War Financial Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

STATUTORY RULES.

1917. No. 287.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1917.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1917 to come into operation forthwith.

Dated the 31st day of October, 1917.

R. M. FERGUSON.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

G. F. PEARCE,

Minister of State for Defence.

 

War Financial Regulations are amended as follows: —

Regulation 2—Next after the words “Railway Unit: Blacksmith, Fitter” insert “Waggon-repairer, Boilermaker. (To take effect as from 1st October, 1917).”

After Regulation 42 insert the following new Regulation:—

“42a. Members of the Australian Imperial Force in camps located in Australia whose homes are situated more than 25 miles from the camp, and who are granted special leave on account of urgent business or family reasons, may be allowed such leave with half pay by Camp Commandants if the circumstances justify it.”

Regulation 45—Add:—

“Provided that such passes and warrants shall only be issued for journeys within the soldier’s district of enlistment or, in the event of a soldier having disembarked in another district for the purpose of discharge, within the limits of that district.”

 

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C.14156.—Price 3d.