STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 140.
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PROVISIONAL REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1912.
Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth—Regulation 216—Amendment.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1912, should come into immediate operation, and, further, should be taken to have come into operation on and from the first day of July, 1914, and make the Regulation to came into operation accordingly as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this tenth day of October, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
G. F. PEARCE.
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Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth.
Amendment.
Regulation 216, which reads as follows:—
“Instructors and Assistant Instructors, if required to be continuously absent from their quarters, shall, during the progress of the School, be supplied with tentage or quarters, and meals, as prescribed in Regulation 213, and, in addition, may, on the approval of the Commandant, be granted an allowance not exceeding the following:—
Instructors (Officers), not exceeding two per School)................2s. 6d. per diem
Assistant Instructors (Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers), not exceeding one to every 10 members attending the School 1s. 6d. per diem
Forage for one horse may be drawn for each Officer, Warrant and Non-commissioned Officer attending a Mounted School of Instruction.”
is cancelled and the following substituted therefor:—
“Instructors and Assistant Instructors, if required to be continuously absent from their quarters, shall, during the progress of the School, be supplied with tentage or quarters, and meals, as prescribed in Regulation 213. Forage for one horse may be drawn for each Officer, Warrant and Non-commissioned Officer attending a Mounted School of Instruction.”
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Overview
The Provisional Regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically Statutory Rules 1914 No. 140, were introduced to address the need for immediate financial and allowance adjustments for military forces personnel. Enacted on 10 October 1914 and taking effect from 1 July 1914, these regulations were promulgated by the Governor-General in Council, reflecting the urgency of the situation. The primary objective was to streamline and amend the financial and allowance provisions for instructors and assistant instructors within the military forces, ensuring they are adequately supported during their service, particularly in situations requiring continuous absence from their quarters. This legislative instrument aimed to provide necessary resources such as tentage, quarters, meals, and forage for horses, thus enhancing the operational readiness and welfare of military personnel.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1914, No. 140, outlines provisional regulations under the Defence Act 1903-1912, specifically amending the Financial and Allowance Regulations for the Military Forces of the Commonwealth. These regulations apply to military instructors and assistant instructors who are required to be continuously absent from their quarters during the progress of a school or training session. The regulations stipulate that these personnel shall be provided with tentage or quarters and meals as prescribed in Regulation 213, with no additional allowances permitted beyond these provisions. Additionally, forage for one horse may be drawn for each officer, warrant, and non-commissioned officer attending a Mounted School of Instruction. The changes made by this statutory instrument are effective from July 1, 1914, and they represent a tightening of the financial provisions for military personnel in training scenarios. The application of these regulations is nationwide, impacting military forces under the Commonwealth of Australia, and they supersede the previously existing allowances for instructors and assistant instructors.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Provisional Regulations, as detailed in Regulation 216, pertain to the provision of tentage, quarters, and meals for instructors and assistant instructors who are required to be continuously absent from their quarters during the progress of a school. Additionally, it outlines provisions for forage for one horse for each officer, warrant, and non-commissioned officer attending a Mounted School of Instruction. This regulation cancels the previous allowances for instructors and assistant instructors and replaces them with the current stipulations.
The Regulations impose specific obligations on parties involved. Instructors and assistant instructors who are continuously absent from their quarters during a school's progress must be provided with tentage or quarters and meals, as per Regulation 213. The forage for one horse must also be provided to each officer, warrant, and non-commissioned officer attending a Mounted School of Instruction. These provisions ensure that the personnel involved are adequately supported while fulfilling their duties.
Under the Defence Act 1903-1912, breaches of these Regulations could result in civil or criminal consequences. Although specific offences, penalties, or maximum penalties are not detailed within the provided text, it is implied that failure to comply with these Regulations could lead to legal ramifications. The gravity of these consequences would likely depend on the nature and extent of the non-compliance.