Naval College Regulations

STATUTORY RULES.

1931. No. 146

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this Twenty sixth day of November, 1931.

(Sgd.) ISAAC A. ISAACS.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for Defence.

NAVAL COLLEGE REGULATIONS.

Part I.—Preliminary.

Citation.

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Naval College Regulations.

Repeal.

2. The Regulations for the Royal Australian Naval College (Statutory Rules 1926, No. 181, as amended to this date) are repealed as from the commencement of these Regulations, save as to anything lawfully done, or any right, privilege, obligation, or liability acquired, accrued, or incurred thereunder.

Parts.

3. These Regulations are divided into Parts as follows:—

Definition.

4. In these Regulations, unless the contrary intention appears—

“Naval Board” means the Naval Board of Administration constituted under the Acts.

“Captain” means the officer appointed by the Naval Board to command the College.

“Commanding Officer” means the officer in actual command of the College at the moment.

“Cadet Midshipman” is a designation of rank equivalent to that of “Naval Cadet” in the Royal Navy, and means a youth entered at the College for training as a Naval officer.

1698.—Price 8d.

“Accountant Officer” means the officer in charge of the accountant and supply duties.

“Guardian” means one of the parents of a Cadet Midshipman or of a candidate for entry as Cadet Midshipman or such other person as the Naval Board is satisfied is properly charged with the boy’s interests.

“College” means the Royal Australian Naval College.

Objects of College.

5. The College is established under the authority of the Naval Defence Act for the training of Naval officers.

Part II.—Conditions of Entry and Service.

Conditions of entry.

6. To be eligible for entry to the College a candidate shall—

(a) be the son of natural-born or naturalized British subjects and be substantially of European descent, the burden of proof in a doubtful case resting upon the guardian of the candidate;

(b) attain the age of thirteen years in the calendar year during which the entrance examination which he applies to take is held;

(c) be legally domiciled in Australia;

(d) pass a prescribed qualifying examination;

(e) pass a prescribed medical examination;

(f) be selected by an Interviewing Committee appointed by the Naval Board;

(g) be nominated by the Minister;

provided that the Minister may reject the application of any candidate who is the son of a naturalized British subject or who is not of pure European descent.

Special Cadetships. Sons of sailors and soldiers.

7.—(1.) Two of the vacancies for Cadetships at the College in each entry shall be reserved for candidates who are the sons of persons who have been on active service abroad in the Royal Australian Navy or in an expeditionary force raised under the provisions of the Defence Act. These special nominations shall be made from candidates in each of the following classes, in the order of priority shown:—

(a) The sons of persons who have lost their lives or become totally incapacitated on active service abroad;

(b) The sons of persons who have been on active service abroad with the Royal Australian Navy;

(c) The sons of persons who have been on active service abroad with an expeditionary force raised under the provisions of the Defence Act 1903-1927.

(2.) To be eligible for appointment as Cadet Midshipman, a candidate nominated under the conditions set forth in sub-regulation (1.) shall qualify at the Educational examination, and be recommended as suitable by the Interviewing Committee, and, except as provided in sub-regulation (3.), shall compete for these special cadetships with candidates in his own particular class only.

(3.) A candidate who is unsuccessful in obtaining a special cadetship shall be considered on his merits, with the ordinary candidates, for nomination to an ordinary cadetship.

(4.) In the event of a vacancy for a special cadetship not being filled owing to dearth of qualified candidates, it may be allotted to a nominee from among the ordinary candidates.

Date of educational examination.

8. A qualifying Educational Examination for entrance to the College shall be held annually, if necessary, on a date which shall be fixed by the Naval Board.

Supervision of examinations.

9.—(1.) The Naval Board may appoint suitable persons to supervise examinations, who shall observe such instructions for the conduct of examinations as may be approved by the Naval Board.

(2.) The fees payable to supervisors shall be such as the Naval Board direct from time to time.

Forfeiture of candidature.

10. A candidate who, for any reason, is unable to sit for the qualifying Educational Examination shall be considered to have forfeited his candidature.

Interviewing Committee.

11. A candidate who passes the qualifying Educational Examination shall be required, except as provided in regulation 15, to present himself before an Interviewing Committee, where he shall be separately interviewed with the object of ascertaining his suitability or otherwise for the Naval Service. A candidate who is prevented by illness from appearing before the Interviewing Committee shall be dealt with according to the individual merits of his case.

Physical requirements.

12.—(1.) A candidate shall be in good health, free from any physical defect of body, impediment of speech, defect of hearing, and also from predisposition to constitutional or hereditary disease or weakness of any kind, possess full normal vision as determined by the approved tests, and be in all respects well developed and active in proportion to his age.

(2.) A candidate who possesses a slight remediable defect must have such defect remedied before he attends before the Naval Medical Officers at the time of interview, when no allowance will be made for any prospective remedial operation, and the existence of any such defect shall be a reason for the final rejection of the candidate.

(3.) The decision of the Naval Medical Officers examining at the interview shall be final.

Dental treatment.

13. In the event of a Cadet Midshipman requiring dental treatment during the first six months at the College, the cost of such treatment shall be borne by the guardian.

Interviewing Committee Personnel.

14.—(1.) Subject to any variation which the Naval Board may consider desirable, the Interviewing Committee referred to in regulation 11 shall be composed of the following:—

The Captain of the College;

A Captain or Commander;

An Officer of the Professorial Staff; and

Two Naval Medical Officers.

(2.) The Committee shall sit at such capital cities of the Commonwealth as the Naval Board may decide upon.

Candidates attending for interview in other States.

15. A candidate from a State or any territory or dependency of the Commonwealth which is not included in the itinerary of the Interviewing Committee may be required to undergo a provisional interview in the capital city of such State, territory, or dependency, before a Provisional Committee which shall be appointed by the Naval Board and shall make a recommendation as to the suitability or otherwise of the candidate to appear before the Interviewing Committee at a place appointed.

Allowance whilst attending for interview.

16. Where a candidate is brought from one State to another to suit the convenience of the Interviewing Committee, the cost of rail, coach or steamer fares and travelling allowance at the rate and under the conditions prescribed in regulation 70 may be allowed, such allowance to cover all expenses other than rail, coach or steamer fares.

Nominations to be made by Minister.

17. Nominations for entry to the College shall be made by the Minister upon the recommendation of the Naval Board, from such candidates as are considered most suitable by the Interviewing Committee.

Names published in Gazette.

18. The names of candidates who are selected for appointment as Cadet Midshipman shall be published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette in alphabetical order.

Engagement.

19. On the entry of a Cadet Midshipman to the College, his guardian shall be required to execute an undertaking that such Cadet Midshipman will serve in the Royal Australian Navy for a term of twelve years from the date of his attaining the age of eighteen years, in addition to whatever period of service shall be necessary until he reaches that age.

Allotment to Branch of Service.

20.—(1.) A Cadet Midshipman shall be liable, at the discretion of the Naval Board according to the requirements of the Service, to be allotted to the Executive or to the Engineering Branch, provided that, in the event of the number of Cadet Midshipmen available exceeding the estimated requirements of those branches, the Naval Board may allot any Cadet Midshipman in excess of such requirements to the Accountant Branch.

(2.) The desires of each officer shall be taken into consideration by the Naval Board when allotting officers to the several Branches.

Period of training is probationary.

21.—(1.) The period of training of a Cadet Midshipman shall be probationary.

(2.) A Cadet Midshipman who fails to attain a certain standard during any period of his training, or who is considered unsuitable for the Naval Service, may be required to withdraw from the College at any time.

(3.) A Cadet Midshipman may be required to withdraw from the College at any time on account of unsatisfactory conduct.

(4.) Before a successful candidate is admitted as a Cadet Midshipman, his guardian shall be required to sign a declaration that such Cadet Midshipman will be immediately withdrawn on the receipt of an official request for his withdrawal.

Penalties for withdrawal without consent.

22. In the case of a Cadet Midshipman who withdraws from, refuses or fails to continue his training in, or leaves, or resigns from the Permanent Naval Forces before attaining the age of 21 years without the consent in writing of the Naval Board, a charge of £75 for each year’s training undergone, or proportionately for a portion of a year, may be imposed by the Naval Board on the guardian of such Cadet Midshipman.

Cost of maintenance borne by Commonwealth.

23. The cost of maintenance of a Cadet Midshipman whilst in residence at the College shall be borne by the Commonwealth.

Period of training.

24.—(1.) The period of training for a Cadet Midshipman shall be four years at the College followed, if practicable, by four months’ training at sea, except as provided in regulation 25.

(2.) The College year shall be divided into three terms.

Training may be reduced.

25. The Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, at any time direct that the period of training at the College be reduced and/or training at sea be omitted, in order that a Cadet Midshipman may be appointed for duty in the Fleet, provided that no Cadet Midshipman shall be so appointed until he has completed nine terms at the College.

Outfit for sea service.

26. On leaving the College for service in the Sea-going Forces, each Cadet Midshipman shall be supplied at Government expense with those articles which are required to complete his outfit for sea service.

Part III.—Command and Staff.

Section I.—Captain.

Captain of College.

27. The College shall be under the command of the officer appointed by the Naval Board for that purpose. The Captain shall report direct to the Naval Board on all matters connected with the College.

Section II.—Naval Officers.

Naval officers.

28. Naval officers appointed to the Staff of the College shall rank according to the regulations of the Service.

Officers of Instructor Branch of Permanent Naval Forces.

29. An officer of the Instructor Branch of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) may be appointed for Professorial duties at the College alternately with a sea-going appointment. Whilst holding such an appointment at the College the officer shall be borne on the books of one of His Majesty’s Australian Ships at the sea-going rates of pay and allowances prescribed for his rank, and shall be subject to the regulations of the Service, and Captain’s orders for the College.

Section III.—Professorial Staff.

Complement.

30. The grading and numbers of the Professorial Staff of the College shall be as fixed by the Naval Board.

Appointment.

31.—(1.) The appointment of an officer of the Professorial Staff shall be made under section 41 (1) (c) of the Naval Defence Act 1903-1918.

(2.) An officer of the Professorial Staff shall in the first instance be appointed on probation only, and may be continued on probation for a period of six months, but his services may be dispensed with at any time during that period.

(3.) After the period of six months on probation has expired, the Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, confirm or annul the appointment, or extend the period of probation for a further period, provided that the whole term of probation shall not in any case exceed twelve months.

(4.) The Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, may at any time during an extended period of probation confirm or annul the appointment.

(5.) Upon the expiration of the extended period of probation of any probationer whose appointment has not been confirmed or annulled under the provisions of sub-regulation (4.), the Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, confirm or annul the appointment.

Termination of appointment.

32. The appointment of an officer of the Professorial Staff may be terminated summarily at any time for misconduct, physical unfitness, or unsatisfactory performance of duty.

Resignation.

33. An officer of the Professorial Staff may, by writing under his hand, resign his appointment at any time, not being less than three months from the date of tendering the resignation. The resignation shall not have effect until it has been accepted, but it may, in special circumstances, be accepted at any time after receipt thereof.

Excess officers.

34. If at any time it is found that a greater number of officers of the Professorial Staff is employed than is necessary for the efficient working of the College, any officer of the Professorial Staff who the Minister finds is in excess may be transferred to such other position under the Defence Act 1903-1927, or the Naval Defence Act 1903-1918, or any Regulations thereunder, of equal pay, as he is competent to fill, and, if no such position is available, he may be transferred to a position of lower pay under the said Acts or Regulations. If any officer of the Professorial Staff declines to accept any such lower position, he may resign his appointment, or the Governor-General may discharge him from the Service. If no position is available for such officer, the Governor-General may retire him from the Service.

Professorial Staff not to have executive authority.

35. No officer of the Professorial Staff of the College shall exercise any executive (military) command.

Classification.

36. The Professorial Staff shall be classified in three grades, as follows:—

(a) Director of Studies.

(b) Senior Master.

(c) Master.

Rates of pay.

37.—(1.) The following consolidated rates of pay shall apply to the Professorial Staff:—

(2.) Child Endowment Allowance shall be paid at the rates and under the conditions prescribed in Commonwealth Public Service Regulations.

(3.) Pay shall be inclusive of all allowances except where otherwise prescribed in these Regulations.

Retiring age.

38. An officer of the Professorial Staff shall be compulsorily retired on attaining the age prescribed in the following scale:—

provided that the age for compulsory retirement of a Master who held the appointment of Assistant Master on 30th June, 1924, shall be 52 years; provided further that in exceptional cases the Governor-General may, on the recommendation of the Naval Board, permit a Director of Studies or a Senior Master, who otherwise should retire, to continue, notwithstanding his age, to perform his duty for a period not exceeding two years beyond the age laid down for retirement.

Promotion.

39. Except in special circumstances, a vacancy for Senior Master shall be filled by the promotion of a Master, provided that no Master shall be eligible for promotion to Senior Master until he has served as Master or Master and Assistant Master for eight years.

Travelling allowance.

40. An officer of the Professorial Staff may be paid allowances for travelling at the rates and under the conditions prescribed in the Commonwealth Public Service Regulations for an officer of equivalent salary.

Railway fares and removal expenses on appointment or retirement.

41.—(1.) The cost of taking up appointment of an officer of the Professorial Staff shall not be borne by the Department except where the cost of railway or other fares, including, if the officer is married, those of wife and children, exceeds £3, when the amount in excess of £3 may be allowed.

(2.) The cost of conveyance of effects on taking up appointment and on removal on retirement or the cost of fares on retirement shall not be met by the Department.

Rental charge for quarters.

42. Where an officer of the Professorial Staff occupies for the purpose of residence the whole or part of a building, belonging to or occupied by the Commonwealth, a deduction shall be made from such officer’s salary as rent therefor, in accordance with the provisions of the Naval Financial Regulations, provided that where single quarters only are occupied, the amount to be deducted shall be determined by the Naval Board.

Furniture for quarters.

43. A charge shall be made at the rates and under the conditions prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations, where furniture is approved by the Naval Board to be supplied to quarters occupied by an officer of the Professorial Staff.

Fuel and light.

44. An officer of the Professorial Staff shall not be provided with fuel or light at Government expense unless the Order in Council appointing such officer expressly provides for such allowances; or unless the Minister approves of one or more of such services being supplied.

Dress.

45. An officer of the Professorial Staff shall not wear uniform, but during the hours of study shall wear the academical dress of cap and gown.

Outside employment.

46.—(1.) Except as provided in regulations 47 and 48, an officer of the Professorial Staff, except with the express permission of the Naval Board, which permission may at any time be withdrawn, shall not—

(a) accept or continue to hold an office in or under the Government of any State or in or under any public or municipal corporation; or

(b) accept or continue to hold or discharge the duties of or be employed in a paid office in connexion with any banking, insurance, mining, mercantile, or other commercial business, whether the same be carried on by any corporation, company, firm, or individual; or

(c) engage in or undertake any such business, whether as principal or agent; or

(d) engage or continue in the private practice of any profession, occupation or trade, or enter into any employment, whether remunerative, or not, with any person, company or firm who or which is so engaged;

(e) accept or engage in any remunerative employment other than in connexion with the duties of his office or offices under the Commonwealth; or

(f) demand or receive for his own use any fee, reward, gratuity, or remuneration of any kind whatsoever, other than his official salary, wages, or allowances, for services performed by him, either in or out of office hours, in connexion with the Government Service:

provided that nothing herein contained shall be deemed to prevent an officer of the Professorial Staff from becoming a member or shareholder only of any incorporated company, or of any company or society of persons registered under any Act in any State or elsewhere. An officer of the Professorial Staff shall not, however, take any part in the conduct of the business of the company or society otherwise than by the exercise of his right to vote as a member or shareholder.

Fees for Examination Papers.

47. Fees at rates approved by the Naval Board may be paid to officers of the Professorial Staff for setting and marking papers in connexion with examinations of Sea-going personnel.

Examination papers for special entry R.N.

48. An officer of the Professorial Staff may be permitted by the Naval Board to accept payment of fees for setting and correcting examination papers in connexion with the entry of cadets into the Royal Navy.

Sick leave, furlough, and extended leave.

49. An officer of the Professorial Staff may be granted sick leave, furlough, and extended leave under the conditions prescribed in the Commonwealth Public Service Act and Regulations.

Payment in lieu of leave.

50. Where an officer of the Professorial Staff who is not eligible for furlough or extended leave under regulation 49 is permitted to retire or is retired from the Service in pursuance of the decision of the Government to re-organize and retrench the Department of Defence, the Naval Board may authorize payment to him of a sum equivalent to his pay for a period of leave not exceeding that proportionate to his service as specified in the following scale:—

51. Where not inconsistent with these Regulations, the Naval Board may determine any matter affecting an officer of the Professorial Staff.

Section IV.—Civilian Staff.

Persons employed in civilian capacity.

52. Persons, other than officers of the Professorial Staff, employed in a civilian capacity in connexion with the College shall be employed under, and be governed by, the provisions of the Naval Establishments Regulations.

Part IV.—Leave of Absence.

Leave during vacation.

53. The Captain may, subject to the provisions of regulation 54, grant leave of absence to members of the Staff whose services can be spared, for the entire period of the suspension of ordinary academic studies, notwithstanding anything contained in the Naval Forces Regulations or other Naval Regulations limiting the amount of leave to be granted in one year.

R.N. personnel.

54. Officers and Men on loan from the Royal Navy shall be subject to the provisions of the Naval Forces Regulations in regard to leave.

Health certificate to be provided after vacation.

55. A Cadet Midshipman on return from leave shall be required to produce a certificate signed by his guardian to the effect that he has not for at least three weeks immediately preceding his return, or during the time he has been on leave, if less than that period, been exposed to any infectious disease or entered any house where such disease has existed. A Cadet Midshipman who fails to produce this Certificate duly completed and signed shall be placed under observation in the sick quarters, during which time he will receive no instruction, and the cost of his upkeep at the rate of 6s. per diem shall be charged against his guardian.

Medical expenses whilst on leave not borne by Government.

56. The expense of medical or dental attendance incurred while a Cadet Midshipman is on leave or absent from the College shall not be borne by the Department except when approved by the Naval Board in special cases.

Part V.—Cadet Midshipmen.

Chief Cadet and Cadet Captains.

57. Cadet Midshipmen selected in regard to their ability to assist the officers in maintaining the discipline and good order of the College may be rated Chief Cadet Captain and Cadet Captain by the Captain from time to time as is considered necessary.

Pay during training at sea.

58. From date of embarkation in one of H.M.A. Ships for training at sea prescribed in regulation 24, or other vessels for passage to the United Kingdom or elsewhere for training, a Cadet Midshipman shall receive the pay and allowances prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations for a Midshipman, but shall not be credited with Deferred Pay. In the event of a Cadet Midshipman being returned to the College during the period prescribed to be spent in training at sea, he may continue to receive the active pay and allowances prescribed for a Midshipman, but shall not be also eligible for the benefits or allowances provided in these Regulations to which he was entitled prior to appointment for training at sea.

No pay while at Naval College.

59. During the time he is at the College, prior to appointment for training at sea, a Cadet Midshipman shall not receive any pay.

Pocket money.

60. Pocket money, payable from Public Funds, shall be paid, except during vacations and when undergoing training at sea, at the following rates:—

Good conduct allowances.

61. In addition to pocket money, good conduct allowances at the rates shown below shall be awarded to each Cadet Midshipman of uniformly exemplary conduct. Any serious offence shall entail the stoppage or reduction of this allowance. The qualifications necessary for the award of good conduct allowance shall be determined by the Captain.

The amount specified is in each case the total amount of good conduct allowance.

Bank conducted by Accountant Officer.

62. The Accountant Officer shall conduct a bank for the safe custody of private money belonging to Cadet Midshipmen.

Sums in excess of five shillings.

63. Except when undergoing training at sea, a Cadet Midshipman shall not be allowed to retain in his possession sums exceeding 5s. All money in excess of this amount shall be deposited in the bank.

Kit.

64.—(1.) A Cadet Midshipman on entry shall be supplied gratuitously with a complete kit comprising such articles as may be approved by the Naval Board.

(2.) In the event of a Cadet Midshipman being discharged from the Naval Service for any cause, all articles of uniform clothing in his possession at the time of discharge shall be returned to store, except such as may be necessary to enable him to proceed to his home suitably clothed.

Maintenance of kit.

65.—(1.) An allowance for the maintenance of his kit, at a rate to be determined by the Naval Board from time to time, shall be credited to each Cadet Midshipman. The following shall be charged against this allowance:—

(a) the value of all replacements of clothing;

(b) the cost of repairs to footwear;

(c) the cost of any other issues or services necessary for cleanliness and personal appearance.

(2.) Except on termination of his appointment, any balance of the allowance at the credit of a Cadet Midshipman’s account may be paid to him on leaving the College.

(3.) On his finally leaving the College, the value of any issues and repairs in excess of the allowance shall be charged against the pay account of a Cadet Midshipman for gradual recovery or, in the event of the termination of his appointment, recovered from his guardian.

Victualling.

66.—(1.) A Cadet Midshipman shall be victualled in accordance with the general messing system.

(2.) The amount allowed per head while resident at the College shall be determined by the Naval Board from time to time.

(3.) Whilst under training at sea, a Cadet Midshipman shall be subject to the same conditions as other officers of the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) as regards victualling.

No allowance in lieu of rations during absence.

67. No allowance in lieu of rations shall be credited or paid to a Cadet Midshipman during any time that he is absent from the College.

Cost of messing of visitors to College.

68. When an officer or employee of a State Department or a private individual visits the College on official business at the request of the Department of Defence, the cost of his messing whilst at the College may, on the approval of the Naval Board, be a charge against Government funds.

No travelling allowance prior to entry.

69. Except as prescribed in regulation 16 a candidate shall not be allowed expenses for passages or travelling before entry to the College.

Rate of travelling allowance.

70.—(1.) The rate of travelling allowance for a Cadet Midshipman shall be an inclusive allowance of 10s. per diem, calculated in the manner prescribed in the Naval Financial Regulations.

(2.) Travelling Allowance shall not be paid in respect of journeys when the fare paid includes subsistence.

Meals while travelling.

(3.) When meals are provided travelling allowance shall not be paid.

Passage and traveling allowance on entry or discharge.

71. On first entry to the College, or on discharge therefrom for any reason other than as set forth in regulation 22, a Cadet Midshipman may be granted a first-class passage between place of residence and the College and, in addition, travelling allowance at the rate and subject to the conditions prescribed in regulation 70.

Vacations—passage and travelling allowance.

72. When proceeding on leave during vacations, a Cadet Midshipman shall be provided with a first-class return passage to his guardian’s usual place of residence, and, except when provided with meals, shall be granted travelling allowance for the journey home and for the return journey to the College.

Prizes.

73.—(1.) The following prizes shall be awarded and shall be competed for by each Cadet Midshipman in the final year of his course at the College:—

The cost of these prizes, which shall not exceed 25 guineas, shall be defrayed from the College vote.

(2.) A Cadet Midshipman shall not be allowed to receive more than one of the prizes awarded. In cases where a Cadet Midshipman qualifies for more than one prize the Captain shall decide which shall be awarded.

Presentations to Cadet Captains.

74. A Chief Cadet Captain, and Cadet Captain, on finally passing out from the College for duty in the Permanent Sea-going Forces, may, on the approval of the Naval Board, be presented with tokens of appreciation of their services. The cost of such presentation shall not exceed 50s. for a Chief Cadet Captain, and 40s. for a Cadet Captain.

Cadets’ Fund.

75. There shall be a Cadets’ Fund which shall consist of a grant of £2 per annum per capita, based upon the number of Cadet Midshipmen in the College on the 30th June of the preceding year, and of any rents from Cadet Midshipmen’s Canteen or payment received under Part VI. of these Regulations. The minimum grant shall be £200 per annum.

Purposes of Cadets’ Fund.

76.—(1.) The Cadets’ Fund shall be used for the purposes of providing cricket, football, athletics, tennis, swimming, regatta, and other outdoor sports, indoor games, photography, and amusements in general for Cadet Midshipmen, and prizes therefor; also for the upkeep of the sports gear and cost of publishing the College Magazine.

Administration of Cadets’ Band.

(2.) The administration of the fund shall be under the control of the Captain, and all accounts shall require his approval before payment.

Sports and gymnasium gear.

77. In addition to the amount prescribed by regulation 75, the cost of the first supply of sports gear required for any branch of sport or indoor game, and the cost of maintenance of gymnasium gear, may, subject to the prior approval of the Naval Board, be defrayed from the College Vote.

Punishments and Fines.

78. A Cadet Midshipman shall be liable to the following punishments, which may be awarded either severally or conjointly:—

Library—Maintenance.

79. There shall be a Cadet Midshipmen’s Library, the maintenance of which, including the purchase of new books, shall be a charge against the College Vote.

Library Rules.

80. Rules for the conduct of the Library shall require the approval of the Captain, and may include penalties chargeable against pocket money, for loss of or damage to books or failure to return books within the time specified for retention.

Part VI.—Cadet Midshipmen’s Canteen.

Canteen Management.

81. Apart from the Ship’s Company’s Canteen established at the College, a canteen may be established for the supply to Cadet Midshipmen of confectionery and other supplies approved by the Commanding Officer. The canteen shall be managed by a Committee consisting of one Officer and a Cadet Midshipman of each “Year”.

Custody of stores.

82. The stores shall be under the charge of an Officer’s Steward, who may, on the approval of the Captain, be paid a percentage of the profits for carrying out this duty.

Accounts.

83. The Canteen Committee shall be responsible that all accounts for stores are promptly paid. Accounts shall be audited quarterly by the Accountant Officer and shall be submitted to the Captain for approval.

Alternative method.

84. The Captain may, subject to the approval of the Naval Board, arrange an alternative system for canteen supplies to Cadet Midshipmen. Any rent or payment received in respect of such arrangement shall be credited to the Cadets’ Fund.

Part VII.—General.

College report.

85. In February of each year the Captain shall submit to the Naval Board a report on all the activities of the College.

Gratuities not to be accepted nor given.

66.—(1.) A person attached to the College shall not receive a present from a Cadet Midshipman or from the relatives or friends of a Cadet Midshipman.

(2.) A Cadet Midshipman shall not offer a present to any person belonging to the College or to a near relative of any such person.

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.