Naval Reserve Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1941. No. 57.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE NAVAL DEFENCE ACT 1910–1934.*

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 1910–1934.

Dated this twelfth day of March, 1941.

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

Minister of State for the Navy.

 

Amendments of the Naval Reserve Regulations.†

Rates of pay.

1.—(1.) Regulation 137 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulations:—

“(1.) Subject to these Regulations, the rate of pay for any training performed in time of peace by a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be the rate specified in the following table in relation to the designation of his rank or relative rank or his rating, as the case may be:—

(a) Officers.

Rank or Relative Rank.

Rate per whole day.

 

 

£

s.

d.

Commander.....................................................

1

17

6

Lieutenant-Commander.............................................

1

10

0

Lieutenant......................................................

1

2

6

Sub-Lieutenant and Acting Sub-Lieutenant................................

0

15

0

Commissioned Officer from Warrant Rank.................................

0

15

0

Warrant Officer..................................................

0

12

0

Midshipman.....................................................

0

6

0

* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1941.—

Twenty-seventh amendment.

† Statutory Rules 1931, No. 35, as amended by Statutory Rules 1931, Nos. 79 and 150; 1932, Nos. 65 and 116; 1933, Nos. 6 and 97; 1934, Nos. 19, 103, 129 and 161; 1935, Nos. 35, 55 and 87; 1936, Nos. 9 and 146; 1937, Nos. 6, 59, 89 and 106; 1938, Nos. 44 and 59; 1939, Nos. 29 and 116; and 1940, Nos. 11, 81 and 255.

6568.—6/10.2.1941.—Price 3d.


(b) Seamen.

Rating.

Rate per whole day.

 

 

s.

d.

(i)

Chief Petty Officer............................................

 

 

Chief Yeoman of Signals........................................

Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist....................................

 

 

Chief Stoker.................................................

 

 

Engine-room Artificer, 2nd Class...................................

 

 

Electrical Artificer, 2nd Class.....................................

 

 

Ordnance Artificer, 2nd Class.....................................

 

 

Shipwright, 2nd Class...........................................

 

 

Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer.....................................

 

 

Chief Petty Officer Writer........................................

 

 

Supply Chief Petty Officer.......................................

 

 

Chief Petty Officer Cook........................................

11

0

Chief Petty Officer Steward.......................................

 

 

Chief Bandsman..............................................

 

 

Engine—Room Artificer, 3rd Class..................................

 

 

Electrical Artificer, 3rd Class......................................

 

 

Ordnance Artificer, 3rd Class......................................

 

 

Shipwright, 3rd Class...........................................

 

 

Engine-room Artificer, 4th Class...................................

 

 

Electrical Artificer, 4th Class......................................

 

 

Ordnance Artificer, 4th Class......................................

 

 

Shipwright, 4th Class...........................................

 

 

(ii)

Petty Officer.................................................

 

 

Yeoman of Signals............................................

 

 

Petty Officer Telegraphist........................................

 

 

Stoker Petty Officer............................................

 

 

Joiner, 2nd Class..............................................

 

 

Blacksmith, 2nd Class..........................................

 

 

Plumber, 2nd Class............................................

 

 

Painter, 2nd Class.............................................

 

 

Sick Berth Petty Officer.........................................

 

 

Petty Officer Writer............................................

 

 

Supply Petty Officer...........................................

 

 

Petty Officer Cook.............................................

10

0

Petty Officer Steward...........................................

 

 

Petty Officer Bandsman

 

 

Joiner, 3rd Class..............................................

 

 

Blacksmith, 3rd Class...........................................

 

 

Plumber, 3rd Class.............................................

 

 

Painter, 3rd Class.............................................

 

 

Joiner, 4th Class..............................................

 

 

Blacksmith, 4th Class...........................................

 

 

Plumber. 4th Class.............................................

 

 

Painter, 4th Class..............................................

 

 

(iii)

Leading Seaman..............................................

 

Leading Signalman............................................

 

 

Leading Telegraphist...........................................

 

 

Leading Stoker...............................................

 

 

Engine-room Artificer, 5th Class...................................

 

 

Electrical Artificer, 5th Class......................................

 

 

Ordnance Artificer, 5th Class......................................

 

 

Shipwright, 5th Class...........................................

 

 

Joiner, 5th Class..............................................

 

 

Blacksmith, 5th Class...........................................

9

0

Plumber, 5th Class.............................................

 

 

Painter, 5th Class..............................................

 

 

Leading Sick Berth Attendant.....................................

 

 

Leading Writer...............................................

 

 

Leading Supply Assistant........................................

 

 

Leading Cook................................................

 

 

Leading Steward..............................................

 

 

Leading Bandsman............................................

 

 


(b) Seamen.

Rating.

Rate per whole day.

 

 

s.

d.

(iv)

Able Seaman................................................

 

 

Signalman..................................................

 

 

Telegraphist.................................................

 

 

Stoker.....................................................

 

 

Sick Berth Attendant...........................................

 

 

Writer.....................................................

 

 

Supply Assistant..............................................

 

 

Cook......................................................

 

 

Steward....................................................

5

0

Bandsman..................................................

 

 

Ordinary Seaman

 

 

Ordinary Signalman (Provisional)...................................

 

 

Ordinary Signalman............................................

 

 

Ordinary Telegraphist (Provisional).................................

 

 

Ordinary Telegraphist...........................................

 

 

Stoker, 2nd Class..............................................

 

 

Sick Berth Attendant, 2nd Class....................................

 

 

“(1a.) The relative rating of a man of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve shall be of the same designation as the relative rating allotted to the rating in the Permanent Naval Forces (Sea-going) corresponding to his rating.”.

(2.) Where, at the date immediately prior to the date upon which these Regulations came into operation, the rating of a member was, under and by virtue of regulation 137 of the Naval Reserve Regulations, classified with a relative rating higher than that with which his rating is classified under that regulation, as amended by sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, his rating shall continue to be classified with the higher relative rating so long as he continues to hold his rating.

Long service medal.

2. Regulation 161 of the Naval Reserve Regulations is amended by omitting sub-regulation (8.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulations:—

“(8.) If the conduct of any member who has been awarded the medal is such as, in the opinion of the Naval Board, disqualifies him from wearing the medal, he may, except as provided in the next succeeding sub-regulation, be deprived of it by direction of the Board.

“(8a.) While a member is called out for war service, he may be deprived of the medal only on the grounds specified in and in accordance with the provisions of the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions.”.

 

By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules of 1941, No. 57, under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934, were enacted to update the rates of pay for members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve and to amend the regulations concerning the long service medal for these members. This legislative instrument was made by the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, addressing the need to adjust compensation structures in response to wartime demands and to clarify the conditions under which the long service medal could be revoked. The intent behind these amendments was to ensure fair compensation for reservists during peacetime and to uphold the standards associated with the long service medal, reflecting the policy objective of maintaining the morale and effectiveness of the naval reserve forces. These regulations, part of a series of amendments to the Naval Reserve Regulations, were designed to reflect the evolving needs of the military during a time of conflict. The policy objective was to provide clear and equitable remuneration for the members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, ensuring that their contributions were recognised and appropriately rewarded. Additionally, the clarification regarding the revocation of the long service medal aimed to maintain the prestige and integrity associated with this honour, thereby motivating and encouraging high standards of conduct among the naval reservists.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1941 No. 57, made under the Naval Defence Act 1910–1934, amends the Naval Reserve Regulations, specifically concerning rates of pay and the conditions under which a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve may be deprived of a long service medal. The Act applies to all members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, establishing specific pay rates based on their rank or rating, and outlines the circumstances under which a member may be deprived of a long service medal, including provisions that limit the grounds for deprivation during war service. The scope of this regulation is national, applying across the Commonwealth of Australia, and it extends to members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve who are called out for war service, governed by the King’s Regulations and Admiralty Instructions. The regulations do not explicitly state any exclusions or thresholds, but they do provide detailed classifications and conditions that govern the conduct and remuneration of reservists.

Key Provisions

The main operative sections of this statutory rule, under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934, amend the Naval Reserve Regulations to revise the rates of pay for members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve during peacetime (Regulation 137). It also modifies the conditions under which members can be deprived of a long service medal (Regulation 161). Specifically, Regulation 137 establishes detailed pay rates based on the rank or rating of the member, with different rates for officers and seamen (subsections 1(a) and 1(b)). Regulation 161 allows for the deprivation of a long service medal if a member's conduct disqualifies them, but imposes restrictions on such actions when a member is called out for war service (subsections 8 and 8a). The Act imposes several obligations and requirements on members of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. Members must adhere to the specified rates of pay based on their rank or rating as outlined in the amended Regulation 137. The Act also requires that members maintain conduct deemed appropriate by the Naval Board to retain their long service medal. Should their conduct fall below the standards set forth, they may be deprived of the medal, subject to the conditions specified in Regulation 161. Breach of the regulations could result in civil or criminal consequences. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the provided text, the general legal framework suggests that failure to adhere to the prescribed rates of pay or misconduct leading to the deprivation of a long service medal could result in administrative or disciplinary actions. The maximum penalties, if applicable, would be determined within the broader context of the Naval Defence Act 1910-1934 and related legislation.

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