Additional Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Act 1907-8

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

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ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION (WORKS AND BUILDINGS).

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No. 12 of 1908.

An Act to grant and apply an additional sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and eight for the purposes of Additions, New Works, Buildings, &c.

[Assented to 3rd June,1908.]

Preamble.

BE it enacted by the King’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 Additional Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Act 1907–8.

Issue and application of £161,282.

2. The Treasurer may issue ont of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and apply towards making- good the supply hereby granted to His Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and eight the sum of One hundred and sixty-one thousand two hundred and eighty-two pounds.

Appropriation of Supply.

3. The said sum granted by this Act is appropriated and shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the date of the passing of the Act No. 2 of 1907 for the purpose and services expressed in the Schedule.

SCHEDULE.

F.6967.

SCHEDULE.

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ABSTRACT.

____		“Other.”
		£
UNDERCONTROLOFDEPARTMENTOFHOME AFFAIRS—
Trade and Customs........................	£3,500
Defence...............................	33,111
Post Office.............................	27,211
		63,822
UNDER CONTROL OFPOSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT—
Telegraphs and Telephones.............................		63,410
UNDERCONTROLOFDEPARTMENTOF DEFENCE—
Special Defence Material....................	£24,050
New Special Defence Provision...............	10,000
		34,050
Total...............................		161,282

UNDER CONTROL OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.	“Other.”
UNDER CONTROL OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.	£
Division No. 2.
TRADE ANDCUSTOMS.
Subdivision No. 1.
NEWSOUTH WALES.
New Works—
No. 2. Launch..............................................	1,000
Subdivision No. 6.
TRAWLER AND EQUIPMENTS	2,500
———	3,500
Division No. 3.
DEFENCE.
Subdivision No. 1.
NEW SOUTHWALES.
Additions—
No. 1. Fortifications...........................................	220
3. Rifle ranges...........................................	250
4. Drill halls............................................	50
New Works—
No. 15. Casino—Drill Hall......................................	98
26.Grants to rifle clubs for ranges...............................	2,000
31. Land for defence purposes, Colah............................	17
32. Lithgow—Land for small arms factory.........................	3,000
Total New South Wales..................	5,635
Subdivision No. 2.
VICTORIA.
Additions—
No. 7a. Maribyrnong—Alterations to magazine........................	600
New Works—
No. 11. Canadian (Ballarat)—Quarters at rifle range.....................	13
13. Williamatown Rifle Range—Towards cost of completion of “A” Trench...	*300
21. Miniature rifle ranges....................................	10
22.Kerang—Site and construction of rifle range......................	768
23. Port Melbourne Rifle Range—Additional target, accommodation........	1,000
24. Land for Cordite Factory..................................	8,000
Total Victoria.........................	10,691
Carried forward..................	16,326

* Total cost, £1,000.

UNDER CONTROL OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS—continued.	“Other.”
UNDER CONTROL OF DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS—continued.	£
Division No. 3.
DEFENCE.
Brought forward..............	16,326
Subdivision No. 3.
QUEENSLAND.
Additions—
No.3.Rifle ranges...........................................	80
4. Drill halls............................................	116
New Works—
No. 7. Brisbane Rifle Range for Metropolitan Troops—Towards cost of construction and site	11,000
8.Bundaberg—Site for drill hal1...............................	175
11.Grants to rifle clubs for ranges..............................	842
14.Cairns Rifle Range......................................	300
15. Gympie—A.A M.C. new waggon shed, harness, and orderly room......	100
16.Thursday Island—Shed for storage of explosives..................	210
Total Queensland.....................	12,823
Subdivision No. 4.
SOUTHAUSTRALIA.
New Works—
No. 12. Land for married quarters, N.C. officers, Fort Largs...............	55
13.Yankalilla Drill Hall....................................	3
14.Port Pirie Drill Hall.....................................	4
Total South Australia...................	62
Subdivision No. 5.
WESTERNAUSTRALIA.
Addition—
No. 1. Fortifications.........................................	28
2.Barracks.............................................	106
3. Rifle ranges..........................................	10
4.Drill halls............................................	11
5.Perth—Additions to armourer’s workshop.......................	189
New Works—
No. 10. North Fremantle—Towards the construction of fort and acquisition of site	385
12.Grants to rifle clubs for ranges..............................	786
13.Arthur’s Head Fort.....................................	55
14.Fremantle Defences—Site for barrack accommodation..............	1,000
Total Western Australia.................	2,570
Subdivision No. 6.
TASMANIA.
Additions—
No. 2. Rifle ranges..........................................	40
New Works—
No. 11. Grants to rifle clubs for ranges.............................	50
14. Miniature rifle ranges for cadets............................	100
15.Barracks............................................	130
16.Rifle ranges..........................................	45
17. Drill halls...........................................	40
18.Launccston—Caretaker’s quarters...........................	275
19.Launceston—Gun shed and harness room......................	500
20.Launceston—Alterations to equipment stores and barracks...........	150
Total Tasmania.......................	1,330
Total Division No. 3......................	33,111

Overview

The Additional Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Act 1907–8 was enacted to facilitate the allocation of additional funds for works and buildings necessary for various government services. This Act was introduced to address the need for supplementary funding for infrastructure projects across different departments for the financial year ending 30th June 1908. The Parliament of Australia passed this Act to ensure that the necessary funds were available for the planned projects and to provide clarity on the allocation of these funds from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. The policy objective was to support the execution of critical infrastructure works and new buildings as specified in the Act, thereby enhancing the capacity and functionality of government services and facilities across various states and territories.

Scope and Application

The Additional Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Act 1907–8 applies to the appropriation of an additional sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to the service of the year ending 30th June 1908, for the purposes of additions, new works, buildings, and other related expenditures. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply the sum of One hundred and sixty-one thousand two hundred and eighty-two pounds towards making good the supply granted to His Majesty for the specified purposes. This appropriation is directed towards various government departments, including the Department of Home Affairs, the Postmaster-General’s Department, and the Department of Defence. The funds are allocated across different states and territories for specific projects such as fortifications, rifle ranges, drill halls, and other infrastructure related to trade, customs, defence, and post office services. The Act extends its application nationally, covering all states and territories within the Commonwealth of Australia. The allocation of funds is detailed in the Schedule, which lists the amounts appropriated for each state and specific project under the control of the respective departments.

Key Provisions

The Additional Appropriation (Works and Buildings) Act 1907–8 (sections 1–3) provides for the allocation of £161,282 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to be used for specified works and buildings for the year ending June 30, 1908. This appropriation is to be directed towards various projects listed in the Act’s schedule, which includes defence works, trade and customs facilities, and infrastructure improvements managed by different departments. The Act mandates that the Treasurer is authorised to disburse this sum and apply it to the specified purposes outlined in the Act (section 2). The allocation of funds is detailed in the schedule, with specific amounts assigned to various departments such as the Department of Home Affairs, the Postmaster-General’s Department, and the Department of Defence. These funds are to be used for new works, additions, and other projects as described in the detailed breakdown provided in the schedule. The Act also imposes obligations on the relevant departments to ensure that the allocated funds are used strictly for the purposes outlined in the schedule. Departments must report on the expenditure of these funds and ensure compliance with the terms of the appropriation. Additionally, the Act requires that any surplus funds not expended by the end of the financial year be accounted for and justified in the relevant departmental reports. Failure to comply with the terms of the appropriation, or misapplication of funds, may result in legal consequences. The Act does not explicitly state penalties for breaches; however, general legislative provisions may apply. Such breaches could lead to financial accountability measures, administrative reviews, or potential legal action under broader appropriation and public finance laws, which could result in financial penalties or other legal consequences.

Area of Law: Finance & Banking Law
Instrument: Act
Concepts: Definitions & Interpretation; Appropriation of Supply; Commencement Provisions

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