STATUTORY RULES.
1936. No. 33.
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REGULATION UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1934.*
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Defence Act 1903-1934.
Dated this eighteenth day of March, 1936.
(SGD.) GOWRIE.
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Minister of State for Defence.
Amendment of Royal Military College Regulations.†
Examination of Commonwealth candidates for admission as students under the proviso to regulation 5.
Appendix V. of the Royal Military College Regulations is amended under the sub-heading “(vi) Syllabus of Examination” by—
(a) omitting, in the title of the text-book for Subject 8, Physics, the words “Elements of Physics” and inserting in their stead the words “Intermediate Physics”; and
(b) omitting, in the title of the text-book for Subject 11, Geometrical Drawing, the words “Practical Solid Geometry—Atkinson (Spon Ltd.)” and inserting in their stead the words “Geometrical Drawing and Design— Spanton (Macmillan & Co. Ltd.)”; and
(c) omitting, in the detail of Subject 11, Geometrical Drawing, the words “grouped under cases (i), (ii) and (iii) of the text-book, Chapters I. and II. and inserting in their stead the words “Chapters XII. and XIII.”
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1936.
† Statutory Rules 1934, No. 90, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, No. 50; 1936, No. 15.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1936, No. 33, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1934, was enacted to amend the regulations governing the Royal Military College. This regulation was introduced to update the syllabus for the examinations required for admission of Commonwealth candidates as students, as stipulated in the proviso to Regulation 5 of the Royal Military College Regulations. The changes were made to ensure that the curriculum remained current and aligned with contemporary educational standards. Specifically, the amendment involved updating the titles and chapters of textbooks for the Physics and Geometrical Drawing subjects. This legislative instrument was created by the Governor-General in Council, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, to address a gap in the educational requirements for prospective military college students, ensuring their preparedness and competency in relevant subjects.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules of 1936, Number 33, issued under the Defence Act 1903-1934, pertain specifically to the amendment of the Royal Military College Regulations, more precisely the examination requirements for Commonwealth candidates aspiring to be admitted as students. This regulation affects individuals who are candidates for admission to the Royal Military College, which is a component of the Defence Act. The amendment modifies the syllabus and textbooks for specific subjects, such as replacing the 'Elements of Physics' textbook with 'Intermediate Physics' and changing the textbook for Geometrical Drawing from 'Practical Solid Geometry—Atkinson (Spon Ltd.)' to 'Geometrical Drawing and Design— Spanton (Macmillan & Co. Ltd.)'. This regulation applies within the Commonwealth of Australia, indicating its reach across federal territories. Notably, the regulation does not specify any exclusions or exemptions and is confined to the administrative changes of the examination syllabus for the Royal Military College. The regulation itself does not extend or restrict its application through subordinate instruments, as it is a direct amendment to the existing regulations under the Defence Act.
Key Provisions
The primary operative sections of these regulations, under the Defence Act 1903-1934, involve amendments to the Royal Military College Regulations (section 1014). Specifically, the regulations modify the syllabus for the examination of Commonwealth candidates for admission as students (section 1014(a)). The changes are made under the sub-heading "(vi) Syllabus of Examination" in Appendix V of the Royal Military College Regulations. These changes include updating the text-book for Subject 8, Physics, from "Elements of Physics" to "Intermediate Physics" (section 1014(a)(i)). Additionally, for Subject 11, Geometrical Drawing, the text-book is altered from "Practical Solid Geometry—Atkinson (Spon Ltd.)" to "Geometrical Drawing and Design— Spanton (Macmillan & Co. Ltd.)" (section 1014(a)(ii)). Furthermore, the detail of Subject 11, Geometrical Drawing, is updated to reference Chapters XII and XIII instead of Chapters I and II (section 1014(a)(iii)).
The obligations imposed by these regulations on the relevant parties, primarily the Royal Military College and the candidates, are to adhere to the updated syllabus for the examination of Commonwealth candidates. This includes using the specified text-books and studying the outlined chapters for each subject. The regulation ensures that the candidates are assessed based on the most current and relevant material, thereby maintaining the standards of education and training within the Royal Military College.
Failure to comply with these amended regulations may result in consequences for the parties involved. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the text, it is implied that non-compliance could affect the admission and progression of candidates within the Royal Military College. In broader legal terms, breaches of regulations such as these could potentially lead to disciplinary actions or other administrative consequences. The precise nature and extent of these consequences would depend on the specific policies and procedures of the Royal Military College, as well as any additional provisions or interpretations provided by relevant authorities.