AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AGREEMENT.
No. 44 of 1931.
An Act to ratify and approve an Agreement made between the Commonwealth of Australia and Sir William Colin MacKenzie, Kt., Doctor of Medicine, and for other purposes.
[Assented to 29th October, 1931.]
BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, as follows:—
Short title and citation.
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931.
(2.) The Zoological Museum Agreement Act 1924 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1924-1931.
Australian Institute of Anatomy.
2. Section two of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words “a National Museum of Australian Zoology” and inserting in their stead the words “an Australian Institute of Anatomy”; and
(b) by omitting from sub-sections (2.) and (3.) the word “Museum” (wherever occurring) and inserting in its stead the word “Institute”.
Ratification and approval of Agreement.
3. The Agreement made between the Commonwealth of Australia and William Colin MacKenzie, Doctor of Medicine (a copy of which Agreement is set forth in the Schedule to this Act) is ratified and approved.
THE SCHEDULE.
This Indenture made the sixteenth day of August One thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight between The Commonwealth of Australia and William Colin Mackenzie of 612 St. Kilda Road Melbourne in the State of Victoria. Doctor of Medicine.
Whereas this Agreement is supplemental to an Indenture (hereinafter referred to as “The Principal Agreement”) made the second day of August One thousand nine hundred and twenty-four between the parties hereto and is intended to be annexed thereto And whereas the parties hereto desire to vary the terms of the Principal Agreement in manner hereinafter appearing—
Now this Indenture Witnesseth—
1. The Principal Agreement is varied in the manner following that is to say—
(a) For the words “Minister of State for Home and Territories of the Commonwealth” and “the said Minister” wherever appearing in the body of the Principal Agreement there shall be read the words “the Minister for the time being administering the Zoological Museum Agreement Act 1924 and any Act amending or in substitution for the same”:
(b) For the words “National Museum of Australian Zoology” and “said Museum” wherever appearing in the Principal Agreement shall be read the words “Australian Institute of Anatomy”:
2. Subject only to the variations herein contained the Principal Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
In Witness whereof the Minister of State for Health of the Commonwealth for and on behalf of the Commonwealth and the said William Colin MacKenzie have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed Sealed and Delivered by the Honorable Sir Neville Reginald Howse, V.C., K.C.B., K.C.M.G., for and on behalf of the Commonwealth in the presence of— | NEVILLE HOWSE (l.s.) |
J H L CUMPSTON |
Signed Sealed and Delivered by the said William Colin MacKenzie in the presence of— | WM. COLIN MACKENZIE (l.s.) |
J H L CUMPSTON |
Overview
The Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931 was enacted to ratify and approve an Agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and Dr. William Colin MacKenzie, specifically addressing the renaming and restructuring of the National Museum of Australian Zoology to the Australian Institute of Anatomy. This Act, assented to on 29th October 1931, was passed by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia. The primary purpose of this legislation was to amend the Zoological Museum Agreement Act 1924, reflecting the shift in focus from zoological studies to anatomical research and education under the new Institute. The policy objective was to formalise and adapt the existing agreement to support the evolution of the institution, ensuring it aligns with contemporary scientific advancements and educational needs.
Scope and Application
The Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931 amends the Zoological Museum Agreement Act 1924 to replace the term "National Museum of Australian Zoology" with "Australian Institute of Anatomy" and to reflect this change throughout the Act. This Act ratifies and approves an Agreement made between the Commonwealth of Australia and Dr. William Colin MacKenzie, establishing the Australian Institute of Anatomy and replacing the former museum arrangement. The Act applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and Dr. William Colin MacKenzie, focusing on the establishment and operation of the Institute. The geographical reach of the Act is nationwide, as it pertains to the Commonwealth. There are no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds within the text of this Act. The application of the Act may be further defined or extended through subordinate instruments, such as regulations or guidelines, although these are not detailed in the provided text.
Key Provisions
The Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1931 (referred to as the Act) serves primarily to ratify and approve an agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and Sir William Colin MacKenzie, Doctor of Medicine. This Act amends the Zoological Museum Agreement Act 1924, referred to in the Act as the Principal Act, and modifies its title to the Australian Institute of Anatomy Agreement Act 1924-1931. Section 2 of the Principal Act is altered to replace references to a “National Museum of Australian Zoology” with “Australian Institute of Anatomy” and similarly replaces “Museum” with “Institute” throughout the relevant subsections. The Act solidifies the ratification and approval of the agreement set forth in the Schedule, which details the modifications to the original agreement dated 2 August 1924.
The obligations imposed by the Act on the parties include the formal establishment and recognition of the Australian Institute of Anatomy, replacing the previous National Museum of Australian Zoology. The agreement between the Commonwealth and Sir William Colin MacKenzie sets forth the terms under which the Institute will operate, with modifications ensuring that the Institute aligns with the current administrative frameworks and titles as stipulated by the Act. The changes reflect an administrative restructuring, ensuring that the Institute is properly aligned with contemporary governance and nomenclature.
Breach of the terms outlined in the ratified agreement could potentially lead to legal consequences. Although the Act does not explicitly detail specific offences or penalties for non-compliance, breaches of such agreements can typically result in legal action for failure to fulfil contractual obligations. Given the historical context, it is plausible that any significant breaches could have led to civil actions for damages or criminal charges under relevant legislative frameworks of the time. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the specific nature of the breach and the laws applicable at the time of the violation.