Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1932-33

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THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

APPROPRIATION (NO. 2) 1932-33.

No. 62 of 1932.

An Act to grant and apply an additional sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and thirty-three and to appropriate such sum.

[Assented to 5th December, 1932.]

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 Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1932–33.

Issue and application of £71,057.

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

Appropriation

3. The said sum granted by this Act is appropriated for the purposes and services set forth in the Schedule in relation to the financial year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and thirty-three.

SCHEDULE.

F.4036.—Price 5d.

SCHEDULE.

ABSTRACT.

PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES-OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
	£
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR............................	3,650
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE................................	18,350
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES...................................	20,977
WAR SERVICES PAYABLE OUT OF REVENUE......................	2,250
TOTAL PART 1.........................	45,227
PART 2.—BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS.
COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS.................................	4,000
POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.........................	20,680
TOTAL PART 2.......................	24,680
PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY................................	1,150
TOTAL.............................	71,057

1932–33.

PART 1.-DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.	£
V.—THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
Division No. 41.
WORKS AND BUILDINGS.
Subdivision No. 1.
Repairs, Maintenance, Fittings and Furniture.
No. 6. Trade and Customs.....................................	1,000
7. Health..............................................	2,650
	3,650
VI.—THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION.
Division No. 45.
Subdivision No. 1.—Works and Buildings.
No. 1. Repairs, maintenance, fittings and furniture.....................	1,900
NAVAL.
Division No. 58.
Subdivision No. 1.—Works and Buildings.
No. 1. Repairs, maintenance, fittings and furniture.....................	1,530
MILITARY.
Division No. 71.
Subdivision No. 1.—Works and Buildings.
No. 1. Repairs, maintenance, fittings and furniture.....................	14,070
Carried forward.................	17,500

1932–33.

PART 1.—DEPARTMENTS AND SERVICES—OTHER THAN BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS AND TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.	£
VI. Department of Defence—continued.
Brought forward......................	17,500
AIR SERVICES.
Civil Aviation.
Division No. 81.
Subdivision No. 1.—Works and Buildings.
No. 1. Repairs, maintenance, fittings and furniture.....................	850
Total Department of Defence...................	18,350
X. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES.
Under Control of Prime Minister’s Department.
Division No. 104.
Subdivision No. 1.—Miscellaneous.
No. 24. Repairs to plant and buildings at Cockatoo Island Dockyard..........	4,000
Under Control of Department of the Treasury.
Division No. 105.
Subdivision No. 1.—Miscellaneous.
No. 12. Refund of estate duty under special circumstances in connexion with bequest by the late Thomas Baker for medical and charitable purposes	16,977
Total Miscellaneous Services.............	20,977
XI.— WAR SERVICES PAYABLE OUT OF REVENUE.
Division No. 122.—Repatriation Commission.
Subdivision No. 2.—Repatriation of Soldiers.
No. 3. Hostels and other institutions and administrative offices—maintenance of buildings and minor works	2,250
TOTAL PART 1......................	45,227

1932–33.

PART 2.–BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS.	£
I.—COMMONWEALTH RAILWAYS.
Trans-Australian Railway—Working Expenses.
Division No. 124.
Subdivision No. 1.—Working Expenses............................	4,000
II.—THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.
Under Control of Postmaster-General’s Department.
NEW SOUTH WALES.
Division No. 133.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	8,000
VICTORIA.
Division No. 134.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	2,000
QUEENSLAND.
Division No. 135.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	2,000
Carried forward...................	12,000

1932–33.

PART 2.-BUSINESS UNDERTAKINGS.	£
II.—The Postmaster-General’s Department—continued.
Brought forward...................	12,000
SOUTH AUSTRALIA.
Division No. 136.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	1,000
WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
Division No. 137.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	1,000
TASMANIA.
Division No. 138.
Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.
No. 27. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith; also purchase of telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material chargeable to Contingencies	1,000
Total under Control of Postmaster-General’s Department	15,000
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
WORKS AND BUILDINGS.
Division No. 144.
Subdivision No. 1.
No. 4.—Repairs, maintenance, fittings and furniture.....................	5,680
Total Postmaster-General’s Department......................	20,680
TOTAL PART 2.....................	24,680

1932–33.

PART 3.—TERRITORIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH.	£
FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY.
Under Control of Department of the Interior.
Division No. 151.—General Services.
Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.
No. 41. Hotels—maintenance and upkeep (to be paid to credit of Trust Fund, Federal Capital Hotels Account)	1,150

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1932–33 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia to provide additional funding for the financial year ending 30 June 1933. The Act authorises the issuance of £71,057 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to be appropriated towards various services and departments, including the Department of the Interior, the Department of Defence, miscellaneous services, and business undertakings such as the Commonwealth Railways and the Postmaster-General’s Department. The primary objective of the Act is to ensure that the necessary funds are available for the specified purposes as outlined in the accompanying schedule. This Act follows the legislative process, receiving assent from the King on 5 December 1932.

Scope and Application

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1932–33 is an Act of the Commonwealth Parliament that provides for the appropriation and application of a specified sum from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30 June 1933. The Act authorises the Treasurer to issue and apply £71,057 for the purposes and services detailed in the accompanying Schedule. This sum is allocated across three parts: Part 1 covers expenditures for various departments and services, excluding business undertakings and territories of the Commonwealth; Part 2 pertains to business undertakings such as Commonwealth Railways and the Postmaster-General’s Department; and Part 3 addresses expenditures for the territories of the Commonwealth, specifically the Federal Capital Territory. The Act applies to the Commonwealth government and its departments, services, and business undertakings, with the specified allocation intended to cover a range of activities including repairs, maintenance, and administrative costs. The Act does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions, nor does it mention any extensions or restrictions through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 1932–33 (section 1) provides for the appropriation of funds out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the financial year ending 30 June 1933. Under section 2, the Treasurer is authorised to issue and apply the sum of £71,057 for the purposes of the Act. The allocation of these funds is detailed in the schedule, which divides the appropriations into three parts. Part 1 (sections 3 and 4) pertains to departments and services other than business undertakings and territories, with allocations made to the Department of the Interior, the Department of Defence, and miscellaneous services. Part 2 (sections 5 and 6) pertains to business undertakings, with appropriations made to Commonwealth Railways and the Postmaster-General's Department. Part 3 (section 7) pertains to territories of the Commonwealth, with a single allocation to the Federal Capital Territory. The Act imposes obligations on the Treasurer and relevant departments to ensure that the funds are applied strictly in accordance with the allocations specified in the schedule. This includes maintaining records and accounts that accurately reflect the use of the appropriated funds, ensuring transparency and accountability in the expenditure. The Act also mandates that any surplus funds at the end of the financial year must be accounted for and any deficits must be addressed within the framework of the annual budget process. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Act may result in civil or criminal consequences, although the Act itself does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties for breaches. Generally, unauthorised use of funds, mismanagement, or misappropriation could lead to disciplinary action against public servants, financial penalties, or other legal repercussions under the Public Service Act 1922 or other relevant legislation. The severity of penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and could include fines, imprisonment, or both, as determined by the relevant courts.

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