STATUTORY RULES.
1929. No. 83.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910-1918.
I, THE DEPUTY OF 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, unless otherwise specified herein.
Dated this eighth day of August, 1929.
D. R. S. de CHAIR
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
T. W. GLASGOW
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Naval College Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1926, No. 181, as amended to this date.)
(Fifth Amendment.)
1. Regulation 24 is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation—
“24 (1) In the case of a Cadet Midshipman who withdraws from, refuses or fails to continue his training in, or leaves, the Naval College or Instructional Cruiser, 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 at the Naval College or in the Instructional Cruiser, or proportionately for a portion of a year, may be imposed on the guardian of such Cadet Midshipman”.
2. Regulation 67, sub-regulation (1), is amended, as from 1st April, 1929, by omitting the words “at the rate of 2s. per dozen”, and inserting in their stead the words “on repayment at rates fixed by the Naval Board”.
3. Regulation 73 is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
“73. On first entry to the Naval College, or on discharge therefrom for any reason other than as set forth in regulation 24, a Cadet Midshipman may be granted a first class passage between place of residence and the Naval College and, in addition, travelling allowance at the rate prescribed in regulation 72”.
By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1929 No. 83, titled "Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918," was enacted to amend the existing regulations governing the operations and administration of the Naval College. This legislative instrument was introduced to address specific administrative gaps and to refine the financial and logistical arrangements within the Naval Defence framework. The regulations were made by the Deputy of the Governor-General, in accordance with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and came into operation immediately unless otherwise specified. These amendments were necessary to update certain provisions related to cadet midshipmen, including the financial liabilities of guardians for training fees and adjustments to travelling allowances for cadets. The policy objective behind these regulations is to ensure that the administration of the Naval College is efficient and that the financial responsibilities associated with cadet training are clearly defined and enforced.
Scope and Application
The Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, issued under Statutory Rules 1929, No. 83, pertain specifically to amendments affecting the training and conduct of Cadet Midshipmen within the Royal Australian Naval College and its instructional cruisers. These regulations apply to Cadet Midshipmen who are enrolled in the Permanent Naval Forces and govern the financial and administrative procedures that follow their withdrawal, refusal to continue training, or resignation before the age of 21 years. The regulations impose a financial charge on the guardians of such Cadet Midshipmen, amounting to £75 for each year of training they have undergone, or a proportionate amount for a partial year. Furthermore, the regulations amend the method of repayment for certain allowances, changing it from a fixed rate to one determined by the Naval Board. These provisions are designed to ensure financial accountability and proper administration within the naval training framework. The regulations are applicable within the Commonwealth of Australia and are enforced by the Naval Board as per the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918.
Key Provisions
The Regulations under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, made in 1929, introduce several amendments to existing regulations governing the Royal Australian Naval College and the conduct of Cadet Midshipmen. Regulation 24, which deals with the financial implications for Cadet Midshipmen who prematurely leave training, has been revised. Specifically, sub-regulation 24(1) now states that if a Cadet Midshipman withdraws, refuses to continue training, leaves, or resigns before turning 21 years old without the Naval Board’s consent, a charge of £75 per year of training, or proportionately for a portion of a year, may be imposed on the guardian of the Cadet Midshipman (Reg. 24(1)).
These Regulations impose certain financial obligations and requirements on the guardians of Cadet Midshipmen who do not complete their training as intended. Under the amended Regulation 24(1), guardians are liable for a monetary charge if their ward leaves the Naval College or Instructional Cruiser without meeting the specified conditions. Regulation 67 has been amended to allow for the repayment of certain allowances at rates determined by the Naval Board, rather than at a fixed rate of 2 shillings per dozen (Reg. 67(1)). Furthermore, Regulation 73, which has been repealed, is replaced with a new provision allowing Cadet Midshipmen to receive a first-class passage and a travelling allowance upon their initial entry to the Naval College or upon discharge for reasons other than those specified in Regulation 24 (Reg. 73).
The Regulations also outline potential consequences for breaches of the specified provisions. While the document does not explicitly detail offences or penalties for non-compliance, the financial charges imposed under Regulation 24(1) serve as a deterrent and a means of ensuring financial accountability for guardians whose wards leave training prematurely. The imposition of these charges acts as a form of civil penalty, with the potential financial burden on guardians encouraging compliance with the terms of training.