STATUTORY RULES.
1921. No. 177.
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SCHEDULE TO REGULATIONS UNDER THE WAR SERVICE HOMES ACT 1918-1920.
I, SIR WILLIAM HILL IRVINE, Deputy of the Governor-General in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby prescribe the attached form under regulation 52 (1) under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1920, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated the twenty-fifth day of August, 1921.
W. H. IRVINE,
Deputy of the Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
ARTHUR S. RODGERS,
Assistant Minister of State for Repatriation.
Amendment to the War Service Homes Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1919, No. 177, as amended to this date.)
The attached form is prescribed under regulation 52 (1) of the War Service Homes Regulations in lieu of that appearing in the schedule to the said regulations.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
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Form 85.
War Service Homes Act 1918-20. 1. The War Service Homes Commissioner has in pursuance of the War Service Homes Act 1918-20 insured against fire, lightning, flood, and tempest the property described in Column 7 of the Schedule hereto. 2. The Insurance is for the benefit of the War Service Homes Commissioner and the person mentioned in Column 1 of the said Schedule, which person is hereinafter called the Assured. 3. The amount of the Insurance is as shown in Column 6 of the said Schedule, which amount is made up in the manner shown in Column 7 of the said Schedule. The first premium for the period ending 30th April now next ensuing as shown in Column 2 of the said Schedule is payable forthwith. 4. Annual premiums each of the amount shown in Column 4 of the said Schedule are payable by the Assured in advance on the 30th day of April in each year, the first of such premiums being payable on the 30th day of April now next ensuing. | Certificate of Insurance No. 5. Premiums are payable to the Deputy Commissioner for War Service Homes at the place mentioned in Column 5 of the said Schedule. 6. Should the property be destroyed or damaged, notice in writing thereof must within three days be given by the Assured to the Deputy Commissioner for War Service Homes at the place at which premiums are payable. 7. The Insurance commences on the date shown in Column 3 of the said Schedule. 8. The Insurance and all matters stated in this Certificate are subject to withdrawal, cancellation, variation, or amendment at any time by the Commissioner. 9. The Insurance is effected subject in all respects to the War Service Homes Act 1918-20 and any amendment thereof and to the regulations in force for the time being thereunder. |
SCHEDULE.
Column 1. | Column 2. | Column 3. | Column 4. | Column 5. | Column 6. | Column 7. |
Description of Property Insured and manner in which amount of Insurance is made up. |
Insurance for the benefit of The War Service Homes Commissioner and | Amount of First Premium payable. | Insurance Commences on— | Amount of Annual Premium payable on 30th April each year. | Premiums payable at— | Amount of Insurance. | Location. | Construction. | |
— | Walls. | Roof. | £ | s. | d. |
| Main Dwelling | | | | | |
Outbuildings | | | | | |
£ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | Fencing............... | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Six months’ Instalments.... | | | |
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Dated at Melbourne this day of 192
Checked— Commissioner.____________
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The War Service Homes Act 1918-1920 was enacted to provide housing and related benefits to Australian service personnel and their families who were returning from World War I. The Act was an initiative of the Commonwealth Parliament, aiming to address the housing shortage and provide support for ex-servicemen and their families in the post-war period. The policy objective was to ensure that returning soldiers and their dependents had access to adequate and secure housing, thereby facilitating their reintegration into civilian life and providing a measure of stability and security for their families. The statutory rules and regulations, such as the one prescribed in Statutory Rules 1921, No. 177, were introduced to provide the practical mechanisms for implementing the Act, including the insurance of properties against various risks.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1921, No. 177, under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1920, prescribe a specific form for insurance purposes, outlining the details and terms of insurance for the benefit of the War Service Homes Commissioner and the person insured. This regulation applies to the property of individuals insured under the War Service Homes Act, with a focus on the insurance coverage against specified perils such as fire, lightning, flood, and tempest. The form stipulates the insured amount, the premium payment schedule, and the conditions under which the insurance is issued and can be altered or terminated. The regulation applies nationally as it is issued under the Commonwealth of Australia, ensuring a uniform approach across all states and territories. The form and its terms are subject to the War Service Homes Act and any subsequent amendments, with further details and adjustments potentially made through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The primary sections of the Statutory Rules 1921, No. 177, under the War Service Homes Act 1918-1920, outline the form prescribed under regulation 52 (1) (section 1), which replaces the form in the schedule of the War Service Homes Regulations. The form, labelled as Form 85, specifies the details of insurance coverage provided by the War Service Homes Commissioner for properties insured against fire, lightning, flood, and tempest (section 1). This insurance is for the benefit of the Commissioner and the assured individual listed in Column 1 of the schedule (section 2). The form indicates the amount of insurance, which is detailed in Column 6, and the method by which this amount is calculated, as shown in Column 7 (section 3). Additionally, it outlines the payment terms for premiums, with the first premium due by the date specified in Column 2 and annual premiums payable on 30 April each year, as noted in Column 4 (sections 3 and 4). The location for premium payments is specified in Column 5 (section 5). The form also details the conditions under which the insurance can be varied, cancelled, or amended and notes that it is subject to the Act and any regulations made under it (sections 8 and 9).
The obligations imposed by the Act on the parties involved include the requirement for the War Service Homes Commissioner to insure properties against specified perils (section 1). The assured party must pay the specified premiums in advance and notify the Deputy Commissioner of any property damage within three days (sections 3, 4, and 6). The form stipulates that the insurance is for the benefit of both the Commissioner and the assured individual, indicating a shared responsibility in maintaining the policy and reporting any incidents (section 2). Additionally, the Commissioner retains the right to withdraw, cancel, vary, or amend the insurance at any time (section 8). These obligations ensure that the insurance coverage remains active and that all parties adhere to the terms set forth in the Act.
The Statutory Rules 1921, No. 177, do not explicitly detail specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for breach. However, by adhering to the prescribed form and the conditions outlined in the Act and regulations, any failure to comply with the payment of premiums or the timely notification of damage could potentially lead to the cancellation of insurance coverage. While the document does not specify maximum penalties for breaches, such actions could result in the loss of insurance protection, which might have significant implications for the insured party, particularly in the context of war service homes.