
WAR AND REPATRIATION SERVICES..............................................................	70,903
TOTAL PART 1......................................................................................	2,450,148
PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS.
COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS........................................................................	7,961
POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.......................................................	879,302
BROADCASTING SERVICES..............................................................................	49,824
TOTAL PART 2.....................................................................................	937,087
PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
NORTHERN TERRITORY...................................................................................	10,520
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY................................................................	40,765
TERRITORY OF PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA.....................................................	914
TOTAL PART 3.....................................................................................	52,199
TOTAL............................................................................................	3,439,434

1953–54.

PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
I.—PARLIAMENT.
Division No. 1.—THE SENATE.	£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Clerk of the Senate.................................................................	2,550
In lieu of—
1 Clerk of the Senate.................................................................	2,400
150
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu.....................................		265
415
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read........................................................................................	265
In lieu of.................................................................................	Nil
265
150
Division No. 2.—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£
Read—
1 Clerk of the House of Representatives............................	2,550
In lieu of—
1 Clerk of the House of Representatives............................	2,400
150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant  or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read........................................................................................	150
In lieu of.................................................................................	Nil
150
..
Division No. 3.—PARLIAMENTARY REPORTING STAFF.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Principal Parliamentary Reporter.....................................	2,250
In lieu of—
1 Principal Parliamentary Reporter.....................................	2,100
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	150
Read........................................................................................	150
In lieu of.................................................................................	Nil
150
..

1953–54.

1.—Parliament.
Division No. 4.—LIBRARY.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Librarian........................................................................	2,250
In lieu of—
1 Librarian........................................................................	2,100
150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read..................................................................................	7,011
In lieu of...........................................................................	6,861
150
..
B.—General Expenses—
2. Subscriptions to newspapers, periodicals and annuals..........................................................			99
3. Incidental and other expenditure...............................................................................................			117
216
Total Division No. 4........................................................................................			216
Division No. 6k.—PARLIAMENTARY JOINT COMMITTEE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salary and allowances—
Read—		£
1 Secretary...........................................................................................		1,566
In lieu of—
1 Secretary...........................................................................................		1,540
26
B.—General Expenses...............................................................................................................................			755
Total Division No. 6k.........................................................................................			781
TOTAL PARLIAMENT.....................................................................................			1,147

 

1953—54.

II.—PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 9.—ADMINISTRATIVE.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
1 Secretary...................................................................	3,875
48 Gazette Officers, Cabinet and Ministerial Officer, Motor Driver, Stores and Transport Officer, Reproduction Officers, Clerical Assistants, Assistants and Typists...............................................................	54,711
In lieu of—	58,586
1 Secretary...................................................................	3,350
48 Gazette Officers, Cabinet and Ministerial Officer, Motor Driver, Stores and Transport Officer, Reproduction Officers, Clerical Assistants, Assistants and Typists...............................................................	54,385
57,735
Officers on unattached list pending suitable vacancies—		851
Read............................................................................................................		9,487
In lieu of......................................................................................................		8,225
1,262
Special living allowance, Canberra...........................................................................			640
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—			2,753
Read................................................................................................		25,902
In lieu of.........................................................................................		23,149
2,753
..
Division No. 10.—AUDIT OFFICE.
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence.....................................................................................................................				431
Division No. 11.—PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
Chairman of Board—Additional Remuneration........	250
Members of Board (2)—Additional remuneration....	500
750
In lieu of—
Chairman of Board—Additional remuneration..........	100
Members of Board (2)—Additional remuneration....	200
300
450
Central Staff.
Read—
35 Senior Inspectors, Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors	51,019
82 Principal Training Officer, Assistant Principal Training Officer, Senior Training Officers, Training Officers, Senior Recruitment and Research Officer, Principal Research Officer, Senior Research Officer, Research Officers, Assistant Research Officers, Senior Examinations Officer, Examinations Officer, Senior Education Officer, Recruitment Officer, Officer-in-charge, Investigating Officer, Investigators, Welfare Officer, Librarian, Senior Clerk, Clerks and Cadets (Personnel)......................................................	86,886
46 Steno-Secretary to the Permanent Head, Typists, Clerical Assistants and Assistants	24,577
162,482

1953—54.

II.—Prime Minister's Department.
Division No. 11.—PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD—continued.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Central Staff—continued.
In lieu of—	£	£	£
31 Senior Inspectors, Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors	50,874
86 Principal Training Officer, Assistant Principal Training Officer, Senior Training Officers, Training Officers, Senior Recruitment and Research Officer, Principal Research Officer, Senior Research Officer, Research Officers, Assistant Research Officers, Senior Examinations Officer, Examinations Officer, Senior Education Officer, Recruitment Officer, Officer-in-charge, Investigating Officer, Investigators, Welfare Officer, Librarian, Senior Clerk, Clerks and Cadets (Personnel)..............	86,221
44 Steno-Secretary to the Permanent Head, Typists, Clerical Assistants and Assistants	24,437
161,532
950
Inspectors' Staffs.
Read—
97 Employment Officer, Typists, Clerical Assistants and Assistants		53,016
In lieu of—
96 Employment Officer, Typists Clerical Assistants and Assistants		52,816
200
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu		5,860
7,460
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read...................................................................................		44,944
In lieu of............................................................................		37,484
7,460
..
4. Payment in lieu of furlough and recreation leave to Commissioner on retirement................				3,490
3,490
B.—General Expenses—
5. Incidental and other expenditure...................................................................................................				3,990
Total Division No. 11........................................................................................				7,480
Division No. 12.—GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S OFFICE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—			£
Officers filling unclassified positions (Official Secretary, Attendant, Clerical Assistant and two typists)			4,535
In lieu of—
Officers filling unclassified positions (Official Secretary and two typists)			2,782
1,753
3. Extra duty pay...................................................................................................................................				274
2,027

 

1953—54.

II.—Prime Minister's Department.
Division No. 14.—HIGH COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE—UNITED KINGDOM.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Under Public Service Act.
Read—	£	£	£
1 Deputy High Commissioner.............................	3,350
In lieu of—
1 Deputy High Commissioner.............................	3,000
350
Allowances to officers performing duties of a higher class........		127
Allowances—Entertainment, Representation—
Read...................................................................................	1,992
In lieu of............................................................................	1,850
142
619
Under High Commissioner Act
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payment in lieu—
Read...................................................................................................		2,917
In lieu of............................................................................................		297
2,620
3,239
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................		101,148
In lieu of.............................................................................		97,909
3,239
..
2. Temporary and casual employees.........................................................................................				11,908
11,908
Division No. 16.—OFFICE OF EDUCATION.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—			£
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu.........................			301
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval of competent authority—		£
Read.........................................................................................		12,436
In lieu of..................................................................................		12,135
301
..
B.—General Expenses—
4. Incidental and other expenditure...................................................................................................				90
Total Division No. 16...........................................................................................				90
TOTAL PRIME MINISTER'S DEPARTMENT.................................................				21,936

1953—54.

III.—DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.
Division No. 17.—ADMINISTRATIVE.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
1 Secretary.......................................................	3,250
56 Counsellors, First, Second and Third Secretaries	69,666
92 Typists, Assistants and Maintenance Officer	53,496
126,412
In lieu of—
1 Secretary...........................................................	3,100
56 Counsellors, First, Second and Third Secretaries	69,618
92 Typists, Assistants and Maintenance Officer	53,440
126,158
254
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read......................................................................................		52,360
In lieu of...............................................................................		52,106

254
..
Division No. 20.—EMBASSY—REPUBLIC OF FRANCE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—		£	£
4 Counsellors, First, Second and Third Secretaries.........		5,101
In lieu of—
4 Counsellors, First, Second and Third Secretaries.........		4,769
332
Special allowances to officers—
Read..................................................................................................		15,538
In lieu of...........................................................................................		12,644
2,894
Exchange on salaries and allowances paid abroad—
Read..................................................................................................		1,274
In lieu of...........................................................................................		1,191
83
3,309
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.....................................................................................		763
In lieu of..............................................................................		158
605
2,704
Division No. 21.—EMBASSY—KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Representation allowance to Ambassador—		£	£
Read.................................................................................................		3,806
In lieu of..........................................................................................		2,500
1,306
Special allowances to officers—
Read.................................................................................................		4,077
In lieu of..........................................................................................		3,408
669
1,975
2. Temporary and casual employees................................................................................................				257
2,232

 

1953–54.

 

III.—Department of External Affairs.
Division No. 22.—EMBASSY—REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£
Officers filling unclassified positions—
Read.................................................................................................	2,398
In lieu of..........................................................................................	2,298
100
Special allowances to officers—
Read.................................................................................................	11,858
In lieu of..........................................................................................	10,008
1,850
Salaries of officers in course of transfer	122
2,072
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.....................................................................................	1,982
In lieu of..............................................................................	582
1,400
672
2. Temporary and casual employees...............................................................................................			163
835
B.—General Expenses—
4. Incidental and other expenditure.................................................................................................			191
Total Division No. 22........................................................................................			1,026
Division No. 23.—EMBASSY—REPUBLIC OF IRELAND.
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence............................................................................................................			438
Division No. 24.—EMBASSY—JAPAN.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers in course of transfer.............................................................................			55
Division No. 25.—EMBASSY—FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY.
B.—General Expenses—
4. Incidental and other expenditure..................................................................................................			3,138
Division No. 28.—LEGATION—REPUBLIC OF ITALY.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers in course of transfer.............................................................................			231

1953–54.

III.—Department of External Affairs.
Division No. 29.—LEGATION—EGYPT.			£
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence......................................................................................................			37
2. Postage, telegrams, telephone services and cablegrams....................................................			977
3. Rent and maintenance, office and residence........................................................................			569
4. Incidental and other expenditure............................................................................................			48
1,631
Division No. 36.—HIGH COMMISSION—INDIA.
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence......................................................................................................			564
2. Postage, telegrams, telephone services and cablegrams....................................................			1,617
4. Incidental and other expenditure............................................................................................			1,043
3,224
Division No. 37.—HIGH COMMISSION—PAKISTAN.
B.—General Expenses—
3. Rent and maintenance, office and residence........................................................................			304
Division No. 41.—OTHER REPRESENTATION ABROAD.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
External Affairs Office—London.
Read—	£	£
4 Counsellor, First, Second and Third Secretaries.......	6,387
In lieu of—
4 Counsellor, First, Second and Third Secretaries.......	5,732
655
Special allowance to officers—
Read.................................................................................................	2,697
In lieu of..........................................................................................	2,357
340
Exchange on Salaries and allowances paid abroad—
Read.................................................................................................	2,259
In lieu of..........................................................................................	2,011
248
Commission—Malaya.
Read—
1 Commissioner..................................................................	3,020
In lieu of—
1 Commissioner..................................................................	2,500
520
1,763
B.—General Expenses—
1. Representation in the United Kingdom.................................................................................			750
Total Division No. 41...................................................................................			2,513
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS..............................			17,496

1953–54.

IV.—DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.
Division No. 42.—ADMINISTRATIVE.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Secretary...........................................................................	4,250
In lieu of—
1 Secretary...........................................................................	4,100
150
Central Secretariat.
1 Chief Finance Officer.....................................................		(a) 563
Budget and Accounting Branch.
Read—
7 Chief Finance Officers and Senior Finance Officers	11,170
In lieu of—
6 Chief Finance Officers and Senior Finance Officers	9,758
1,412
Defence Division.
Read—
1 Assistant Secretary.........................................................	2,817
In lieu of—
1 Assistant Secretary.........................................................	2,370
(b) 447
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—
Read................................................................................................	6,076
In lieu of.........................................................................................	2,831
3,245
5,817
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................	77,091
In lieu of.............................................................................	71,274
5,817
..
B.—General Expenses—
6. Payments under the Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act 1930–51............			2,000
Total Division No. 42..................................................................................			2,000
Division No. 44.—TAXATION BRANCH.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Head Office, Canberra.
£	£
Commissioner of Taxation and Second Commissioner of Taxation—Additional remuneration—
Read..............................................................................	500
In lieu of.......................................................................	200
300
Read—
71 Inspectors, Clerks, Research Officers and Finance Officers	84,050
In lieu of—
65 Inspectors, Clerks, Research Officers and Finance Officers	78,850
5,200
Sales Tax, etc., New South Wales.
Read—
145 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	79,461
In lieu of—
144 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	78,748	713

(a) Portion of year only. (b) Includes arrears.

1953–54.

IV.—Department of the Treasury.				£
Division No. 44.—TAXATION BRANCH—continued.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Western Australia.
Read—	£	£	£
249 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	243,266
244 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	128,900
372,166
In, lieu of—
242 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	238,366
239 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	128,860
367,226
4,940
Income Tax, New South Wales.
Reed—
1,030 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	980,673
1,098 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	613,418
In lieu of—	1,594,091
975 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	954,402
1,058 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	594,071
1,548,473
45,618
Income Tax, Victoria.
Read—
740 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	734,874
731 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	441,487
1,176,361
In lieu of—
665 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	673,524
661 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	405,507
1,079,031
97,330
Income Tax, Queensland.
Read—
442 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers..................		443,646
In lieu of—
441 Clerks, Assessors, and Investigation Officers.................		442,270
1,376
Income Tax, South Australia.
Read—
228 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	228,594
177 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	92,969
In lieu of—	321,563
226 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	226,834
175 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	92,261
319,095
2,468
Income Tax, Tasmania.
Read—
83 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	79,199
89 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	45,899
In lieu of—	125,098
78 Clerks, Assessors and Investigation Officers	75,545
70 Clerical Assistants, Typists and Accounting Machinists	38,044
113,589
11,509

1953–54.

IV.—Department of the Treasury.
Division No. 44.—TAXATION BRANCH—continued.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—		£	£
Read.............................................................................................		66,336
In lieu of......................................................................................		41,933
24,403
193,857
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.................................................................................		1,090,650
In lieu of..........................................................................		977,061
113,589
80,268
Division No. 45.—TAXATION BOARDS OF REVIEW.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
4. Payment in lieu of furlough to dependant of deceased chairman..........................................				2,750
Division No. 46.—VALUATION BOARDS.
B.—General Expenses...................................................................................................................................				87
Division No. 47.—SUPERANNUATION BOARD.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
49 Typists, Machinists, Examiners and Assistants.......		27,273
In lieu of—
44 Typists, Machinists, Examiners and Assistants.......		26,330
943
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read......................................................................................		9,101
In lieu of...............................................................................		8,158
943	..
Division No. 48.—CENSUS AND STATISTICS.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
276 Research Officers, Supervisors, Compilers, Assistant Editors, Clerk, Librarian, Illustrator and Statistics Officers	267,277
49 Field Officers, Overseers, Technical Supervisor, Clerical Assistants and Statistical Tabulators.......................	41,050
308,327
In lieu of—
257 Research Officers, Supervisors, Compilers, Assistant Editors, Clerks, Librarians, and Illustrator...............	253,177
48 Field Officers, Overseers, Technical Supervisor, Clerical Assistants and Statistical Tabulators.......................	40,050
293,227
15,100

 

1953–54.

IV.—Department of the Treasury.
Division No. 48.—CENSUS AND STATISTICS—continued.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—	£	£
Read—...........................................................................................	1,777
In lieu of........................................................................................	1,128
649
15,749
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read...................................................................................	100,749
In lieu of............................................................................	100,809
Dr. 60
15,809
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY................................................			100,914

 

1953–54.

V.—ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 50.—ADMINISTRATIVE.	£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Central Administration.
Read—	£	£
1 Solicitor-General and Secretary................................	4,250
In lieu of—
1 Solicitor-General and Secretary................................	4,100
150
Parliamentary Drafting Division.
Read—
14 Senior Legal Officer and Legal Officers...............	13,762
In lieu of—
8 Senior Legal Officer and Legal Officers..................	11,627
2,135
2,285
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read................................................................................	31,208
In lieu of.........................................................................	29,696
1,512
773
Division No. 52.—CROWN SOLICITOR'S OFFICE.

A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
114 Principal Legal Officers, Senior Legal Officers, Legal Officers and Senior Security Officer....................................................................	141,342
In lieu of—
108 Principal Legal Officers, Senior Legal Officers, Legal Officers and Senior Security Officer....................................................................	138,510
2,832
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu...............		1,613
4,445
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read................................................................................	32,890
In lieu of.........................................................................	31,294
1,596
2,849
Division No. 54.—BANKRUPTCY ADMINISTRATION.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
43 Accountants, Clerks..................................................	38,355
In lieu of—
41 Accountants, Clerks..................................................	38,098	257
Salary increases under Arbitration Determination...................................		3,000
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu................		526
3,783
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read................................................................................	9,152
In lieu of........................................................................	11,924
Dr.2,772
6,555

 

1953–54.

V.—Attorney-General's Department.
Division No. 54.—BANKRUPTCY ADMINISTRATION—continued.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
2. Salaries of temporary and casual employees.................................................................................			406
3. Extra duty pay.....................................................................................................................................			280
7,241
B.—General Expenses—
3. Postage, telegrams and telephone services.....................................................................................			386
5. Incidental and other expenditure......................................................................................................			1,165
1,551
Total Division No. 54.............................................................................................			8,792
Division No. 55.—COURT OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Conciliation Commissioners—Additional Remuneration—	£	£
Read.................................................................................................	3,100
In lieu of..........................................................................................	1,300
1,800
Salaries of officers on retirements leave and payments in lieu—
Read.................................................................................................	2,718
In lieu of..........................................................................................	818
1,900
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	3,700
Read.....................................................................................	14,892
In lieu of..............................................................................	11,192
3,700
..
B.—General Expenses—
3. Postage, telegrams and telephone services.....................................................................................			1,670
7. Court conducted ballots.....................................................................................................................			6,211
8. Incidental and other expenditure......................................................................................................			165
8,046
Total Division No. 55............................................................................................			8,046
Division No. 56.—PUBLIC SERVICE ARBITRATOR'S OFFICE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£
Public Service Arbitrator—Additional Remuneration—
Read.................................................................................................	250
In lieu of.........................................................................................	100
150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................	1,114
In lieu of.............................................................................	964
150	..
2. Temporary and casual employees...................................................................................................			131
131

F.3081/55.—2

1953–54.

V.—Attorney-General’s Department.
Division No. 57.—COMMONWEALTH INVESTIGATION SERVICE.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—	£	£
Read................................................................................................	996
In lieu of.........................................................................................	668
328
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................	16,611
In lieu of.............................................................................	16,283
328
..
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence.................................................................................................................			765
Total Division No. 57.............................................................................................			765
Division No. 58.—PATENTS, TRADE MARKS AND DESIGNS.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
124 Supervising Examiners, Examiners of Patents, Assistant Examiners of Patents and Cadet Examiners of Patents.............................................	113,291
In lieu of—
94 Supervising Examiners, Examiners of Patents, Assistant Examiners of Patents and Cadet Examiners of Patents.............................................	103,033
10,258
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—
Read................................................................................................	1,486
In lieu of.........................................................................................	1,192
294
10,552
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................	79,177
In lieu of.............................................................................	78,767
410
10,142
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence...............................................................................................................			1,201
4. Printing of specifications and publications...................................................................................			19,830
5. Incidental and other expenditure.....................................................................................................			467
21,498
Total Division No. 58.......................................................................................			31,640
Division No. 59.—LEGAL SERVICE BUREAU.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu...........................		829
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	£
Read......................................................................................	297
In lieu of...............................................................................	729
Dr. 432
1,261
2. Temporary and casual employees...................................................................................................			1,908
3,169

1953–54.

V.—Attorney-General’s Department.
Division No. 60.—PEACE OFFICER GUARD.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£
Read.................................................................................................	415,166
In lieu of..........................................................................................	362,000
53,166
Less amount recoverable from other Departments—
Read.................................................................................................	407,118
In lieu of..........................................................................................	362,000
45,118
8,048
B.—General Expenses—
2. Incidental and other expenditure			26
Less amount recoverable from other Departments—	£
Read...................................................................................................................		17,026
In lieu of—........................................................................................................		17,000
26
..
Total Division No. 60.............................................................................................			8,048
TOTAL ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.........................................			64,213

1953–54.

VI.—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Division No. 61.—ADMINISTRATIVE.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
1 Secretary........................................................	3,250
2 Deputy Directors..........................................	4,300
212 Surveyors and Cadet Surveyors, Draftsmen and Cadet Draftsmen, Computers, Architects, Botanists, Transport Manager, Assistant Superintendent Parks and Gardens, Land Settlement Officers, Field Investigation Officers, Film Producers and Directors, Cinematographers	197,887
205,437
In lieu of—
1 Secretary.........................................................	3,100
2 Deputy Directors............................................	3,239
185 Surveyors and Cadet Surveyors, Draftsmen and Cadet Draftsmen, Computers, Architects, Botanists, Transport Manager, Assistant Superintendent Parks and Gardens, Land Settlement Officers, Field Investigation Officers, Film Producers and Directors, Cinematographers..................................................................	190,087
196,426
9,011
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.......................................................................................		189,985
In lieu of................................................................................		194,242
Dr.4,257
13,268
C.—Miscellaneous—
1. Transport services for other departments in Canberra................................................................				5,682
2. Fuel, light and power for departments in Canberra.....................................................................				1,648
3. Water Supply and sanitation for departments in Canberra.........................................................				476
4. Mapping activities—Payments for work carried out by States..................................................				5,034
5. Commonwealth Survey Committee—Payments for aerial photography.................................				5,392
18,232
Total Division No. 61............................................................................................				31,500
Division No. 62.—ELECTORAL BRANCH.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£
2 Administrative Assistants.....................................................................			(a)1,222
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—
Read................................................................................................		4,123
In lieu of.........................................................................................		1,940
2,183
3,405
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................		10,926
In lieu of.............................................................................		7,521
3,405
..

(a) Portion of year only.

1953–54

VI.—Department of the Interior.
Division No. 63.—METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—		£	£
Read..................................................................................................		4,074
In lieu of...........................................................................................		3,557
517
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read......................................................................................		131,176
In lieu of...............................................................................		130,659
517
..
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence...............................................................................................................				10,623
3. Postage, telegrams, and telephone services...................................................................................				4,903
4. Fuel, light and power........................................................................................................................				1,317
5. Motor vehicles—Purchase, upkeep and hire, including use of private vehicles for departmental purposes				1,161
8. Allowances to country observers....................................................................................................				5,987
9. Incidental and other expenditure....................................................................................................				9,370
33,361
Total Division No. 63...........................................................................................				33,361
Division No. 64.—OBSERVATORY.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
18 Chief Assistant, Principal Research Assistant, Senior Scientific Officer, Scientific Officers, Officer-in-charge Prediction Service and Engineer	20,934
10 Clerks and Scientific Assistants....................	7,042
27,976
In lieu of—
17 Chief Assistant, Principal Research Assistant, Senior Scientific Officer, Scientific Officers, Officer-in-charge Prediction Service and Engineer	20,200
9 Clerk and Scientific Assistants........................	6,865
27,065
911
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.......................................................................		14,308
In lieu of................................................................		13,397
911
..
B.—General Expenses—
6. Incidental and other expenditure....................................................................................................				1,981
Total Division No. 64...........................................................................................				1,981
Division No. 65.—FORESTRY BRANCH.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
41 Forestry Officers, Lecturers, Research Officers and Assistants, Officers-in-charge, Technical Officers, Photogrammetrists, Cadet Draftsman, Draftsmen, Foresters..................................	42,092
14 Administrative Officer, Clerks and Librarian	12,237
54,329

1953–54.

VI.—Department of the Interior.
Division No. 65.—FORESTRY BRANCH—continued.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
In lieu of—	£	£	£
36 Forestry Officers, Lecturers, Research Officers and Assistants, Officers-in-charge, Technical Officers, Photogrammetrists, Cadet Draftsmen, Draftsmen, Foresters	40,108
12 Administrative Officers, Clerks and Librarian	11,117
51,225
3,104
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read....................................................................................		23,940
In lieu of.............................................................................		21,243
2,697
407
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR................................................				67,249

1953–54.

VII.—DEPARTMENT OF WORKS.
Division No. 68.—ADMINISTRATIVE.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Central.
Read—		£	£
1 Director-General..............................................................

3,500
In lieu of—
1 Director-General..............................................................		3,350
150
2 Clerical Assistants..........................................................			399
Victoria and Tasmania.
5 Clerks....................................................................................................			(a) 1,353
3 Junior Assistants.................................................................................			(a) 585
2 Clerical Assistants..............................................................................			(a)  52
6 Typists..................................................................................................			(a) 143
2 Accounting Machinists.....................................................................			(a)  58
Read—		£
1 Controller of Works (Hobart).......................................		1,564
In lieu of—
1 Controller of Works (Hobart).......................................		1,472
92
Queensland.
1 Supervising Architect........................................................................			(a) 352
2 Clerical Assistants..............................................................................			(a) 702
1 Typist....................................................................................................			(a) 109
South Australia.
1 Works Supervisor...............................................................................			(a) 690
4 Clerks....................................................................................................			(a) 693
2 Clerical Assistants..............................................................................			(a) 867
1 Accounting Machinist.......................................................................			(a) 291
Read—		£
4 Engineers..........................................................................		4,424
In lieu of—
4 Engineers..........................................................................		3,608
816
Northern Territory.
1 Draftsman...........................................................................................			(a)  615
Australian Capital Territory.
1 Supervising Architect........................................................................			(a)  736
6 Senior Architects................................................................................			(a) 4,056
6 Architects.............................................................................................			(a) 3,126
4 Senior Engineers.................................................................................			(a) 2,704
1 Engineer...............................................................................................			(a)  577
2 Cadet Quantity Surveyors.................................................................			(a)  78
4 Clerks....................................................................................................			(a)  979
6 Clerical Assistants..............................................................................			(a) 1,305
1 Accounting Machinist.......................................................................			(a)  162
Read—	£	£
4 Senior Engineers..............................................	5,888
1 Senior Architect...............................................	1,472
1 Senior Supervising Engineer.........................	1,472
2 Senior Supervising Architects.......................	4,416
1 Clerk..................................................................	1,010
14,258
In lieu of—
4 Senior Engineers..............................................	5,648
1 Senior Architect...............................................	1,412
1 Senior Supervising Engineer.........................	1,412
2 Senior Supervising Architects.......................	4,236
1 Clerk..................................................................	962
13,670	..
588

(a) Portion of year only.

1953–54.

VII.—Department of Works.
Division No. 68.—ADMINISTRATIVE—continued.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
New Guinea.
£
4 Architects.......................................................................................		(a) 1,092
6 Engineers.......................................................................................		(a) 1,638
5 Works-Supervisors.......................................................................		(a)  430
5 Clerks.............................................................................................		(a) 1,120
Salary increases under Arbitration Awards.............................................		3,323
Salary of officers on retirement leave and payment in lieu..................		7,795
37,676
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	£
Read...........................................................................	598,758
In lieu of....................................................................	623,476
Dr. 24,718
62,394
Less—
7. Amount chargeable to Capital Works and Services—
Read...................................................................................................		1,565,271
In lieu of............................................................................................		1,800,000
234,729
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF WORKS.............................................................			297,123

(a) Portion of year only.

1953–54.

VIII.—DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION.
Division No. 70.—ADMINISTRATIVE.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Director-General........................................................	3,250
In lieu of—
1 Director-General........................................................	3,100
150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.............................................................................	685,225
In lieu of......................................................................	728,751
Dr.43,526
43,676
Division No, 73.—INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES.
A.—Australia-New Zealand Service—
1. Conveyance of mails—Payment to Tasman Empire Airways Ltd...........................................			3,259
B.—Australia-Pacific Islands and Other Services—
1. Conveyance of mails—Payment to contractor............................................................................			2,456
D.—Australia-America Service—
1. Conveyance of mails—Payment to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Ltd.................			32,183
E.—Australia-Hong Kong-Japan Service—
1. Conveyance of mail's—Payment to contractor...........................................................................			2,001
39,899
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AVIATION...............................................			83,575

1953–54.

IX.—DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS.
Division No. 77.—ADMINISTRATIVE.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Central Staff.
Read—	£	£	£
1 Comptroller-General.........................................	3,500
207 Senior Investigation Officer, Chief Clerk, Chief Inspector Personnel, Principal Research Officers, Research Officers, Clerks and other clerical officers....................................................................	210,916
41 Typists, Assistants, Accounting Machinists, Junior Assistants and Attendant....................................................................	23,539
237,955
In lieu of—
1 Comptroller-General.......................................	3,350
202 Senior Investigation Officers, Chief Clerk, Chief Inspector Personnel, Principal Research Officers, Research Officer, Clerks and other clerical officers......................................................	205,506
39 Typists, Assistants, Accounting Machinists, Junior Assistants and Attendant....................................................................	22,211
231,067
6,888
New South Wales.
Read—
22 Chief Analyst, Senior Analyst and Analysts...............		24,549
In lieu of—
21 Chief Analyst, Senior Analyst and Analysts...............		24,099
450
Victoria.
Read—
26 Senior Analyst and Analysts......................	24,053
5 Sub-Collectors.................................................	6,070
360 Invoice Examining Officers, Examining Officers, Investigation Officers, Boarding Officers, Senior Excise Inspector, Excise Officers, Clerks and other clerical officers.............................	337,766
254 Lockers, Preventive Officers, Masters of Launches, Machinists, Typists, Assistants and other Fourth Division Officers	185,250
553,139
In lieu of—
20 Senior Analyst and Analysts......................	21,605
4 Sub-Collectors.................................................	5,060
347 Invoice Examining Officers, Examining Officers, Investigation Officers, Boarding Officers, Senior Excise Inspector, Excise Officers, Clerks and other clerical officers.............................	333,716
249 Lockers, Preventive Officers, Masters of Launches, Machinists, Typists, Assistants and other Fourth Division Officers	184,345
544,726
8,413
Queensland.
Read—
Invoice Examining Officers, Examining Officers, Investigation Officers, Boarding Officers, Senior Excise Inspector, Excise Officers, Clerks and other clerical officers		154,606
In lieu of—
Invoice Examining Officers, Examining Officers, Investigation Officers, Boarding Officers, Senior Excise Inspector, Excise Officers, Clerks and other clerical officers		154,206
400

1953–54.

IX.—Department of Trade and Customs.
Division No. 77.—ADMINISTRATIVE—continued.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Tasmania.
Read—		£	£
21 Lockers, Caretaker, Typists, Machinist, Assistant and Preventive Officers		15,112
In lieu of—
18 Lockers, Caretaker, Typists, Machinist, Assistant and Preventive Officers		14,112
1,000
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and salaries in lieu—
Read..............................................................................................		51,283
In lieu of.......................................................................................		29,731
21,552
38,703
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read..................................................................................		269,501
In lieu of...........................................................................		230,798
38,703
..
Division No. 78.—TARIFF BOARD.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read— £			£
1 Chairman..................................................................................................	3,250
In lieu of—
1 Chairman..................................................................................................	2,850
400
Members of Board (6 in lieu of 3) (a).....................................................			3,012
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu..........................			1,289
4,701
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read...................................................................................		1,473
In lieu of............................................................................		Nil
1,473
3,228
2. Temporary and casual employees..................................................................................................				1,458
4,686
B.—General Expenses—
1. Incidental and other expenditure....................................................................................................				2,774
2. Payments under Commonwealth Employees' Compensation Act 1930–1954.......................				168
2,942
Total Division No. 78...........................................................................................				7,628
Division No. 79.—FILM CENSORSHIP.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—		£
Read...............................................................................................................			1,830
In lieu of........................................................................................................			1,812
18

(a) Portion of year only.

1953–54.

IX.—Department of Trade and Customs.
Division No. 79.—FILM CENSORSHIP—continued.			£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—continued.
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	£	£
Read...........................................................................................	18
In lieu of....................................................................................	Nil
18
..
B.—General Expenses—
1. Fees to Members of Censorship Board and Appeal Censor....................................................			288
Total Division No. 79.....................................................................................			288
Division No. 80.—PRICES BRANCH.
B.—General Expenses—
5. Law costs..........................................................................................................................................			2,331
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS...............................			10,247

1953–54.

X.—DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Division No. 81.—ADMINISTRATIVE.	£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Director-General..............................................................	3,250
In lieu of—
1 Director-General..............................................................	3,100
150
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—
Read..............................................................................................	6,365
In lieu of.......................................................................................	1,042
5,323
5,473
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read..................................................................................	25,495
In lieu of...........................................................................	20,022
5,473
..
Division No. 82.—QUARANTINE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
3 Director and Assistant Director of Veterinary Hygiene and Director Plant Quarantine....................................................................................	6,057
In lieu of—
3 Director and Assistant Director of Veterinary Hygiene and Director Plant Quarantine....................................................................................	5,994
63
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu—
Read...............................................................................................	627
In lieu of........................................................................................	620
7
70
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority
Read...................................................................................	11,343
In lieu of............................................................................	11,273
70
..
Division No. 83.—HEALTH SERVICES.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu	3,275
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—	£
Read...................................................................................	83,195
In lieu of............................................................................	79,920
3,275
..
Division No. 84.—SERUM LABORATORIES.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu....................		4,476
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority	£
Read...................................................................................	41,496
In lieu of............................................................................	37,020
4,476
..

1953–54.

X.—Department of Health.

1. Travelling and subsistence...........................................................................................................				26,592
2. Fuel, light and power....................................................................................................................				3,387
4. Printing, postage stamps, postal notes, postal guides and telephone directories................				1,855
5. Freights and cartage expenses.....................................................................................................				40,352
6. Maintenance by railways of wires on railway poles and other engineering works under contract				2,621
7. Repairs.by traders to movable plant, motors and other vehicles...........................................				2,934
9. Incidental and other expenditure................................................................................................				3,758
81,499
Less—
10. Amount chargeable to "E"—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—		£	£
Read..........................................................................................		596,205
In lieu of...................................................................................		535,000
61,205
11. Amount chargeable to Capital Works—
Read..........................................................................................		253,499
In lieu of...................................................................................		250,000
3,499
64,704
16,795
C.—Stores and Material—
4. Motor vehicles and accessories, including replacement of existing units......................				8,511
D.—Mail Services—
1. Inland mail services (excluding railway services)..............................................................				4,703
Total Division No. 233................................................................................				30,009

1953–54.

II.—Postmaster-General's Department.
Division No. 234.—SOUTH AUSTRALIA.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—	£	£	£
Read—
288 Clerks..........................................	262,650
56 Supervisors.................................	44,320
106 Artisans........................................	78,840
258 Assistants.....................................	166,660
109 Machinists and Typists.............	61,990
614,460
In lieu of—
285 Clerks..........................................	260,110
53 Supervisors.................................	42,160
93 Artisans.......................................	69,870
251 Assistants....................................	162,510
100 Machinists and Typists.............	57,220
591,870
22,590
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu, also payments to dependants of deceased officers—
Read...............................................................................		25,220
In lieu of........................................................................		23,500
1,720
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—		24,310
Read.......................................................................		1,392,169
In lieu of................................................................		1,367,859
24,310
..
B.—General Expenses—
1. Travelling and subsistence.....................................................................................................				13,606
6. Maintenance by railways of wires on railway poles and other engineering works under contract				12,839
26,445
Less—
10. Amount chargeable, to "E".—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—			£
Read..........................................................................................................			241,445
In lieu of...................................................................................................			215,000
26,445
..
C.—Stores and Materials—
4. Motor vehicles and accessories, including replacement of existing units......................				10,581
6. Engineering stores, tools and equipment.............................................................................				3,570
7. Motor vehicles and accessories (additions to fleet)...........................................................				4,003
18,154
Less—
10. Amount chargeable to Capital Works—			£
Read.............................................................................................................			1,509,225
In lieu of.....................................................................................................			1,500,000
9,225
8,929
D.—Mail Services—
1. Inland mail services (excluding railway services).............................................................				3,237
E.—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—
5. Administration expenditure, including holiday pay, sick pay and. overhead expenses not directly chargeable to other items				21,902
Total Division No. 234..............................................................................				34,068

1953–54.

II.—Postmaster-General's Department.
Division No. 235.—WESTERN AUSTRALIA.				£
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
191 Clerks.........................................	165,140
144 Postmasters...............................	142,850
32 Supervisors..................................	28,700
84 Artisans........................................	59,530
212 Assistants..................................	147,410
695 Technicians...............................	554,150
50 Storemen.....................................	35,440
90 Transport Officers......................	64,050
1,197,270
In lieu of—
190 Clerks.........................................	164,350
143 Postmasters...............................	141,930
31 Supervisors..................................	27,860
810 Artisans......................................	57,550
209 Assistants..................................	146,090
667 Technicians...............................	533,710
47 Storemen.....................................	33,590
89 Transport Officers......................	63,400
1,168,480
28,790
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read......................................................................		748,798
In lieu of...............................................................		720,008
28,790
..
B.—General Expenses—
7. Repairs by traders to moveable plant, motors and other vehicles.........................................				3,047
Less—
10. Amount chargeable to "E"—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—			£
Read.............................................................................................................			211,635
In lieu of......................................................................................................			210,000
1,635
1,412
C.—Stores and Materials—
4. Motor vehicles and accessories, including replacement of existing units..........................				12,528
6. Engineering stores, tools and equipment.................................................................................				159,418
7. Motor vehicles and. accessories (additions to fleet)...............................................................				9,024
180,970
Less—
9. Amount chargeable to "E"—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—		£	£
Read......................................................................................		531,285
In lieu of...............................................................................		430,000
101,285
10. Amount chargeable to Capital Works—
Read.......................................................................................		1,009,776
In lieu of................................................................................		950,000
59,776
11. Stores administration and transport expenditure chargeable to the Post Office Stores and Transport Trust Account—
Read.......................................................................................		35,352
In lieu of................................................................................		32,000
3,352
164,413
16,557

1953–54.

II.—POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.
Division No. 235.—WESTERN AUSTRALIA—continued.				£
E.—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—
1. Telephone exchange services...............................................................................................				56,899
2. Trunk line services.................................................................................................................				11,079
3. Telegraph services..................................................................................................................				5,603
4. Other services..........................................................................................................................				3,884
5. Administration expenditure, including holiday pay, sick pay and other overhead expenses not directly chargeable to other items				31,876
109,341
6. Less amount chargeable to the Post Office Stores and Transport Trust Account and to Broadcasting Services and Recoverable Works—			£
Read.....................................................................................................			390,454
In lieu of..............................................................................................			385,000
5,454
103,887
Total Division No. 235..............................................................................				121,856
Division No. 236.—TASMANIA.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£	£
48 Postmasters..................................	48,880
35 Artisans.........................................	26,970
193 Assistants......................................	98,250
39 Machinists and Typists...............	21,760
324 Technicians................................	268,500
464,360
In lieu of—
47 Postmasters..................................	47,930
35 Artisans.........................................	26,270
139 Assistants......................................	97,600
39 Machinists and Typists...............	19,760
324 Technicians................................	259,620
451,180
13,180
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu, also payments to dependants of deceased officers—
Read..............................................................................		11,500
In lieu of.......................................................................		10,974
526
13,706
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.......................................................................		437,634
In lieu of................................................................		459,614
Dr.21,980
35,686
B.—General Expenses—
6. Maintenance by railways of wires on railway poles and other engineering works under contract				8,050
7. Repairs by traders to moveable plant, motors and other vehicles........................................				3,604
9. Incidental and other expenditure...............................................................................................				1,045
12,699

1953–54.

II.—Postmaster-General's Department.
Division No. 236.—TASMANIA—continued.			£
B.—General Expenses—
Less—
10. Amount chargeable to "E"—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—	£	£
Read........................................................................................	113,767
In lieu of.................................................................................	110,000
3,767
11. Amount chargeable to Capital Works—
Read........................................................................................	43,932
In lieu of.................................................................................	35,000
8,932
12,699
..
C.—Stores and Materials—
6.. Engineering stores, tools and equipment..............................................................................			174,020
Less—
9. Amount chargeable to "E"—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—	£	£
Read......................................................................................	203,636
In lieu of...............................................................................	200,000
3,636
10. Amount chargeable to Capital Works—
Read......................................................................................	567,287
In lieu of...............................................................................	400,000
167,287
170,923
3,097
E.—Engineering Services (other than Capital Works)—
5. Administration expenditure, including holiday pay, sick pay and other overhead expenses not directly chargeable to other items			4,960
Less—
6. Amount chargeable to Post Office Stores and Transport Trust Account and to Broadcasting Services and Recoverable Works—		£
Read.........................................................................................................		154,960
In lieu of..................................................................................................		150,000
4,960
..
Total Division No. 236..................................................................................			38,783
Division No. 237.—NORTHERN TERRITORY.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Salaries of officers on retirement leave and payments in lieu, also payments to dependants of deceased officers—	£	£
Read.....................................................................................	741
In lieu of..............................................................................	Nil
741
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read.........................................................................	52,531
In lieu of..................................................................	51,790
741
..

1953–54.

II.—Postmaster-General's Department.
DIVISION No. 237.—NORTHERN TERRITORY—continued.	£
C.—Stores and Materials—
1. Office requisites and equipment, stationery and printing..............................................................	237
2. Other general stores.............................................................................................................................	451
688
Total Division No. 237............................................................................................	688
TOTAL POSTMASTER-GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT.....................................	879,302

1953–54.

III.—BROADCASTING SERVICES.
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CONTROL BOARD.				£
Division No. 242.—ADMINISTRATIVE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Executive.
Read—	£	£	£
1 Chairman...................................................	3,250
2 Members of Board...................................	6,000
9,250
In lieu of—
1 Chairman...................................................	3,100
2 Members of Board...................................	5,700
8,800
450
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read............................................................................		1,431
In lieu of.....................................................................		981
450
..
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COMMISSION.
Division No. 243.—ADMINISTRATIVE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Administrative.
Read—		£	£
1 General Manager......................................................		3,250
In lieu of—
1 General Manager......................................................		3,100
150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant and subject to approval by competent authority—
Read............................................................................		2,222
In lieu of.....................................................................		2,700
Dr. 478
628
B.—General Expenses—
2. Office requisites and equipment, stationery and printing...................................................				1
C.—Programme Expenses—
1. Music and variety.....................................................................................................................				778
2. Drama and features..................................................................................................................				1,957
3. Youth education.......................................................................................................................

1,274
4. Spoken transmissions...............................................................................................................				1,060
5. News service..............................................................................................................................				4,783
6. Concert activities......................................................................................................................				2,194
7. Public relations and publicity.................................................................................................				483
9. General programme expenses................................................................................................				9,930
22,459
Total Gross Expenditure.........................................................................				23,088

1953–54.

III.—Broadcasting Services.
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COMMISSION—continued.			£
Division No. 243.—ADMINISTRATIVE—continued.
Less amounts recoverable—
1. Revenue from Public Concerts—	£	£
Read....................................................................................	188,776
In lieu of.............................................................................	194,000
Dr. 5,224
2. Subsidies for Symphony Orchestras from State Governments, Municipal and other Authorities—
Read....................................................................................	108,914
In lieu of.............................................................................	101,000
7,914
3. Revenue from A.B.C. Weekly—
Read....................................................................................	54,160
In lieu of.............................................................................	53,100
1,060
4. Revenue from sale of news service—
Read....................................................................................	8,222
In lieu of.............................................................................	7,000
1,222
Miscellaneous sources—
Read....................................................................................	45,147
In lieu of.............................................................................	32,500
12,647
17,619
Total Division No. 243......................................................................................			5,469
Division No. 244.—TECHNICAL AND OTHER SERVICES.
1. Maintenance and operating of stations and studios..................................................................			44,355
TOTAL BROADCASTING SERVICES...........................................................			49,824
TOTAL PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS..................			937,087

1953–54.

PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
NORTHERN TERRITORY.			£
Under Control of Department of Territories.
Division No. 247.—GENERAL SERVICES.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—	£	£
1 Administrator......................................................	2,750
In lieu of—
1 Administrator......................................................	2,600
150
Entertainment allowance—Administrator............................................		1,000
1,150
Less amount estimated to remain unexpended for positions vacant, or subject to approval by competent authority—
Read...................................................................	110,800
In lieu of............................................................	109,650
1,150
..
B.—General Expenses—
2. Office requisites and equipment........................................................................................			351
5. Freight and cartage...............................................................................................................			563
914
C.—Other Services—
1. Motor cars—Running expenses and maintenance.........................................................			2,090
2. Prisons—Maintenance.........................................................................................................			12
27. Transport of stud stock to the Northern Territory—Subsidy........................................			3,055
5,157
Total Division No. 247............................................................................			6,071
Under Control of Department of Works.
Division No. 248.—GENERAL SERVICES.
A.—Other Services—
1. Repairs and maintenance—Department of Territories...................................................			141
Under Control of Department of Health.
Division No. 251.—GENERAL SERVICES.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
1. Salaries and allowances—
Read—		£
33 Dental Mechanics, Health Inspectors, Superintendent Assistant, Assistants, Typists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Dietitians and Nutritionist...................		20,461
In lieu of—
33 Dental Mechanics, Health Inspectors, Superintendent Assistant, Assistants, Typists, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Dietitians and Nutritionist...................		20,147
314
3. Extra duty pay......................................................................................................................			3,994
4,308
TOTAL NORTHERN TERRITORY........................................................			10,520

1953–54.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY.
Under Control of Attorney-General's Department.	£
Division No. 253.—COURTS AND TITLES OFFICE.
A—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
2. Temporary and casual employees.............................................................................................	1,366
B.—General Expenses—
1. Incidental and other expenditure...............................................................................................	1,104
Total Division No. 253....................................................................................	2,470
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 254.—GENERAL SERVICES.
C.—Other Services—
2. General land services (including ti-tree and briar destruction)............................................	2,422
5. Bush fire prevention....................................................................................................................	370
7. Surveys...........................................................................................................................................	705
8. Caretaking and maintenance—Public buildings, camps and tenements...........................	199
9. Garbage removal and disposal...................................................................................................	789
10. Sanitary services...........................................................................................................................	354
12. To recoup the State of New South Wales for payments under the Child Welfare Act of 1923 and in maintenance of juvenile offenders and mental patients in State institutions................................................................................	174
16. Publicity.........................................................................................................................................	448
24. Transport—Loss on City Omnibus Service (for payment to the credit of Australian Capital Territory Transport Trust Account)......................................................................................................................................................	5,000
25. Soil erosion and water conservation.........................................................................................	1,897
26. Australian Capital Territory hostels—Loss on operations...................................................	10,000
32. Bush fires, 1952—Ex gratia payments to property owners..................................................	243
33. Canberra brickworks—Loss on operations.............................................................................	5,000
36. Cemetery—Contribution towards cost of headstones for ex-Servicemen's Section........	125
27,726
D.—Education—
1. University College—Grant in aid..............................................................................................	4,883
4. Conveyance of school children..................................................................................................	2,655
6. Fuel light and power....................................................................................................................	616
8,154
Total Division No. 254....................................................................................	35,880
Division No. 255.—AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY POLICE.
A.—Salaries and Payments in the nature of Salary—
3. Extra duty pay...............................................................................................................................	1,163
B.—General Expenses—
1. Motor cars—Maintenance and repairs.....................................................................................	590
2. Police Superannuation Ordinance—Pensions and refunds of contributions......................	519
4. Incidental and other expenditure...............................................................................................	143
1,252
Total Division No. 255....................................................................................	2,415
TOTAL AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY.........................................	40,765

1953–54.

TERRITORY OF PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA.
Under Control of Department of Territories.	£
Division No. 259.—MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
6. New Guinea and Papua Superannuation Funds—Deficiency................................................	914
TOTAL PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA..............................................................	914
TOTAL PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH....	52,199

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