STATUTORY RULES.
1923. No. 203.
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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 eleventh day of December, 1923.
FORSTER,
Governor‑General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
E. K. BOWDEN,
Minister of State for Defence.
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Amendment of Training ship “Tingira” Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1919, No. 18. as amended to present date.)
1. Wherever appearing throughout these Regulations the words “Commissioned Victualling Officer”, “Warrant Victualling Officer”, “Victualling Chief Petty Officer” “Victualling Petty Officer”, “Leading Victualling Assistant”, “Victualling Assistant” and “Victualling Boy” are omitted, and the following words are, respectively, inserted in their stead:—“Commissioned Supply Officer”, “Warrant Supply Officer”, “Supply Chief Petty Officer”, “Supply Petty Officer”, “Leading Supply Assistant”, “ Supply Assistant” and “Supply Boy”.
2. Regulation 15 is amended by omitting from the second line the words “100 points at musketry, and who obtain 435 points” and inserting in their stead the words “50 per cent. or above at musketry, and who obtains 87 per cent”.
3. Regulation 24 is repealed.
4. Regulation 40 is amended as follows:—
(1) By omitting from sub‑regulation (1) punishments Nos. 4 and 4a and inserting in their stead the following:—
“No. 4. Not to exceed one month. To wear a white stripe on arm and when fallen in with other Boys to stand one pace clear of left flank. To turn out half an hour earlier than other Boys. To take all meals at defaulters’ table, no butter, sugar, jam, or sweets to be supplied. To receive 6d. a week only as pocket money. All leave to be stopped and not to be allowed in schoolroom for recreation. To do one hour drill daily during recreation time, drill to be as unlike physical training exercises as possible. If not employed during dog watches, to do one hour walking exercise on upper deck. To fall in on upper deck at 8.45 p.m. daily. To turn in after rounds and sleep in special billet.”
(2) By omitting from the second and third lines of sub‑regulation (4) the words “4 (not to exceed six cuts), and”.
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Overview
The Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, aimed to provide for the defence of the Commonwealth and its interests through the establishment and maintenance of a naval force. The Act was introduced to address the need for a coordinated naval defence strategy following the federation of Australia. The Regulations under this Act, including the amendments to the Training ship “Tingira” Regulations in 1923, were designed to refine and update the administrative and operational aspects of naval training and discipline. The policy objective of these Regulations was to ensure that the naval training regime remained effective, efficient, and aligned with the changing requirements of the Royal Australian Navy. These amendments, among other things, updated the nomenclature of victualling roles to supply roles and revised the criteria for performance and punishment, reflecting an evolution in training standards and disciplinary measures.
Scope and Application
The Regulations Under the Naval Defence Act 1910-1918, as amended, pertain to the Training ship "Tingira" and apply to personnel involved in its operations, including Commissioned Supply Officers, Warrant Supply Officers, Supply Chief Petty Officers, Supply Petty Officers, Leading Supply Assistants, Supply Assistants, and Supply Boys. These regulations govern conduct, victualling duties, and disciplinary measures on board the ship. The regulations have a Commonwealth jurisdiction and are intended to ensure discipline and efficiency in the training of naval personnel. Notably, certain victualling roles have been reclassified to supply roles, and punishments and criteria for training have been updated. The amendments also include the repeal of certain regulations and modifications to others to better align with contemporary standards and practices. While these regulations primarily target individuals directly involved in the operation and training aboard the Tingira, they are part of a broader legislative framework aimed at maintaining the efficiency and readiness of the Australian Navy.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these Regulations, as stated in the legislative instrument, involve amendments to the Training ship “Tingira” Regulations (Statutory Rules 1919, No. 18). These amendments include the substitution of certain titles of victualling officers with supply officer equivalents (Regulation 1), the modification of the performance requirement for musketry in Regulation 15 (Regulation 2), the repeal of Regulation 24 (Regulation 3), and amendments to the punishments outlined in Regulation 40 (Regulation 4). Regulation 1 replaces the titles of various victualling officers with supply officer titles, effectively renaming the positions within the naval training structure. Regulation 2 revises the performance metrics for musketry, changing the required points from 435 to 87 per cent, and the qualifying percentage from 100 points to 50 per cent or above. Regulation 3 removes Regulation 24 entirely, which may have previously specified duties or requirements that are now no longer applicable. Regulation 4 amends the punishments listed in Regulation 40, detailing specific disciplinary actions for infractions, including additional drills, restricted privileges, and changes to meal allowances and pocket money.
The obligations imposed by these Regulations primarily concern the personnel involved in the naval training activities aboard the Training ship “Tingira.” These obligations include adherence to the new titles and roles defined by Regulation 1, meeting the updated performance standards for musketry outlined in Regulation 2, and complying with the revised disciplinary measures in Regulation 4. Personnel must ensure they are aware of the changes and fulfil their duties accordingly. The repeal of Regulation 24 relieves individuals from any obligations previously stipulated in that regulation, streamlining the requirements they must meet.
The Regulations also outline potential offences and consequences for breaches, although the specific legal framework governing these is not detailed within the legislative instrument itself. The punishments listed in Regulation 40, which include additional drills, restricted privileges, and financial penalties, suggest that failure to comply with the amended regulations could result in disciplinary action. While the maximum penalties are not explicitly stated in this document, they would likely align with the types of sanctions outlined, such as loss of privileges, financial penalties, and additional duties. These disciplinary measures are intended to enforce compliance and maintain the standards of naval training aboard the Training ship “Tingira.”