STATUTORY RULES.
1945. No. 61.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE DEFENCE ACT 1903-1941.*
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 Defence Act 1903-1941.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of April, 1945.
HENRY
Governor-General.
By His Royal Highness’s Command,
J. M. FRASER
Acting Minister of State for the Army.
Amendments of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations.†
Commencement.
l.—(l.) Regulations 76, 77, 78, 79, 101, 102 and 103 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations inserted by these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the sixth day of October, 1939.
(2.) Regulations 104 and 106 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations inserted by these Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the twenty-third day of February, 1943.
Parts.
2. Regulation 3 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is amended by omitting the words—
“Part IV— Travelling and Subsistence.
Part V— Clothing and Outfit Allowances.”
and inserting in their stead the words—
“Part IV— Travelling Allowances
Part V— Clothing and Outfit Allowances.
Part VI.— Medical and Dental Treatment.
Part VII.— Rations, Quarters and Subsistence.
Part VIII.— Forage.
Part IX.— Fuel and Light.”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 3rd May, 1945.
† Statutory Rules 1941, No. 218, as amended by Statutory Rules 1942, Nos. 136 and 347; 1943, No. 287; 1944, Nos. 65, 82, 111, 123 and 180; and 1945, Nos. 29 and 46.
1391.—Price 1s. 3d.
Amendment of heading to Part IV.
3. The heading “Part IV.— Travelling and Subsistence.” appearing before regulation 58 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is omitted and the heading “Part IV.— Travelling Allowances.” is inserted in its stead.
4. Regulation 58 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Fares.
“58.—(1.) A member’s fare by railway, steamer, or any other means of conveyance except air transport, may, subject to such conditions as are approved by the Military Board, be paid—
(a) when the member is required to travel on duty;
(b) to enable the member, at his option, to visit—
(i) his home, or
(ii) any other place which does not entail a greater travelling mileage than would be entailed in visiting his home,
when granted leave of absence with pay;
(c) on the termination of the member’s service (otherwise than for the purpose of appointment to commissioned rank), to enable the member, at his option, to proceed—
(i) to his home,
(ii) to his place of appointment or enlistment, or
(iii) to any place in the Lines of Communication Area or State in which his service is terminated; or
(d) in any case where the Military Board considers that special circumstances justify payment.
“(2.) If, at the request of a member, the termination of his service is effected in a Lines of Communication Area other than that in which he was appointed or enlisted, he shall not be eligible for payment of a fare beyond the limits of the Lines of Communication Area in which his service is terminated.”.
Travel by air.
5. Regulation 59 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is amended by inserting after the word “duty” the words “or on leave”.
6. Regulation 60 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Expenses of recruits.
“60.—(1.) A warrant for a journey officially authorized by the proper departmental authority may be issued to an applicant for appointment or enlistment or a person called upon to enlist and serve under the provisions of the Act to enable him to attend at a specified place for medical or other examination or trade test, and a further warrant may be issued for the return journey if such applicant or person is rejected.
“(2.) Where such an applicant or person has been accepted but is not appointed or attested, he may be granted a warrant to enable him, if he desires, to travel to and return from his home.
“(3.) The class of accommodation to be provided for any journey under this regulation shall be similar to that specified by sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 73 of these Regulations for a private soldier travelling by the same means of conveyance.
“(4.) While travelling on any warrant, the issue of which is authorized by this regulation, rations will be provided to the traveller and, where it is necessary during any unavoidable break of journey, quarters will be provided in addition to rations, but where it is not practicable to supply rations and quarters, or either, the actual cost of necessary meals or accommodation, or both, may be paid in lieu of rations or quarters, or both:
Provided that the amount paid in respect of any one day shall not exceed the daily rate of travelling allowance payable under these Regulations to a member serving in Australia and holding the rank of private, and shall be subject to reduction as specified by the proviso to sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 61 of these Regulations.
“(5.) The most economical arrangements shall be made for any conveyance, meals and accommodation allowed by this regulation, and an applicant or person shall proceed continuously on each journey so far as means of transport will permit.
“(6.) A person attending a Recruit Reception Depot for enlistment in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Military Regulations shall, in respect of each day of the period commencing on the date on which he necessarily leaves his residence for the purpose of that attendance and ending on—
(a) the day prior to the date on which he is enlisted for service; or
(b) the day on which he reaches his residence on his return, if he is not accepted for service,
be entitled to payment at a rate equal to the rate of pay prescribed for a similar period by these Regulations for a male member not entitled to deferred pay holding the rank of private, and, in addition, dependants allowance as provided by these Regulations at the rate applicable to that period may be paid in respect of the dependants of that person as if he were a member.”.
7. Regulation 61 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation is inserted in its stead:—
Rates of travelling allowance.
“61.—(1.) Whenever practicable, a member shall be provided with rations and with quarters or tentage.
“(2.) When a member is required to travel on duty or to be absent on duty from his usual station for a period extending overnight, travelling allowance may, subject to these Regulations, be paid for each day, or part thereof pro rata, of that period—
(a) if the member is in Australia—at the rate specified in column 2, 3, 4 or 5, as the case requires, of the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations opposite to the designation of his rank or appointment in column 1 of that Schedule; or
(b) if the member is outside Australia—at the rate for the time being fixed, in relation to the designation of his rank or appointment, by Order made by the Minister, with the concurrence of the Treasurer, in respect of the country or locality in which the member is travelling or is on duty; or
(c) if the member is an officer acting as aide de camp to, and travelling with—
(i) the Commander-in-Chief; or
(ii) the Commander of an Army,
at the rate prescribed by paragraph (a) or paragraph (b), as the case may be, of this sub-regulation, with the addition of one fourth of the applicable rate but in any case not exceeding the rate of travelling allowance specified for a member holding the rank of Colonel:
Provided that, in the case of a member absent on duty from his usual station—
(i) if quarters are provided, the rate specified in the Schedule shall be reduced by one-third;
(ii) if rations are provided, the rate specified in the Schedule shall be reduced by two-thirds; and
(iii) if quarters and rations are provided, no travelling allowance shall be paid.
“(3.) Where an allowance under this regulation has been paid to a member in respect of eight weeks continuous residence in any one locality, the case shall be submitted to the Military Board for review, and if, upon review, the Board considers the amount of allowance excessive in the circumstances of the case, it may direct that the allowance be discontinued or reduced to such amount as it thinks fit. Where an allowance has been reviewed, the Board may also direct that the matter be re-submitted for further review from time to time.
“(4.) Claims for increased rate of travelling allowance consequent upon the advancement of a member to a higher rank or appointment shall not be payable for any period prior to the date of official notification of the advancement.”.
8. Regulation 64 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Increase or reduction of travelling allowance.
“64. The Military Board may, in any particular case—
(a) authorize payment to a member of such additional sum as it considers necessary to cover his actual necessary expenses if it is satisfied that the travelling allowance payable to the member under these Regulations is insufficient to cover expenses incurred in any particular case; or
(b) reduce the rate of travelling allowance payable to a member, or disallow any claim, if, in its opinion, such a course is justified.”.
9. Regulation 65 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—
Travelling allowance while seeking lodgings.
“65. When a member is transferred to a station or unit where quarters and rations are not provided, and it is impracticable to obtain suitable accommodation in the locality, travelling allowance in accordance with the provisions of regulation 61 of these Regulations may be paid for a period not exceeding three days after the date of the member’s arrival at his new station or unit:
Provided that in exceptional circumstances where it can be shown that it was impracticable to obtain suitable accommodation earlier, the period of payment may be extended to five days after the date of the member’s arrival at his new station.”.
Meal allowances.
10. Regulation 66 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (2.) the words “or when subsistence allowance under regulation 68 of these Regulations is paid “.
11. Regulation 68 of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following regulations inserted in its stead in Part IV.:—
Advance on travelling allowance.
“68. Where a member is required to travel on duty in circumstances which may involve extended absence from his usual place of duty and which require him to make cash payments for travel or accommodation, an advance may be made to him of not more than three-quarters of the maximum allowance that may be claimed by him under these Regulations.
Excess luggage.
“69. Subject to such conditions as are determined by the Military Board, freight in respect of excess luggage of a member travelling on duty by civil aircraft shall be paid at Commonwealth expense.
Taxi-cab, bus and tram fares.
“70. Subject to such conditions as are approved by the Military Board, taxi-cab, bus and tram fares may be paid to members travelling on duty:
Provided that no payment in excess of five shillings will be made under this regulation in respect of any single journey, unless a Command Paymaster or District Finance Officer certifies that special circumstances warrant payment to the member.
Member using his own conveyance on official duty.
“71.—(1.) Subject to the approval of a formation, &c., commander and to regulation 72 of these Regulations, a member who is in possession of his own means of conveyance may use such means of conveyance when authorized to travel on official duty, provided that it is not to the disadvantage of the Department for such means of transport to be used in lieu of normal public means of transport, and may be paid—
(a) the cost of fare and travelling allowance as if the journey had been performed by normal public means of transport; or
(b) mileage allowance calculated at the rate specified in sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation together with travelling allowance for the actual period of the journey,
whichever is the lesser:
Provided that if the member is accompanied by another member or other members authorized to travel with him on official duty, the allowance payable shall be—
(i) the cost of his own fare together with the fare or fares of such other member or members as accompany him and such travelling allowance for himself only as would have been payable if the journey had been performed by the normal public means of transport; or
(ii) mileage allowance calculated at the rate specified in sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation, together with travelling allowance for himself for the actual period of the journey,
whichever is the lesser.
“(2.) When mileage allowance is payable to a member in accordance with the provisions of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, that portion of the journey between his place of residence and his usual head-quarters, drill hall, or place of assembly shall be excluded in calculating the mileage travelled and the member shall not be entitled to receive any allowance in respect of such portion of the journey.
“(3.) No free issue of petrol shall be made to any member who uses his own motor vehicle on official duty.
“(4.) For the purposes of sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, mileage allowance shall be calculated at the following rates:—
| Means of Conveyance. | Rate of Allowance. |
| For each mile up to 5,000 miles in any one year. | For each mile over 5,000 miles in any one year. |
| | s. | d. | s. | d. |
| Motor truck......................................................................................... | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| Motor car over 12 horse-power— | | | | |
| When used at schools and tactical exercises other than in camp.... | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| When used otherwise..................................................................... | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Motor car over 8 horse-power and not exceeding 12 horse-power— | | | | |
| When used at schools and tactical exercises other than in camp.... | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| When used otherwise..................................................................... | 0 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Motor car 8 horse-power or under— | | | | |
| When used at schools and tactical exercises other than in camp.... | 0 | 6½ | 0 | 4½ |
| When used otherwise..................................................................... | 0 | 5½ | 0 | 3½ |
| Motor cycle with sidecar..................................................................... | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2½ |
| Motor cycle........................................................................................ | 0 | 2¾ | 0 | 2 |
The mileage allowance for any other means of conveyance shall be three pence per mile for each mile up to twenty miles in any one period of authorized use and one and one-half pence per mile for each mile over twenty miles.
Insurance of conveyances.
“72.—(1.) Approval given to any member to use a privately owned vehicle upon official duty shall be conditional upon the production by the member of such evidence as may be required by the Military Board that the use of the vehicle on such official duty is covered by privately effected insurance against—
(a) the death of, or injury to, any person or persons other than the member; and.
(b) damage caused to any property including the property of the member.
“(2.) The Commonwealth shall not be liable for the payment of any claim for any damage occasioned to a privately owned vehicle as a result of its use on official duty.
Classes of accommodation.
“73.—(1.) The following shall be the classes of accommodation by rail or sea provided pursuant to regulation 58 of these Regulations for members travelling otherwise than by troop train or transport—
By rail—
Officers and Warrant Officers—First Class.
Other Ranks—Second Class.
By sea—
In vessels providing accommodation—
(a) First, Second and Third Class: Officers First Class; Warrant Officers and non-commissioned officers not below the rank of Sergeant or the appointment of Lance Sergeant—Second Class; Other Ranks— Third Class;
(b) First and Second Class: Officers—First Class; Other Ranks—Second Class;
(c) First and Third Class: Officers, Warrant Officers and non-commissioned officers not below the rank of Sergeant or the appointment of Lance Sergeant— First Class; Other Ranks—Third Class:
Provided that where in respect of any journey on a vessel plying on the Australian coast, the Commander of a Lines of Communication Area does not approve of the authorized class of accommodation on an available vessel he may, in the case of vessels providing first, second and third class accommodation, or first and third class accommodation only, authorize individual members not above the rank of Corporal and not travelling with other members as a party, to travel by the next higher class available.
“(2.) First class travel, by rail, may be provided for any non-commissioned officer who travels a distance of not less than fifty miles, otherwise than by troop train, in any one journey within the Commonwealth, on a line the gauge of which does not exceed Three feet six inches.
“(3.) An officer may be provided with sleeping berth accommodation on rail journeys where it is available.
“(4.) Where a journey by rail necessitates travelling on two or more consecutive nights, a warrant officer may be provided with sleeping berth accommodation.
“(5.) When so authorized by the Military Board or a Medical Officer, a warrant issued for the payment of the fare of a wounded or invalid soldier travelling on duty or on leave, shall provide for the following class of travelling accommodation—
(a) in the case of rail travel—first class accommodation with sleeping berth where overnight travel is involved;
(b) in the case of travel by sea—second class accommodation, except where the Military Board or such Medical Officer authorizes first class accommodation in any case where it appears that second class accommodation is not suitable or is not available within a reasonable time:
Provided that this paragraph shall not apply to a member who is, pursuant to sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, entitled to a higher grade of accommodation than is granted by this sub-regulation.”.
12. Part V. of the War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations is repealed and the following Parts inserted in its stead:—
“Part V.—Clothing and Outfit Allowances.
Issue of uniform, &c.
“74. Uniforms, clothing and equipment shall be issued to members and replaced in accordance with such scales of free issue and replacement as are authorized by the Military Board.
Private purchase of uniform, &c., by officer.
“75. An officer may, in lieu of receiving an initial free issue, purchase privately such of the articles of uniform, clothing or equipment as are authorized by the Military Board to be purchased, and may be refunded the actual cost of such articles, not exceeding the “vocabulary price” as approved by the Military Board.
Outfit allowance (male officers).
“76.—(1.) For the purposes of this regulation, a member who is being provided with quarters or tentage, other than as a patient in a hospital, or convalescent home, shall be deemed to be living under camp conditions.
“(2.) In addition to the free issue of uniforms, clothing and equipment authorized under regulations 74 and 75 of these Regulations, there shall be payable to a male officer—
(a) appointed for duty with the Australian Imperial Force— an outfit allowance of Twenty-five pounds;
(b) appointed for duty with a Garrison Battalion—an outfit allowance of—
(i) Seven pounds fifteen shillings in the case of an officer whose services were terminated prior to the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942; or
(ii) Twenty-five pounds in the case of an officer who was serving on the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, or was appointed after that date;
(c) appointed to The Permanent Military Forces prior to the sixth day of October, 1939, or enlisted in those Forces prior to that date and appointed to a commission in those Forces prior to the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, or, being a former member of the Corps of Staff Cadets, appointed upon graduation to a commission in those Forces on or after the last-mentioned date—an outfit allowance of—
(i) Thirteen pounds in the case of an officer who, at the date of his entitlement as specified by sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, was living under camp conditions; or
(ii) Eight pounds in the case of any other officer; or
(d) appointed to a commission in the Permanent Military Forces other than as provided in paragraph (c) of this sub-regulation, or appointed to the Citizen Military Forces and called up for full-time War service—an outfit allowance of—
(i) Twenty-five pounds in the case of an officer who, at the date of his entitlement as determined by sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, was living under camp conditions; or
(ii) Twenty pounds in the case of any other officer:
Provided that there shall be deducted from any amount paid to an officer in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a), (b) or (d) of this sub-regulation, the “vocabulary price” of such articles of officer pattern uniform issued to that officer as determined by the Military Board:
Provided further that from any sum payable to an officer under this regulation there shall be deducted the amount of any outfit allowance previously paid to that officer in accordance with these Regulations.
“(3.) Subject to sub-regulation (4.) of this regulation an outfit allowance of an amount specified in sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation shall be payable—
(a) in the case of an officer appointed for duty with the Australian Imperial Force—on the date of his first appointment to that Force;
(b) in the case of an officer appointed for duty with a Garrison Battalion—
(i) if his appointment was terminated prior to the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942—on the date of his appointment; or
(ii) in all other cases—on the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, or the date of his appointment, whichever last occurs;
(c) in the case of any other officer—on the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, or the date of his first appointment for duty, whichever last occurs.
“(4.) An officer who has received an outfit allowance under the provisions of sub-regulations (2.) and (3.) of this regulation shall not be entitled to payment of any additional allowance by reason of any further appointment:
Provided that an officer, who, under the provisions of paragraphs (c) or (d) of sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, was paid an outfit allowance specified for an officer not living under camp conditions, shall—
(a) on his secondment for service with the Australian Imperial Force or a Garrison Battalion; or
(b) on completion of a continuous period of four weeks’ living under camp conditions,
whichever first occurs, be entitled to a further payment of Five pounds.
Outfit allowance (female members).
“77.—(1.) In addition to the free issue of uniform, clothing and equipment authorized under regulations 74 and 75 of these Regulations, there shall be payable to a female member who, prior to the first day of October, 1942, was appointed to or enlisted in or was appointed for duty with—
(a) the Australian Army Nursing Service—an outfit allowance of—
(i) Forty pounds in the case of a member appointed for service outside Australia;
(ii) Twenty pounds in the case of a member appointed for duty in Australia other than in an administrative capacity; or
(iii) Thirteen pounds in the case of a member appointed for employment in Australia on administrative duties;
(b) the Voluntary Aid Detachment—an outfit allowance of—
(i) Thirty-seven pounds in the case of a member appointed for service outside Australia; or
(ii) Twenty pounds in the case of a member appointed for duty in Australia; or
(c) the Australian Women’s Army Service, an outfit allowance of Three pounds,
and to any female member enlisted or appointed on or after the first day of October, 1942—an outfit allowance of Three pounds.
“(2.) An outfit allowance of the amount specified in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall be payable only in respect of a member’s first appointment or enlistment for the service or duty in respect of which the allowance is payable.
“(3.) A female member who has been paid an outfit allowance in respect of her appointment or enlistment and is subsequently appointed for service or duty in respect of which the amount of outfit allowance specified in this regulation is higher than that paid to her in respect of her previous appointment or enlistment, shall be entitled to payment of the amount by which that amount exceeds the amount paid in respect of her previous appointment or enlistment.
“(4.) A female member who has been paid an outfit allowance in respect of her appointment or enlistment and who is subsequently appointed for service or duty in respect of which the amount of the allowance specified in this regulation is less than that paid to her in respect of her previous appointment or enlistment, shall not be entitled to payment of any allowance in respect of the subsequent appointment.
Uniform maintenance allowance (male officers).
“78. A male officer shall, on completion of each period of twelve months’ continuous service as an officer after—
(a) the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, in the case of an officer entitled to the payment of outfit allowance under the provisions of paragraph (c) of sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 76 of these Regulations; and
(b) the date on which he commenced continuous full-time war service in the Australian Imperial Force or Citizen Military Forces in the case of any other officer,
be paid a uniform maintenance allowance of Five pounds towards the expense of maintenance of his uniform, clothing and equipment, but shall not be eligible for any pro rata payment for any period of less than twelve months’ service.
Uniform maintenance allowance (female members).
“79. A female member shall, on completion of each period of twelve months’ continuous full-time war service, commencing on and from the date of her enlistment or appointment, be paid a uniform maintenance allowance of—
(a) in the case of a female member mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 77 of these Regulations—
(i) Five pounds upon the completion of each such period expiring prior to the first day of October, 1942; and.
(ii) Two pounds upon the completion of each such period expiring on or after the first day of October, 1942; or.
(b) Two pounds in the case of any other female member,
but shall not be eligible for any pro rata payment in respect of any period of less than twelve months’ service.
Supply of civilian clothes on discharge.
“80. Subject to such conditions as are approved by the Military Board, a member may, upon the termination of his appointment, or upon his discharge—
(a) be provided with civilian clothing; or
(b) be paid an allowance at such rate as is from time to time determined by the Minister and the Treasurer.
Part VI.—Medical and Dental Treatment.
Definitions.
“81. For the purposes of this Part—
‘medical treatment’ means professional advice, attendance and treatment, whether surgical or otherwise, including vaccination and inoculation, and the supply of such medicines and surgical materials as may be ordered by a legally qualified medical officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps or a legally qualified civilian medical practitioner engaged in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
‘dental treatment’ means professional advice, attendance and treatment, including extractions, prophylaxis, fillings (amalgam, synthetic, porcelain, base metal inlays, cement and root), treatment of gingivitis and the supply of vulcanite or acrylic resin dentures, as may be ordered by a legally qualified dental officer of the Australian Army Dental Corps, or a legally qualified civilian dental practitioner engaged in accordance with the provisions of this Part, but does not include the supply of precious metals, except in cases of facio-maxillary injury and in cases where the supply of precious metals is approved by the Chief Finance Officer and the Director of Dental Services.
Entitlement.
“82.—(1.) Except as provided in sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, a member shall be entitled to receive such medical and dental treatment and surgical aids, appliances, spectacles and dentures as are necessary to maintain him fit for service or to restore him, as far as possible, to normal health.
“(2.) In appropriate circumstances a member may be given medical treatment at his home or temporary place of residence during sickness or whilst suffering from the effects of an injury which does not justify the member being admitted as an in-patient of a hospital.
“(3.) The provisions of this Part shall not apply—
(a) in respect of any illness or injury not attributable to war service contracted or suffered by a member whilst on leave without pay granted in order that the member may engage in a civilian occupation; or
(b) to a member whilst he is in the custody of civil authorities in respect of any offence or alleged offence against military or civil law.
Treatment for illness, &c., for which member culpable.
“83. Where a member forfeits pay under regulation 27 of these Regulations, there shall be deducted from the pay of that member, due and to become due, the cost of medical and hospital treatment at a rate to be determined by the Military Board for each day from and including the day upon which such treatment is commenced in consequence of the illness, injury or wounds in respect of which he forfeited pay, up to the day upon which his absence from duty ceases.
Specialist treatment.
“84. In respect of the treatment of a member the Director-General of Medical Services or an officer authorized by him may engage a civilian specialist for consultation or for the examination or treatment of the member if—
(a) an army specialist is not available; or
(b) an army specialist is available, and it is considered necessary to obtain a second opinion and another army specialist is not available.
Hospital treatment
“85.—(1.) Subject to the provisions of regulation 86 of these Regulations, a member requiring hospital treatment shall be given medical treatment in a military or repatriation hospital.
“(2.) Where accommodation is not available in a military or repatriation hospital, a member shall be given medical treatment—
(a) in a public hospital; or
(b) when accommodation in a public hospital is not available— in an intermediate hospital; or
(c) when accommodation in a public or intermediate hospital is not available—in a private hospital:
Provided that where an officer is admitted to a public hospital he shall be accommodated in the intermediate section of that hospital.
“(3.) The cost of accommodating and maintaining the member whilst in hospital shall be borne by the Commonwealth.
Urgent hospital treatment.
“86. In circumstances of great urgency a member may be admitted to and given medical treatment in a private hospital, and, provided that the Director-General of Medical Services, or an officer authorized by him, certifies that the health of the member would or might have been prejudiced by any delay resulting from his conveyance to an available military, repatriation, public or intermediate hospital, the cost of the medical treatment of the member and of his accommodation and maintenance in that private hospital may, subject to these Regulations and the grant of approval by the Chief Finance Officer or an officer authorized by him, be at the expense of the Commonwealth.
Rates of payment to civilian medical and dental practitioners.
“87.—(1.) Subject to these Regulations, an officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps or Australian Army Dental Corps who is not performing full-time war service shall, in respect of any duty performed by him during any day upon which he is not performing military duties as an officer, be entitled to payment at the rate shown in column 2 of the Fifth Schedule apposite the description of that duty appearing in column 1 of that Schedule.
“(2.) Where no officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps or Australian Army Dental Corps is available to perform a duty referred to in column 1 of the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, and, with the approval of the Director-General of Medical Services or an officer authorized by him, or of the Director of Dental Services or an officer authorized by him, as the case may require, a civilian medical or dental practitioner is engaged for the performance of that duty, such practitioner shall be paid at the rates specified in column 2 of that Schedule.
Use of own car by medical or dental practitioner.
“88.—(1.) Subject to sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, a legally qualified medical or dental practitioner engaged in accordance with the provisions of this Part, who, in the performance of any of the duties specified in column 1 of the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations, is required to travel a total distance of more than four miles and who, with the approval of a formation, &c, commander, uses his own motor car for the journey, shall, in addition to the rates specified in column 2 of that Schedule, be entitled to payment of mileage allowance—
(a) for every mile beyond four miles necessarily travelled in country areas—
(i) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.—at the rate of Two shillings and six pence per mile; or
(ii) between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.—at the rate of Three shillings and nine pence per mile; or
(b) for every mile beyond four miles necessarily travelled in metropolitan areas—
(i) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.—at the rate of One shilling and nine pence per mile; or
(ii) between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m.—at the rate of Two shillings and six pence per mile.
“(2.) Subject to sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, a legally qualified medical or dental practitioner referred to in sub regulation (1.) of this regulation who does not use his own motor car for the journey but is provided with transport by or on behalf of the Department, shall be entitled to payment of an allowance of Ten shillings and six pence per half-hour in respect of travelling time in lieu of the mileage rates set out in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation.
“(3.) An officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps or of the Australian Army Dental Corps who, in the performance of part-time military duty and with the approval of a formation, &c., commander, uses his own car, shall, in respect of any travel incurred
in the performance of such duty, be entitled to payment of mileage allowance at the rates and subject to the conditions specified in regulation 71 of these Regulations.
Surgical treatment,
“89.—(1.) Where an operation on a member is necessary it shall be performed by a member of the Australian Army Medical Corps whenever possible.
“(2.) If it is not possible for an operation to be performed at a military or repatriation hospital, and it is necessary to have that operation performed by a civilian surgeon at a hospital with which the Department of the Army has no agreement as to fees, the sum allowed in payment for such operation shall be determined by the Military Board, but shall not, unless there are special circumstances, exceed Thirty pounds.
Surgical appliances, spectacles and dentures.
“90.—(1.) Where in consequence of a disability or defect incurred prior to his becoming a member, or whilst a member, any surgical appliance, spectacles or denture is or are necessary to, render a member fit for service or continuance of service, such appliance, spectacles or denture may be supplied at the expense of the Commonwealth.
“(2.) Any surgical appliance, spectacles or denture in the possession of a member upon his appointment or enlistment or supplied to him in accordance with these Regulations may, while the member continues to serve, be from time to time adjusted, repaired or replaced at the expense of the Commonwealth.
“(3.) Any surgical appliance, spectacles or denture supplied to a member or replaced in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations shall, while the member continues to serve, be deemed to be Commonwealth property issued to him for his use and on his discharge shall become his own property.
Medicines and dressings.
“91. Medicines and dressings prescribed by a legally qualified medical officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps or a legally qualified civilian medical practitioner engaged in accordance with the provisions of this Part shall be obtained from a military dispensary unless, in the opinion of that officer or practitioner, as the case may be, this is not desirable or possible, in which case he may authorize the supply of medicines and dressings from civilian sources at the expense of the Commonwealth.
Ambulance service.
“92. Where circumstances of great urgency require the immediate conveyance of a member to hospital and military transport is not available, the cost of transport by a civilian ambulance or other conveyance may be borne by the Commonwealth provided that the Director-General of Medical Services or an officer authorized by him certifies that such transport was necessary.
Ocular treatment.
“93. If the vision of a member is defective, an officer of the Australian Army Medical Corps may prescribe spectacles if he considers that the condition ensuing from such defect may be relieved or that the provision of spectacles will enable the member efficiently to carry out his military duties.
Provision of spectacles.
“94. Spectacles shall, wherever possible, be obtained from an army optical unit or a departmental or army contractor. In cases where both near and distant vision require correction, two pairs of spectacles shall be issued. Bi-focal lenses shall not be supplied.
Dental treatment.
“95.—(1.) Dental treatment shall be provided by officers of the Australian Army Medical Corps who are legally qualified dentists or by officers of the Australian Army Dental Corps.
“(2.) Where no officer having, the qualifications mentioned in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation is available, a member may be treated by a civilian dental practitioner, and the cost of such treatment may be charged against the Commonwealth if the Director of Dental Services, or an officer authorized by him, certifies that such dental treatment is necessary.
Part VII.—Rations, Quarters and Subsistence.
Rations— entitlement and scales.
“96.—(1.) Wherever practicable, a member shall be provided with rations and with quarters or tentage.
“(2.) Issue of one free ration daily may be made in respect of—
(a) each member;
(b) each recruit in respect of any day prior to enlistment for which that recruit is entitled to pay under these Regulations; and,
(c) any other person or class of persons approved by a formation, &c, commander.
“(3.) The mode of issue and accounting for rations shall be as the Military Board may from time to time direct.
“(4.) The period covered by the daily ration shall be from midnight to midnight.
“(5.) There shall be such scales of rations as may from time to time be approved by the Minister with the concurrence of the Treasurer, and which may vary in accordance with the requirements of local or operational conditions of service, climate and the dietetic requirements of the persons rationed.
“(6.) When a member is confined to barracks or in a guard detention room, he shall be rationed according to the ration scale for the time being applicable to (the unit to which he belongs, or, if he is not with that unit, to the unit having control of the barrack or camp in which that member is located.
“(7.) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (5.) of this regulation and subject to the provisions of regulations 28 and 29 of the Australian Military (Places of Detention) Regulations, the standard ration of a member undergoing detention in a detention barracks or military prison shall for in accordance with a scale approved by the Military Board.
“(8.) Subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Military Board, an amount not exceeding One penny half-penny per day may, in respect of each person entitled to the issue of a free ration under sub-regulation (2.) of this regulation, be expended in the purchase of foodstuffs for members, as on and after the twelfth day of April, 1942, and such amounts shall be additional to the cost of any ration scales for the time being applicable.
Rations—additional issues.
“97.—(1.) In addition to rations according to the appropriate scale and to the allowance specified in sub-regulation (8.) of regulation 96 of these Regulations, special emergency rations, on such scale as may from time to time be approved by the Minister with the concurrence of the Treasurer, may be issued to any person to whom, under the provisions of sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 96 of these Regulations, the issue of a free ration may be made.
“(2.) A formation, &c., commander, may sanction special issues of provisions for instructional purposes at schools of cookery and at institutions where cookery classes are held.
“(3.) Subject to the approval of the Military Board, ice may be issued where its use is deemed necessary for the preservation of provisions.
“(4.) Hospital diets and additional items necessary for the diet of invalids shall be in accordance with scales approved by the Military Board.
Payments for maintenance in civil gaols.
“98.—(1.) Where any person is undergoing imprisonment in a civil gaol in pursuance of a sentence awarded by a Court Martial, or is, at the request of a military authority, held in a civil gaol awaiting trial, payment in respect of that person’s maintenance, at such rate as may be approved by the Minister with the concurrence of the Treasurer, may be made to the authority controlling that gaol.
“(2.) Payment in respect of the maintenance of a person to whom sub-paragraph (1.) of this regulation applies may be continued for the period during which he is maintained in a civil gaol, notwithstanding that he may, prior to the commencement of, or during that period, cease to be a member.
Issues of rations on repayment.
“99. Issues of rations on repayment may be made to such persons and on such conditions as may be approved by the Military Board.
Rent of married quarters.
“100. In any case where Government quarters are provided for a married member, a deduction of a sum equal to one-tenth of the total of—
(a) the daily rate, of active pay under these Regulations as at the twenty-seventh day of March, 1942, for the rank, appointment or classification of the member at the time in respect of which such deduction is made; and
(b) where dependants allowance is payable in respect of the member’s wife at the time in respect of which such deduction is made—the sum of Three shillings and sixpence; and
(c) the sum of Two shillings and fivepence,
shall be made from his pay in respect of each day after the twenty-sixth day of August, 1943, during which he occupies those quarters.
Entitlement to subsistence.
“101.—(1.) Subject to these Regulations and to such conditions as may be approved by the Military Board, a member not provided with rations and with quarters or tentage may be paid subsistence allowance at the rates specified in regulations 102 and 103 of these Regulations.
“(2.) Subsistence allowance authorized by these Regulations shall not be paid to a member—
(a) for any day on which travelling allowance or meal allowance (other than the meal allowance specified in regulation 105 of these Regulations) for three consecutive meals is granted to that member;
(b) who is provided with meals in a government or civil hospital, prison, detention barracks or mental institution;
(c) who is provided with meals on board ship, train or aircraft at Commonwealth expense;
(d) who is absent without leave; or
(e) who is on leave without pay.
Subsistence while on duty.
“102.—(1.) A member who, whilst performing military duty, is not supplied with rations and with quarters or tentage and is not required by that duty to live away from his home, may be paid—
(a) in respect of any period prior to—
(i) in the case of a member of the Women’s Services—the third day of July, 1942; and
(ii) in the case of any other member—the nineteenth day of June, 1942,
an allowance at the rate of Two shillings and fivepence per day; and
(b) in respect of any period after—
(i) in the case of a member of the Women’s Services the second day of July, 1942; and
(ii) in the case of any other member—the eighteenth day of June, 1942,
an allowance at the rate of Three shillings per day.
“(2.) A member who, by reason of the performance of his military duty, is required to live away from his home, and is not provided with rations and with quarters or tentage, may be paid—
(a) in respect of any period prior to the sixth day of June, 1940—an amount of Two shillings and fivepence per day;
(b) in respect of any period commencing after the fifth day of June, 1940, and ending prior to the nineteenth day of June, 1942—
(i) in the case of a member of the Australian Imperial Force—an amount of Four shillings and four-pence per day; and
(ii) in the case of any other member—an amount of Two shillings and fivepence per day;
(c) in respect of any period commencing after the eighteenth day of June, 1942, and ending prior to the third day of July, 1942—
(i) in the case of a member of the Women’s Services—an amount of Two shillings and fivepence per day; and
(ii) in the case of any other member—an amount of Four shillings and sixpence per day; and
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(d) in respect of any period commencing after the second day of July, 1942—an amount of Four shillings and sixpence per day:
Provided that in respect of any period after the sixth day of December, 1942, a member entitled to payment of an allowance under this sub-regulation shall, if dependants allowance is being paid in respect of that member, be paid in lieu of the amount specified in paragraph (d) of this sub-regulation, the amount specified in relation to his rank in the following table:—
| Rank or appointment. | Rate per day. |
| | s. | d. |
| Any officer holding a rank not lower than Brigadier | 8 | 6 |
| Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel or Major................................................. | 7 | 0 |
| Captain or Lieutenant.......................................................................... | 6 | 0 |
| Other Ranks........................................................................................ | 5 | 0 |
Subsistence while on leave.
“103. A member who is granted leave of absence with pay for a period of not less than—
(a) forty-eight hours in the case of leave commencing after the twelfth day of January, 1942, and granted to a member serving outside Australia; or
(b) seventy-two hours in any other case,
may be paid subsistence allowance at the rates specified in sub-regulation (1.) of regulation 102 of these Regulations, in respect of each complete period of twenty-four hours included in the period of leave:
Provided that for the purpose of calculation of the minimum periods specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this regulation, a period of less than forty-eight hours which includes six normal meal periods, and a period of less than seventy-two hours which includes nine normal meal periods, shall be deemed to be periods of forty-eight hours and seventy-two hours respectively.
Allowance in lieu of rations, or of quarters or tentage.
“104.—(1.) Subject to these Regulations and to such conditions as may be approved by the Military Board, a member may, on and after the twenty-third day of February, 1943, be paid an allowance of—
(a) Two shillings and sixpence per day in lieu of rations for each day upon which he is supplied with quarters or tentage but not with rations; or
(b) Sixpence per day in lieu of quarters for each day upon which he is supplied with rations but not with quarters or tentage,
if he is not, by reason of the performance of his military duty, required to live away from his home; and
(c) Four shillings and sixpence per day in lieu of rations for each day upon which he is supplied with quarters or tentage but not with rations; or
(d) Two shillings and sixpence per day in lieu of quarters for each day upon which he is supplied with rations but not with quarters or tentage,
if he is, by reason of the performance of his military duty, required to live away from his home.
“(2.) Where dependants allowance is being paid in respect of a member who may, pursuant to sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation, be paid an allowance at the rate specified in paragraph (c) or (d), as the case may be, of that sub-regulation, such member may, in lieu of the amounts specified in those paragraphs, be paid an allowance at the rate specified in relation to his rank in the following table:—
| Rank. | Rate per Day. |
| Allowance in lieu of rations. | Allowance in lieu of quarters or tentage. |
| | s. | d. | s. | d. |
| Any officer holding a rank not lower than Brigadier............ | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel or Major.................................. | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Captain or Lieutenant........................................................... | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Other ranks.......................................................................... | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Meal allowance while at usual station.
“105. A member who is entitled under these Regulations to subsistence allowance, or to an allowance in lieu of rations, and who, by reason of the performance of military duty not involving his absence from his usual station, is unable to obtain a meal at his usual place of residence, may, subject to such conditions as may be approved by the Military Board, be paid an allowance of One shilling and sixpence in respect of each such meal in addition to subsistence allowance or any allowance in lieu of rations.
Allowance for retention of lodgings.
“106. Subject to these Regulations and to such conditions as are approved by the Military Board, a member to whom subsistence allowance is payable under the provisions of sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 102 of these Regulations may, in respect of any period after the twenty-third day of February, 1943, during which the member is necessarily absent from his usual place of lodging or accommodation by reason of—
(a) his military duty, but not for any part of that absence which—
(i) if that absence commenced prior to the twenty-second day of January, 1945—exceeds seven days; or
(ii) if that absence commenced on or after the twenty-second day of January, 1945—exceeds fourteen days; or
(b) his evacuation as a patient to a civil or military hospital but not for any part of that absence which—
(i) if that absence commenced prior to the twenty-second day of January, 1945—exceeds fourteen days; or
(ii) if that absence commenced on or after the twenty-second day of January, 1945—exceeds twenty-eight days,
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be paid an allowance for the retention of his lodgings or accommodation—
(c) in respect of each complete period of twenty-four hours of such absence—at the rate applicable to the member in accordance with the following table:—
| Rank. | Rate per Day. |
| | s. | d. |
| Where dependants allowance is being paid in respect of the member— | |
| Any officer holding a rank not lower than Brigadier | 4 | 6 |
| Colonel, Lieutenant-Colonel or Major......................................... | 4 | 0 |
| Captain or Lieutenant.................................................................. | 3 | 6 |
| Other ranks.................................................................................. | 3 | 0 |
| Where dependants allowance is not being paid in respect of the member— | | |
| All ranks...................................................................................... | 2 | 6 |
or,
(d) equal to the actual cost to the member of retention of his lodgings or accommodation during the period of his absence, but not exceeding the period specified in paragraph (a) or (b), as the case may be, of this regulation,
whichever is the lesser.
Allowances payable outside Australia.
“107. In the case of a member serving outside Australia, the rates of allowances payable under regulations 101 to 106 of these Regulations shall, unless the Military Board otherwise directs, be paid in English currency or its equivalent in the currency in which payment is made.
Part VIII.—Forage.
Entitlement.
“108. An issue of one free ration of forage in accordance with regulation 109 of these Regulations may be made daily in respect of each horse which is—
(a) the property of the Commonwealth; or
(b) on hire to the Commonwealth upon conditions requiring it to be foraged by the Commonwealth; or
(c) the property of a member,
while that horse is employed on military duties or is under the control of a military authority.
Scales of issue of forage.
“109.—(1.) The standard daily ration of forage for issue in respect of each horse entitled to be foraged under regulation 108 of these Regulations shall be in accordance with the following scales:—
| Forage. | Scale I. | Scale II. | Scale III. | |
| In quarters. | In camps. | In quarters. | In camps. | In quarters. | In camps. | |
|
|
| | lb. | lb. | lb. | lb. | lb. | lb. | |
| Oats..................... | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | |
| Chaff................... | 8 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | |
| Hay..................... | 6 | .. | 4 | .. | 4 | .. | |
| Bran.................... | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Salt...................... | 1 oz. | 1 oz. | 1 oz. | 1 oz. | 1 oz. | 1 oz. | |
“(2.) Subject to sub-regulation (3.) of this regulation, the daily scales set forth in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation shall apply as follows:—
(a) Scale I. shall apply to a horse—
(i) the property of the Commonwealth except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this sub-regulation;
(ii) the property of a member; and
(iii) hired to the Commonwealth as “riding” or “light draught”;
(b) Scale II. shall apply—
(i) to a horse hired to the Commonwealth as a “medium draught”; and
(ii) upon the recommendation of an Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, and with the approval of the formation, &c., commander—to a horse the property of the Commonwealth, while employed on work with the Australian Army Service Corps, in lieu of Scale I.; and
(c.) Scale III. shall apply—
(i) to a horse hired to the Commonwealth as a “heavy draught”; and
(ii) upon the recommendation of an Assistant Director of Veterinary Services, and with the approval of the formation, &c., commander—to a horse the property of the Commonwealth while regularly employed on heavy transport work with the Australian Army Service Corps, in lieu of Scale I and Scale II.
“(3.) A ‘pack horse’ the property of the Commonwealth, may be foraged according to such of the scales contained in this regulation as may be approved by a veterinary officer.
“(4.) The scales appearing under the headings ‘In camps’ may, subject to this regulation, and with the approval of a formation, &c, commander, be applied to any horse which is, in the opinion of the formation, &c, commander, quartered under conditions equivalent to camp conditions.
“(5.) The period of the standard daily ration shall be from midnight to midnight.
“(6.) A commanding officer may—
(a) approve the method of distribution of forage and its apportionment to individual horses; and
(b) vary the scales set forth in sub-regulation (1.) of this regulation by adding green or other fodder, or by substituting—
for oats, maize or barley in equal quantities;
for chaff, hay in equal quantities; and
for hay, chaff in equal quantities:
Provided that the total cost of the ration so composed shall not in any case exceed the cost, at contract prices, of the standard daily ration applicable under the specified scale in the particular case.
Bedding.
“110. When a horse in respect of which a free ration of fodder may be issued under these Regulations is in quarters, straw for bedding that horse may be issued at the rate of seven pounds per day.
Agistment.
“111. A horse, the property of the Commonwealth, may, subject to the approval of a Commander, Lines of Communication Area, be placed on agistment.
Part IX.—Fuel and Light.
Issue of fuel and light.
“112.—(1.) Fuel and light shall be issued in kind, pursuant to these Regulations, in all barracks, administrative offices, camps, schools of instruction and other military establishments.
“(2.) The number of fire-places, lamps, power points and heating units in a military establishment, other than a hutted or tented camp, shall be as determined by the formation, &c., commander, responsible for the administration of that establishment.
“(3.) For the purposes of these Regulations, the winter and summer seasons shall be as follows:—
| Lines of Communication Area. | Winter Period. | Summer Period. |
| Queensland............................. | 1st June to 31st August......... | 1st September to 31st May |
| New South Wales (exclusive of Australian Capital Territory) | 1st June to 30th September | 1st October to 31st May |
| Australian Capital Territory.... | 1st April to 31st October | 1st November to 31st March |
| Victoria................................... | 1st May to 30th September | 1st October to 30th April |
| South Australia....................... | 1st May to 30th September | 1st October to 30th April |
| Western Australia (exclusive of Albany) | 1st June to 30th September | 1st October to 31st May |
| Albany.................................... | 1st May to 31st October........ | 1st November to 30th April |
| Tasmania................................ | 1st April to 31st October | 1st November to 31st March |
“(4.) Where fuel or light in excess of the scales specified in these Regulations, or by the Military Board or a formation, &c., commander, acting in pursuance of these Regulations, is consumed by an officers’ or sergeants’ mess, the cost of such excess consumption may be charged against and recovered from that mess.
“(5.) A member in occupation of married quarters shall pay, at cost prices, for such fuel and light as may be consumed by him.
Powers of Military Board in relation to fuel and light.
“113. The Military Board may—
(a) increase or decrease any scale of issue of fuel or light authorized by these Regulations;
(b) approve a scale of issue of fuel or light in any case for which no scale is provided by these Regulations;
(c) approve procedure for accounting for fuel and light; and
(d) determine, in any case of doubt, whether any military establishment is a hutted or tented camp for the purpose of these Regulations.
Issue of fuel.
“114.—(1.) Fuel may be issued in a hutted or tented camp at the rate of not more than six pounds of fuel wood, or authorized equivalent thereof, per day, in respect of each person entitled to the issue of a free ration under these Regulations:
Provided that a formation, &c., commander, may, with the concurrence of a District Finance Officer or a Command Paymaster, approve the issue of fuel, in addition to that specified in the foregoing provisions, to an extent not exceeding three pounds of fuel wood or authorized equivalent thereof for each person in respect of whom fuel may be issued pursuant to this regulation:
Provided further that in the case of—
(a) a school of cookery or institution where cookery classes are held; or
(b) a medical unit,
in a hutted or tented camp, a formation, &c., commander, may approve such additional issue of fuel as he considers necessary.
“(2.) The following shall be the authorized scale of equivalents for the purposes of this regulation:—
1 lb. coke =1 lb. coal or 1 lb. briquettes.
4 lb. fuel wood = 1 lb. coal.
1 lb. kindling wood = 2 lb. coal (for adjustment of stocks only).
Issue of fuel— Officers’ and sergeants’ messes.
“115.—(1.) Free issue of fuel in accordance with the provisions of this regulation shall be made for heating purposes during winter to officers’ and sergeants’ messes in which the number of fireplaces and heating units is determined pursuant to sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 112 of these Regulations, and such issues shall be exclusive of fuel consumed in single officers’, warrant officers’ and sergeants’ quarters and in officers’ and sergeants’ mess kitchens and bathrooms.
“(2.) Where heating is by coal or coke, thirty pounds of coal or coke may be issued per day in respect of each authorized fireplace in an officers’ and sergeants’ mess together with firewood in not less than foot billets for kindling purposes at the rate of one pound of wood for each forty pounds of coal or coke.
“(3.) Where heating is by gas or electric appliance, gas or electric current may be supplied for a period not exceeding five hours per day in respect of each authorized heating unit in an officers’ or sergeants’ mess.
Scale of issue of light.
“116.—(1.) Light may be issued in a hutted or tented camp in accordance with the following scale:—
| Classification. | Basis of Issue. | Scale. |
| Kerosene................................ | Per authorized lamp or lantern | 2 pints per week |
| Wick....................................... | Per gallon of kerosene............ | 4½ inches wick |
| Candles................................... | In lieu of kerosene................. | 7 oz. per pint of kerosene. |
(2.) Where illumination is by electricity the scale of issue shall be as approved by a formation, &c., commander.
Issue of light—Officers’ and sergeants messes.
“117.—(1.) The following shall be the daily scales of free issue of light for officers’ and sergeants’ messes in which the number of lamps or burners is determined pursuant to sub-regulation (2.) of regulation 112 of these Regulations:—
| Classification. | Basis of issue. | Scale. |
| Gas— | | |
| Open burners....................... | Per burner............................... | 750 cubic feet per month |
| Incandescent burners........... | Per burner............................... | 450 cubic feet per month |
| Electricity............................... | Per lighting point.................... | 5½ units per month |
| Kerosene— | | |
| Winter.................................. | Per authorized lamp................ | 12 pints per month |
| Summer................................ | Per authorized lamp................ | 8 pints per month |
| Wick....................................... | Per gallon of kerosene............ | 4½ inches wick |
| Candles................................... | In lieu of kerosene................. | 6 oz. per pint of kerosene |
“(2.) Free issue of light shall not be made to canteens.”.
13. The War Financial (Military Forces) Regulations are amended by adding after the Fourth Schedule the following Schedule:—
“FIFTH SCHEDULE.
Regulation 87.
Rates of Payment to Officers of the Australian Army Medical Corps or Australian Army Dental Corps not Called Up for Continuous Fulltime War Service and to Civilian Medical or Dental Practitioners.
| Column 1. | Column 2. |
| Duties. | Rates of Payment. |
| Part I.—Medical. | £ | s. | d. |
| (a) Attendance as a member of a Medical Board—for each attendance (irrespective of the number of persons examined by the Board)........................... | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| (b) Attendance as a specialist at a Military Hospital.—for each attendance (irrespective of the number of patients attended).............................................. | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| (c) Attendance as a specialist in his professional rooms including medical examination of member and preparation of a written report of the examination or the issue of a medical certificate—for each examination.................................... | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| (d) X-ray examination of a member— (i) where interpretation of film is carried out by the Australian Army Medical Corps—cost per film not to exceed................................. | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| (ii) where examining medical officer is required to interpret the film and submit a written report (each film to be considered as a separate examination)—cost per film. | Such amount not less than 10s. 6d. nor more than £1 1s. as in the opinion of the D.G.M.S. or an officer authorized by him is proper. |
| Column 1. | Column 2. |
| Duties. | Rates of Payment. |
| Part I.—Medical—continued. | £ | s. | d. |
| (e) Attendance conducting medical examination for appointment to, or enlistment in, the Forces or on medical duty at a camp, depot, school or course of instruction— (i) for each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is 3 hours or more.................................................................. | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| (ii) for each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is less than 3 hours.................................................................... | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| (f) Special medical examination of a member including a written report of the examination—for each examination............................................. | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| (g) Domiciliary treatment of a member—per visit (either at patient’s home or in the medical practitioner’s surgery)...................................................... | 0 | 7 | 6 |
| Part II.—Dental. | | | |
| (a) Attendance conducting dental examination for appointment to, or enlistment in, the Forces or on dental duty at a dental post— | | | |
| (i) for each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is 3 hours or more.................................................................. | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| (ii) for each day on which the duration of duty, exclusive of travelling, is less than 3 hours.................................................................... | 0 | 12 | 6 |
| (b) Extractions— (i) involving use of local anaesthetic—each tooth.................. | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| (ii) multiple............................................................................. | Maximum fee shall not exceed £1 plus £1 1s. for a general anaesthetic if administered by a qualified medical practitioner. |
| (c) Fillings (amalgam, synthetic, porcelain, base metal inlays, cement and root)—each filling | 7s. 6d. | to £1 |
| £ | s. | d. |
| (d) Prophylaxis—per visit................................................................... | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| (e) Dentures— | | | |
| (i) complete upper or lower.................................................... | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| (ii) complete upper and lower................................................. | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| (iii) partial— | | | |
| carrying one tooth......................................................... | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| each additional clasp or tooth........................................ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| (f) Repairs to dentures— | | | |
| (i) ordinary fracture of denture or replacement of tooth......... | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| (ii) with addition of teeth or clasps......................................... | 3s. per each tooth or clasp with a maximum fee of £1 |
| £ | s. | d. |
| (iii) re-lining dentures............................................................. | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| (g) Re-modelling dentures having 1 to 14 teeth— (i) for the first four teeth—per tooth....................................... | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| (ii) for each tooth after first four............................................ | 2s. 6d. with a maximum of £2 5s. |
| (h) Crowns—if fitted to any incisor or canine tooth............................. | £1 10s. with a maximum of £3.” |
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Printer, Canberra.