Entrance Examinations to the Royal Military College of Australia Regulations (Amendment)

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1919, No. 121, Regulations under the Defence Act 1903–1918, were enacted to amend the regulations for the entrance examination to the Royal Military College of Australia. This legislative instrument was created by the Governor-General in Council, with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and it aims to update the requirements for candidates seeking entry into the Royal Military College. The policy objective of these amendments is to ensure that candidates are adequately prepared with the necessary skills and tools for the entrance examination, including proficiency in the use of drawing instruments and understanding of geometrical drawing. The changes include the provision of drawing materials by the college, while candidates are still required to bring specific instruments and materials, thereby addressing the need for a standardised and fair examination process.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules of 1919, No. 121, enacted under the Defence Act 1903–1918, outline amendments to the Regulations for the Entrance Examination to the Royal Military College of Australia, 1916. These regulations apply to prospective candidates for admission into the Royal Military College of Australia, specifically targeting those who intend to undergo the entrance examination. The amendments focus on the materials and equipment required for the examination, particularly enhancing the requirements for the Geometrical Drawing Examination. Notably, the regulations now provide drawing paper, boards, and tee squares, whereas candidates must bring their own drawing instruments, drawing pins, pencils, and ink. These regulations extend across the Commonwealth of Australia and are enforced by the authority of the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The scope of these regulations is confined to the procedural aspects of the entrance examination, without broader implications for other areas of the Defence Act 1903–1918.

Key Provisions

The statutory rules introduced under the Defence Act 1903–1918, specifically Regulation No. 121 of 1919, include amendments to the entrance examination requirements for the Royal Military College of Australia. The primary changes to the regulations are outlined in the operative sections. Regulation 4(e) of Part I now includes drawing paper, boards, and tee squares as required materials, in addition to logarithms (Regulation 4(e)). Furthermore, the schedule in Regulation 6 of Part I has been updated to reflect the new requirement for drawing paper (Regulation 6 Schedule). Regulation 19 of Part I now specifies that sheets of drawing paper will be used instead of copies of C.M. Book 24 for the Geometrical Drawing Examination, with the same instructions applying to both (Regulation 19). Finally, Regulation 4(b) of Division 1 in Part II has been modified to state that drawing paper, drawing boards, and tee squares will be provided to candidates, but they must bring their own drawing instruments, drawing pins, pencils, and ink (Regulation 4(b)). The obligations imposed by these regulations on candidates for the Royal Military College of Australia are quite specific. Candidates are now required to be proficient in the use of mechanical drawing instruments for both pencil and ink, alongside the use of tee squares and drawing boards, and they must be able to print in two specified types (Regulation 4(b)). Additionally, candidates must ensure they meet a satisfactory standard in each section of the elementary mathematics and geometrical drawing examination to pass (Regulation 4(b)). These requirements underscore the technical and practical skills expected from prospective cadets. Failure to comply with the new regulations could have serious consequences. Although the document does not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, it is implied that any breach of these examination requirements could result in disqualification from the entrance examination. Given the context of the Defence Act 1903–1918, any significant non-compliance might also attract legal or disciplinary actions as per the overarching legislation. The exact nature and extent of these consequences would be determined by the specific provisions of the Defence Act and any relevant administrative guidelines or judicial interpretations.