Appropriation Act 1908-9

THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. APPROPRIATION. No. 27 of 1908. An Act to grant and apply a sum out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and nine and to appropriate the Supplies granted for such year in this and the last preceding session of the Parliament. [Assented to 14th December, 1908.] Preamble. BE it enacted by the King’s Most Excellent Majesty, the Senate, and the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Australia, for the purpose of appropriating the grant originated in the House of Representatives, as follows:— Short title. 1. This Act may he cited as the Appropriation Act 1908-9. Issue and application of £ 2,637,298. 2. The Treasurer may issue out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund, and apply towards making good the supply hereby granted to His Majesty for the service of the year ending the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and nine the sum of Two million six hundred and thirty-seven thousand two hundred and ninety-eight pounds. Appropriation of Supplies, £ 4,777,672 . 3. All sums granted by this Act and the other Acts mentioned in the First Schedule to this Act out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund towards making good the supply granted to His Majesty, amounting as appears by the said Schedule in the aggregate to F.15815. the sum of Four million seven hundred and seventy-seven thousand six hundred and seventy-two pounds, are appropriated and shall he deemed to have been appropriated as from the date of the passing of the Act No. 21 of 1908 for the purposes and services expressed in the Second Schedule. FIRST SCHEDULE. G rants out of the C onsolidated R evenue F und . Under Act No. 21 of 1908 ................................. £ 1,412,625 Under Act No. 22 of 1908 ................................. 727,749 Under this Act ......................................... 2,637,298 £ 4,777,672 SECOND SCHEDULE. ABSTRACT. — 1908-9. “Transferred.” “Other.” Total. £ £ £ I.—The Parliament ................. … 31,080 31,080 II.—The Department of External Affairs ... … 75,442 75,442 III.—The Attorney-General’s Department .. … 15,518 15,518 IV.—The Department of Home Affairs .... 113,450 176,065 289,515 V.—The Department of the Treasury ..... 10,848 43,466 54,314 VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs 274,005 59,338 333,343 VII.—The Department of Defence ....... 687,406 35,137 722,543 VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department 2,926,785 29,132 2,955,917 4,012,494 465,178 … 4,477,672 4,477,672 Refunds of Revenue ........................ 100,000 100,000 Advance to the Treasurer ..................... 200,000 200,000 Total ................ 4,777,672 4,777,672 a 2 I.—THE PARLIAMENT. — “Other.” £ THE SENATE ................................ 6,783 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ............... 8,982 PARLIAMENTARY REPORTING STAFF ............. 7,096 THE LIBRARY ............................... 3,585 REFRESHMENT ROOMS ........................ 831 WATER POWER FOR PARLIAMENT HOUSE ......... 250 ELECTRIC LIGHTING, REPAIRS, ETC. .............. 1,411 QUEEN’S HALL .............................. 462 PARLIAMENT GARDENS ....................... 482 MISCELLANEOUS ............................ 1,198 T otal .............................. 31,080 I.—THE PARLIAMENT. Number of Persons. “Other.” D ivision No. 1. THE SENATE. Maximum. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ £ 1 The President … 1,100 1 The Chairman of Committees … 500 1 Clerk of the Senate … 900 1 Clerk Assistant and Paying Officer 750 650* 1 Clerk of Select Committees, Usher of the Black Rod, and Secretary of the Joint House Committee 550 475† 1 Clerk of the Papers and Accountant 420 235‡ 1 Clerk and Shorthand Writer … 235 1 Housekeeper and Doorkeeper** … 250 1 President’s Messenger … 204 1 Special Messenger, in charge of Stores and Stamping Correspondence … 204 2 Senior Messengers, at £ 188 … 376 4 Junior Messengers, at £ 156 … 624 16 5,803 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Office Cleaners ........................................ 140 2. Select Committees—Expenses, including allowances to witnesses, and travelling expenses of clerks and shorthand writers 100 3. Postage and telegrams .................................... 25 4. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 60 5. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 40 6. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 45 7. Travelling expenses, including cost of conveyance of Senators’ luggage ... 100 8. Bank exchange ......................................... 15 9. I ncidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 80 10. Maintenance, repairs, and furniture ............................ 75 680 Subdivision No. 3—P ostage and T elegrams ........................ 300 Total D ivision No. 1 ....................... 6,783 * With three annual increments of £ 33 6s. 8d. each, subject to the recommendation of the President of the Senate.— † With three annual increments of £ 25 each, subject to the recommendation of the President of the Senate.—‡ With annual increments of £ 25 each, subject to the recommendation of the President of the Senate.—**With quarters fuel, light, and water. I.—T he P arliament — continued. Number of Persons. “Other.” D ivision No. 2. £ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 The Speaker ........................................ 1,100 1 The Chairman of Committees ............................. 500 1 Clerk of the House of Representatives ....................... 900 1 Clerk Assistant ...................................... 750 1 Serjeant-at-Arms, Clerk of Committees, and Paying Officer for the House and the Library 580 1 Clerk of the Papers and Accountant ......................... 460 1 Clerk of the Records ................................... 400 1 Assistant Clerk of Committees and Reading Clerk ............... 360 1 Assistant Reading Clerk ................................. 285 S erjeant - at -A rms S taff . 1 Housekeeper* ....................................... 250 1 Speaker’s Messenger ................................... 204 3 Senior Messengers, at £ 188 .............................. 564 4 Junior Messengers, at £ 156 ............................... 624 18 6,977 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Office Cleaners, including service for Hansard Department ........... 565 2. Select Committees — Expenses, including allowances to witnesses, and travelling expenses of clerks and shorthand writers 125 3. Postage and telegrams .................................... 25 4. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 100 5. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 100 6. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 25 7. Travelling expenses, including cost of conveyance of Members’ luggage ... 100 8. Temporary assistance .................................... 20 9. Supply of newspapers .................................... 45 10 Bank exchange ......................................... 25 11. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 100 12. Maintenance, repairs, and furniture ............................ 100 1,330 Carried forward ...................... 8,307 * With quarters, fuel, light, and water. I.—T he P arliament — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 2. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. £ Brought forward ...................... 8,307 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams 675 Total D ivision No. 2 .................... 8,982 Number of Persons. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. D ivision No. 3. PARLIAMENTARY REPORTING STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 Principal Parliamentary Reporter ....................... 750 1 Second Parliamentary Reporter ........................ 625 8 Parliamentary Reporters, at £ 500 ....................... 4,000 1 Clerk and Accountant ............................... 235 1 Messenger ...................................... 188 12 5,798 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Sessional Typists, at £ 4 10s. per week ......................... 1,100 2. Emergency shorthand writing, and typewriting and attendance 75 3. Postage and telegrams .................................... 10 4. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 30 5. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 5 6. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 3 7. Travelling expenses ..................................... 25 8. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 50 1,298 Total D ivision No. 3 .................. 7,096 I.—T he P arliament — continued. Number of Persons. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 4. £ THE LIBRARY. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 The Librarian ...................................... 600 1 Clerk ........................................... 260 2 860 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Books and bookbinding, including insurance against fire ............. 1,800 2. Postage and telegrams .................................... 10 3. Office Cleaner ......................................... 60 4. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 50 5. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 20 6. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 5 7. Temporary assistance ...................................... 480 8. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 100 9. Fitting rooms in basement ................................... 200 2,725 Total D ivision No. 4 .................... 3,585 JOINT HOUSE COMMITTEE. D ivision No. 5. R efreshment R ooms . Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 Steward ........................................... 182 1 Assistant Steward ..................................... 156 1 Principal Cook ....................................... 208 3 Sessional Waiters ..................................... 170 6 716 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Renewal of Furnishings ..................................... 40 2. Laundry work ........................................... 75 115 Total D ivision No. 5 .............. 831 I.—T he P arliament — continued. “Other.” SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— continued. JOINT HOUSE COMMITTEE— continued. £ D ivision No. 6. Water Power for Parliament House, required for the following purposes:—The protection of the Parliament Buildings from lire; working the Senate lift, the lift to the Library corridors, and the kitchen lift; also for working the machinery for the ventilation of the Chamber of the House of Representatives and adjoining rooms 250 D ivision No. 7. E lectric L ighting , R epairs , etc . Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Supply of electric current for lighting and working ventilation motors ......... 520 2. Annual charge for interest and up-keep of plant for supplying electric light ..... 421 3. Electric light globes .......................................... 100 4. Maintenance, repairs, painting, furniture, and sanitary services ............. 370 1,411 Number of Persons. division No. 8. Q ueen ’ s H all . Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 Senior Messenger ................................... 188 1 Junior Messenger .................................... 156 1 Cleaner .......................................... 118 3 462 Total D ivision No. 8 ................ 462 D ivision No. 9. P arliament G ardens . Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 Foreman Gardener ................................... 168 2 Gardeners ......................................... 264 3 432 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Incidental expenses ...................................... 50 Total D ivision No. 9 ................ 482 I.—T he P arliament — continued. Number of Persons. SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— continued. “Other.” £ JOINT HOUSE COMMITTEE— continued. D ivision No. 10. M iscellaneous . Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 Engineer .......................................... 250 1 Assistant Engineer .................................... 188 1 Lift Attendant ....................................... 110 3 548 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Telephone service ....................................... 190 2. Fuel and gas ........................................... 300 3. Incidental expenses ....................................... 160 650 Total D ivision No. 10 ................ 1,198 Total Parliament .................. 31,080 II.—THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS. ________ “Other.” £ ADMINISTRATIVE ........................... 10,965 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ........................ 935 OFFICES OF THE COMMONWEALTH IN LONDON .... 2,350 PAPUA .................................... 20,000 MAIL SERVICE TO PACIFIC ISLANDS ............. 13,917 MISCELLANEOUS ........................... 27,275 75,442 II.—THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS. Number of Persons . Class of Grade. D ivision No. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE. “Other.” Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Administrative Division. 1 … Secretary .................................. 900 CORRESPONDENCE BRANCH. Clerical, Division. 1 2 Chief Clerk ................................. 440 2 3 Clerks .................................... 695 1 4 Accountant ................................. 285 2 4 Clerks .................................... 416 10 5 Clerks .................................... 1,061 Long-service increments— Clerical Division—Class 5 20 General Division. 1 … Ministerial Messenger .......................... 168 2 … Messengers ................................. 220 P rime M inister ’ s O ffice . 1 3 Secretary to Prime Minister ...................... 360 21 4,565 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Telegrams (beyond Commonwealth) ..................... 750 2. Printing and distribution (including postage) of Commonwealth Gazette. 1,800 3. Printing and distribution (including postage) of Commonwealth Statutes to State Governments 800 4. Immigration Restriction Act—Interpreters’ fees, legal and other expenses 900 5. Postage and telegrams ............................... 900 6. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ...... 150 7. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 150 8. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 100 9. Other printing .................................... 250 10. Travelling expenses ................................ 200 11. Temporary assistance ............................... 100 12. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ..................... 300 6,400 Total D ivision No. 11 ............ 10,965 II.—T he D epartment of E xternal A ffairs — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 12. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. “Other.” Subdivision No. 1. £ S alaries . Clerical Division. 1 1 Secretary to Federal Executive Council and Official Secretary to Governor-General 600 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 135 2 785 Subdivision No. 2—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ................................. 10 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ......... 5 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 10 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 10 5. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ....................... 15 6. Official expenses of Honorary Ministers ..................... 100 150 Total D ivision No. 12 ................ 935 D ivision No. 13. OFFICES OF THE COMMONWEALTH IN LONDON. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1 … Clerk ..................................... 310 1 … Paying officer ............................... 180 2 490 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clerical assistance and typists ............................... 400 2. Kent, telegrams, stationery, travelling, and incidental expenses ......... 1,310 3. Allowance to Captain Collins while acting as Representative of Commonwealth in London 150 1,860 Total D ivision No. 13 ................ 2,350 II.—T he D epartment of E xternal A ffairs — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 14. PAPUA. £ No. 1. Towards expenses of Administration ........................... 20,000 20,000 D ivision No. 15. MAIL SERVICE TO PACIFIC ISLANDS. No. 1. Subsidy towards mail service to New Hebrides, Banks, Santa Cruz, and Solomon Groups 3,600 2. Additional Subsidy granted on condition that Black Labour is not used ..... 400 3. Additional subsidy for extension of the services .................... 2,000 4. Improved New Hebrides, Solomon and Norfolk Island Services, New Services to Solomon, Gilbert and Ellice and New Guinea 4,500 5. New Guinea Mail Service .................................. 3,417 13,917 D ivision No. 16. MISCELLANEOUS. No. 1. Investigation of tropical diseases, contribution to Imperial fund 200 2. Payment to Customs Department for services of officers under Immigration Restriction Act 900 3. Commonwealth Literary Fund ................................ 525 4. Repatriation of Pacific Islanders .............................. 1,500 5. Advertising resources of Commonwealth ........................ 20,000 6. New Hebrides .......................................... 750 7. Annual payment to International Agricultural Institute at Rome .......... 200 8. Advancement of the study of diseases in Tropical Australia ............ 550 9. Contribution to Funds of Imperial Institute ....................... 500 10. Collection of Australian historical records ........................ 650 11. Towards expenses of Press Representatives to the Congress of the Chambers of Commerce 1,000 12. Investigation as to the shearing of wet sheep ...................... 500 27,275 Total Department of External Affairs .. 75,442 III.—THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT. —— “Other.” £ SECRETARY’S OFFICE ........................... 3,556 CROWN SOLICITOR’S OFFICE ..................... 3,408 THE HIGH COURT ............................... 7,339 COURT OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION ........ 1,215 15,518 III.—THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 17. “Other.” SECRETARY’S OFFICE. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. £ 1 … Secretary and Parliamentary Draftsman .............. 900 Professional Division. 1 B Chief Clerk and Assistant Parliamentary Draftsman 580 1 D Secretary to the Representative of the Government in the Senate 400 1 E Clerk ..................................... 231 Clerical Division. 1 4 Accountant ................................. 210 3 5 Clerks .................................... 302 General Division. 1 … Ministerial Messenger .......................... 144 1 … Messenger ................................. 69 10 2,886 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Books for departmental library ............................... 200 2. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 60 3. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 50 4. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 40 5. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 30 6. Other printing .......................................... 25 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 150 8. Temporary assistance ..................................... 20 9. Defence of prisoners ...................................... 20 10. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 75 670 Total D ivision No. 17 ................. 3,556 III.—T he A ttorney -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 18. CROWN SOLICITOR’S OFFICE. “Other.” £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Professional Division. 1 A Crown Solicitor .............................. 1,000 Clerical Division. 1 2 Clerk in Charge (Sydney Office) ................... 460 1 3 Chief Clerk ................................. 310 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 235 4 5 Clerks .................................... 412 1 5 Clerk (Sydney Office) .......................... 56 1 4 Clerk (Sydney Office) .......................... 185 Long-Service Increment—Clerical Division, Class 5 ...... 10 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 11 2,778 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Law books ............................................ 125 2. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 100 3. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 75 4. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of material, printing and embossing thereon 50 5. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 20 6. Other printing .......................................... 25 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 125 8. Temporary assistance ..................................... 25 9. Office cleaning, fires, and light ............................... 35 10. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 50 630 Total D ivision No. 18 .................. 3,408 III.—T he A ttorney -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision N o 19. £ THE HIGH COURT. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Exempt. 5 … Associates to Justices—at £ 300 ................... 1,500 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk in Principal Registry ....................... 285 1 5 Clerk in Principal Registry ....................... 100 General Division. 5 … Tipstaffs—1 at £ 175, and 2 at £ 162, and 2 at £ 150 ....... 799 12 2,684 Subdivision No 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Law books ............................................ 400 2. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 50 3. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 75 4. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 40 5. Account, record, and other books, including cost of printing, material, and binding 40 6. Other printing .......................................... 30 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 3,250 8. Cleaning courts and offices .................................. 50 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 75 10. Compensation for services of Commonwealth and State officers 600 11. Jurors’ fees ............................................ 20 12. Temporary assistance ..................................... 25 4,655 Total D ivision No. 19 ................... 7,339 III.—T he A ttorney -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 20. COURT OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION. £ Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 30 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 30 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 20 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of printing, material, and binding 20 5. Other printing .......................................... 30 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 250 7. Temporary assistance ..................................... 20 8. Cleaning courts and offices .................................. 15 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 50 10. Shorthand notes of court proceedings ........................... 250 11. Advertising ............................................ 100 12. Compensation to State officers executing duties of officers of the court ..... 100 13. Reports of cases ......................................... 150 14. Law costs ............................................. 150 Total D ivision No. 20 ................... 1,215 Total Attorney-General’s Department ............ 15,518 IV.—THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS. —— “Transferred.” “Other.” Total. £ £ £ ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ......... … 11,135 11,135 ELECTORAL OFFICE ............. 6,818 6,818 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER .. … 11,058 11,058 PUBLIC WORKS STAFF ........... 2,750 14,757 17,507 CENSUS AND STATISTICS … 12,741 12,744 METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH … 19,559 19,559 WORKS AND BUILDINGS ......... 110,700 16,660 127,360 GOVERNOR-GENERAIAS ESTABLISHMENT … 9,227 9,227 MISCELLANEOUS ............... … 74,107 74,107 113,450 176,065 289,515 IV.—THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 21. “Other.” ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Administrative Division. 900 1 … Secretary C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Clerk ...................................... 600 Allowance to Chief Clerk for acting as Secretary .............. 159 1 2 Clerk* .......................................... 334 1 3 Clerk .......................................... 310 4 4 Clerks .......................................... 865 7 5 Clerks .......................................... 967 Long-service increment—Clerical Division—Class 5 General Division. 7 1 … Senior Messenger .................................. 128 3 … Messengers ...................................... 246 1 … Messenger (Sydney) ................................ 67 1 … Caretaker (Melbourne) ............................... 132 1 … Messenger (Perth) .................................. 52 1 … Messenger (Hobart) ................................. 73 2 … Telephone Attendants ................................ 104 2 … Cleaners ........................................ 156 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Accountant ...................................... 552 1 3 Clerk .......................................... 310 5 4 Clerks .......................................... 1,025 4 5 Clerks .......................................... 425 38 7,412 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ...................................... 450 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .............. 150 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 100 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 150 5. Other printing ........................................... 120 6. Travelling expenses ....................................... 150 7. Temporary assistance ...................................... 550 8. Legal expenses ........................................... 150 9. Fuel, light, and water (Commonwealth Offices, Spring and Russell streets) ... 400 10. Bank exchange ........................................... 10 11. Office cleaners for External Affairs, Attorney-General, Home Affairs, Trade and Customs, and Postmaster-General 1,090 12. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ............................ 400 13. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia . 3 3,723 Total D ivision No. 21 ............. 11,135 * From 1st October, 1908 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 22. ‘Other’ ELECTORAL OFFICE. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . C entral S taff . £ Administrative Division. 1 … Chief Electoral Officer ......................... 700 Clerical Division. 1 3 Senior Clerk ................................ 400 2 4 Clerks .................................... 470 4 5 Clerks .................................... 562 Long-service increment—Clerical Division—Class 5 10 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 N ew S outh W ales . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge .............................. 360 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 159 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 70 V ictoria . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge .............................. 335 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 160 Q ueensland . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge .............................. 360 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 160 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 52 S outh A ustralia . Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 W estern A ustralia . Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 T asmania . Clerical Division. 1 2 Commonwealth Electoral Officer* ................. 460 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 23 Carried forward ............ 5,393 * Also Deputy Public Service Inspector and Works Registrar. IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. D ivision No. 22. “Other.” ELECTORAL OFFICE. £ Brought forward ....................... 5,393 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 400 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 100 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 100 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 50 5. Other printing .......................................... 50 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 300 7. Temporary assistance ..................................... 250 8. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 150 9. Fuel, light, and water ...................................... 15 10. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 10 1.425 Total D ivision No. 22 ................... 6,818 Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 23. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . C entral S taff . Professional Division. 1 B. Secretary and Examiner ......................... 520 Clerical Division. 1 2 Registrar .................................. 420 1 3 Senior Clerk ................................ 380 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 4 4 Clerks .................................... 840 7 5 Clerks .................................... 815 Long-service increment—Clerical Division—Class 5 ..... 6 General Division. 2 … Messengers ................................. 162 1 … Assistant .................................. 110 18 I nspectors ’ S taffs . 3,563 Clerical Division. 3 3 Clerks .................................... 1005 3 4 Clerks .................................... 780 4 5 Clerks .................................... 495 General Division. 2 … Messengers ................................. 104 12 2,384 30 Carried forward ................. 5,947 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. D ivision No. 23. “Other.” PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER. £ Brought forward 5,947 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams .......................................... 650 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .................. 150 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon .... 75 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding .. 50 5. Other printing ................................................ 750 6. Travelling expenses ............................................ 1,000 7. Temporary assistance ........................................... 600 8. Expenses—Courts of Inquiry ...................................... 50 9. Expenses—Boards of Appeal ..................................... 50 10. Expenses of holding examinations, including advertising ................... 1,000 11. Other advertising ............................................. 25 12. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................................ 350 13. Expenses—Election Divisional Representatives ......................... 100 14. Fuel, light, and water ........................................... 50 15. Office cleaners ............................................... 150 16. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia ..... 61 Total D ivision No. 23 ....................... 5,111 11,058 Number of Persons. Class or Grade D ivision No. 24. PUBLIC WORKS STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . C entral S taff . Professional Division. 1 A Director - General ................................ 900 1 B Senior Assistant .................................. 520 1 C Assistant Military Engineer .......................... 460 1 C Assistant Lighthouse Engineer ........................ 460 2 E Draughtsmen .................................... 470 1 P Draughtsman .................................... 145 1 … Inspector of Rifle Ranges† ........................... 260 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk† ........................................ 175 2 5 Clerks ........................................ 272 Long-service increments—Clerical Division—Class 5 20 N ew S outh W ales . Professional Division. 1 A Works Director‡ ................................. 600 1 E Draughtsman .................................... 210 1 … Junior Draughtsman ............................... 139 1 E Clerk of Works .................................. 260 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ......................................... 260 3 5 Clerks ........................................ 425 General Division. 1 … Labourer† ...................................... 100 20 Carried forward .................... 5,676 † From 1st September, 1908. ‡ Receives also £ 100 per annum under Division No. 40/4, Item. No. 11. IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” “Other.” D ivision No. 24. PUBLIC WORKS STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ £ 20 Brought forward ...................... … 5,676 V ictoria . Professional Division. 1 A Works Director ........................... … 520 1 E Draughtsman ............................. … 285 1 F Draughtsman ............................. … 160 2 E Clerks of Works* .......................... … 413 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk .................................. … 210 General Division. 1 … Labourer* ............................... … 100 Q ueensland . Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk .................................. … 185 W estern A ustralia . Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk .................................. … 185 29 Total Salaries ............. … 7,734 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams .......................... … 175 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes . … 75 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon … 25 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding … 50 5. Lithography and blue printing ..................... … 50 6. Other printing ............................... … 40 7. Travelling expenses ........................... … 700 8. Temporary assistance .......................... … 800 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................ … 100 10. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia … 8 Subdivision No. 3.—S upervision of W orks . … 2,023 No. 1. To recoup the various States for salaries and other expenses incurred on behalf of the Commonwealth 2,750 5,000 2,750 14,757 Total D ivision No. 24 ................ 17,507 * From 1st September, 1908. IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision No. 25. £ CENSUS AND STATISTICS. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Professional Division. 1 … Statistician ................................. 1,000 Clerical Division. 1 3 Chief Compiler .............................. 400 6 3 Compilers .................................. 1,835 1 4 Compiler .................................. 210 2 4 Clerks .................................... 445 6 5 Clerks .................................... 880 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 70 18 4,840 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 300 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 200 3. Account, record and other books, including cost of material, printing and binding 50 4. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 50 5. Other printing .......................................... 3,640 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 1,200 7. Temporary assistance ..................................... 2,000 8. Fuel, light and water ...................................... 60 9. Office cleaners .......................................... 104 10. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 200 11. Library ............................................... 100 7,904 Total D ivision No. 25 ................... 12,744 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” £ D ivision No. 26. METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . C entral S taff . Professional Division. 1 A. Meteorologist ............................... 650 1 C. 1st Meteorological Assistant ..................... 420 2 D. Meteorological Assistants ....................... 689 2 D. Meteorological Assistants ....................... 620 1 E. Draughtsman ................................ 185 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 260 3 4 Clerks .................................... 605 8 5 Clerks .................................... 888 1 4 Clerk and Librarian ........................... 185 1 5 Telegraphist ................................ 160 1 5 Shorthand Writer and Typist ..................... 120 General Division. 1 … Instrument Maker ............................. 200 1 … Messenger and Caretaker (with Quarters) ............. 134 3 … Messengers ................................. 160 27 N ew S outh W ales . 5,276 Professional Division. 1 E. Divisional Officer ............................ 210 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 2 5 Clerks .................................... 250 General Division. 1 … Typist .................................... 115 2 … Assistants .................................. 180 34 Carried forward ............ 6,216 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision No. 26. METEOROLOGICAL BRANCH. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 34 Brought forward ............... 6,216 Q ueensland . Professional Division. 1 E Divisional Officer ........................................ 210 Clerical Division. 3 5 Clerks ............................................... 188 S outh A ustralia . Professional Division. 1 E Divisional Officer ........................................ 198 Clerical Division. 4 5 Clerks ............................................... 500 W estern A ustralia . Professional Division. 1 E Divisional Officer ........................................ 198 Clerical Division. 3 5 Clerks ............................................... 260 T asmania . Professional Division. 1 E Divisional Office ........................................ 185 Clerical Division. 2 5 Clerks ............................................... 80 50 1 8,035 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and special telegrams ................................ 950 2 . Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 900 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 180 4 . Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing and binding 400 5. Other printing .......................................... 1,600 6. Inspection and travelling expenses ............................. 1,400 7. Temporary assistance ..................................... 750 8 . Fuel, light, and water ...................................... 360 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 360 10. Meteorological instruments and apparatus ........................ 1,500 11. Allowances to country observers .............................. 1,850 12. Installations for signalling flood and storm warning .................. 1,000 13. Office cleaners .......................................... 250 14. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 24 11,524 Total D ivision No. 26 .................. 19,559 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. D ivision No. 27. WORKS AND BUILDINGS. No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. “Transferred.” Rent. * Repairs and Maintenance Sanitation and Water Supply. Fittings and Furniture. Rent of Telephones. Subdivision No. 1. NEW SOUTH WALES. £ £ £ £ £ £ Treasurer ............. … … … 5 5 10 Trade and Customs ....... 400 470 225 600 350 2,045 Do., Border Stations ...... … 30 2 … … 32 Quarantine ............ … 150 … … … 150 Defence Military .............. 2,710 8,500 2,220 280 382 14,092 Naval ............... 363 180 10 20 31 604 Post and Telegraph ....... 8,500 9,000 3,500 2,700 … 23,700 Subdivision No. 2. 11,973 18,330 5,957 3,605 768 40,633 VICTORIA. Treasurer ............. … … … 5 5 10 Trade and Customs ....... 75 420 580 140 231 1,446 Do., Border Stations ...... 1 50 8 20 7 86 Quarantine ............ … 100 … … … 100 Defence Military .............. 1,040 7,000 1,711 240 210 10,201 Naval ............... 130 3,643 36 75 48 3,932 Post and Telegraph ....... 3,000 6,000 3,100 1,900 … 14,000 Subdivision No. 3. 4,246 17,213 5,435 2,380 501 29,775 QUEENSLAND. Treasurer ............. … … … 5 5 10 Trade and Customs ....... 51 2,000 170 120 100 2,501 Quarantine ............ … 200 … … … 200 Defence Military .............. 355 4,000 420 160 155 5,090 Naval ............... 284 1,250 86 25 36 1,681 Post and Telegraph ....... 1,500 5,000 1,000 1,500 … 9,000 Thursday Island Defences … 1,800 … … … 1,800 Subdivision No. 4. 2,190 14,250 1,676 1,810 356 20,282 SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Treasurer ............. … … … 5 12 17 Trade and Customs ....... 15.5 135 30 80 175 575 Do., Northern Territory .... … 40 10 … 26 76 Quarantine ............ … 10 0 … … … 100 Defence Military .............. 450 840 … 120 109 1,519 Naval ............... … 1,250 5 20 35 1,310 Post and Telegraph ....... 410 2,200 470 280 … 3,360 Do., Northern Territory .... 8 270 15 50 … 343 Subdivision No. 5. 1,023 4,835 530 5 55 3 57 7,300 WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Treasurer ............. 70 … … 8 5 83 Trade and Customs ....... 469 180 88 290 143 1,170 Quarantine ............ … 100 … … … 100 Defence (Military) ....... 488 425 137 130 90 1,270 Post, and Telegraph ...... 700 3,500 1,050 500 … 5,750 1,727 4,205 1,275 928 238 8,373 Carried forward ...... 21,159 58,833 14,873 9,278 2,220 106,363 * Includes provision in lieu of rent to cover outlay by lessors in the direction of alterations or additions to buildings under lease. IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. D ivision No. 27. WORKS AND BUILDINGS. “Transferred. “ “Other.” £ £ No. 1. No. 2. No. 3. No. 4. No. 5. Rent.* Repairs and Maintenance. Sanitation and Water Supply. Fitting’s and Furniture. Rent of Telephones. £ £ £ £ £ Brought forward 21,159 58,833 14,873 9,278 2,220 106,363 … Subdivision No. 6. TASMANIA. Treasurer ........... … … … 5 5 10 … Trade and Customs ..... 123 360 65 50 80 683 … Quarantine .......... … 100 … … … 100 … Defence (Military) ..... 321 600 134 120 99 1,274 … Post and Telegraph ..... … 1,900 170 200 … 2,270 … 449 2,960 369 375 184 4,337 … Subdivision No. 7. Parliament ........... … 950 1,518 … … … 2,468 External Affairs ....... 243 90 65 100 120 … 618 Attorney-General ...... 604 180 65 500 250 … 1,599 Home Affairs:— New South Wales 1,076 340 … 85 169 … 1,670 Victoria ......................................... 1,625 180 … 525 204 … 2,534 Queensland ...................................... 260 15 … 42 41 … 358 South Australia 100 55 … 65 31 … 251 Western Australia 360 10 … 85 46 … 501 Tasmania ........................................ 100 245 … 90 38 … 473 Treasurer ........... 1,225 10 90 305 196 … 1,826 Trade and Customs 2,000 305 65 660 130 … 3,160 Defence ............ … 135 … 120 149 … 404 Post and Telegraph 468 90 … 240 … … 798 8,061 2,605 1,803 2,817 1,374 … 16,660 110,700 16,660 Total D ivision No. 27 ........................ 29,669 64,398 17,045 12,470 3,778 127,360 * Includes provision in lieu of rent to cover outlay by lessors in the direction of alterations or additions to building under lease. IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 28. GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S ESTABLISHMENT. £ Subdivision No. 1. S ydney G overnment H ouse . No. 1. Caretakers, charwomen, and miscellaneous expenditure .......... 550 2. Maintenance—House ................................. 500 3. Maintenance—Grounds ............................... 1,000 4. Insurance ......................................... 135 5. Telephones ........................................ 95 6. Postal charges ...................................... 5 7. China and glass ..................................... 30 8. Fittings and furniture ................................. 20 9. Flags ............................................ 25 10. Orderlies ........................................ 25 11. Lighting on public occasions and for offices ................. 200 2,585 Subdivision No. 2. M elbourne G overnment H ouse . No. 1. Caretakers, charwomen, and miscellaneous expenditure .......... 300 2. Maintenance—House ................................. 600 3. Maintenance—Grounds ............................... 1,300 4. Insurance ......................................... 130 5. Telephones ........................................ 150 6. Postal charges ...................................... 5 7. China and glass ..................................... 50 8. Fittings and furniture ................................. 50 9. Flags ............................................ 20 10. Orderlies ........................................ 10 11. Lighting on public occasions and for offices ................. 300 12. Sanitation and water supply ............................ 1,168 4,083 Subdivision No. 3. No. 1. Non-recurring works at Government House, Sydney ............ 1,053 2. Non-recurring works at Government House, Melbourne .......... 1,506 2,559 Total D ivision No. 28 ................... 9,227 IV.—T he D epartment of H ome A ffairs — continued. D ivision No. 29. “Transferred.” “Other.” MISCELLANEOUS. Subdivision No. 1. £ £ No. 1. Expenses in connexion with choosing the site of the capital of the Commonwealth … 500 2. Conveyance of Members of Parliament and others … 9,000 3. Expenses in connexion with valuation of properties taken over from the States … 600 4. Fire insurance .................................. … 400 5. Expenses in connexion with the administration of the Electoral Act … 26,250 6. Cost of Commonwealth elections ..................... … 200 7. Retaining fees for Commonwealth Medical Officers ......... … 200 8. Towards the cost of compiling a map of Australasia ......... … 1,000 9. Towards the expenses of making inquiries and preparing plans for additional lighthouses required on the coast of Australia … 500 10. Gratuities to Officers who during the preceding twelve months have offered valuable and practical suggestions leading to the introduction of useful reforms, and to greater economy and efficiency … 200 11. Maintenance Members’ Room, Adelaide ............... … 60 12. Reception of United States Fleet ..................... … 31,500 13. Towards cost of storage and seasoning timber ............ … 3,000 14. Towards the cost of establishing an Agricultural Bureau ..... … 500 15. Reimbursement of expenses in connexion with voided elections … 197 Total D ivision No. 29 ............... … 74,107 Total Department of Home Affairs 113,450 176,065 289,515 V.—THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. — “Transferred.” “Other.” Total. £ £ £ THE TREASURY ................... … 11,793 11,793 AUDIT OFFICE .................... 10,648 7,422 18,070 GOVERNMENT PRINTER ............ … 17,991 17,991 GOVERNOR - GENERAL’S OFFICE ..... … 2,150 2,150 MISCELLANEOUS ................. … 3,610 3,610 UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE ......... 200 500 700 10,848 43,466 54,314 54,314 REFUNDS OF REVENUE ............. 100,000 100,000 ADVANCE TO THE TREASURER ....... 200,000 200,000 354,314 354,314 F. 15815 b V.—THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 30. “Other.” THE TREASURY. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . A dministrative D ivision . £ 1 … Secretary .................................. 900 A ccountant ’ s B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Accountant ................................. 560 1 2 Sub-Accountant .............................. 440 5 3 Clerks .................................... 1,620 3 4 Clerks .................................... 822 12 5 Clerks .................................... 1,425 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 61 23 C orrespondence B ranch . 4,928 Clerical Division. 1 2 Chief Clerk ................................. 440 2 4 Clerks .................................... 445 6 5 Clerks .................................... 435 General Division. 1 … Ministerial Messenger .......................... 147 1 … Messenger ................................. 63 11 1,530 35 Total Salaries ............. 7,358 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowances to State officers acting as officers of Commonwealth Sub-Treasuries 1,160 2. Office cleaning ........................................ 215 3. Postage and telegrams ................................... 400 4. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ........... 260 5. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 75 6. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 150 7. Other printing ......................................... 125 8. Travelling expenses ..................................... 250 9. Bank exchange, including all exchange payable on settlement of Inter-State money order business 1,100 10. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ......................... 450 11. Temporary assistance .................................... 175 12. Fuel and light ......................................... 75 4,435 Total D ivision No. 30 ................... 11,793 V.—T he D epartment of the T reasury — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 31. “Transferred. “Other.” AUDIT OFFICE. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . C entral S taff . £ £ Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Clerk ........................... … 600 5 3 Examiners ............................ … 1,980 7 4 Examiners ............................ … 2,035 1 3 Inspector of Stores ....................... … 380 2 3 Inspectors ............................ … 695 1 3 Senior Clerk ........................... … 335 2 4 Clerks ............................... … 420 17 5 Clerks ............................... … 2,061 Long service increments—Clerical Division, Class 5 … 67 General Division. 1 … Senior Messenger ....................... … 114 8,687 Deduct from “Other” and add to “Transferred” a portion of above 2,400 2,400 37 L ocal S taffs . 2,400 6,287 Clerical Division. N ew S outh W ales . 1 3 Inspector (in charge) ..................... 400 … 1 3 Inspector ............................. 310 … 5 4 Inspectors ............................ 1,185 … 5 5 Clerks ............................... 661 … 12 2,556 … Q ueensland . 1 3 Inspector (in charge) ..................... 331 … 3 4 Inspectors ............................ 755 … 3 5 Clerks ............................... 480 … 7 S outh A ustralia . 1,566 … 1 3 Inspector (in charge) ..................... 310 … 2 4 Inspectors ............................ 470 … 3 5 Clerks ............................... 372 … 6 1,152 … W estern A ustralia . 1 3 Inspector (in charge) ..................... 335 … 2 4 Inspectors ............................ 520 … 2 5 Clerks … 325 … 5 1,180 … T asmania . 2 4 Inspectors ............................ 545 … 2 5 Clerks ............................... 320 … 4 865 … 71 Total S alaries (carried forward) ............ 9,719 6,287 b 2 V.—T he D epartment of the T reasury — continued. “Transferred.” “Other.” D ivision No. 31. AUDIT OFFICE. £ £ Brought forward ....................... 9,719 6,287 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies (“O ther ”). No. 1. Office cleaning .................................. … 52 2. Postage and telegrams ............................. … 150 3. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... … 75 4. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon … 35 5. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding … 50 6. Other printing .................................. … 80 7. Travelling expenses .............................. … 520 8. Temporary assistance ............................. … 20 9. Bank exchange ................................. … 3 10. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .................. … 150 … 1,135 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies (“T ransferred ”). No. 1. Office cleaning .................................. 50 … 2. Postage and telegrams ............................. 130 … 3. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... 80 … 4. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 30 … 5. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 20 … 6. Other printing .................................. 25 … 7. Travelling expenses .............................. 380 … 8. Temporary assistance ............................. 70 … 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 50 … 10. Audit of Northern Territory accounts .................. 38 … 11. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 56 … 929 … 10,648 7,422 Total D ivision No. 31 ................ 18,070 V.—T he D epartment of the T reasury — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 32. “Other.” GOVERNMENT PRINTER. £ Subdivision No. 1. S alaries . Professional Division. 1 D Linotype Engineer ................................ 310 ________ Allowance to Government Printer, Melbourne, for services rendered in connexion with printing for Parliament 150 Wages and overtime:— Compositors ............................. £ 5,500 … Proportion of salaries of the State classified staff of the Government Printing Office, Melbourne 2,400 … Gratuities to Slate officers engaged in excess of office hours 500 … Bookbinders, machinemen, warehouse assistants, labourers, and others 2,500 10,900 1 11,360 Subdivision No. 2. C ontingencies . No. 1. Paper and parchment ...................................... 2,635 2. Repairs to machinery, also lubricants ........................... 350 3. Type ................................................ 50 4. Bookbinders’ materials, stores, and printing ink .................... 740 5. Motive power, fuel, and light ................................ 600 6. Cartage ............................................... 183 7. Distribution of Hansard and Parliamentary papers .................. 1,600 8. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 50 9. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 10 10. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 10 11. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 15 12. Other printing .......................................... 75 13. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 50 14. Insurance of plant, machinery, and stock ......................... 193 15. Statutes supplied to new Members of Parliament ................... 70 6,631 Total D ivision No. 32 ................... 17,991 V.—T he D epartment of the T reasury — continued. D ivision No. 33. “Transferred.” “Other.” GOVERNOR-GENERAL’S OFFICE. £ £ Subdivision No. 1. C ontingencies . No. 1. Official printing and stationery, including account, record, and other books … 200 2. Official telegrams and postage ....................... … 700 3. Travelling, incidental, and petty cash expenditure ........... … 500 4. Services rendered by State Railway Departments ........... … 750 … 2,150 D ivision No. 33 a . MISCELLANEOUS. No. 1. Interest earned on deposit in connexion with Ocean Mail Contract … 110 2. Royal Commission on Postal Services .................. … 3,500 D ivision No. 34. … 3,610 UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE ............................. 200 500 10,848 43,466 Total Department of the Treasury ..................... 54,314 D ivision No. 35. REFUNDS OF REVENUE* ................................. 100,000 D ivision No. 36. ADVANCE TO THE TREASURER. To enable the Treasurer to make advances to Public Officers and to meet expenditure, particulars of which will afterwards be included in a Parliamentary Appropriation 200,000 Total ...................... 354,314 * Required be enable refunds to be made of amounts which have been collected, but which do not properly belong to Revenue, such as ( a ) Proportion of cable receipts due to the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co. and to the Pacific Cable Board. ( b ) Value of postage stamps repurchased by the Postmaster-General’s Department. ( c ) Value of postage stamps affixed to postal notes. ( d ) Moneys paid to Revenue in error. VI—THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS. — “Transferred.” “Other.” Total. £ £ £ CENTRAL STAFF ........................... … 28,054 28,054 ANALYST ................................. … 1,820 1,820 FISHERIES ................................ … 3,574 3,574 QUARANTINE .............................. 8,000 500 8,500 PATENTS ................................. … 14,417 14,417 TRADE MARKS, COPYRIGHTS, AND DESIGNS ...... … 3,843 3,843 NEW SOUTH WALES ......................... 77,836 1,090 78,926 VICTORIA ................................. 63,374 … 63,374 QUEENSLAND ............................. 52,674 5,850 58,524 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ......................... 31,384 190 31,574 WESTERN AUSTRALIA ....................... 31,769 … 31,769 TASMANIA ................................ 8,968 … 8,968 274,005 59,338 333,343 VI.—THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 37. “Other.” CENTRAL STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. £ 1 … Comptroller-General ........................... 1,200 1 … Assistant Comptroller-General .................... 1,000 Clerical Division. 1 1 Secretary .................................. 600 1 3 Accountant ................................. 400 3 3 Inspectors .................................. 1,200 1 3 Senior Clerk ................................ 360 3 3 Clerks .................................... 955 8 4 Clerks .................................... 1,697 8 5 Clerks .................................... 855 Long-Service Increment—Clerical Division—Class 5 ..... 10 General Division. 1 … Caretaker .................................. 157 4 … Messengers ................................. 420 32 8,854 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 750 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 140 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 100 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 135 5. Other printing .......................................... 250 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 1,450 7. Temporary assistance ..................................... 575 8. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 500 3,900 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. To reimburse the States cost of carrying out the provisions of the Commerce Act 1905 12,500 2. Administration of the Bounties Act ............................ 800 3. Administration of the Australian Industries Preservation Act 2,000 15,300 Total D ivision No. 37 ................... 28,054 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision No. 37 a £ ANALYST. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Professional Division. 1 A Analyst ...................................... 642 1 E First Assistant ................................. 158 1 F Second Assistant ................................ 120 1 F Third Assistant ................................. 50 3 F Junior Assistants ................................ 90 7* 1,060* Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 5 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 10 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 10 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 53 5. Other printing .......................................... 2 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 50 7. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ............................. 120 8. Temporary assistance ..................................... … 9. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 50 300 Subdivision No. 3—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Installation and equipment of Laboratory with scientific instruments, glassware and chemicals, including freight 460 Total D ivision No. 37 a ................ 1,820 * Portion of year only. VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision No. 37 b . £ FISHERIES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Professional Division. 1 A Director ....................................... 600 1 E Assistant Naturalist ............................... 130* Clerical Division. 1 5 Clerk ......................................... 134 3 Total S alaries ................. 864 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 30 2. Wages of crew of Fisheries Investigation Vessel .................... 1,095 3. Rations ............................................... 250 4. Fuel and stores .......................................... 675 5. Maintenance of fishing gear ................................. 150 6. Printing and stationery ..................................... 100 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 200 8. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 210 9. Temporary assistance ..................................... … 2,710 T otal D ivision No. 37 b . .................. 3,574 D ivision No. 37 c . QUARANTINE. “Transferred.” Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Expenses in connexion with Quarantine ............... 8,000 500 * Portion of year only. VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 38. “Other.” PATENTS. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Professional Division. 1 A Commissioner ................................ 850 1 C Deputy Commissioner and Chief Examiner ............. 440 3 D Examiners ................................... 1,160 6 E Deputy Examiners .............................. 1,327 3 F Assistant Examiners ............................. 442 1 D Classification Officer ............................ 400 Clerical Division. 1 3 Senior Clerk and Accountant ....................... 380 3 4 Clerks ...................................... 651 13 5 Clerks ...................................... 970 Long-service increment—Clerical Division—Class 5 ....... 10 General Division. 1 … Compositor of Publications ........................ 234 1 … Assistant Compositor of Publications ................. 192 1 … Typist ...................................... 126 2 … Assistants ................................... 162 2 … Messengers .................................. 218 39 7,562 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ................................... 200 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes 160 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 75 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 300 5. Other printing ........................................ 5,500 6. Travelling expenses ..................................... 100 7. Other stores, fuel, and light ................................ 70 8. Temporary assistance ................................... 200 9. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ...................... 250 6,855 Total D ivision No. 38 .................. 14,417 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 39. “Other.” TRADE MARKS, DESIGNS, AND COPYRIGHTS. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Professional Division. 1 D Examiner .................................... 400 Clerical Division. 3 4 Clerks ...................................... 680 8 5 Clerks ...................................... 830 Long-service increments — Clerical Division—Class 5 ........................... 20 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................... 78 13 2,008 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams .................................. 150 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes .......... 60 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 60 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 70 5. Other printing ....................................... 750 6 . Travelling expenses .................................... 60 7. Other stores, fuel, and light ............................... 10 8. Temporary assistance .................................. 375 9. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ..................... 300 1,835 Total D ivision No. 39 ................. 3,843 VI — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision N o . 40. “Transferred.” “Other.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1. — S alaries . Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. Administrative Division. 1 … Collector .............................. 856 Clerical Division. 1 … Inspector .............................. 609 C orrespondence and R ecords B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .......................... 400 8 5 Clerks ................................ 704 1 5 Customs Assistant ........................ 110 10 1,214 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant ............................. 460 1 3 Clerk ................................ 360 2 4 Clerks ................................ 445 2 5 Clerks ................................ 297 6 1,562 J erquer ’ s B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .......................... 360 2 4 Clerks ................................ 395 6 5 Clerks ................................ 643 2 5 Customs Assistants ....................... 239 11 1,637 29 Carried forward ....... 5,878 T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision N o . 40. “Transferred.” “Other.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. 29 … Brought forward ................ 5,878 L anding B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Inspector ............................ 524 3 2 Inspectors ........................... 1,352 15 3 Examining Officers ..................... 5,140 65 4 Examining Officers ..................... 14,560 2 4 Clerks ............................. 445 11 5 Clerks ............................. 1,429 23 5 Customs Assistants ..................... 3,139 General Division. 1 … Excess General Officer .................. 175 1 … Typist ............................. 110 122 26,874 W arehouse B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Supervisor .......................... 500 1 4 Supervisor .......................... 260 4 4 Clerks ............................. 955 4 5 Clerks ............................. 410 17 4 Lockers ............................ 3,250 27 5 Lockers ............................ 4,176 2 5 Customs Assistants .................... 150 56 9,701 L ong R oom . Clerical Division. 1 2 Cashier ............................ 440 1 3 Clerk .............................. 360 2 4 Clerks ............................. 520 9 5 Clerks ............................. 1,159 2 5 Customs Assistants .................... 220 15 2,699 222 Carried forward ............ 45,152 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade, D ivision No. 40. “Transferred.” “Other.” NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1. — S alaries . £ 222 … Brought forward ..................... 45,152 S hipping B ranch — Clerical Division. 1 3 Boarding Inspector ....................... 380 Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. 1 4 Revenue Detective Inspector ................ 285 5 4 Boarding Inspectors ...................... 1,075 3 5 Clerks ............................... 284 7 5 Customs Assistants ...................... 1,100 General Division. 2 … Shipping Patrol Officers ..................... 400 1 … Engine-driver and fitter ...................... 162 2 … Engine-drivers ............................ 286 1 … Coxswain ............................... 156 2 … Boatmen ................................ 257 1 … Boy on launch ............................ 45 13 … Watchmen .............................. 1,478 39 5,908 M iscellaneous . — General Division. 1 … Caretaker ............................... 180 1 … Lift Attendant ............................ 110 1 … Senior Messenger .......................... 129 12 … Messengers .............................. 830 2 … Watchmen .............................. 242 1 … Office Cleaner ............................ 110 18 1,601 E xcise B ranch . — Clerical Division. 1 2 Inspector of Excise ......................... 460 1 3 Inspector of Excise ......................... 360 2 4 Clerks ................................. 370 11 4 Inspectors of Excise ........................ 2,635 1 5 Clerk .................................. 160 3 5 Customs Assistants ......................... 425 2 4 Lockers ................................ 395 3 5 Lockers ................................ 480 24 5,285 S tatistical B ranch . — Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge ........................... 360 5 4 Clerks ................................. 975 12 5 Clerks ................................. 1,529 3 5 Customs Assistants ......................... 403 21 3,267 324 Carried forward ........ 61,213 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 40. “Transferred.” “Other.” NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 324 … Brought forward 61,213 Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. O utports and C ountry . Clerical Division. 1 1 Sub-collector ......................... 600 1 3 Sub-collector ......................... 335 2 4 Sub-collectors ........................ 510 1 3 Clerk .............................. 310 2 4 Clerks .............................. 470 9 5 Clerks .............................. 1,086 3 4 Examining Officers ..................... 655 1 4 Boarding Inspector ..................... 210 2 4 Lockers ............................. 370 3 5 Lockers ............................. 480 5 5 Customs Assistants ..................... 537 General Division. 1 … Engine-driver ............................ 156 1 … Coxswain ............................... 156 2 … Boatmen ................................ 263 1 … Messenger .............................. 57 2 … Watchmen .............................. 228 37 6,423 Long-service increments—Clerical Division —Class 5 . 320 Deduct— 67,956 Probable savings in Salaries ................ 900 Deduct— 67,056 Allowance to be made by Department of External Affairs for services rendered in connexion with the Immigration Restriction Act 200 361 Total Salaries, not including Victorian Border Stations (carried forward) 66,856 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. “Transferred.” “Other.” D ivision No. 40. £ £ NEW SOUTH WALES. Brought forward ....................... 66,856 … Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies (“ O ther ”). No. 1. Postage and telegrams ................................ … 60 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... … 4 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon … 5 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding … 7 5. Other printing .................................. … 10 6. Bank exchange ................................. … 50 7. Travelling expenses .............................. … 150 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ..................... … 2 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances .......... … … 10. Temporary assistance ............................ … 800 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ................... … … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ............... … 2 … 1,090 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies (“T ransferred ”). No. 1. Postage and telegrams ............................. 600 … 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... 300 … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 325 … 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 495 … 5. Other printing .................................. 450 … 6. Bank exchange ................................. 90 … 7. Travelling expenses .............................. 1,550 … 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ..................... 500 … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances 1,500 … 10. Temporary assistance ............................ 1,500 … 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ................... 1,500 … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ............... 310 … 9,120 … Carried forward .................... 75,976 1,090 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 40. “Transferred.” “Other.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ £ Brought forward ...................... 75,976 1,090 Subdivision No. 4.—V ictorian B order S tations .—S alaries . Clerical Division. 2 3 Sub-collectors ............................ 700 … 1 4 Clerk .................................. 200 … 3 5 Clerks ................................. 410 … 6 1,310 … Subdivision No. 5.—V ictorian B order S tations .— C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 150 … 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 10 … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes including cost of printing and embossing thereon 5 … 4. Account, record, and, other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 5 … 5. Other printing .......................................... 5 … 6. Bank exchange .......................................... 10 … 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 175 … 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ............................. 10 … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances 150 … 10. Temporary assistance ..................................... 20 … 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ............................. … … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 10 … 550 … 77,836 1,090 Total D ivision No. 40 ........ 78,926 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 41. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. 1 … Collector .................................... 850 Clerical Division. 1 1 Sub-Collector and Inspector ....................... 600 C orrespondence and R ecords B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Senior Clerk ................................. 400 2 3 Clerks ..................................... 620 1 4 Clerk ...................................... 185 8 5 Clerks ..................................... 833 General Division. 1 … Caretaker ................................... 162 4 … Messengers .................................. 350 17 2,550 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant .................................. 500 1 3 Clerk ...................................... 380 2 4 Clerks ..................................... 545 2 5 Clerks ..................................... 212 6 1,637 J erquer ’ s B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge ............................... 400 2 3 Clerks ..................................... 730 6 4 Clerks ..................................... 1,550 2 5 Clerks ..................................... 206 11 2,886 Carried forward ............ 8,523 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 41. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 36 Brought forward ............... 8,523 L anding B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Inspector ...................................... 600 2 2 Inspectors ..................................... 1,000 2 2 Examining Officers ............................... 970 14 3 Examining Officers ............................... 5,029 22 4 Examining Officers ............................... 5,445 7 5 Clerks ........................................ 785 1 4 Detective Inspector ............................... 285 1 4 Customs Assistant ................................ 185 47 5 Customs Assistants ............................... 6,793 General Division. 6 … Watchmen ............................................. 762 103 21,854 W arehouse B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Supervisor ..................................... 500 1 3 Clerk ........................................ 360 7 4 Clerks ........................................ 1,802 1 5 Clerk ........................................ 160 13 4 Lockers ....................................... 2,605 9 Lockers ....................................... 1,400 General Division. 1 … Storeman ...................................... 126 33 6,953 172 Carried forward ............... 37,330 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 41. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 172 … Brought forward ............ 37,330 L ong R oom . Clerical Division. 1 2 Cashier ................................... 420 3 3 Clerks .................................... 976 5 4 Clerks .................................... 1,185 11 5 Clerks .................................... 1,611 General Division. 1 … Senior Messenger ............................. 126 2 … Messengers ................................. 163 23 4,481 S hipping B ranch . Clerical Division. 2 3 Boarding Inspectors ........................... 695 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 235 1 4 Examining Officer ............................ 235 3 5 Customs Assistants ........................... 480 General Division. 2 … Coxswains ................................. 312 1 … Engine-driver and Fitter ........................ 162 1 … Engine-driver ............................... 156 5 … Boatmen .................................. 691 2 … Watchmen ................................. 254 18 3,220 213 Carried forward ............ 45,031 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 41. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 213 Brought forward ................. 45,031 E xcise B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Senior Inspector of Excise ....................... 535 1 3 Inspector of Excise ............................ 335 20 4 Inspectors of Excise ........................... 5,369 3 5 Clerks .................................... 480 2 4 Lockers ................................... 395 1 5 Locker .................................... 160 28 S tatistical B ranch . 7,274 Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge .............................. 400 2 4 Clerks .................................... 520 14 5 Clerks .................................... 1,655 17 O utports and C ountry . 2,575 Clerical Division. 1 3 Sub-Collector ............................... 360 1 4 Sub-Collector ............................... 325 1 4 Examining Officer ............................ 285 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 160 1 5 Customs Assistant ............................ 160 5 1,290 56,170 Long-service increments—Clerical Division—Class 5 523 Deduct — 56,693 Probable savings in salaries ...................... 500 Deduct — 56,193 Allowance to be made by Department of External Affairs for services rendered in connexion with the Immigration Restriction Act 200 263 Total Salaries, not including New South Wales Border Stations (carried forward) 55,993 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 41. VICTORIA. £ Brought forward ............. 55,993 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 375 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes 140 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 140 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 300 5. Other printing .......................................... 400 6. Bank exchange .......................................... 5 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 1,000 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ............................. 455 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances .................. 1,325 10. Temporary assistance ..................................... 1,000 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ............................. 1,000 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 350 6,490 Number of Persons. Class or Grade. Subdivision No. 3.—N ew S outh W ales B order S tations .—S alaries . Clerical Division. 1 4 Sub-collector .................................... 256 3 5 Clerks ......................................... 477 4 Total Salaries, New South Wales Border Stations ............ 733 Carried forward ................ 63,216 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. D ivision No. 41. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Brought forward ................. 63,216 Subdivision No. 4.—N ew S outh W ales B order S tations .— C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 45 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 2 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 2 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 2 5. Other printing .......................................... 2 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 30 7. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ............................. 10 8. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances .................. 50 9. Temporary assistance ..................................... 10 10. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 5 158 Total D ivision No. 41 ................... 63,374 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 42. “Transferred.” “Other.” QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other,” for any time during which the officers are engaged at miles in connexion with Sugar Bounty. A dministrative D ivision . 1 … Collector ............................... 750 C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Chief Clerk .............................. 400 2 4 Clerks ................................. 370 5 5 Clerks ................................. 643 General Division. 1 … Senior Messenger .......................... 138 9 1,551 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant .............................. 420 1 4 Clerk .................................. 235 2 5 Clerks ................................. 218 4 873 L anding B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Inspector and Sub-Collector ................... 520 5 3 Examining Officers ........................ 1,625 9 4 Examining Officers ........................ 2,065 2 5 Clerks ................................. 320 1 4 Hoarding Inspector ......................... 260 22 5 Assistants ............................... 3,150 1 4 Revenue Detective Inspector .................. 185 General Division. 1 … Coxswain ............................... 156 1 … Engine Driver ............................ 153 2 … Boatmen ................................ 270 3 … Watchmen .............................. 330 48 9,034 62 Carried forward ...... 12,208 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision N o . 42. “Transferred.” “Other.” QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. 62 Brought forward ...... 12,208 W arehouse B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Supervisor .............................. 360 2 4 Clerks ................................. 445 5 4 Lockers ................................ 1,000 4 5 Lockers ................................ 660 General Division. 1 … Storeman ............................... 138 13 2,603 L ong R oom . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ................................ 360 10 4 Clerks ................................. 2,200 10 5 Clerks ................................. 1,263 General Division. 5 … Messengers .............................. 453 26 4,276 E xcise B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Inspector of Excise ......................... 400 8 4 Inspectors of Excise ........................ 1,655 1 4 Clerk .................................. 285 4 5 Clerks ................................. 525 14 2,865 S tatistical B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in charge ........................... 310 3 4 Clerks ................................. 630 5 5 Clerks ................................. 800 9 1,740 124 Carried forward ....... 23,692 VI. — T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” “Other.” D ivision N o . 42. £ QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Salaries included in previous column are to be charged as “Other” for any time during which the officers are engaged at mills in connexion with Sugar Bounty. 124 Brought forward ............ 23,692 O utports . Clerical Division. 3 2 Sub-collectors ............................ 1,410 6 3 Sub-collectors ............................ 2,135 4 4 Sub-collectors ............................ 898 2 3 Clerks ................................. 620 14 4 Clerks ................................. 3,290 33 5 Clerks ................................. 3,415 6 4 Examining Officers ........................ 1,360 6 4 Inspectors of Excise ........................ 1,380 1 4 Boarding Inspector ......................... 260 .2 4 Lockers ................................ 420 2 5 Lockers ................................ 347 2 4 Assistants ............................... 450 18 5 Assistants ............................... 2,805 General Division. 5 … Storemen ............................... 654 1 … Coxswain ............................... 156 3 … Messengers .............................. 167 108 19,767 232 Carried forward ............. 43,459 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” “Other.” D ivision No. 42. £ £ QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 232 Brought forward ...................... 43,459 Long-service Increments — Clerical Division—Class 5 530 Deduct — 43,989 Probable savings in salaries ................. 350 43,639 Deduct — Allowance to be made by Department of External Affairs for services rendered in connexion with the Immigration Restriction Act 200 232 … Total S alaries .......................... 43,439 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies (“O ther ”). No. 1. Postage and telegrams .......................... … 325 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes . … … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon … … 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding … 110 5. Other printing ............................... … 65 6. Bank exchange .............................. … 50 7. Travelling expenses ........................... … 775 8. Other stores, fuel, and light ...................... … … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances … 380 10. Temporary assistance .......................... … 4,100 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ................. … 20 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ............. … 25 5,850 Carried forward ....................... 43,439 5,850 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. “Transferred.” “Other.” £ £ D ivision No. 42. QUEENSLAND. Brought forward ........................... 43,439 5,850 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies (“T ransferred ”). No. 1. Postage and telegrams ..................................... 1,400 … 2 . Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 335 … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 115 … 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 380 … 5. Other printing .......................................... 325 … 6. Bank exchange .......................................... 80 … 7. Travelling expenses ...................................... 1,200 … 8. Other stores, fuel, and light .................................. 500 … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances 2,300 … 10. Temporary assistance ..................................... 2,000 … 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ............................. 200 … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ........................ 400 … 9,235 … 52,674 5,850 Total D ivision No. 42 .................. 58,524 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 43. “Transferred.” £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). Administrative Division. 1 … Collector .................................. 650 C orrespondence and A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Chief Clerk and Accountant ...................... 335 3 4 Clerks .................................... 655 7 5 Clerks .................................... 985 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 62 12 2,037 L anding B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Inspector .................................. 460 2 3 Examining Officers ........................... 735 20 4 Examining Officers ........................... 4,525 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 3 5 Clerks .................................... 400 10 5 Customs Assistants ........................... 1,552 General Division. 2 … Messengers ................................. 175 39 8,032 52 Carried forward ............ 10,719 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 43. “Transferred” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). £ 52 Brought forward ............ 10,719 L ong R oom and W arehouse B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ................................... 335 1 3 Supervisor ................................. 380 4 4 Clerks .................................... 940 4 5 Clerks .................................... 640 4 4 Lockers ................................... 830 2 5 Lockers ................................... 300 16 3,425 S hipping B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Boarding Inspector ............................ 310 2 4 Boarding Inspectors ........................... 445 1 5 Customs Assistant ............................ 160 General Division. 2 … Watchmen ................................. 286 6 1,201 E xcise B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Inspector .................................. 450 18 4 Inspectors .................................. 3,680 1 5 Customs Assistant ............................ 160 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 157 21 4,447 S tatistical B ranch . Clerical Division. 2 4 Clerks .................................... 470 5 5 Clerks .................................... 600 7 1,070 102 Carried forward ............ 20,862 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 43. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). £ 102 Brought forward .............. 20,862 A delaide O ffice . Clerical Division. 1 3 Sub-collector ................................ 360 1 3 Examining Officer ............................ 285 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 1 4 Locker .................................... 210 1 5 Locker .................................... 160 4 5 Clerks .................................... 575 9 P ort P irie O ffice . 1,800 Clerical Division. 1 4 Sub-collector ................................ 285 2 5 Clerks .................................... 307 3 592 Long-service increments—Clerical Division—Class 5 137 Deduct — 23,391 Allowance to be made by Department of External Affairs for services rendered in connexion with the Immigration Restriction Act 50 114 Total S alaries (South Australia Proper) ............ 23,341 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies (South Australia Proper). No. 1. Postage and telegrams ............................... 425 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ....... 125 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 100 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 240 5. Other printing ..................................... 190 6. Bank exchange .................................... 5 7. Travelling expenses ................................. 970 8. Other stores, fuel, and light ............................ 335 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances ............ 1,460 10. Temporary assistance ................................ 1,000 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ....................... 500 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure .................. 220 13. Hire of Steam Launch at Semaphore ...................... 803 6,373 Carried forward ................. 29,714 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 43. “Transferred.” “Other.” £ £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Brought forward .... 29,714 … Subdivision No. 3.—S alaries (Northern Territory). 1 3 Sub-collector ............................. 425 … 2 4 Examining Officers ........................ 470 … 1 5 Customs assistant .......................... 160 … 1 5 Clerk .................................. 100 … 5 Total S alaries (Northern Territory) .............. 1,155 … Subdivision No. 4.—C ontingencies (Northern Territory). No. 1. Postage and telegrams .......................... 40 … 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes . 5 … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 5 … 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 10 … 5. Other printing ............................... 5 … 6. Bank exchange .............................. … … 7. Travelling expenses ........................... 30 … 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water .................. 5 … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances 370 … 10. Temporary assistance .......................... 10 … 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ................. 20 … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ............. 15 … 515 … Subdivision No. 5.—M iscellaneous (South Australia Proper). No 1. Gratuity to widow of late E. J. M. Newman, Sub-collector, Adelaide, equal to six months’ leave … 190 31,384 190 Total D ivision No. 43 ............. 31,574 F.15815. c VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 44. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. 1 … Collector of Customs .......................... 700* C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Chief Clerk ................................. 400 2 4 Clerks .................................... 445 3 5 Clerks .................................... 465 General Division. 1 … Caretaker .................................. 119 1 … Office Cleaner ............................... 126 1 … Typist .................................... 110 1 … Messenger ................................. 72 10 1,737 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Accountant ................................. 310 1 4 Paying Officer ............................... 285 2 595 L anding B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Inspector .................................. 500 5 3 Examining Officers ........................... 1,635 13 4 Examining Officers ........................... 2,891 9 5 Customs Assistants ........................... 1,100 General Division. 1 … Watchman ................................. 114 1 … Senior Messenger ............................. 126 30 6,366 43 Carried forward ................. 9,398 * With house allowance of £ 100. VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 44. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 43 … Brought forward ............ 9,398 W arehouse B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Supervisor ................................. 380 2 4 Clerks .................................... 470 4 4 Lockers ................................... 765 3 5 Lockers ................................... 480 General Division. 2 … Foremen Labourers ........................... 260 1 … Labourer .................................. 114 13 2,469 L ong R oom . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ................................... 310 5 4 Clerks .................................... 1,225 6 1,535 S hipping B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Boarding Inspector ............................ 310 2 4 Boarding Inspectors ........................... 420 2 5 Customs Assistants ........................... 320 5 1,050 E xcise B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Inspector of Excise ............................ 360 5 4 Inspectors of Excise ........................... 1,200 6 1,560 73 Carried forward ................. 16,012 c 2 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 44. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 73 Brought forward ............ 16,012 S tatistical B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 2 4 Clerks .................................... 420 6 5 Clerks .................................... 800 9 1,530 P erth and O utports . Clerical Division. 1 2 Sub-collector ................................ 420 3 3 Sub-collectors ............................... 930 2 3 Examining Officers ........................... 670 2 4 Sub-collectors ............................... 499 9 4 Examining Officers ........................... 2,015 7 4 Clerks .................................... 1,570 1 4 Locker .................................... 185 4 5 Clerks .................................... 620 7 5 Customs Assistants ........................... 1,130 General Division. 1 … Watchman ................................. 114 1 … Caretaker and Labourer ......................... 126 38 8,279 3 … Officers (unattached) .......................... 680 Long-service increments—Clerical Division—Class 5 175 Deduct — 26,676 Allowance to be made by Department of External Affairs for services rendered in connexion with the Immigration Restriction Act 250 123 Total S alaries (carried forward) ...... 26,426 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 44. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward 26,426 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ................................. 480 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes 140 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 70 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 130 5. Other printing ...................................... 150 6. Bank exchange ..................................... 110 7. Travelling expenses .................................. 1,100 8. Other stores, fuel, light, and water ......................... 50 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances .............. 1,270 10. Temporary assistance ................................. 120 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ......................... 150 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure .................... 250 13. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 1,250 5,270 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Refund of duty paid in consequence of mis-reading of a Tariff item ....... 73 Total D ivision No. 44 ................ 31,769 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 45. “Transferred.” TASMANIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Administrative Division. 1 … Collector .................................. 550 H ead O ffice . Clerical Division. 1 3 Chief clerk ................................. 400 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 3 4 Clerks .................................... 655 6 5 Clerks .................................... 815 2 3 Examining Officers ........................... 710 1 4 Examining Officer ............................ 210 3 5 Assistants .................................. 480 1 5 Locker .................................... 160 General Division. 1 … Storeman .................................. 47 1 … Caretaker and Messenger ........................ 121 20 3,908 D evonport . Clerical Division. 1 4 Sub-Collector ............................... 189 L aunceston . Clerical Division. 1 2 Sub-Collector ............................... 440 2 4 Clerks .................................... 445 2 5 Clerks .................................... 300 1 3 Examining Officer ............................ 310 1 4 Examining Officer ............................ 235 3 5 Assistants .................................. 480 1 5 Locker .................................... 160 General Division. 1 … Caretaker and Messenger ........................ 125 1 … Storeman .................................. 126 13 2,621 Long-service Increments—Clerical Division—Class 5 .... 100 35 Total S alaries (carried forward) ......... 7,368 VI.—T he D epartment of T rade and C ustoms — continued. D ivision No. 45. “Transferred.” “Other.” TASMANIA. £ £ Brought forward ................... 7,368 … Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams .......................... 220 … 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes . 45 … 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 15 … 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 60 … 5. Other printing ............................... 100 … 6. Bank exchange .............................. … … 7. Travelling expenses ........................... 80 … 8. Other stores, fuel, and light ...................... 70 … 9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances 770 … 10. Temporary assistance .......................... 140 … 11. Law costs and preparation of cases ................. … … 12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure ............. 100 … 1,600 … Total D ivision No. 45 ........ 8,968 … Total Department of Trade and Customs ............ 274,005 59,338 333,343 VII.—THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE. —— “Transferred.” “Other.” Total £ £ £ CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION … 33,458 33,458 AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS (HEADQUARTERS) … 608 608 GRANTS TO CADETS .......................... … 1,000 1,000 35,066 35,066 NAVAL— NEW SOUTH WALES ........................ 6,470 … 6,470 VICTORIA ................................ 29,568 … 29,568 QUEENSLAND ............................ 17,773 … 17,773 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ........................ 9,270 … 9,270 WESTERN AUSTRALIA 300 … 300 TASMANIA ............................... 150 … 150 63,531 … 63,531 MILITARY FORCES, CADETS, RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS— THURSDAY ISLAND ............................. 15,572 … 15,572 KING GEORGE’S SOUND .......................... 2,995 … 2,995 NEW SOUTH WALES ............................. 204,197 … 204,197 VICTORIA ..................................... 190,337 71 190,408 QUEENSLAND .................................. 91,194 … 91,194 SOUTH AUSTRALIA .............................. 43.536 … 43,536 WESTERN AUSTRALIA ........................... 40,704 … 40,704 TASMANIA .................................... 35,340 … 35,340 623,875 71 623,946 TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE ...... 687,406 35,137 722,543 VII—THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 46. “Other.” CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Administrative Division. 1 … Secretary || .................................... 900 Naval Board of Administration. 1 … Director of Naval Forces ........................... 950 Finance Member—(See Military Board). Military Board of Administration. 1 … Adjutant-General* ............................... 750 1 … Chief of Intelligence* ............................. 750 1 … Chief of Ordnance* .............................. 650 1 … Military Secretary* .............................. 600 Finance Member—Allowance to Chief Accountant ......... 100† Civil Member—Allowance ......................... 100 Administrative Staff. 1 … Director-General Medical Services and Cadets* ........... 950 1 1 Director of Stores †† ............................. 580 1 … Director of Artillery* ............................. 475 1 … Inspector of Ordnance and Ammunition* ................ 525 1 B Inspector of Ordnance Machinery ..................... 580 1 … Director of Works* .............................. 375 1 … Master Gunner* ................................ 219 1 … Exchange Officer—from Imperial Army ................ 500 Inspecting Staff. 1 … Inspector-General* .............................. 1,500 1 … Chief Clerk ................................... 350 16 Carried forward .................... 10,854 * Pay includes forage and all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters as provided by Regulations. † Also paid £ 600 as Chief Accountant under this Subdivision. || At present acting as Officer in Charge of Commonwealth Offices in London. †† At present acting as Accountant in London. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Other.” D ivision No. 46. £ CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 16 Brought forward ................ 10,854 U nder P ublic S ervice A ct . Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Accountant (acts as Finance Member Naval and Military Boards of Administration) 600* 1 1 Chief Clerk .................................... 600 1 2 Senior Clerk ................................... 420 2 3 Clerks ....................................... 620 5 4 Clerks ....................................... 1,200 6 5 Clerks ....................................... 640 General Division. 1 … Ministerial Messenger ............................ 180 2 … Messengers .................................... 162 1 … Caretaker ..................................... 119† 1 … Telephone Attendant ............................. 52 U nder D efence A ct . Maximum. £ 6 I. Military Clerks ................................. 335 1,855 3 III. Military Clerks ................................. 210 548 4 IV. Military Clerks ................................. 160 485 Extra Duty Pay. Orderlies, 1 at 2s.; 1 at 1s.; 2 at 6d. per diem .............. 73 18,408 Less estimated saving ........ 150 50 Total P ay (carried forward) .... 18,258 * Also £ 100 allowance as Finance Member. † With Quarters, Fuel, and Light. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 46. CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. £ Brought forward .............................. 1 1 8,258 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Railway fares and freight .............................. 850 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight ........................ 350 3. Other travelling expenses .............................. 1,400 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ....................... 600 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ........ 150 6. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 150 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost, of material, printing, and binding 80 8. Printing Defence Schemes .............................. 150 9. Other printing ...................................... 1,000 10. Books, publications, and maps .......................... 300 11. Temporary assistance ................................ 650 12. Fuel and light ..................................... 130 5,810 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams 700 Subdivision No. 4.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Expenses of officers, warrant, and non-commissioned officers, sent abroad for instruction or duty 2,800 2. Grant to Commonwealth Council of the Rifle Associations of Australia in connexion with competitions for trophies presented by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and Major-General Sir E. T. H. Hutton 200 3. Grant to Commonwealth Council of the Rifle Associations of Australia 100 4. Examination fees .................................... 80 5. Expenses of staff ride ................................. 200 6. Pay and expenses of Exchange Officers— to be recovered ......... 850 7. Expenses in connexion with establishment of Cordite Factory and inspection of cordite 2,000 8. Expenses in connexion with classes for Officers held at Sydney University 300 9. Expenses in connexion with the inspection of stores manufactured in the Commonwealth 500 Carried forward ......................... 7,030 24,768 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Other.” D ivision No. 46. £ CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. Brought forward ........................ 24,768 Subdivision No. 4.—M iscellaneous . Brought forward ........................ 7,030 No. 10. Uniforms for returned soldiers .......................... 500 11. Allowance to Officer acting as Works Director—New South Wales .. 100 12. Grant to Commonwealth Council of the Rifle Associations of Australia towards expenses of Bisley Rifle Team, 1909 1,000 13. Grant to Australian Homing Pigeon Society 100 14. Compensation (including costs) to S. J. Paul for injuries received during inspection of troops at Hobart by Inspector-General 160 8,890 Less estimated saving ................... 200 8,690 Total D ivision No. 46 ................. 33,458 * Receives £ 600 per annum as Works Director (Division No. 24/1). VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Other.” D ivision No. 46 a . £ AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. (HEAD-QUARTERS). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ s. 1 Colonel ................................ … 36 0 100 1 Lieut.-Colonel ............................ … 30 0 2 Majors ................................. … 24 0 2 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... … 18 0 6 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance at 40s. per head of establishment .. 12 2. Horse allowance, under Regulations ........................... 96 3. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals ................ 400 508 Total D ivision No. 46 a ....................... 608 D ivision No. 47. GRANTS TO CADETS. Grants to Cadets under Departmental supervision, but not under Departmental control 1,000 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. NAVAL. Number of Persons. — “Transferred.” N ew S outh W ales . £ 8 Permanent Force .............. 1,180 339 Militia ..................... 4,290 Cadets ..................... 1,000 347 6,470 V ictoria . 130 Permanent Force .............. 23,370 263 Militia ..................... 4,548 Volunteers .................. 250 Cadets ..................... 1,400 393 29,568 Q ueensland . 69 Permanent Force .............. 11,583 380 Militia ..................... 5,390 Cadets ..................... 800 449 17,773 S outh A ustralia . 50 Permanent Force .............. 7,190 133 Militia ..................... 1,530 Cadets ..................... 550 183 9,270 W estern A ustralia . 26 Militia ..................... 300 T asmania . 13 Militia ..................... 150 1411 Total N aval F orces ...................... 63,531 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. NEW SOUTH WALES NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 48. £ PERMANENT FORCE. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum.* 2 … Sub-Lieutenants ...................... £ 225 225 1 … Chief Gunner† ....................... 225 225 1 5 Clerk .............................. … 160 Per Diem. s. d. 2 Chief Petty Officers ................... 7 6 137 1 Coxswain in charge of Boats .............. … 120 1 Leading Seaman ...................... 5 6 101 Rating Allowances in addition to Pay Gunnery or Torpedo Instructors 0 6 10 978 Less estimated saving ........... 78 8‡ Total P ay ................... 900 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ............................ 100 2. Travelling expenses .................... 50 3. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ......... 50 4. Printing, stationery, and office requisites ....... 50 250 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams . 30 Total D ivision No. 48 ............... 1,180 * Subject to Pay Regulations.—† And quarters.—‡ Entitled to rations as per authorized scale—increased personnel to date from 1/1/09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. NEW SOUTH WALES NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” £ D ivision No. 48 a . NAVAL MILITIA.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Per Annum. £ s. 1 … Commander † ................................ 72 0 2,840 7 … Lieutenants .................................. 30 0 7 … Sub-Lieutenants ............................... 20 0 1 … Surgeon .................................... 30 0 1 … Paymaster† .................................. 54 0 4 … Chief Petty Officers ............................. 12 0 24 … Petty Officers ................................. 11 0 24 … Leading Seamen ............................... 9 0 270 … Able Seamen ................................. 8 10 Extra pay at above rates for Guards of Honour under Regulations ... 339 Total P ay ....................... 2,840 Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies. No. 1. Uniforms ...................................... 230 2. Band allowance ................................. 50 3. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 80 4. Warlike stores .................................. 150 5. Prizes—Gunnery, torpedo, and musketry ................ 40 6. Small arms ammunition ........................... 300 7. Continuous training in Gunboat Protector ................ 600 1,450 Total D ivision No. 48 a .............. 4,290 * Including officers and 326 men for Examination Services.—† Special Rate. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. NEW SOUTH WALES NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 49. £ CADETS. Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. General expenses and allowances under Regulations .................. 1,000 Total N ew S outh W ales N aval F orces ............... 6,470 Number of Persons. Class or Grade. VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 50. PERMANENT FORCE. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. * £ 1 … Commandant ............................. 700 700 1 … Commander ............................. 550 500 2 … Lieutenants .............................. 350 565 3 … Sub-Lieutenants ........................... 225 400 1 … Staff Surgeon ............................ 150 150 1 … Engineer Commander ....................... … 600 1 … Engineer Lieutenant ........................ 400 400 1 3 Staff Paymaster ........................... … 310 3 … Chief Gunners ............................ 225 675 3 … Gunners ................................ 210 630 1 … Chief Carpenter (Chief Warrant Officer) 225 225 1 … Artificer Engineer ......................... 225 225 1 5 Clerk .................................. 160 112 2 … Instructors (Warrant Officers) .................. 210 260 22 5,752 Maximum. Per Diem. s. d. 4 … Engine-room Artificers ...................... 10 0 2 … Engine-room Artificer Assistants ............... 5 0 1 … Boilermaker ............................. 9 0 2 … Torpedo Artificers ......................... 9 0 1 … Torpedo Artificer Assistant ................... 5 0 5 … Leading Stokers ........................... 6 6 6 … Stokers ................................. 5 6 4 … Stokers ................................. 5 0 4 … Chief Petty Officers ........................ 7 6 29 … Carried forward ........................ … 5,752 22 * Subj ect to pay regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 50. PERMANENT FORCE. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 22 Brought forward ................. 5,752 29 Maximum.† Per Diem. s. d. 12 1st Class Petty Officers ...................... 6 6 1 Master at Arms ........................... 7 0 1 Ship’s Corporal ........................... 6 6 5 Leading Seamen .......................... 5 6 32 Able Seamen ............................. 5 0 6 Boys .................................. 2 0 1 Painter ................................. 6 0 1 Carpenter’s Mate .......................... 7 0 3 Carpenters and Joiners ...................... 6 6 2 Carpenter’s and Joiner’s Apprentices ............. 2 0 1 Chief Armourer ........................... 9 0 1 Armourer’s Assistant ....................... 3 0 1 Ship’s Cook ............................. 5 6 2 Cooks ................................. 5 0 1 Chief Ship’s Steward ....................... 9 0 4 Officers’ Stewards ......................... 5 0 1 Officers’ Messman ......................... 6 0 11,300 1 Naval Storekeeper ......................... 7 0 1 Chief Sick Berth Steward ..................... 7 0 1 Gatekeeper .............................. 6 0 1 Blacksmith .............................. 8 0 108 130* R ating A llowances in addition to P ay . Gymnastic Instructor ....................... 0 6 Gunnery and Torpedo Instructors ............... 0 6 Seamen, Gunner, Torpedo Man ................. 0 4 Carpenters (tool money) ..................... 0 3 Divers ................................. 0 3 Leading Signalmen ......................... 0 4 Signalmen .............................. 0 2 Buglers ................................ 0 3 Sailmaker ............................... 1 0 Schoolmaster ............................ 1 0 17,052 Less estimated saving .................... … 752 Total P ay (carried forward) ................ … 16,300 * Entitled to rations, as per authorized scale; increased personnel to date from 1/1/09.—† Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” £ VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 50. PERMANENT FORCE. Brought forward ................................... 16,300 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ................................................ 2,700 2. Fuel, light, and water ....................................... 600 3. General stores ........................................... 950 4. Travelling expenses ........................................ 200 5. Railway and steamer fares and freight ............................ 150 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ............................ 120 7. Printing ............................................... 40 8. Stationery .............................................. 40 9. Clothing (allowance to cover wear and tear when away in torpedo boats) ..... 120 10. Warlike stores .......................................... 2,300 11. Small arms ammunition .................................... 90 7,310 Less estimated saving ................................ 300 7,010 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams ............................ 60 Total D ivision No. 50 ......................... 23,370 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 51. NAVAL MILITIA.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ £ s. 2 Lieutenants ................................ 30 0 2,300 2 Surgeons ................................. 30 0 3 Sub-Lieutenants ............................ 20 0 3 Engineer Lieutenants ......................... 30 0 1 Engineer Sub-Lieutenant ....................... 20 0 3 Gunners .................................. 18 0 1 Bandmaster (Warrant Officer) ................... 18 0 6 Engine Room Artificers ....................... 15 0 6 Petty Officers .............................. 11 0 8 Leading Seamen ............................ 9 0 182 Able Seamen .............................. 8 10 6 Leading Stokers ............................. 10 10 34 Stokers .................................. 10 0 6 Assistant Engine Room Artificers ................. 8 5 Extra pay at above rates for Guards of Honour and special instruction, under Regulations. 263 Total P ay 2,300 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1 Uniforms ............................................. 550 2. Lighting .............................................. 120 3. Band allowance ......................................... 50 4. Railway fares and freight ................................... 250 5. Steamer fares and freight ................................... 100 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 30 7. Printing and advertising .................................... 40 8. Warlike stores .......................................... 300 9. General stores .......................................... 210 10. Maintenance of armament, boats, and magazines ................... 50 11. Prizes, gunnery, torpedo and musketry .......................... 60 12. Small arms ammunition .................................... 200 13. Medical inspection of recruits and attendance at outports .............. 42 14. Additional training for Naval Militia ........................... 210 15. Caretakers, drill sheds (3) ................................... 36 2,248 Total D ivision No. 51 ................ 4,548 * Including 1 officer and 10 men for Examination Services. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 51 a . £ NAVAL VOLUNTEERS. No. 1. General expenses in connexion with formation of corps ............... 250 D ivision No. 52. CADETS. Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. General expenses and allowances under Regulations ................. 1,400 Total V ictorian N aval F orces ................................ 29,568 Number of Persons. Class or Grade QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 53. PERMANENT FORCE. Maximum.* £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 … Commandant ............................. 600 600 2 … Lieutenants .............................. 400 740 2 … Sub-Lieutenants ........................... 225 225 1 … Fleet Paymaster ........................... … 400 1 … Staff Surgeon ............................ 100 100 1 … Engineer Lieutenant ........................ 400 400 2 5 Clerks ................................. … 320 1 … Chief Torpedo Gunner and Storekeeper ........... 275 275 1 … Chief Gunner ............................ 225 225 1 … Chief Boatswain .......................... 225 225 7 … Gunners ................................ 210 1,365 1 … Artificer Engineer ......................... 225 225 1 … Storekeeper’s Assistant—Warrant Officer .......... 210 175 1 … Carpenter ............................... 210 175 1 … Messenger .............................. … 110 24 (Carried forward) ........... … 5,560 * Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES. £ D ivision No. 53. PERMANENT FORCE. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 24 Brought forward ............ … 5,560 Per day. s. d. 3 Engine-room Artificers ......................... 10 0 3,100 1 Engine-room Artificer’s Assistant .................. 7 6 1 Chief Stoker ................................ 7 6 3 Leading Stokers .............................. 6 6 1 Chief Petty Officer ............................ 7 6 3 1st Class Petty Officers ......................... 6 6 3 Leading Seamen ............................. 5 6 8 Able Seamen ................................ 5 0 4 Training Seamen ............................. 4 0 1 Carpenter and Joiner ........................... 6 6 1 Ship’s Cook and Messman ....................... 6 6 2 Stewards, 1st class ............................ 5 0 1 Steward, 2nd class ............................ 4 0 4 Stokers ................................... 5 0 1 Armourer’s Mate ............................. 5 6 8 Boys ..................................... 2 0 45 R ating A llowance in A ddition to P ay . Gunner or Torpedo Instructors .................... 0 6 Seamen, Gunner, and Torpedo Men ................. 0 4 Leading Signalmen ............................ 0 4 Divers .................................... 0 3 Bugler .................................... 0 3 Carpenters (tool money) ........................ 0 3 Signalmen ................................. 0 2 8,660 Less estimated saving ................ 360 69* Total P ay (carried forward) ....... 8,300 * Entitled to rations as per authorized scale. Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” £ QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 53. PERMANENT FORCE. Brought forward ................... 8,300 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ............................................. 1,000 2. Fuel, light, and water .................................... 500 3. General stores ......................................... 650 4. Travelling expenses ..................................... 120 5. Railway and steamer fares and freights ........................ 130 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ......................... 130 7. Printing ............................................. 40 8. Stationery ........................................... 20 9. Clothing (allowance to cover wear and tear when away in torpedo boats) .. 5 10. Warlike stores ........................................ 460 11. Small arms ammunition ................................. 50 12. Additional Petty Officers and men for sea cruising and preparing for same 100 13. Tropical pay at Cairns, Warrant Officer Instructor ................ 18 3,223 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams 60 Total D ivision No. 53 ...................... 11,583 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred. ” D ivision No. 54. £ NAVAL MILITIA.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ s. 6 Lieutenants ................................. 30 0 11 Sub-Lieutenants .............................. 20 0 4 Surgeons .................................. 30 0 1 Warrant Officer (Bandmaster)† .................... … 3 Warrant Officers ............................. 18 0 7 Chief Petty Officers ........................... 12 0 4 Engine-room Artificers ......................... 15 0 3,000 21 Petty Officers ............................... 11 0 41 Leading Seamen ............................. 9 0 236 Able Seamen ................................ 8 10 12 Training Seamen ............................. 6 3 28 Stokers ................................... 10 0 6 Assistant Engine Room Artificers Extra pay at above rates for Guards of Honour, under Regulations. 8 5 380 3,000 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Annual continuous training ...................... 500 2. Uniforms .................................. 400 3. Lighting ................................... 50 4. Band allowance .............................. 50 5. Travelling expenses ........................... 100 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................ 140 7. Printing and advertising ......................... 50 8. General stores ............................... 100 9. Maintenance of armament, boats, and magazines 200 10. Prizes—Gunnery, torpedo, and musketry ............. 100 11. Small arms ammunition ......................... 400 12. Medical inspection of recruits and attendance at outports ... 40 13. Additional training for Naval Militia ................ 200 14. Caretakers, drill sheds (5) ....................... 60 2,390 Total D ivision No. 54 5,390 D ivision No. 55. CADETS. Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. General expenses and allowances under regulations 800 Total Q ueensland N aval F orces .......... 17,773 * Includes 3 officers and 24 men for Examination Services. † Special rate of pay pending future adjustment. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons . SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred . ” D ivision No. 56. PERMANENT FORCE. £ Class or Grade Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum * £ 1 … Commandant ............................. … 525‡ 1 … Engineer Lieutenant ........................ 400 320 1 … Lieutenant .............................. 350 250 1 … Sub-Lieutenant ........................... 225 150 1 4 Paymaster ............................... … 210 1 … Chief Gunner ............................ 225 225 1 … Gunner ................................. 210 180 1 … Artificer Engineer ......................... 225 225 8 Maximum. Per day. 2,085 s. d. 1 Engine-room Artificer ....................... 10 0 1 Engine-room Artificer’s Assistant ............... 7 6 1 Chief Stoker ............................. 7 6 2 Leading Stokers ........................... 6 6 1 Stoker ................................. 5 6 5 Stokers ................................. 5 0 5 Chief Petty Officers ........................ 7 6 5 1st Class Petty Officers ...................... 6 6 3 Able Seamen ............................. 5 0 6 Training Seamen .......................... 4 0 6 Boys .................................. 2 0 1 Chief Carpenter’s Mate ...................... 8 6 1 Chief Armourer ........................... 9 0 3,400 1 Ship’s Steward ........................... 6 6 1 Ship’s Cook ............................. 5 6 1 Officer’s Messman ......................... 6 0 1 Steward, 2nd class ......................... 4 0 42 R ating A llowances in addition to P ay . s. d. Carpenter (tool money) ...................... 0 3 Instructors (three) .......................... 0 6 Leading Signalmen ......................... 0 4 Bugler ................................. 0 3 Divers ................................. 0 3 Signalman .............................. 0 2 Sailmaker (A.B.) .......................... 1 0 5,485 Less estimated saving ..................... 285 50† Total P ay (carried forward) ................. 5,200 * Subject to Pay Regulations. † Entitled to rations as per authorized scale. Increased personnel to date from 1/1/09. ‡ Includes £ 100 paid by State as Superintendent of Life Saving Service. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 56. PERMANENT FORCE. £ Brought forward ................... 5,200 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 1,100 2. Fuel, light, and water ............................. 170 3. General stores .................................. 350 4. Travelling expenses .............................. 60 5. Rail and steamer fares and freight ..................... 120 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 75 7. Printing ...................................... 15 8. Stationery and office requisites ....................... 15 9. Clothing (allowance to cover wear and tear when away in torpedo boats) 10 10. Warlike stores ................................. 100 11. Additional officer, petty officers and men for sea cruising, and preparing for same 150 12. Temporary labour ............................... 100 2,265 Less estimated saving .............. 300 1,965 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams . ............. 25 Total D ivision No. 56 ............. 7,190 D ivision No. 57. NAVAL MILITIA.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ s. 1 Lieutenant 30 0 2 Sub-Lieutenants 20 0 2 Surgeons 30 0 1 Warrant Officer 18 0 2 Engine-room Artificers 15 0 14 Petty Officers 11 0 1,150 9 Leading Seamen 9 0 71 Able Seamen 8 10 11 Training Seamen 6 3 16 Stokers 10 0 4 Boys 4 2 Extra pay at above rates for Guards of Honour, under Regulations. 133 Carried forward ............ 1,150 * Including 1 officer and 12 men for Examination Services. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 57. £ NAVAL MILITIA. Brought forward ............................. 1,150 Subdivision No. 2.— C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniforms ......................................... 120 2. Lighting .......................................... 15 3. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ....................... 15 4. Prizes, gunnery, torpedo and musketry ...................... 30 5. Small arms ammunition ............................... 50 6. Additional training, Naval Militia ......................... 150 380 Total D ivision No. 57 ................... 1,530 D ivision No. 58. CADETS. Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. General expenses and allowances under Regulations ............ 550 Total S outh A ustralian N aval F orces ..................... 9,270 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN NAVAL FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 59. £ EXAMINATION SERVICE.—NAVAL MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ s. d. 2 Sub-Lieutenants .............................. 20 0 0 240 24 Able Seamen ................................ 8 10 0 26 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniforms ......................................... 60 T otal W estern A ustralian N aval F orces (Total D ivision No. 59) 300 ___________ TASMANIAN NAVAL FORCES. D ivision No. 60. EXAMINATION SERVICE.—NAVAL MILITIA.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ s. d. 1 Sub-Lieutenant 20 0 0 120 12 Able Seamen 8 10 0 13 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniforms ......................................... 30 Total T asmanian N aval F orces (Total D ivision No. 60) ............... 150 Total N aval F orces ............................. 63,531 * Administration by Military Authorities of State. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. THURSDAY ISLAND. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” £ 85 Royal Australian Artillery .................... 10,463 1 Armament Artificer ........................ 151 306 Militia ................................. 2,491 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction ....... 260 Maintenance of Existing Arms ................. 575 Ammunition ............................. 662 General Contingencies ...................... 925 Postage and Telegrams ...................... 40 15,567 R ifle C lubs and A ssociations .................. 5 392 Total T hursday I sland ................ 15,572 KING GEORGE’S SOUND. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” £ 18 Royal Australian Artillery .................... 2,230 Australian Army Medical Corps ................ 95 Maintenance of Existing Arms ................. 170 Ammunition ............................. 200 General Contingencies ...................... 275 Postage and Telegrams ...................... 25 18 Total K ing G eorge ’ s S ound ................ 2,995 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. THURSDAY ISLAND. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 61. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (QUEENSLAND). Maximum. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . * O fficers . £ 1 Major or Captain † ............................ 500 2 Lieutenants † ............................... 300 N on -C ommissioned O fficers and M en . Per diem. s. d. 1 Company Sergeant-Major ....................... 0 9 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant .................. 5 6 4,850 4 Sergeants .................................. 5 0 4 Corporals .................................. 4 0 4 Bombardiers ................................ 3 6 2 Acting Bombardiers ........................... 3 6 66 Gunners ................................... 3 0 Tropical Pay under Regulations ................... 1,390 85‡ S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 3 at 6d. per diem ............................. Gun Layers, 6 at 3d. per diem ................................ Range Takers, 4 at 3d. per diem ............................... Signallers, 4 at 3d. per diem ................................. 162 Telephonists, 2 at 3d. per diem ............................... Clerks, 2 at 6s. per week ................................... Carter, 1 at £ 12 per annum .................................. Carpenter, 1 at 1s. per diem ................................. Total P ay ........................... 6,402 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 2,200 2. Fuel and light ................................... 250 3. Lodging allowance ................................ 266 4. Clothing and kits ................................. 750 5. Medicines and hospital charges ....................... 150 6. Purchase and maintenance of horses (transport) ............. 75 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .................... 100 8. Prizes ........................................ 15 9. Barrack stores ................................... 200 10. Hire of steamers and boats ........................... 30 11. Regimental forms, account books and text books ............ 25 4,061 Total D ivision No. 61 .................... 10,463 * Subject to Pay Regulations. † Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling and Tropical Pay. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. ‡ Here and elsewhere where vacancies exist, the money appropriated may be applied to the payment of those in lower ranks, provided the total number of persons paid does not exceed the number provided for. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. THURSDAY ISLAND. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 62. ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Max. per diem. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . s. d. 146 1 Assistant Armament Artificer ..................... 8 0 Tropical Pay, at 1s. per diem ................................. Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform allowance .................................. 5 Total D ivision No. 62 ............................ 151 D ivision No. 63. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1 — P ay . G arrison A rtillery . ( No. 3 Queensland Company. ) £ s. 1 Lieutenant .............................. 12 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 140 1 Bombardier .............................. 6 16 16 Gunners, &c. ............................. 6 8 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial 20 Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay, under Regulations. C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . ( Fortress Engineers attached to No. 3 Field Company. ) 1 Sergeant ................................ 10 0 58 6 Sappers ................................ 8 0 7 I nfantry . ( The Kennedy Regiment, 4 Companies. ) 1 Lieut.-Colonel ............................ 30 0 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 8 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 1 Adjutant at 5s. per diem ...................... 91 5 1 Quartermaster ............................ 12 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 9 12 4 Colour Sergeants .......................... 8 16 1 Orderly Room Sergeant ...................... 8 8 1,900 12 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 1 Band Sergeant ............................ 8 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 16 Corporals ............................... 7 4 8 Drummers or Buglers ....................... 6 8 188 Privates ................................ 6 8 21 Bandsmen ............................... 6 8 269 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 296 Carried forward ................ … 2,098 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. THURSDAY ISLAND. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 63. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 296 Brought forward ........................ 2,098 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . ( Queensland Garrison Company. ) £ s. 1 Captain, Medical Charge, Royal Australian Artillery ... 100 0 1 Medical Officer attached to Kennedy Infantry Regiment 24 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 190 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 5 Privates ................................ 6 8 10 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Less estimated saving ............................. 2,288 588 306 Total P ay ...................... 1,700 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance, at 40s. per head of establishment 610 2. Horse allowance under Regulations .................... 48 3. Band allowance ................................. 50 4. Prizes ....................................... 44* 5. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 10 6. Text books .................................... 10 7. Allowance to Instructor, Militia Garrison Artillery, at 1s. per day 19 791 Total D ivision No. 63 ............. 2,491 D ivision No. 64. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION . 260 D ivision No. 65. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery stores .................................. 300 2. Waterproof cloaks ............................... 170 3. General stores .................................. 60 4. Artificer’s tools and material ........................ 45 575 * Garrison Artillery £ 15 Musketry, £ 27 Skill-at-Arms, £ 2. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” THURSDAY ISLAND. D ivision No. 66. £ AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery ............... 300 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ............................ 100 3. Small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 262 662 D ivision No. 67. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight .............................. 175 2. Steamer fares and freight ............................... 700 3. Other travelling expenses .............................. 50 925 D ivision No. 68. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS . 40 D ivision No. 69. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Effective grant, at 5s. per efficient ......................... 5 Total T hursday I sland ................... 15,572 F.15815. d VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. KING GEORGE’S SOUND. Transferred. D ivision No. 70. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (WESTERN AUSTRALIA). Maximum.* Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . O fficers . £ 1 Lieutenant* ................................. 300 W arrant O fficers , N on -C ommissioned O fficers , and M en . Per diem. s. d. 1 Sergeant ................................... 5 0 1,230 2 Corporals .................................. 4 0 1 Bombardier ................................. 3 6 13 Gunners ................................... 3 0 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 3 at 6d. per diem ............................. 28 18 Total P ay ................................. 1,258 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 500 2. Fuel and light .................................. 100 3. Uniforms ..................................... 180 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 65 5. Steamer hire ................................... 25 6. Prizes ....................................... 10 7. Hospital fees ................................... 10 8. Allowance in lieu of quarters, Non-commissioned Officers and Men 82 972 Total D ivision No. 70 ................... 2,230 D ivision No. 71. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerk of Works ........................................... † * Subject to Pay Regulations. Pay includes all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Transferred to Div. No. 154, Royal Australian Engineers, in 1908-9. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. KING GEORGE’S SOUND. “ Transferred.” D ivision No. 72. AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. £ Subdivision No. 1.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Medical Officers ....................... 50 2. Drugs ....................................... 10 3. Horse allowance ................................ 35 D ivision No. 73. 95 MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Armament stores .................................... 30 2. Barrack stores and utensils .............................. 90 3. Maintenance of armament .............................. 50 170 D ivision No. 74. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition ................................. 200 D ivision No. 75. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight .............................. 50 2. Steamer fares and freight ............................... 50 3. Other Travelling expenses .............................. 50 4. Garrison library ..................................... 10 5. Transport ......................................... 40 6. Allowance to provide for increased cost of living 75 275 D ivision No. 76. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .............................. 25 Total K ing G eorge ’ s S ound ..................... 2,995 d 2 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY—NEW SOUTH WALES. Number of Persons. — “Transferred.” PERMANENT FORCES. £ 13 District Head-Quarters Staff ................ 4,450 298 Royal Australian Artillery, New South Wales .... 31,246 9 Armament Artificers ..................... 1,695 55 Royal Australian Engineers ................ 8,270 15 Permanent Army Service Corps 2,404 11 Australian Army Medical Corps 1,483 40 Ordnance Department .................... 5,762 7 Rifle Range Staff ....................... 1,150 8 District Accounts and Pay Branch ............ 2,049 81 Instructional Staff ...................... 16,410 537 Total Permanent Forces ................ 74,919 5,644 MILITIA ............................ 49,292 2,370 VOLUNTEERS ........................ 6,386 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction .... 13, 150 Maintenance of existing arms and equipment ..... 7,050 Ammunition .......................... 8.985 General contingencies .................... 9,600 General services ....................... 1,149 Postages and telegrams ................... 550 Miscellaneous ......................... … 40,484 13,512 CADETS ............................ 14,408 4 RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS ........ 18,708 22,067 Total N ew S outh W ales F orces ........... 204,197 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class of Grade. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. D ivision No. 77. “Transferred.” DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 … Commandant* ............................... 900 1 … Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief Staff Officer* ...... 650 1 … Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General* ............. 550 1 … Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General * ................ 550 1 3 Senior Clerk * ............................... 380 Maximum. 2 II. Military Clerks ........................... £ 260 480 4 III. Military Clerks* ........................... 210 720 2 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 220 13 Total D ivision No. 77 .......... 4,450 D ivision No. 78. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (NEW SOUTH WALES). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. † O fficers . 1 … Colonel or Lieutenant-Colonel * ................ £ 600 2 … Majors * ................................ 500 1 … Staff Captain and Adjutant* ................... 400 3 … Captains* ............................... 400 8 … Lieutenants* ............................. 300 W arrant O fficers , N on -C ommissioned O fficers , and M en . Per diem. s. d. 6 … Warrant Officers .......................... 13 0 21,100 1 … Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 11 0 1 … Staff Sergeant (3rd class Master Gunner) .......... 7 0 9 … Staff Sergeants ........................... 6 0 1 … Farrier Sergeant ........................... 6 0 16 … Sergeants ............................... 0 0 2 … Sergeants, Collarmaker, Wheeler, or Farrier ........ 6 0 16 … Corporals ............................... 4 0 16 … Bombardiers ............................. 3 6 8 … Acting Bombardiers ........................ 3 6 207 … Gunners and Drivers ........................ 3 0 298 Carried forward ...................... 21,100 *Pay includes Forage and Allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 78. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (NEW SOUTH WALES). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 298 Brought forward ............................ 21,100 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 20 at 6d. per diem ............................ Limber Gunners, 2 at 6d. per diem ............................. Gun Layers, 27 at 3d. per diem ............................... Range Takers, 18 at 3d. per diem .............................. Signallers, 18 at 3d. per diem ................................ 948 Telephonists, 8 at 3d. per diem ............................... Storemen, School of Gunnery, 2 at 1s., 1 at 6d. per diem .............. Clerks—9 at 6s. per week, 1 at 6d. per diem ....................... Musicians, 24 at 6d. per diem ................................ Master Cook, at 6d. per diem ................................ 22,048 Less estimated saving .................... 700 298 Total P ay ....................... 21,348 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 5,000 2. Fuel and light .................................. 475 3. Allowance in lieu of quarters for Non-commissioned Officers and Men 1,004 4. Uniforms, as per clothing regulations ................... 2,000 5. Cloaks, great coats, helmets, and free kits ................ 189 6. Forage and remounts ............................. 1,420 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 500 8. Towards maintaining apparatus in Gymnasium ............ 25 9. Steamer hire—Troops to Batteries ..................... 50 10. Prizes—Competitive practice ....................... 60 11. Band instruments and upkeep ....................... 100 12. Sanitation at Out-stations .......................... 40 13. Veterinary apparatus and medicines ................... 35 10,898 Less estimated saving ................... 1,000 9,898 Total D ivision No. 78 ................... 31,246 D ivision No. 78 a . Maximum per Diem. ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* s. d. 1 Warrant Officer Artificer ..................... 13 0 4 Armament Artificers ........................ 11 0 1,650 4 Assistant Armament Artificers ................. 8 0 9 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform allowance, 9 at £ 5 each ...................... 45 Total D ivision No. 78 a ................... 1,695 * Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 79. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . * Maximum. £ 1 Staff Officer for Engineers and O.C.† ............... 500 1 Staff Officer for Works† ........................ 400 1 Division Officer† ............................. 300 C lass “A” (S pecialists ).† 1 Surveyor or Draughtsman ....................... 350 Per diem. s. d. 2 Instructors ................................. 13 0 1 Submarine Mining Storekeeper .................... 13 0 1 Clerk of Works .............................. 13 0 1 Master of S.M. steamer, 1st Class .................. 13 0 1 Master of S.M. steamer, 2nd Class .................. 9 0 1 Engineer Clerk .............................. 10 6 1 Regimental Clerk ............................. 10 6 1 Electric Artificer, 1st Class ...................... 11 0 2 Electric Artificers, 2nd Class ..................... 9 0 7,850 3 Engine-drivers (Marine) ........................ 9 0 3 Stokers (Marine) ............................. 7 3 3 Storemen .................................. 8 0 3 Deck Hands on S.M. steamers .................... 7 3 C lass “B” (R egimental ). S.M.M. and Electric Light Sections. Per annum. 1 Lieuteuant† ................................. £ 300 Per diem. s. d. 1 Company Sergeant-Major ....................... 7 6 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant .................. 7 0 2 Sergeants .................................. 6 6 3 1st Corporals ................................ 6 0 2 2nd Corporals ............................... 5 9 17 Sappers ................................... 5 6 1 Cook ..................................... 4 0 Special Duty Pay (Divers) ....................... 7,850 Less estimated saving 750 55‡ Total P ay (carried forward) 7,100 * Subject to Pay Regulations.—† Pay includes Forage and ail Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters as provided by Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 79. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Brought forward ............................. 7 , 100 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations .......................................... 500 2. Fuel and light ...................................... 120 3. Uniforms and kits ................................... 300 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ...................... 50 5. Steam fuel ........................................ 200 1,170 Total D ivision No. 79 .................. 8,270 D ivision No. 80. PERMANENT ARMY SERVICE CORPS. Maximum.† Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1 Lieutenant and Quartermaster* .................... 325 Per diem. s . d. 1 Warrant Officer .............................. 13 0 2 Sergeants .................................. 5 3 1,410 1 Corporal ................................... 4 10 10 Drivers ................................... 4 0 E xtra D uty P ay . One Clerk, at 1s. per diem .................................. 19 15‡ Total P ay (carried forward) ...................... 1,429 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—†Subject to Pay Regulations. —‡Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred. ” D ivision No. 80. PERMANENT ARMY SERVICE CORPS. £ Brought forward ....................... 1,429 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 250 2. Fuel and light .................................. 50 3. Allowance in lieu of quarters ........................ 200 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 120 5. Forage and remounts for 6 Garrison horses ............... 280 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 25 7. Repairs to harness and vehicles, also renewals ............. 50 975 Total D ivision No. 80 ................... 2,404 D ivision No. 81. AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum P ermanent A rmy M edical C orps . Per ann. 1 Lieutenant and Quartermaster, in charge of Garrison Hospital £ 275 Per diem. s. d. 1 Staff Sergeant ............................... 7 6 1 Sergeant ................................... 6 6 1 Corporal ................................... 5 6 1,030 2 2nd Corporals ............................... 4 6 5 Privates ................................... 3 6 A dditional P ay . Orderly Room Clerk, at 6d. per diem ........................... Cook (Hospital), at 6d. per diem .............................. Storeman, Ambulance Depôt, at 1s. per diem ...................... 73 Compounder, at 2s. per diem ................................ 11 Total P ay (carried forward) ............ 1,103 * Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. D ivision No. 81. “Transferred.” AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. £ Brought forward ............... 1,103 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 165 2. Fuel and light .................................. 15 3. Allowance in lieu of quarters ........................ 60 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 60 5. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 30 6. Medical attendance at out-stations (permanent services) ...... 50 380 Total D ivision No. 81 ................... 1,483 ______________ D ivision No. 82. Class or Grade. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , etc . Clerical Division. 1 2 Senior Ordnance Officer and Controller of Stores 440 3 4 Clerks ........................................ 730 4 5 Clerks ........................................ 450 Long-service increments, Clerical Division, Class 5 .......... 29 8 1,649 ( a ) G un W harf S ection . 1 … Foreman of Stores (Warrant Officer)* ................... 180 5 … Storemen ...................................... 650 1 … Saddler ....................................... 156 3 … Sailmakers ..................................... 410 1 V. Carpenter ..................................... 144 1 … Labourer ...................................... 138 12 1,678 20 Carried forward ................ 3,327 * Bay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses Redaction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 82. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* 20 Brought forward ................. 3,327 ( b ) M agazine S ection . † Maximum. Per Annum. £ 7 Magazine Storemen ........................ 200 1,124 1 Watchman .............................. 120 8 ( c ) A rmoury S ection . 1 Armourer (Warrant Officer) ................... 240 1,411 6 Assistant Armourers ........................ 156 1 5 Clerk .................................. 160 4 Artisans ................................ 128 12 5,862 Less estimated saving ................ 100 40 5,762 D ivision No. 83. RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* 1 Warrant Officer in charge, Randwick, at £ 263 .......... 1,150 1 Warrant Officer in charge, Flemington Range, at £ 263 .... 4 Markers, 1 at £ 184, 1 at £ 156, 1 at £ 144, 1 at £ 110 ....... 1 Caretaker, Adamstown Range, £ 128 ................ Allowance to Caretaker, East Maitland Range, £ 12 ....... 7 1,150 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 84. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerical Division. 1 2 District Paymaster and Accountant ...................... 480 1 4 Clerk and Paying Officer ............................ 285 4 4 Clerks ......................................... 965 2 5 Clerks ......................................... 300 Allowance to Orderly, at 1s. per diem .................... 19 8 2,049 D ivision No. 85. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. (For duty with Militia and Volunteer Forces.) Maximum.† Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* £ O fficers . 3 Majors ............................... 550 3 Captains .............................. 450 2 Lieutenants ............................ 350 W arrant and N on -C ommissioned O fficers . 1 Garrison Sergeant-Major ................... 247 12 Class I. ............................... 210 15,300 12 „ II. ............................... 183 23 „ III. .............................. 165 24 „ IV. .............................. 146 1 Military Clerk ......................... 160 Additional instruction .................... … 250 81‡ Total P ay ........... … 15,550 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Horse allowance—Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers, 26 at £ 30 780 2. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment .. 80 860 Total D ivision No. 85 ............ 16,410 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.——† Subject to Pay Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . C ommand S taffs . ( Head-Quarters, 1 st and 2 nd Light Horse and 1 st Infantry Brigades. ) £ s. d. 3 Colonels ................................ 36 0 0 260 3 Brigade Majors ........................... 24 0 0 3 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 3 Orderly Room Clerks ....................... 8 8 0 12 1 Officer Commanding Sydney Fortress ............ 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ............................. 24 0 0 2 1 Officer Commanding Newcastle Defences 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ............................. 24 0 0 2 A ustralian L ight H orse . (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th Regiments. ) 16,450 6 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 6 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 19 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 110 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 6 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 6 Quartermasters ........................... 12 0 0 6 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 0 6 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 0 6 Orderly Room Clerks ....................... 8 8 0 25 Squadron Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 25 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 25 Farrier-Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 6 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 0 110 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 6 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 0 104 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 52 Shoeing-smiths ........................... 6 16 0 52 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 1,310 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 18 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 1,904 Extra pay for provision of suitable horses at £ 1 per annum for privates, other ranks in proportion, in accordance with Regulations. 1,920 Carried forward ........... … 16,830 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1,920 Brought forward .................... 16,830 F ield A rtillery . (No. 1,2, 3, 4, and 5 Batteries. ) £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel .......................... 30 0 0 4,070† 5 Majors ................................... 24 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per day* ....................... 91 5 0 5 Captains .................................. 18 0 0 1 Quartermaster .............................. 12 0 0 10 Lieutenants ................................ 12 0 0 1 Brigade Sergeant-Major ....................... 9 12 0 5 Battery Sergeants-Major ....................... 8 16 0 5 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeants .................. 8 8 0 20 Sergeants ................................. 8 0 0 5 Farrier Sergeants ............................ 8 8 0 5 Shoeing-smiths ............................. 6 16 0 5 Saddler Sergeants ........................... 8 8 0 5 Wheeler Sergeants ........................... 8 8 0 21 Corporals ................................. 7 4 0 20 Bombardiers ............................... 6 16 0 10 Trumpeters ................................ 6 8 0 185 Gunners .................................. 6 8 0 120 Drivers .................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial 430 Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations. Extra pay to Country Batteries for provision of suitable horses at rates in accordance with Regulations. G arrison A rtillery . (No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 Companies. ) 1 Lieutenant-Colonel .......................... 30 0 0 2,730 4 Majors ................................... 24 0 0 3 Captains .................................. 18 0 0 11 Lieutenants ................................ 12 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 3s. per diem ....................... 54 15 0 1 Quartermaster .............................. 18 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ..................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 9 12 0 1 Orderly Room Sergeant ....................... 8 8 0 4 Company Sergeants-Major ..................... 8 16 0 4 Company Quartermaster-Sergeants ................ 8 8 0 20 Sergeants ................................. 8 0 0 21 Corporals ................................. 7 4 0 21 Bombardiers ............................... 6 16 0 280 Gunners .................................. 6 8 0 374 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations. 2 , 724 Carried forward ................... 23,630 * Includes Horse Allowance. † Includes four days’ additional training. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 2,724 Brought forward ................ 23,630 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . 1 Director of Military Telegraphs 60 ( No. 1 Field Troop. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Troop Sergeant-Major ....................... 11 0 0 1 Troop Quartermaster-Sergeant ................. 10 10 0 1 Farrier Sergeant ........................... 10 0 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 300 1 Trumpeter ............................... 8 0 0 1 Corporal ................................ 9 0 0 1 2nd Corporal ............................. 8 10 0 5 Drivers ................................. 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 35 ( No. 1 Fi eld Company. ) 1 Major ................................. 30 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 1 Shoeing Smith ............................ 8 10 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 590 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 5 Lance Corporals ........................... 8 0 0 1 Trumpeter ............................... 8 0 0 40 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 8 Drivers 8 10 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial 66 Parades and Courts, under Regulations. ( No. 1 Fortress Company. ) 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 330 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 1 Bugler ................................. 8 0 0 27 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 38 2,864 Carried forward ............ 24,910 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 2,864 Brought forward .................. 24,910 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers .— continued. ( No. 1 Electric Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Major or Captain .......................... 30 0 0 4 Lieutenants .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 6 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 740 7 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 4 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 59 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 83 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. (No. 1 Telegraph Company, Head-Quarters and Air-Line Section. ) 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Q.M.-Sergeant ..................... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 400 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 1 Trumpeter ............................... 8 0 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 5 Artificers ............................... 8 10 0 10 Drivers ................................. 8 10 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 46 2,993 Carried forward .................. 26,050 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 2,993 Brought forward ...................... 26,050 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers — continued. (No. 1 Submarine Mining Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 31 11 3 4 Lieutenants .............................. 21 5 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 15 12 6 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 14 13 9 2 Sergeants ............................... 14 1 3 2 Corporals ............................... 12 10 0 1 2nd Corporal ............................. 11 17 6 970 1 Bugler ................................. 10 0 0 10 0 0 67 Sappers ............................. to 11 5 0 80 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. I nfantry . (1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Regiments. ) £ s . 4 Lieut.-Colonels ........................... 30 0 12 Majors ................................. 24 0 24 Captains ................................ 18 0 68 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 4 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 4 Quartermasters ........................... 12 0 1 Brigade Bandmaster † ....................... 50 0 4 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 4 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 4 Orderly Room Sergeants ..................... 8 8 32 Colour-Sergeants .......................... 8 16 4 Band Sergeants ........................... 8 0 4 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 15,200 100 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 4 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 4 Band Corporals ........................... 7 4 132 Corporals ............................... 7 4 64 Drummers or Buglers ....................... 6 8 80 Bandsmen ............................... 6 8 1,520 Privates ................................ 6 8 8 Drivers ................................. 6 16 2,081 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Also extra pay to Cyclists who provide their own cycles—at same rates as paid to Light Horse for provision of suitable horses. 5,154 Carried forward ................... 42,220 * Includes Horse Allowance. † Special rate. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 86. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 5,154 Brought forward .............. 42,220 A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . ( New South Wales District. ) £ s. d. 1 Lieut.-Colonel ........................ 30 0 0 3 Majors ............................. 24 0 0 300 11 Captains or Lieutenants .................. 18 0 0 15 A rmy S ervice C orps . ( Nos. 1 and 2 Light Horse and No. 1 Infantry Transport Supply Columns and Garrison Company. ) £ s. 1 Officer Commanding ....................... 24 0 6 Captains ................................ 18 0 7 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 6 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 2 Quartermaster-Sergeants ..................... 9 12 5 Staff Sergeants ........................... 8 16 3 Company Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 3 Company Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 13 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 1,200 12 Corporals ............................... 7 4 12 2nd Corporals ............................ 6 16 78 Drivers ................................. 6 16 Privates ................................ 6 8 3 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations; also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and drivers at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. 151 C orps of S ignallers .* ( Nos. 1 and 2 Companies. ) 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 2 Company Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 540 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 52 Privates ................................ 6 8 10 Drivers ................................. 6 16 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 76 5,396 Carried forward ..... … 44,260 * Members attached to Light Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision N o . 86. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 5,396 Brought forward ............ 44,260 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . Staff, Field, and Garrison Forces. 1 Senior Medical Officer, Lieuteuant-Colonel, Light Horse Regiments £ s. 30 0 1 District P.M.O. ........................... 100 0 1 Staff Officer, Medical Services ................. 400 0 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 584 1 Captain and Adjutant ....................... 18 0 1 Quartermaster ............................ 18 0 6 Officers Attached to Regiments and Forts. 5 Majors ................................. 24 0 22 Captains ................................ 18 0 516 27 ( Nos. 1 and 2 Light Horse Field Ambulances, No. 1 Field Ambulance, and New South Wales Garrison Ambulance. ) 1 Lieut.-Colonel ............................ 30 0 4 Majors ................................. 24 0 9 Captains ................................ 18 0 4 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 4 Staff Sergeants ........................... 8 16 9 Sergeant Compounders ...................... 8 16 1 Quartermaster-Sergeant ...................... 8 8 9 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 1 Farrier-Sergeant ........................... 8 8 1,630 1 Saddler-Sergeant .......................... 8 8 13 Corporals ............................... 7 4 3 Buglers ................................ 6 8 46 Drivers ................................. 6 16 103 Privates ................................ 6 8 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations; also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and Drivers, at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. 208 5,637 Carried forward ................... 46,990 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. D ivision No. 86. “Transferred.” MILITIA. £ 5,637 Brought forward .................. 46,990 Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . V eterinary D epartment . £ s. 1 Principal Veterinary Officer ................... 100 0 172 6 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 7 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. U nattached and R eserve F orces . Pay for Officers, if called up ............................ 100 47,262 Less estimated saving .............................. 12,276 5,644 Total P ay ................................. 34,986 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance at 40s. per head of establishment 11,240 2. Hire of steamers ................................ 100 3. Horse hire .................................... 900 4. Horse allowance, under Regulations ................... 944 5. Baud allowance, at £ 150 per annum, Australian Light Horse ... 300 6. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 200 7. Prizes ....................................... 622* 8. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .................. 175 9. Stationery and incidental—Command Staffs ............. 75 10. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals—Intelligence Corps 250 14,806 Less estimated saving ....................... 500 14,306 Total D ivision No. 86 .................. 49,292 ____________ D ivision No. 87. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Allowance to 4 Volunteer Adjutants, at 5s. per diem† 365 Carried forward ................... 365 * Artillery, £ 135; Musketry, £ 403; Skill-at-Arms, £ 79.—† Includes Horse Allowance. VII—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 87. £ VOLUNTEERS. Brought forward ............ 365 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and Corps contingent allowance at 30s. per head of establishment, and 20s. per effective— 2,344 Infantry (37 Companies ) ................ 5,310 26 2. Effective allowance at 20s. per effective— Army Nursing Service 26 3. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 50 4. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 200 5. Prizes—Musketry ............................... 235 2,370 5,821 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Travelling and mileage allowance, Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 200 Total D ivision No. 87 ................... 6,386 ____________ D ivision No. 88. AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps . * ____________ D ivision No. 89. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES AND REGIMENTAL TOURS, including railway fares and freight 1 13,150† *Transferred to Division No. 86, Militia, in 1903-9. †Includes four days’ extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 90. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. £ No. 1. Great coats and repairs ................................ 1,500 2. General stores ...................................... 1,500 3. Maintenance of armament, small arms, and spare parts ........... 850 4. Painting materials and repairs ............................ 200 5. Harness and saddlery, also repairs ......................... 50 6. Ambulance and medical equipment, also repairs 100 7. Engineer stores ..................................... 600 8. Camp equipment and repairs ............................ 400 9. Accoutrements and repairs .............................. 150 10. Rifle barrels ...................................... 2,000 7,350 Less estimated saving ................. 300 _______________ D ivision No. 91. 7,050 AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery ............... 1,400 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ............................ 2,175 3. Small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 4,510 4. Loss on sale of small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 300 5. Artillery ammunition, School of Gunnery .................... 300 6. Pom Pom Ammunition ................................ 600 9,285 Less estimated saving ................... 300 8,985 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 92. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight ................................... 4,200 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight ............................ 450 3. Other travelling expenses ................................... 2,500 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 600 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............ 125 6. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 125 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 300 8. Printing Defence Schemes .................................. 200 9. Other printing .......................................... 100 10. Bank exchange ........................................ 20 11. Fuel and light ......................................... 555 12. Garrison Library—to provide, and for repair and care of books ......... 25 13. Grant to District United Service Institution ...................... 100 14. Compensation for injuries on duty ............................ 700 10,000 Less estimated saving ....................... 400 9,600 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. D ivision No. 93. “Transferred.” GENERAL SERVICES. £ Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Medical examination of recruits ............................. 80 2. Messengers ........................................... 28 3. Temporary assistance and extra labour ......................... 300 4. Printer, at 3s. per diem .................................... 55 5. Assistant Printer, at 1s. per diem ............................. 19 6. Telephonist, at 1s. per diem ................................ 19 7. Storeman, Mobilization stores, at 4d. per diem .................... 7 8. Cleaning staff offices ..................................... 244 9. Medals, meritorious and long service medals, and auxiliary forces officers’ decorations 50 10. Sanitary services, Victoria barracks, at 1s. per diem 19 11. Annuities awarded for meritorious services under State regulations ...... 140 12. Washing barrack and hospital bedding and clothing 60 13. Repairing hospital and barrack bedding ........................ 30 14. Pigeon loft for carrier pigeons .............................. 15 15. Caretaker, lamplighter, and cleaner, at 4s. 6d. per diem .............. 83 D ivision No. 94. 1,149 POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS ................................. 550 Number of Persons. D ivision No. 95. CADETS. Mounted Cadets 2 Squadrons, 144 Maximum. † 13,502 Senior Cadets 4 Battalions, 3,320 Cadets, 15 Battalions, 10,038 Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* I nstructional S taff . Officers. £ 1 Captain ................................... 450 2 Lieutenants ................................. 350 Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers. 1,400 6 Class IV. .................................. 146 1 Military Clerk ............................... 160 10 13,512 Total P ay (carried forward) 1,400 * Pay includes all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. —† Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 95. CADETS. £ Brought forward ............ 1,400 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Officers Commanding Senior Cadets and Cadets at £ 20 each 40 2. Allowance to Instructors of Musketry at £ 15 each .......... 30 3. Allowances to Cadet Officers, as per Regulations ........... 2,000 4. Effective allowance to Detachments as per Regulations ....... 1,200 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets—Allowances under Regulations ... 2,500 6. Cadets—Clothing allowance under Regulations ............ 2,850 7. Railway fares and freight ........................... 2,000 8. Steamer and coach fares and freight .................... 200 9. Travelling expenses .............................. 350 10. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals ............. 150 11. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 100 12. Other printing ................................. 50 13. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 2,638 14. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment . 60 15. Annual Rifle Meeting ............................ 500 16. Camps of Training .............................. 1,560 17. Schools of Instruction ............................ 180 16,408 Less estimated saving ....................... 3,400 13,008 Total D ivision No. 95 ................... 14,408 D ivision No. 96. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Class or Grade. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 4 Clerk ............................................. 210 3 5 Clerks ............................................ 220 4 Total P ay (carried forward) .... 430 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” £ D ivision No. 96. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Brought forward ........................... 430 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 9,880 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 1,298 3. Railway fares and freight ................................... 1,500 4. Steamer and coach fares and freight ............................ 600 5. Other travelling expenses ................................... 200 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 100 7. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............. 20 8. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 20 9. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing and binding 10 10. Other printing .......................................... 100 11. Effective grant at 5s. per efficient ............................. 2,000 12. Grants to Rifle Associations ................................. 2,500 13. Stores for cleaning arms ................................... 200 18,428 Less estimated saving ....................... 300 18,128 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams 150 Total D ivision No. 96 ....................... 18,708 Total N ew S outh W ales M ilitary F orces ........................... 204,197 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY—VICTORIA. Number of Persons “Transferred.” “Other.” £ £ PERMANENT FORCES. 11 District Head-Quarters Staff ...................... 3,500 … 238 Royal Australian Artillery (Victoria) ................ 26,145 … 11 Armament Artificers ........................... 1,915 … 55 Royal Australian Engineers ...................... 8,300 … 6 Australian Army Medical Corps 895 … 37 Ordnance Department .......................... 5,213 … 6 Rifle Range Staff ............................. 937 … 6 District Accounts and Pay Branch 1,485 … 56 Instructional Staff ............................ 10,825 … 426 Total Permanent Forces ...................... 59,215 … 5,468 MILITIA . .................................. 49,712 … 1,058 VOLUNTEERS . ............................. 3,093 … Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction .......... 8,900 … Maintenance of Existing Arms and Equipment ......... 12,000 … Ammunition ................................ 4,967 … Warlike Stores ............................... … … General Contingencies ......................... 9,880 71 General Services ............................. 738 … Postage and Telegrams ......................... 440 … 36,925 71 13,004 CADETS . .................................. 14,685 … 4 RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS .............. 26,707 … 19,960 Total V ictorian F orces ....................... 190,337 71 190,408 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 97. DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.— P ay . Maximum. £ … £ 1 Commandant* ............................ … 800 1 … Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief Staff Officer* ... … 550 1 … Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General* ............. … 525 1 … Deputy Assistant Quartermaster-General* .......... … 525 1 II. Military Clerk ............................ 260 260 2 III. Military Clerks ........................... 210 360 4 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 480 11 3,500 D ivision No. 98. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (VICTORIA). Maximum. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . † £ O fficers . 1 … Lieut.-Colonel* 600 1 … Major* 500 1 … Staff Captain and Adjutant* 400 2 … Captains* 400 6 … Lieutenants* 300 W arrant O fficers , N on -C ommissioned O fficers , and M en . Per diem. s . d. 5 … Warrant Officers* ......................... 13 0 8 … Company Sergeants-Major, Quartermaster-Sergeant, and Staff-Sergeants 6 0 15,827 1 … Orderly Room Sergeant ...................... 6 0 12 … Sergeants ............................... 5 0 1 … Sergeant Collarmaker, Wheeler, or Farrier ......... 6 0 1 … Sergeant Electrician‡ ....................... 11 0 12 … Corporals ............................... 4 0 13 … Bombardiers ............................. 3 6 6 … Acting Bombardiers ........................ 3 6 163 … Gunners and Trumpeters ..................... 3 0 Civilian Boatman, South Channel Fort, at 30s. per week … 233 Carried forward ..................... … 15,827 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. ‡ Consolidated pay. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. D ivision No. 98. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (VICTORIA). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 233 Brought forward ....................... 15,827 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . Sixteen District Gunners, at 6d. per day ......................... Two Limber Gunners, at 6d. per day ............................ Twenty-one Gun-Layers, at 3d. per day .......................... Fourteen Range Takers, at 3d. per day .......................... Fourteen Signallers, at 3d. per day ............................. Six Telephonists, at 3d. per day ............................... Two Mounted Orderlies, at 1s. per day .......................... Three Carters, 1 at 1s., 2 at 6d. per day .......................... One Master Tailor, at 3s. per day .............................. 933 One Master Cook, at 6d. per day .............................. Six Clerks, at 6s. per week .................................. Twenty-four Musicians, at 6d. per day .......................... One Shoeing Smith, at 1s. per day ............................. One Boiler Attendant, at 6d. per day ............................ One Carpenter, at 1s. per day ................................ Gymnastic Instructor, at 1s. per day ............................ Maximum. C rew of S team L aunch “M ars .” £ 1 Engine-driver* .............................. 156 1 Coxswain Grade V. ........................... 156† Per diem s. d. 710 2 Deck Hands* ............................... 7 3 1 Fireman* .................................. 7 3 5 17,470 238 Less estimated saving .......................... 300 Total P ay (carried forward) 17,170 * Pay includes rations. † Also £ 8 in lieu of rations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 98. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (VICTORIA). Brought forward ............ 17,170 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 3,450 2. Fuel, light, and water ............................. 850 3. Allowance in lieu of quarters for Non-commissioned Officers and Men 995 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 2,650 5. Forage and remounts ............................. 1,260 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 200 7. Prizes for competitive practice ....................... 45 8. Coal, oil, and other material. Steam Launch Mars .......... 200 9. Band instruments and upkeep ........................ 100 10. Gymnasium apparatus ............................ 25 9,775 Less estimated saving ................... 800 8,975 Total D ivision No. 98 ........................ 26,145 ___________ D ivision No. 98 a . ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum Per Diem. s. d. 1 Warrant Officer Artificer ........................ 13 0 4 Armament Artificers ........................... 11 0 1,860 6 Assistant Armament Artificers .................... 8 0 11 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1 Uniform Allowance at £ 5 each ........................ 55 Total D ivision No. 98 a ................... 1,915 * Subject to pay regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 99. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum.* £ 1 Staff Officer for Engineers and O.C.† ............ 500 1 Staff Officer for Works † ..................... 400 1 Division Officer† 300 C lass “A” ( S pecialists ). † 1 Surveyor or Draftsman ...................... 350 1 Quartermaster ............................ 275 1 Engineer-in-charge of military machinery .......... 300 Per diem. s . d. 3 Instructors .............................. 13 0 1 Submarine Mining Storekeeper ................. 13 0 1 Clerk of Works ........................... 13 0 1 Master of S.M. Steamer, 1st Class ............... 13 0 1 Engineer Clerk ........................... 10 6 1 Regimental Clerk .......................... 10 6 1 Electric Artificer, 1st Class ................... 11 0 7,400 1 Electric Artificer, 2nd Class ................... 9 0 2 Engine-drivers (Marine) ..................... 9 0 2 Stokers (Marine) .......................... 7 3 3 Storemen ............................... 8 0 2 Deck Hands on S.M. Steamers ................. 7 3 C lass “B” (R egimental ). (S.M.M. and Electric Light Sections). Per annum. 2 Lieutenants .............................. £ 300 Per diem . 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 7 6 2 Sergeants ............................... 6 6 3 1st Corporals ............................. 6 0 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 5 9 19 Sappers ................................ 5 6 1 Cook .................................. 4 0 Special Duty Pay (Divers) .................................. 55‡ Total P ay (carried forward) ................ 7,400 * Subject to Pay Regulations.—† Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1st January, 1909. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 99. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. £ Brought forward ............ 7,400 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 400 2. Fuel and light .................................. 75 3. Lodging allowance, Non-commissioned Officers and Men ..... 100 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 360 5. Steam fuel .................................... 200 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 15 7. Prizes for competitive practice ....................... 10 1,160 Less estimated saving ................... 260 900 Total D ivision No. 99 ................... 8,300 ____________ D ivision No. 100. AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .‡ Maximum. 1 Quartermaster — Instructor, Permanent Staff, and District Compounder * † £ s . 275 0 Per Diem. s. d. 1 Staff Sergeant ............................ 7 0 685 1 Corporal ................................ 5 6 3 Privates ................................ 3 6 6 Additional Service Pay. Orderly room clerk, 6d. per diem ................ … Cook, hospital, 6d. per diem ................... … 37 Storeman, ambulance depôt, at 1s. per diem ........ … Total P ay ............... … 722 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 75 2. Fuel and light .................................. 25 3. Lodging allowance ............................... 33 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 30 5. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 10 173 Total D ivision No. 100 .............................. 895 * Subject to deduction for value of Government quarters occupied.—† Pay includes Forage and all Allowance except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by regulations.—‡ Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 101. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , etc . Clerical Division. 1 2 Senior Ordnance Officer and Controller of Stores ..... 440 2 4 Clerics ................................. 545 6 5 Clerks ................................. 700 General Division. 1 IV. Senior Messenger .......................... 132 1 II. Typist ................................. 110 11 1,927 ( a ) G un W harf S ection . 1 Storeman Foreman ......................... 190* 5 IV. Storemen ............................... 678 2 III. Storemen ............................... 252 1 VI. Foreman Carpenter ......................... 162 1 VI. Foreman Saddler and Harness Maker ............. 162 1 V. Saddler and Harness Maker ................... 150 1 VI. Foreman Blacksmith ........................ 162 1 III. Blacksmith’s Striker ........................ 126 1 III. Labourer ............................... 120 14 2,002 ( b ) M agazine S ection . 1 Magazine Storeman ........................ 200 1 V. Caretaker Langwarrin Military Reserve ........... 156* 1 IV. Storeman ............................... 138 3 494 ( c ) A rmoury S ection . 1 X. Armourer ............................... 240 1 V. Assistant Armourer ........................ 156 1 IV. Assistant Armourer ........................ 138 6 III. Assistant Armourers ........................ 456 9 990 5,413 Less estimated saving ............ 200 37 5,213 * With quarters. F.15815. e VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 102. RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 Visiting Ranger, at £ 155 ................................ 1 Ranger, Elwood, at £ 143† ............................... 1 Ranger, Port Melbourne, at £ 143† .......................... 1 Labourer, Port Melbourne, at 6s. per diem .................... 1 Ranger, Williamstown, at £ 160* ........................... 1 Labourer, Williamstown, at 6s. per diem ..................... 937 Allowance to Caretaker, Ballarat, £ 52 ....................... Allowance to Caretaker, Bendigo. £ 52 ....................... Allowance to Caretaker, Castlemaine, £ 52 .................... Allowance to Caretaker, Buildings, Williamstown, at 6s. per week .... Allowance to Look-out man, Elwood, at £ 26 ................... 6 937 _____________ D ivision No. 103. Class or Grade. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerical Division. 1 2 District Paymaster and Accountant ................. 480 2 4 Clerks .................................... 495 3 5 Clerks .................................... 480 Long-service Increments—Clerical Division— Class 5 .... 30 6 1,485 * And quarters.—† Subject to deduction if occupying Government quarters. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 101. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. F or D uty with M ilitia and V olunteer F orces . £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. † Officers. £ 2 Majors .................................... 550 4 Captains ................................... 450 Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers. 1 Garrison Sergeant-Major ........................ 247 10,155 8 Class I. ................................... 210 6 Class II. ................................... 183 14 Class III. .................................. 165 21 Class IV. .................................. 146 56‡ 10,155 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Horse allowance, warrant and non-commissioned officers, 21 at £ 30 ..... 630 2. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment ........ 40 670 Total D ivision No. 104 .................. 10,825 ____________ D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . C ommand S taffs . £ s. d. 1 Officer Commanding Field Force .................. 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ................................ 24 0 0 2 H ead -Q uarters , 3 rd and 4 th L ight H orse and 2 nd I nfantry B rigades . 3 Colonels ................................... 36 0 0 3 Brigade-Majors .............................. 24 0 0 3 Captains ................................... 18 0 0 260 3 Orderly Room Clerks .......................... 8 8 0 12 1 Officer Commanding Port Phillip Fortress 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ................................ 24 0 0 2 16 Carried forward 380 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. ‡ Increased personnel to date from 1st January, 1900. e 2 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. £ MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 16 Brought forward .......................... 380 A ustralian L ight H orse . ( 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Regiments. ) £ s. d. 5 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 5 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 16 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 87 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 5 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 5 Quartermasters ........................... 12 0 0 5 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 0 5 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 0 5 Orderly Room Clerks ....................... 8 8 0 21 Squadron Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 21 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 21 Farrier Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 5 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 0 13,600 87 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 5 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 0 87 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 42 Shoeing Smiths ........................... 6 16 0 42 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 1,096 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 10 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 1,575 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Extra pay for provision of suitable horses at £ 1 per annum for privates; other ranks in proportion in accordance with Regulations. F ield A rtillery . ( No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Batteries. ) £ s. d. 1 Colonel ................................ 36 0 0 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 5 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 5 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster ............................ 12 0 0 14 Carried forward ................ 1,59 1 13,980 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII. — T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. —P ay . 1,591 Brought forward ....................... 13,980 F ield A rtillery . ( No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Batteries. ) £ s. d. 14 Brought forward ................... 10 Lieutenants ................................. 12 0 0 1 Brigade Sergeant-Major ........................ 9 12 0 5 Battery Sergeants-Major ........................ 8 16 0 5 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeants ................... 8 8 0 20 Sergeants .................................. 8 0 0 5 Wheeler Sergeants ............................ 8 8 0 5 Sergeant-Farriers ............................. 8 8 0 4,070* 5 Saddler Sergeants ............................. 8 8 0 21 Corporals .................................. 7 4 0 20 Bombardiers ................................ 6 16 0 5 Shoeing Smiths .............................. 6 16 0 120 Drivers ................................... 6 16 0 10 Trumpeters ................................. 6 8 0 185 Gunners ................................... 6 8 0 431 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations. G arrison A rtillery . ( No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 Companies. ) 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ............................ 30 0 0 7 Majors .................................... 24 0 0 5 Captains ................................... 18 0 0 21 Lieutenants ................................. 12 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 3s. per diem ........................ 54 15 0 1 Quartermaster ............................... 12 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ...................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant ................. 9 12 0 7 Company Sergeants-Major ....................... 8 16 0 7 Company Quartermaster-Sergeants ................. 8 8 0 4,940 38 Sergeants .................................. 8 0 0 1 Orderly-room Sergeant ......................... 8 8 0 38 Corporals .................................. 7 4 0 40 Bombardiers ................................ 6 16 0 516 Gunners ................................... 6 8 0 4 Armament Artificers ........................... 9 12 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations. 689 2,711 Carried forward ....................... 22,990 * Includes four day’s additional training. VII.—T he D epartment or. D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 2,711 Brought forward ....................... 22,990 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . ( No. 3 Field Troop. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Troop Sergeant-Major ....................... 11 0 0 1 Troop Quartermaster-Sergeant ................. 10 10 0 1 Farrier Sergeant ........................... 10 0 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 310 1 Trumpeter ............................... 8 0 0 1 Corporal ................................ 9 0 0 1 2nd Corporal ............................. 8 10 0 5 Drivers ................................. 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 35 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. ( No. 2 Field Company. ) 1 Major ................................. 30 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 2 Second Corporals .......................... 8 10 0 590 5 Lance Corporals ........................... 8 0 0 1 Shoeing Smith ............................ 8 10 0 1 Bugler ................................. 8 0 0 40 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 8 Drivers ................................. 8 10 0 66 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. ( No. 2 Fortress Company. ) 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 330 2 2nd Coporals ............................. 8 10 0 1 Bugler ................................. 8 0 0 27 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 38 2,850 Carried forward ................ 24,220 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. £ MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 2,850 Brought forward ........................... 24,220 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers — continued. ( No. 2 Electric Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 5 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 600 5 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 4 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 50 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 69 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. ( No. 2 Submarine Mining Company. ) 1 Major ................................. 42 3 9 1 Captain ................................ 31 11 3 1 Subaltern ............................... 21 5 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 15 12 6 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 14 13 9 3 Sergeants ............................... 14 1 3 950 4 Corporals ............................... 12 10 0 1 Bugler ................................. 10 0 0 68 Sappers ................................ £ 10 to £ 11 5s. 81 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 3,000 Carried forward ................. 25,770 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence— continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 3,000 Brought forward .................... 25,770 I nfantry . (5 th, 6 th, 7 th and 8 th Regiments. ) £ s. d. 5 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 13 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 24 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 68 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 5 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem * ................... 91 5 0 4 Quartermasters ........................... 12 0 0 1 Brigade Bandmaster † ....................... 50 0 0 5 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 0 4 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 0 32 Colour-Sergeants .......................... 8 16 0 15,300 4 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 0 100 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 5 Orderly-room Sergeants ..................... 8 8 0 5 Band-Sergeants ........................... 8 0 0 4 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 0 132 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 1,625 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 64 Buglers ................................ 6 8 0 8 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 2,108 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . ( Victorian District. ) 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 3 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 300 11 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... 18 0 0 15 A rmy S ervice C orps . ( No. 2. Infantry Transport and Supply Column and Garrison Company. ) 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 8 8 0 9 5,123 Carried forward ....................... 41,370 * Includes Horse Allowance. † Special Rate. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. Subdivision No. I.—P ay . £ 5,123 Brought forward ............... 41,370 A rmy S ervice C orps . ( No. 2 Infantry Transport and Supply Column and Garrison Company ) . £ s. d. 9 Brought forward ................... 2 Staff-Sergeants ........................... 8 16 0 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 3 2nd Corporals ............................ 6 16 0 1 Bugler ................................. 6 8 0 450 35 Drivers ............................... 6 16 0 Privates .............................. 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations; also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and Drivers at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. 58 C orps of S ignallers .* ( Nos. 3 and 4 Companies. ) 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Company Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 540 52 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 10 Drivers 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 76 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . Staff and Officers attached to Regiments and Forts. 1 District P.M.O. and Staff Officer 350 0 0 1 Medical Officer, Queenscliff .................. 200 0 0 2 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 4 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 1,020 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 0 16 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 Allowance to Medical Officer, Fort Gellibrand ...... 15 0 0 25 5,282 Carried forward ............ 43,380 * Members attached to Light Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse, allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 5,282 Brought forward ............ 43,380 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps — continued. No. 3 Light Horse Field Ambulance, No. 4 Light Horse Field Ambulance ( I Section ) , No. 2 Field Ambulance, and Victorian Garrison Ambulance. £ s. d. 1 Lieut-Colonel ............................ 30 0 0 3 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 9 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 0 2 Staff-Sergeants ........................... 8 16 0 1 Farrier-Sergeant ........................... 8 8 0 1 Saddler-Sergeant .......................... 8 8 0 1,375 9 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 8 Sergeant Compounders ...................... 8 16 0 12 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 3 Buglers ................................ 6 8 0 34 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 94 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonia Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and Drivers at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. 179 V eterinary D epartment . £ s. d. 1 Principal Veterinary Officer ................... 100 0 0 3 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 190 3 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 7 U nattached and R eserve F orces Pay for Officers, if called up ................................. 150 45,095 Less estimated saving ............................. 9,800 5,468 Total P ay (carried forward) ................ 35,295 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 105. MILITIA. £ Brought forward 35,295 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance, at 40s. per head of establishment 10,870 2. Horse hire .................................... 2,150 3. Horse allowance, under Regulations ................... 1,240 4. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 200 5. Prizes ....................................... 612* 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 100 7. Stationery and incidentals, Command Staff ............... 60 8. Veterinary apparatus and medicines .................... 35 9. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals, Intelligence Corps 250 15,517 Less estimated saving ........ 1,100 14,417 Total D ivision No. 105 ....... 49,712 D ivision No. 106. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Allowance to 2 Volunteer Adjutants, at 5s. per diem† 183 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance, at 30s. per head of establishment and 20s. per effective— 1032 Infantry .......................... 2,515 26 2. Effective allowance, at 20s. per effective— Army Nursing Service 26 3. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 15 4. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 100 5. Prizes, musketry ................................ 104 1058 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . 2,760 No. 1. Travelling and mileage allowance Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 150 Total D ivision No. 106 .................. 3,093 D ivision No. 107. AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Cor p s ‡ * Artillery, £ 180; Musketry, £ 378; Skill-at-Arms, £ 54.—† Includes Horse Allowance.—‡ Transferred to Division No. 105 Militia in 1908-9. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred. ” D ivision No. 108. £ CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES AND REGIMENTAL TOURS, including railway fares and freight 8,900 D ivision No. 109. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Great coats and repairs ..................................... 5,500 2. General stores ........................................... 2,250 3. Maintenance of armament, small arms and spare parts ................. 1,750 4. Painting and repairs ........................................ 200 5. Harness and saddlery; also repairs .............................. 300 6. Ambulance and medical equipment; also repairs 100 7. Engineer stores ........................................... 750 8. Camp equipment and repairs .................................. 1,500 9. Accoutrements and repairs ................................... 100 10. Rifle barrels ............................................. 1,500 13,950 Less estimated saving ......................... 1,950 12,000 D ivision No. 110. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery .................... 1,100 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ................................. 3,150 3. Small arms ammunition to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 222 4. Loss on sale of small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 495 4,967 * Includes four days’ extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” “Other.” VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. £ £ D ivision No. 111. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight ........................... 6,000 … 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight .................... 400 … 3. Other travelling expenses .......................... 1,700 … 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 500 … 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... 130 … 6. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 200 … 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 400 … 8. Printing Defence Schemes .......................... 150 … 9. Other printing .................................. 300 … 10. Cartage and horse hire ............................ 300 … 11. Compensation for injuries on duty .................... 250 … 12. Grant to United Service Institute ..................... 100 … 13. Gratuity to widow of late Company Sergt.-Major R. H. Hamilton … 71 10,430 71 Less estimated saving ................... 550 … 9,880 71 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 112. GENERAL SERVICES. £ Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Cleaning and lighting drill-rooms ............................. 70 2. Caretaker, School of Instruction .............................. 10 3. Office cleaners, District Head-Quarters Office ..................... 105 4. Medals and Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decorations ................. 40 5. Office cleaners, Ordnance Branch ............................. 40 6. Caretaker, Orderly-room, Drysdale ............................ 10 7. Medical Examination of Recruits ............................. 25 8. Allowance to Orderlies, 1 at 1s., 1 at 6d. per diem .................. 28 9. Temporary assistance ..................................... 400 10. Allowance to Gardener, District Head-Quarters, at 6d. per diem ........ 10 _____________ 738 D ivision No. 113. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .............................. 440 Number of Persons. D ivision No. 114. CADETS. 12,994 Mounted Cadets, 2 Squadrons 144. Senior Cadets, 5 Battalions, 4,150. Cadets, 13 Battalions, 8,700. Maximum. † Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* I nstructional S taff . Officers. £ 1 Major ................................... 550 1 Captain .................................. 450 1 Lieutenant ................................ 350 Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers. 1,700 6 Class IV. ................................. 146 1 Military Clerk ............................. 160 10 Total Pay (carried forward) ................ 1,700 13,004 * Pay includes all Allowances except Travelling Expenses, Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations † Subject to pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 114. CADETS. £ Brought forward ........................ 1,700 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Officers Commanding Senior Cadets and Cadets at £ 20 each 40 2. Allowance to Instructors of Musketry at £ 15 each .......... 30 3. Allowances to Cadet Officers, as per regulations ........... 1,912 4. Effective allowance to detachments, as per regulations ....... 1,000 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets—allowances under regulations .... 2,619 6. Cadets’ clothing allowance under regulations ............. 2,900 7. Railway fares and freight ........................... 2,500 8. Steamer and coach fares and freight .................... 50 9. Travelling expenses .............................. 600 10. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals ............. 100 11. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 50 12. Other printing ................................. 35 13. Free ammunition to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 2,659 14. Uniforms for Non-Commissioned Officers on first appointment 40 15. Annual Rifle Meeting ............................ 500 16. Camps of training ............................... 1,200 17. Schools of instruction ............................ 250 16,485 Less estimated saving ................... 3,500 12,985 Total D ivision No. 114 .................. 14,685 Class or Grade. D ivision No. 115. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 3 Secretary for Rifle Clubs ................................... 380 1 4 Clerk ................................................ 260 2 5 Clerks ............................................... 275 Allowance to office cleaner ................................. 12 4 Total P ay (carried forward) 927 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” “Other. ” D ivision No. 115. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. £ £ Brought forward ....................... 927 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 17,100 … 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 930 … 3. Railway fares and freight ........................... 2,300 … 4. Steamer and coach fares and freight .................... 10 … 5. Other travelling expenses .......................... 50 … 6. Cartage and horse hire ............................ 40 … 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 30 … 8. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .... 15 … 9. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 50 … 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 20 … 11. Other printing ................................. 120 … 12. Effective grant at 5s. per efficient .................... 2,800 … 13. Grant to Victorian Rifle Association, including prizes for rifle clubs and £ 200 for special military competitions 1,000 … 14. King’s Prize, Victorian Rifle Association ............... 25 … 15. Grants for prize meetings of District Rifle Clubs Unions ..... 1,000 … 16. Stores for cleaning arms .......................... 150 … 25,640 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams ..................... 140 … Total D ivision No. 115 .................. 26,707 … 190,337 71 Total V ictorian M ilitary F orces ............. 190,408 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY.—QUEENSLAND. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” PERMANENT FORCES. £ 10 District Head-Quarters Staff ...................... 2,770 95 Royal Australian Artillery (Queensland) .............. 10,818 2 Armament Artificers ........................... 338 9 Royal Australian Engineers ...................... 1,930 19 Ordnance Department .......................... 2,504 1 Rifle Range Staff ............................. 160 7 District Accounts and Pay Branch .................. 1,135 42 Instructional Staff ............................ 8,420 185 Total Permanent Forces .............. 28,075 2,759 MILITIA .................................. 25,415 225 VOLUNTEERS .............................. 739 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction .......... 6,750 Maintenance of existing arms and equipment ........... 4,065 Ammunition ................................ 2,615 Warlike stores ............................... 505 General contingencies .......................... 4,510 General services ............................. 904 Postage and telegrams .......................... 550 19,899 5,829 CADETS .................................. 7,256 3 RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS .............. 9,810 9,001 Total Q ueensland F orces ........................ 91,194 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 116. £ DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 … Commandant* .......................................... 800 1 … Assistant Adjutant-General and Chief Staff Officer* ................. 550 1 … Deputy Assistant Adjutant-General and D.A.Q.M.G.* ................ 500 Maximum† £ 1 II. Military Clerk ............................ 260 260 1 III. Military Clerk ............................ 210 170 5 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 490 10 2,770 D ivision No. 117. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (QUEENSLAND). Maximum Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . † £ 1 Major * ................................ 500 3 Lieutenants* ............................. 300 Per diem. s . d. 1 Warrant Officer ........................... 13 0 1 Staff Sergeant ............................ 6 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 5 9 6,400 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 5 6 6 Sergeants ............................... 5 0 1 Sergeant, Collarmaker, Wheeler, or Farrier 6 0 6 Corporals ............................... 4 0 7 Bombardiers ............................. 3 6 4 Acting Bombardiers ........................ 3 6 63 Gunners and Drivers ........................ 3 0 Tropical Pay under Regulations ............................... 290 95 Carried forward ....................... 6,690 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 117. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (QUEENSLAND). £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 95 Brought forward ....................... 6,690 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 4 at 6d. per diem ............................. Limber Gunners, 2 at 6d. per diem ............................. Gunlayers, 9 at 3d. per diem ................................. Rangetakers, 6 at 3d. per diem ................................ Signallers, 6 at 3d. per diem ................................. 262 Telephonists, 2 at 3d. per diem ............................... Clerks, 3 at 6s. per week ................................... Carters, 2 at 6d. per diem ................................... Master Tailor, at 2s. per diem ................................ 6,952 Less estimated saving ................... 200 95 Total P ay ........................ 6,752 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 1,400 2. Fuel and light .................................. 240 3. Lodging allowance ............................... 516 4. Clothing and kits ................................ 300 5. Medicines and hospital charges ...................... 115 6. Forage and remounts ............................. 700 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 250 8. Prizes ....................................... 15 9. Barrack stores .................................. 200 10. Text-books ................................... 15 11. Medical attendance, Lytton ........................ 15 4,266 Less estimated saving ........ 200 4,066 Total D ivision No. 117 ....... 10,818 D ivision No. 117 a . ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Maximum per diem. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* s. d. 1 Armament Artificer ........................... 11 0 328 1 Assistant Armament Artificer ..................... 8 0 2 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform allowance, 2 at £ 5 each ...................... 10 Total D ivision No. 117 a ............... 338 * Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 118. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum.* £ £ 1 Staff Officer for Engineers and O.C. ................ 400 1 Start Officer for Works ......................... 300 Class “A” ( Specialists ) . † Per Diem. s . d. 1 Instructor .................................. 13 0 1 Clerk of Works .............................. 13 0 1 Engineer Clerk .............................. 10 6 1,700 1 Electric Artificer, 2nd Class 9 0 1 Storeman .................................. 8 0 Class “B” ( Regimental ) . (Electric Light Section). 1 1st Corporal ................................ 6 0 1 Sapper .................................... 5 6 9 Total P ay ............................ 1,700 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 100 2. Fuel and light .................................. 20 3. Clothing and kits ................................ 60 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 10 5. Lodging allowance ............................... 25 6. Medicines and hospital charges ...................... 15 230 Total D ivision No. 118 ............... 1,930 D ivision No. 119. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Class or Grade. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , E tc . Clerical Division. 1 4 Senior Ordnance Officer and Controller of Stores ................... 285 1 4 Clerk ............................................. 185 2 5 Clerks ............................................ 320 General Division. 1 … Messenger ..................................... 52 5 Carried forward ............... 842 * Subject to Pay Regulations.—† Pay includes all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 119. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 5 Brought forward ................ 842 ( a ) G un W harf S ection . Clerical Division. 1 5 Foreman of Stores ............................ 160 General Division. 2 V. Foremen Storemen ............................ 28 8 2 III. Storemen .................................. 252 1 V . Saddler and Harness Maker ...................... 144 1 I. Sailmaker .................................. 144 7 ( b ) M agazine S ection . 988 1 III. Storeman .................................. 126 ( c ) A rmoury S ection . 1 VIII. Armourer .......................................... 192 3 IV. Assistant Armourers ................................... 414 2 III. Assistant Armourers ................................... 102 6 708 19‡ 2,664 Less estimated saving ....................... 160 2,504 D ivision No. 120. RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of Metropolitan Rifle Range ....... 160† † And quarters. † Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 121. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerical Division. 1 3 District Paymaster and Accountant ...................... 310 1 4 Clerk and Paying Officer ............................ 185 2 4 Clerks ........................................ 230 3 5 Clerks ........................................ 370 Long-service increments — Clerical Division, Class 5 ......... 40 7 1,135 D ivision No. 122. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. F or D uty with M ilitia and V olunteer F orces . Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum. † Officers. £ 1 Major .................................... 550 2 Captains ................................... 450 2 Lieutenants ................................. 350 Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers. 7,730 1 Garrison Sergeant-Major ........................ 247 6 Class I. ................................... 210 6 Class II. ................................... 183 11 Class III. .................................. 165 13 Class IV. .................................. 146 Tropical Pay under Regulations ............................... 170 42‡ Total P ay ............................. 7,900 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Horse Allowance.—Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers, 16 at £ 30 480 2. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment .. 40 520 Total D ivision No. 122 ............... 8,420 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ C ommand S taffs . £ s. d. 1 Officer Commanding Field Force .................. 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ................................ 24 0 0 2 H ead -Q uarters , 5 th L ight H orse , and Q ueensland I nfantry B rigades . 2 Colonels ................................ 36 0 0 2 Brigade-Majors ........................... 24 0 0 173 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Orderly Room Clerks ....................... 8 8 0 8 1 Officer Commanding, Lytton Defences ........... 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ............................. 24 0 0 2 A ustralian L ight H orse . (13 th , 14 th, and 15 th Regiments. ) 3 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 3 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 11 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 3 Adjutants at 5s. per diem * .................... 91 5 0 3 Quartermasters ........................... 18 0 0 57 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 3 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 0 3 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 0 3 Orderly Room Clerks ....................... 8 8 0 14 Squadron Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 8,900 14 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 3 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 0 57 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 14 Farrier Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 28 Shoeing Smiths ........................... 6 16 0 28 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 3 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 0 57 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 720 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 6 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Extra pay for provision of suitable horses at £ 1 per annum for Privates, other ranks in proportion, in accordance with Regulations. 1,033 1,045 Carried forward ................ 9,193 * Includes Horse Allowance VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1,045 Brought forward .................. 9,193 F ield A rtillery . £ s. d. ( Nos. 1 and 2 Batteries. ) Lieutenant-Colonel ..................... 30 0 0 2 Majors ............................. 24 0 0 2 Captains ............................ 18 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per diem* ................. 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster ......................... 12 0 0 4 Lieutenants .......................... 12 0 0 1 Brigade Sergeant-Major .................. 9 12 0 2 Battery Sergeants-Major .................. 8 16 0 2 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeants ............ 8 8 0 8 Sergeants ............................ 8 0 0 1,660† 2 Farrier-Sergeants ....................... 8 8 0 2 Shoeing-Smiths ....................... 6 16 0 2 Saddler Sergeants ...................... 8 8 0 2 Wheeler Sergeants ...................... 8 8 0 4 Trumpeters .......................... 6 8 0 9 Corporals ............................ 7 4 0 8 Bombardiers .......................... 6 16 0 74 Gunners ............................ 6 8 0 48 Drivers ............................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations ‘ 175 G arrison A rtillery . ( Nos. 1 and 2 Companies. ) 2 Majors or Captains ......................... 24 0 0 5 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Company Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 2 Company Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 940 6 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 7 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 8 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 100 Gunners ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay, under Regulations 132 1,352 Carried forward ............ 11,793 * Includes Horse Allowance. † Includes four days’ Additional Training. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1,352 Brought forward ................... 11,793 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . ( No. 5 Field Troop. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................... 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant ................................. 15 0 0 1 Troop Sergeant-Major .......................... 11 0 0 1 Troop Quartermaster-Sergeant .................... 10 10 0 1 Farrier-Sergeant .............................. 10 0 0 2 Sergeants .................................. 10 0 0 320 1 Trumpeter ................................. 8 0 0 1 Corporal ................................... 9 0 0 1 2nd Corporal ................................ 8 10 0 5 Drivers ................................... 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................... 8 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 35 ( No. 3 Field Company. ) 1 Captain ................................... 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant ................................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major ....................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant .................. 10 10 0 1 Sergeant ................................... 10 0 0 1 Shoeing and Carriage Smith ...................... 8 10 0 1 Trumpeter ................................. 8 0 0 320 1 Corporal ................................... 9 0 0 2 2nd Corporals ............................... 8 10 0 1 Lance-Corporal .............................. 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................... 8 0 0 4 Drivers ................................... 8 10 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 35 1,422 Carried forward .................... 12,433 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1,422 Brought forward ....................... 12,433 ( No. 3 Electric Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain or Lieutenant ....................... 22 10 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 230 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 26 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations I nfantry . 9 th A.I.R., Wide Bay Regiment (6 Companies ) , and Port Curtis Infantry. £ s. d. 2 Lieutenant-Colonels ........................ 30 0 0 10 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 8 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 2 Quartermasters (Captains) .................... 18 0 0 33 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................. 9 12 0 2 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeants ............. 9 12 0 2 Bandmasters or Band Sergeants ................ 8 0 0 2 Orderly Room Sergeants ..................... 8 8 0 7,600 16 Colour-Sergeants .......................... 8 16 0 2 Armourer Sergeants ........................ 8 0 0 49 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 32 Drummers or Buglers ....................... 6 8 0 2 Armourer Corporals ........................ 7 4 0 65 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 756 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 42 Bandsmen ............................... 6 3 0 2 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 1,031 A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . ( Queensland District. ) 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 240 9 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... 18 0 0 12 2,491 Carried forward .................... 20,503 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 2,491 Brought forward ....................... 20,503 A rmy S ervice C orps . ( No. 5 L.II . Supply Column and Garrison Details. ) £ s. d. 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 3 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 0 1 Quartermaster-Sergeant ...................... 9 12 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 8 8 0 1 Staff Sergeant ............................ 8 16 0 440 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 6 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 5 2nd Corporals ............................ 6 16 0 1 Trumpeter ............................... 6 8 0 25 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations, Also extra pay to N.C.O’s. and Drivers, at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses 53 C orps of S ignallers (6 S ections ).* £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 12 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 365 2 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 36 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 7 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 52 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . Staff and Officers attached to Regiments and Forts. £ s. d. 1 District P.M.O. ........................... 250 0 0 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 460 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 0 9 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 12 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 2,608 Carried forward .................. 21,768 * Members attached to Light Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse, allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 2,608 Brought forward ....................... 21,768 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps — continued. No. 5 Light Horse Field Ambulance, N o . 3 Field Ambulance ( “A” and “ B” Sections ) and Queensland Garrison Ambulance. Including one Sanitary Section and one Sanitary Squad. £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 6 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 2 Warrant Officers .......................... 9 12 0 4 Staff Sergeants ........................... 8 16 0 1 Quartermaster-Sergeant ...................... 8 8 0 1 Saddler-Sergeant .......................... 8 8 0 1,150 1 Farrier-Sergeant ........................... 8 8 0 5 Sergeant Compounders ...................... 8 16 0 9 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 14 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 3 Buglers ................................ 6 8 0 26 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 71 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and Drivers, at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. 146 V eterinary D epartment . 1 Principal Veterinary Officer ................... 75 0 0 4 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 147 5 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations U nattached and R eserve F orces . Pay for officers, if called up ................................. 150 23,215 Less estimated saving ................................. 5,555 Total P ay (carried forward) ............................ 17,660 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 123. MILITIA. £ Brought forward ....................... 17,660 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 40s. per head of establishment 5,500 2. Horse hire and forage ............................. 950 3. Horse allowance, under Regulations ................... 700 4. Veterinary attendance and medicines ................... 10 5. Hire of steamers ................................ 100 6. Band allowance, Australian Light Horse ................. 150 7. Band allowance for Infantry ......................... 50 8 . Prizes ....................................... 305* 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 15 10. Stationery and incidentals—Command Staffs ............ 30 11. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals—Intelligence Corps 225 12. Allowance to N.C.O’s of R.A.A., as Instructors for Militia .... 20 8,055 Less estimated saving .............................. 300 7,755 Total D ivision No. 123 .................. 25,415 D ivision No. 124. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Allowance to Volunteer Adjutant at 5s. per diem 92 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 30s. per head of establishment, and 20s. per effective— 209 Infantry .......................... 460 16 2 . Effective allowance at 20s. per effective— Army Nursing Service 16 3. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 50 4. Prizes, Musketry ................................ 21 225 547 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Travelling and mileage allowance, Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 100 Total D ivision No. 124 .............. 739 * Artillery, £ 60 ; Musketry, £ 214; Skill-at-Arms, £ 31. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 125. AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. £ Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps ..... * D ivision No. 126. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES AND REGIMENTAL TOURS (including railway fares and freight) 6,750† D ivision No. 127. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Great coats or water-proof capes and repairs .................. 1,515 2. General stores ...................................... 500 3. Maintenance of armament, small arms, and spare parts 275 4. Painting and repairs .................................. 100 5. Harness and saddlery; also repairs ......................... 50 6. Ambulance and medical equipment, including veterinary 90 7. Engineer stores ..................................... 200 8. Camp equipment and repairs ............................ 500 9. Accoutrements and repairs .............................. 35 10. Rifle barrels ...................................... 1,000 4,265 Less estimated saving ................................ 200 4,065 D ivision No. 128. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery ............... 500 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ............................ 1,100 3. Small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 899 4. Loss on sale of small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 116 D ivision No. 129. 2,615 WARLIKE STORES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery stores ..................................... 445 2. Morris tubes and appurtenances .......................... 60 505 * Transferred to Division No. 123, Militia, in 1908-9. † Includes four days’ extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 130. £ GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight .............................. 1,250 2. Steamer and Coach fares and freight ........................ 500 3. Other travelling expenses ............................... 1,250 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ....................... 400 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ......... 135 6. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 80 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 190 8. Printing Defence Schemes .............................. 150 9. Other printing ....................................... 420 10. Bank exchange ..................................... 15 11. Cartage and horse hire ................................ 75 12. Grant to District United Service Institute .................... 75 13. Compensation for injuries on duty ........................ 100 14. Hospital charges and medicines—Permanent Staff .............. 25 15. Allowances to Officers stationed in outlying districts to cover increased cost of living 70 4,735 Less estimated saving .................................. 225 4,510 D ivision No. 131. GENERAL SERVICES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Wages, caretakers and orderlies .......................... 461 2. Medical attendance (Townsville) ......................... 10 3. Medals and Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decorations ............. 25 4. Medical examination of Recruits .......................... 130 5. Temporary assistance and casual labour ..................... 200 6. Office cleaners, District Head-Quarters ..................... 78 904 D ivision No. 132. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .............................. 550 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued Number of Persons. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 133. CADETS. 5,821 Mounted Cadets (2 squadrons), 144. £ Senior Cadets (2 battalions). 1,660. Cadets (6 battalions), 4,017. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay *. Maximum. † I nstructional S taff . Officers. £ 1 Lieutenant ................................. 350 Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers. 800 6 Class IV. .................................. 146 1 Military Clerk ............................... 160 8 Total P ay ................ 800 5,829 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Officer Commanding Cadet Forces ........... 20 2. Allowance to Instructors of Musketry, at £ 15 each .......... 30 3. Allowances to cadet officers, as per Regulations 950 4. Effective allowance to detachments, as per Regulations ....... 550 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets — Allowances under Regulations .. 1,300 6. Cadets—Clothing allowance under Regulations 1,440 7. Railway and steamer fares and freight .................. 900 8. Travelling expenses .............................. 350 9. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals .............. 70 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 50 11. Other printing ................................. 50 12. Free ammunition to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 1,456 13. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment . 40 14. Annual rifle meeting ............................. 300 15. Camps of training ............................... 600 16. Schools of instruction ............................ 150 8,256 Less estimated saving ............................. 1,800 6,456 Total D ivision No. 133 ............................ 7,256 * Pay includes all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 134. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 210 2 5 Clerks .................................... 100 3 Total P ay ................ 310 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 4,860 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 195 3. Railway fares and freight ................................... 1,150 4. Steamer and coach fares and freight ............................ 50 5. Other travelling expenses ................................... 150 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 25 7. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 20 8. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 15 9. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing and binding 15 10. Other printing ......................................... 40 11. Effective grant, at 5s. per efficient ............................ 900 12. Grant to Southern Queensland Rifle Association ................... 600 13. Grant to Northern Queensland Rifle Association ................... 400 14. Grants to District Rifle Associations .......................... 580 15. Military competitions at Rifle Association Meetings ................ 300 16. Stores for cleaning arms .................................. 150 9,450 Subdivision No. 3. No. 1. P ostage and T elegrams .................................... 50 Total D ivision No. 134 ....................... 9,810 Total Q ueensland M ilitary F orces ........................ 91,194 F. 15815. f VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY.—SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” PERMANENT FORCES. £ 7 District Head-Quarters Staff ............................ 1,800 21 Royal Australian Artillery (South Australia) ................. 2,310 1 Armament Artificers ................................. 188 1 Royal Australian Engineers ............................ 304 13 Ordnance Department ................................ 1,807 2 Rifle Range Staff ................................... 230 3 District Accounts and Pay Branch ........................ 685 18 Instructional Staff ................................... 3,180 66 Total Permanent Forces ............. 10,504 1,458 MILITIA ........................................ 13,714 647 VOLUNTEERS .................................... 1,721 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction ................ 2,550 Maintenance of Existing Arms and Equipment ................ 2,235 Ammunition ...................................... 725 General Contingencies ............................... 3,625 General Services ................................... 300 Postage and Telegrams ............................... 175 9,610 4,253 CADETS ........................................ 5,272 1 RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS 2,715 6,425 Total S outh A ustralian F orces ......... 43,536 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 135. DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. £ Maximum. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1 … Commandant* ............................ 650 1 … D.A.A.G. and D.A.Q.M.G.* ................... 550 1 III. Military Clerk ............................ 210 180 4 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 410 Orderly, at 6d. per diem ...................... … 10 7 1,800 D ivision No. 136. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (SOUTH AUSTRALIA). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . † O fficers . Maximum. £ 1 … Captain* ................................ 400 W arrant O fficers , non - commissioned officers , and men . Per diem. s. d. 1 … Staff Sergeant ............................ 6 0 1,320 1 … Sergeant ................................ 5 0 1 … Corporal ................................ 4 0 2 … Bombardiers ............................. 3 6 2 … Acting Bombardiers ........................ 3 6 13 … Gunners ................................ 3 0 21 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 2 at 6d. per diem ................. Gun Layers, 3 at 3d. per diem ..................... Range Takers, 2 at 3d. per diem ................... Signallers, 2 at 3d. per diem ...................... 155 Telephonists, 2 at 3d. per diem .................... Clerk, 1 at 6s. per week ......................... Carpenter, 1 at 6s. per week ...................... Allowance to Civilian Cook at £ 52 per annum 1,475 Less value of Officer’s Quarters ................... 36 Total P ay (carried forward) .... 1,439 *Pa y includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations. f 2 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES £ D ivision No. 136. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (SOUTH AUSTRALIA). Brought forward ....................... 1,439 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 390 2. Fuel, light, and water ............................. 110 3. Uniforms and kits ............................... 200 4. Prizes for competitive practice ....................... 6 5. Medical attendance and medicines .................... 25 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 25 7. Allowance in lieu of Quarters, N.C.O.’s and Men ............... 115 871 Total Division No. 136 .................. 2,310 D ivision No. 136 a . ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum per diem. s. d. 1 Armament Artificer ....................................... 11 0 183 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform Allowance .................................. 5 Total D ivision No. 136 a ........................... 188 * Subject to Pay Regulations. Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” £ SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. D ivision No. 137. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum per diem. Engineer Pay for officer detailed for the duties of Staff Officer for Works s. d. … 75 1 Clerk of Works* ............................. 13 0 229 1 304 Class or Grade. D ivision No. 138. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , etc . Clerical Division. 1 4 Senior Ordnance Officer and Controller of Stores ........ 285 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 85 ( a ) gun wharf section . General Division. 2 V. Saddlers and Harness Makers ..................... 300 1 V. Foreman Storeman ............................ 156 1 IV. Storeman .................................. 138 2 III. Storemen .................................. 252 ( c ) ARMOURY SECTION. 1 VIII. Armourer .................................. 192 1 Assistant Armourer ........................... 144 2 III. Assistant Armourers ........................... 70 13 1,807 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence— continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. £ D ivision No. 139. RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 Caretaker, Port Adelaide ................................... 120† 1 Assistant Caretaker, Port Adelaide ............................. 110 2 230 D ivision No. 140. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Class or Grade. Clerical Division. 1 4 District Paymaster and Accountant ................. 285 1 4 Clerk and Paying Officer ........................ 210 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 160 Long-service increments—Clerical Division— Class 5 .... 30 3 685 † And quarters. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 141. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. F or D uty with M ilitia and V olunteer F orces . £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. † O fficers . £ 1 Captain ................................ 450 1 Lieutenant .............................. 350 W arrant and N on -C ommissioned O fficers . 1 Garrison Sergeant-Major ..................... 247 2,950 2 Class I. ................................. 210 2 Class II. ................................ 183 3 Class III. ............................... 165 8 Class IV. ............................... 146 18‡ Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . 2,950 No. 1. Horse Allowance, WarrantandN.C.O.’s,7 at £ 30 ............ 210 2. Uniforms for Non-Commissioned Officers on first appointment . 20 230 Total D ivision No. 141 ................ 3,180 D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . H ead - quarters , S outh A ustralian B rigade . £ s. d. 1 Colonel ................................ 36 0 0 1 Brigade-Major ............................ 24 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 85 1 Orderly Room Clerk ........................ 8 8 0 4 1 Officer Commanding Port Adelaide Defences ....... 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ............................. 24 0 0 2 6 Carried forward ....................... 145 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations —† Subject to Pay Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 6 Brought forward ............ 145 A ustralian L ight H orse . (16 th and 17 th Regiments. ) £ s. d. 2 Lieut.-Colonels ............................. 30 0 0 2 Majors ................................... 24 0 0 6 Captains .................................. 18 0 0 2 Adjutants, at 5s. per diem* ..................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster (Captain) ....................... 18 0 0 1 Quartermaster (Lieutenant) ..................... 12 0 0 36 Lieutenants ................................ 12 0 0 2 Regimental Sergeants-Major .................... 9 12 0 2 Regimental Q.M.-Sergeants ..................... 9 12 0 2 Orderly-room Clerks ......................... 8 8 0 8 Squadron Sergeants-Major ..................... 8 16 0 8 Squadron Q.M.-Sergeants ...................... 8 8 0 2 Armourer Sergeants .......................... 8 0 0 5,290 36 Sergeants ................................. 8 0 0 8 Farrier Sergeants ............................ 8 8 0 16 Shoeing Smiths ............................. 6 16 0 16 Trumpeters ................................ 6 8 0 2 Armourer Corporals .......................... 7 4 0 34 Corporals ................................. 7 4 0 428 Privates .................................. 6 8 0 6 Drivers .................................. 6 16 0 620 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Extra pay for provision of suitable horses, at £ 1 per annum for Privates, other ranks in proportion, in accordance with Regulations. F ield A rtillery . ( No. 1 Battery. ) £ s. d. 1 Major ................................... 24 0 0 1 Captain .................................. 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants ................................ 12 0 0 1 Battery Sergeant-Major ........................ 8 16 0 1 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeant .................. 8 8 0 4 Sergeants ................................. 8 0 0 1 Farrier Sergeant ............................. 8 8 0 1 Shoeing Smith .............................. 6 16 0 1 Saddler Sergeant ............................ 8 8 0 780† 1 Wheeler Sergeant ........................... 8 8 0 2 Trumpeters ................................ 6 8 0 4 Corporals ................................. 7 4 0 4 Bombardiers ............................... 6 16 0 37 Gunners .................................. 6 8 0 24 Drivers .................................. 6 16 0 85 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay, under Regulations. 711 Carried forward ............. 6,215 * Includes Horse Allowance.—† Includes four days’ additional training. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 711 Brought forward ............ 6,215 G arrison A rtillery . ( No. 1 Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 3 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 8 8 0 6 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 740 6 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 6 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 80 Gunners, &c. ............................. 6 8 0 105 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay, under Regulations. I nfantry . ( 10th Regiment. ) 1 Lieut.-Colonel ............................ 30 0 0 3 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 6 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster (Captain) ..................... 18 0 0 17 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Q.M. Sergeant .................... 9 12 0 1 Band Sergeant ............................ 8 0 0 1 Orderly-room Sergeant ...................... 8 8 0 8 Colour Sergeants .......................... 8 16 0 3,800 1 Armourer Sergeant ......................... 8 0 0 25 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 16 Drummers or Buglers ....................... 6 8 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 0 33 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 380 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 20 Bandsmen ............................... 6 8 0 1 Bandsman (Corporal) ....................... 7 4 0 2 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 520 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . (S outh A ustralian D istrict .) 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 190 8 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... 18 0 0 10 1,346 Carried forward ............ 10,945 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1,346 Brought forward ............ 10,945 A rmy S ervice C orps . Garrison Details. £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant or Captain ....................... 18 0 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 0 66 5 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 8 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. C orps of S ignallers .* (3 Sections ) . 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 12 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 220 21 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 4 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 31 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . Staff and Officers attached to Regiments and Forts. 1 District P.M.O., and Staff Officer ............... 100 0 0 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 0 250 5 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Medical Officer in charge of Permanent Troops, Fort Largs 18 0 0 9 1,394 Carried forward ................ 11,481 * Members attached to Light Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse, allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1,394 Brought forward ............ 11,481 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps — continued, ( No. 6 Light Horse Field Ambulance and Garrison Ambulance. ) £ s. d. 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 3 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Warrant Officer ........................... 9 12 0 2 Staff-Sergeants ........................... 8 16 0 3 Sergeant Compounders ...................... 8 16 0 3 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 8 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 1 Bugler ................................. 6 8 0 500 12 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 28 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 62 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. Also extra pay to N.C.O.’s and drivers at same rates as for Light Horse to those who provide horses. V eterinary D epartment . 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 12 0 0 2 30 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations U nattached and R eserve F orces Pay for Officers, if called up ................................. 50 12,061 Less estimated saving ....................... 2,500 1,458 Total P ay (carried forward) ................... 9,561 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 142. MILITIA. £ Brought forward ............ 9,561 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance, at 40s. per head of establishment 2,900 2. Horse hire .................................... 350 3. Veterinary attendance and medicines ................... 20 4. Horse allowance, under Regulations ................... 460 5. Hire of steamers ................................ 25 6. Band allowance ................................. 50 7. Prizes ....................................... 158 8. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 150 9. Stationery and incidentals, Command Staffs .............. 15 10. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals, Intelligence Corps 225 4,353 Less estimated saving .............................. 200 4,153 Total D ivision No. 142 ....... 13,714 D ivision No. 143. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Allowance to Vol unteer Adjutant at 5s. per diem ............... 92 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance at 30s. per head of Establishment, and 20s. per effective— 631 Infantry ................................. 1,400 2. Effective allowance at 20s. per effective— 16 Army Nursing Service ........................ 16 3. Band allowance at £ 50 per annum ..................... 50 4. Prizes—Musketry ............................... 63 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . 1,529 No. 1. Travelling and mileage allowance, Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 100 647 Total D ivision No. 143 ........... 1,721 * Artillery, £ 30; Musketry, £ 119 Skill-at-Arms, £ 9 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 144. £ AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps ...... * D ivision No. 145. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES AND REGIMENTAL TOURS (including railway fares and freight) 2,550† ______________ D ivision No. 146. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Great coats and repairs ...................................... 740 2. General stores ........................................... 300 3. Maintenance of armament, small arms, and spare parts ................. 500 4. Painting and repairs ........................................ 65 5. Harness and saddlery; also repairs .............................. 150 6. Ambulance and medical equipment ............................. 20 7. Camp equipment and repairs .................................. 550 8. Accoutrements and repairs ................................... 60 Less estimated saving ......................... 2,385 150 2,235 _______________ D ivision No. 147. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery .................... 75 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ................................. 550 3. Pom-pom Ammunition ..................................... 200 825 Less estimated saving ......................... 100 725 * Transferred to Division No. 142, Militia, in 1908-9. † Including four days, extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 148. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. £ Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight ..................................... 2,000 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight .............................. 50 3. Other travelling expenses ..................................... 650 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ............................. 150 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes .............. 75 6. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon . 50 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 100 8. Printing Defence schemes .................................... 150 9. Other printing ............................................ 200 10. Bank exchange ........................................... 15 11. Fuel, light, and water ....................................... 125 12. Cartage and horse hire ...................................... 160 13. Grant to District United Service Institute .......................... 50 14. Compensation for injuries on duty .............................. 50 3,825 Less estimated saving ......................... 200 3,625 D ivision No. 149. GENERAL SERVICES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Medical examination of recruits ................................ 50 2. Cleaning staff office ........................................ 50 3. Medallists, meritorious service medals and auxiliary forces officers’ decorations . 10 4. Caretaker, Parade Ground, Adelaide .............................. 110 5. Temporary assistance ....................................... 80 300 D ivision No. 150. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .................................... 175 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 151. £ CADETS. 4,249 Mounted Cadets (1 squadron), 72. Senior Cadets (1 battalion), 830. Cadets (5 battalions), 3,347. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum. † I nstructional S taff . Officers. £ 1 Lieutenant ................................. 350 540 Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers. 3 Class IV. .................................. 146 4 Total P ay 540 4,253 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . 1 No. 1. Allowance to Officer Commanding Cadet Forces .......... 20 2. Allowance to Instructor of Musketry ................... 15 3. Allowances to cadet officers, as per Regulations ........... 740 4. Effective allowance to detachments, as per Regulations ....... 350 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets—Allowances under Regulations ... 600 6. Cadets—Clothing allowance under Regulations 900 7. Railway and steamer fares and freight .................. 1,000 8. Travelling expenses .............................. 150 9. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals .............. 60 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 50 11. Other printing ................................. 25 12. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 1,027 13. Uniforms for Non-Commissioned Officers on first appointment 20 14. Annual rifle meeting ............................. 300 15. Camps of training ............................... 600 16. Schools of instruction ............................ 75 5,932 Less estimated saving ........................... 1,200 4,732 Total D ivision No. 151 .................. 5,272 * Pay includes all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. † Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. £ D ivision No. 152. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 5 Clerk ........................................ 160 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account … 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account … 3. Railway fares and freight ........................... 700 4. Steamer and coach fares and freight .................... 30 5. Cartage and horse hire ............................. 40 6. Other travelling expenses ........................... 50 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 25 8. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ..... 5 9. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 15 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 10 11. Other printing ................................... 30 12. Effective grant at 5s. per efficient ...................... 650 13. Grant to South Australian Rifle Association ............... 500 14. Special grant Commonwealth Rifle Match— this year only ..... 200 15. Grants to District Rifle Associations .................... 200 16. Stores for cleaning arms ............................ 100 2,555 Total D ivision No. 152 ................ 2, 715 Total S outh A ustralian M ilitary F orces .................. 43,536 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY.—WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” PERMANENT FORCES. £ 7 District Head-Quarters Staff ............................. 1,863 30 Royal Australian Artillery (W.A.) ......................... 2,300 1 Armament Artificers .................................. 206 2 Royal Australian Engineers .............................. 550 8 Ordnance Department ................................. 1,143 1 Rifle Range Staff .................................... 120 3 District Accounts and Pay Branch ......................... 585 16 Instructional Staff .................................... 3,170 68 Total Permanent Forces .............. 9,937 1,133 MILITIA .......................................... 9,444 733 VOLUNTEERS ..................................... 2,089 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction .................. 2,300 Maintenance of Existing Arms and Equipment ................. 2,340 Ammunition ....................................... 1,629 General Contingencies ................................. 3,185 General Services ........................................ 731 Postage and Telegrams .................................... 175 10,360 4,253 CADETS ............................................. 4,574 1 RIFLE CLUBS and ASSOCIATIONS .......................... 4,300 6,188 Total W estern A ustralian F orces ........................... 40,704 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 153. DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. £ Maximum. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1 … Commandant* ............................ … 650 1 … D.A.A.G. and D.Q.M.G.* .................... … 450 1 II. Military Clerk ............................ 260 230 2 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 225 Clerical Division. 1 5 Clerk .................................. … 160 1 … Messenger and Caretaker ..................... … 140 7 Subdivision No. 2. — C ontingencies . 1,855 No. 1. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 8 1,863 D ivision No. 153 a . ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (WESTERN AUSTRALIA). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. † Officers. £ 1 … Major or Captain* ......................... 500 1 … Lieutenant * ............................. 300 Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Men. Per Diem. s. d. 1 … Warrant Officer ........................... 13 0 1 … Company Sergeant-Major .................... 6 0 1,150 1 … Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 6 0 2 … Sergeants ............................... 5 0 1 … Corporal ................................ 4 0 1 … Bombardier .............................. 3 6 2 … Acting Bombardiers ........................ 3 6 19 … Gunners and Drivers ........................ 3 0 30 S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners ................ 2 at 6d. per diem. Gun Layers .................... 4 at 3d. „ Range Takers .................. 4 at 3d. „ 110 Signallers ..................... 4 at 3d. „ Telephonists ................... 4 at 3d. „ Clerk ........................ 1 at 6s. per week. 1,260 Less estimated saving ..................... 60 Total P ay (Carried forward) .... 1,200 *Pay includes forage and all allowances except travelling expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulation. VII.—T he D epartment or D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 153 a . ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (WESTERN AUSTRALIA). £ Brought forward ............ 1,200 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ............................... 700 2. Fuel, light, and water ...................... 100 3. Lodging allowance, N.C.O.’s and men .......... 100 4. Uniforms and kits ........................ 300 5. Incidental and pe tty cash expenditure ........... 50 1,250 Less estimated saving ..................... 150 1,100 Total D ivision No. 153 a ............... 2,300 D ivision No. 153 b . ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum per diem. s. d. 1 … Armament Artificer ......................... 11 0 201 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform allowance ............................... 5 Total D ivision No. 153 b . ............................... 206 D ivision No. 154. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Engineer pay for Officer detailed for the duties of Staff Officer for works ... 100 Class “A” ( Specialists )† Maximum per diem. s. d. 1 … Clerk of Works§ .......................... 13 0 300 1 … Electric Artificer, second class ................. 9 0 2‡ Total P ay (Carried forward) ............................ 400 * Subject to Pay Regulations. † Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations. ‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.00.—§Shown under Division No. 71, Royal Australia Engineers, in 1907-8. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 154. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. £ Brought forward .................. 400 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ....................................... 10 2. Fuel and lights. ................................. 30 3 Lodging allowance N.C.O.’s and men ................... 50 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 30 5. Steam fuel .................................... 20 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 10 150 Total D ivision No. 154 ....... 550 D ivision No. 155. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , E tc . 1 … Senior Ordnance Officer ........................ 295 1 IV. Military Clerk ............................... 160 Clerical Division. 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 40 ( a ) gun wharf section. General Division. 1 III. Storeman .................................. 120 Maximum.* ( b ) magazine section . £ 2 I. Magazine Storemen ......................... 156 240 ( c ) armoury section. General Division. 1 VIII . Armourer .................................. 204 1 III. Assistant Armourer ........................... 60 8 Total Pay (carried forward) ................. 1,119 * Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 155. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. £ 8 … Brought forward ............... 1,119 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 24 8 Total D ivision No 155 ................... 1,143 D ivision No. 156. RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 … N.C.O. in charge Karrakatta Range† ................ 120 D ivision No. 157. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS and PAY BRANCH. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerical Division. 1 4 District Paymaster and Accountant ................. 285 1 4 Clerk and Paving Officer ........................ 210 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 50 Long-service increment. Clerical Division, Class 5 ....... 10 555 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living ...... 30 3 Total D ivision No. 157 ................ 585 † With quarters. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred,” D ivision No. 158. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, £ F or D oty with P artially - paid and V olunteer F orces . Maximum. † Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Officers. £ 1 Captain ................................ 450 1 Lieutenant .............................. 350 Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers. 1 Class I. ................................. 210 3 Class II. ................................ 183 3,000 5 Class III. ............................... 165 5 Class IV. ............................... 146 … Gold-fields allowance to two Instructors at £ 25 per annum … 16‡ 3,000 Subdivision No: 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Horse Allowance or Horse Hire.—Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers, five at £ 30 150 2. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment .. 20 170 Total D ivision No. 158 .................. 3,170 __________ D ivision No. 159. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . C ommand S taffs . £ s. d. 1 Officer Commanding Fremantle Defences .......... 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer ............................. 24 0 0 2 H ead -Q uarters , W estern A ustralian B rigade . 1 Colonel ................................ 36 0 0 1 Brigade-Major ............................ 24 0 0 80 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Orderly Room Clerk ........................ 8 8 0 4 6 Carried forward ................. 140 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances, except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 159. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 6 Brought forward ....................... 140 A ustralian L ight H orse . (18th Regiment ) £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 3 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 18 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per day * ..................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster ............................ 12 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 9 12 .0 1 Orderly Room Clerk ........................ 8 8 0 4 Squadron Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 2,650 4 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 4 Farrier Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 1 Armonrer Sergeant ......................... 8 0 0 18 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 8 Shoeing Smiths ........................... 6 16 0 8 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 0 17 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 214 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 3 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations. 310 Extra pay for provision of suitable horses, at £ 1 per annum for privates, other ranks in proportion, in accordance with Regulations. F ield A rtillery . ( No. 1 Battery. ) £ s d. 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Battery Sergeant-Major ...................... 8 16 0 1 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeant ................ 8 8 0 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 1 Farrier Sergeant ........................... 8 8 0 1 Shoeing Smith ............................ 6 16 0 750 † 1 Saddler Sergeant .......................... 8 8 0 1 Wheeler Sergeant .......................... 8 8 0 2 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 4 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 37 Gunners ................................ 6 8 0 24 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 85 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay, under Regulations 401 Carried forward ............ 3,540 * Includes Horse Allowance. † Includes four days’ additional training. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons . WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 159. £ MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 401 Brought forward ............ 3,540 G arrison A rtillery . ( Nos. 1 and 2 Companies. ) £ s. d. 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 6 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Company Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 2 Company Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 10 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 1,200 10 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 11 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 140 Gunners ................................ 6 8 0 184 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . ( No. 4 Electric Company. ) 1 Captain or Lieutenant ....................... 22 10 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 10 0 0 1 Corporal ................................ 9 0 0 120 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 10 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 15 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 600 Carried forward ............ 4,860 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence— continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 159. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 600 Brought forward ....................... 4,860 I nfantry . (11 th Regiment. ) £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 4 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 4 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 15 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Adjutant at 5s. per diem * .................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster ............................ 12 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 9 12 0 1 Orderly Room Sergeant ...................... 8 8 0 7 Colour-Sergeants .......................... 8 16 0 3,340 1 Armourer Sergeant ......................... 8 0 0 22 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 1 Band Sergeant ............................ 8 0 0 29 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 0 14 Drummers and Buglers ...................... 6 8 0 333 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 21 Bandsmen ............................... 6 8 0 2 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 460 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . ( Western Australian District. ) 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 150 6 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... 18 0 0 8 A rmy S ervice C orps . ( Garrison Details. ) 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 0 72 6 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 9 1077 Carried forward ....................... 8,422 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 159. £ MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1077 Brought forward ............ 8,422 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . ( Staff and Officers Attached to Regiments and Forts. ) £ s. d. 1 District P.M.O. and Staff Officer ................ 75 0 0 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 0 183 5 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 7 ( No. 4 Field Ambulance, “ B” Section, and Garrison Ambulance. ) 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Staff Sergeant ............................ 8 16 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 1 Sergeant Compounder ....................... 8 16 0 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 257 6 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 12 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 28 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations C orps of S ignallers .* ( No. 8 ( Half ) Company. ) 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 145 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 0 13 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 3 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 20 V eterinary D epartment . 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 18 U nattached and R eserve F orces . Pay for Officers, if called up ................................. 40 9,065 Less estimated saving ........ 3,065 1,133 Total P ay (carried forward) ............ 6,000 * Members attached to Light Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse, allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 159. £ MILITIA. Brought forward ........................ 6,000 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance at 40s. per head of establishment 2,262 2. Horse allowance under Regulations .................... 360 3. Horse hire .................................... 560 4. Band allowance ................................. 50 5. Prizes ....................................... 132* 6. Veterinary apparatus and medicines .................... 25 7. Stationery and incidentals (Command Staffs) 30 8. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals—Intelligence Corps 225 3,644 Less estimated saving ............................. 200 3,444 Total D ivision No. 159 ........................ 9,444 D ivision No. 160. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 183 Allowance to 2 Volunteer Adjutants, at 5s. per day† Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance, at 30s. per head of establishment, and 20s. per effective— 721 Infantry ....................................... 1,622 Effective allowance at 20s. per effective— 12 Army Nursing Service .............................. 12 3. Band allowance, at £ 50 per annum .................... 100 4. Prizes—Musketry ............................... 72 733 1,806 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Travelling and mileage allowances, Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 100 Total D ivision No. 160 ............. 2,089 * Artillery, £ 45; Musketry, £ 80; Skill-at-Arms, £ 7.—† Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” £ WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. D ivision No. 161. AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps ...... * D ivision No. 162. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES AND REGIMENTAL TOURS (including railway fares and freight) 2,300† D ivision No. 163. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Great coats and repairs .................................... 1,170 2. General stores .......................................... 400 3. Maintenance of armament, small arms, and spare parts ............... 425 4. Painting and repairs ...................................... 45 5. Harness and saddlery, also repairs ............................. 50 6. Camp equipment and repairs ................................ 100 7. Accoutrements and repairs .................................. 150 2,340 * Transferred to Division No. 159, Militia, in 1908-9. † Includes four days’ extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. £ D ivision No. 164. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Field Artillery ........................... 350 2. Artillery ammunition, Garrison Artillery ......................... 400 3. Small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 513 4. Loss on sale of small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 266 5. Pom-pom Ammunition .................................... 100 1,629 D ivision No. 165. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight ................................... 1,375 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight ............................ 200 3. Other travelling expenses ................................... 550 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 150 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 50 6. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 50 7. Account, record, and other books including cost of material, printing, and binding 60 8. Printing Defence Schemes .................................. 150 9. Other printing .......................................... 140 10. Cartage and horse hire .................................... 150 11. Compensation for injuries on duty ............................ 10 12. United Service Institute and Library ........................... 50 13. Allowance to provide for increased cost of living .................. 400 3,335 Less estimated saving ........................ 150 3,185 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. £ D ivision No. 166. GENERAL SERVICES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Temporary assistance and extra labour ............................ 100 2. Caretakers—drill balls and armouries ............................. 324 3. Medical examination of recruits ................................ 25 4. Allowance to orderlies—1 at 1s., 1 at 9d. per diem .................... 32 5. Mounting 6˝ B.L. Guns at North Fremantle ......................... 250 731 D ivision No. 167. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .................................... 175 Number of Persons. D ivision No. 168. CADETS. Mounted Cadets (1 squadron) ..................... 72 4,249 Senior Cadets (1 Battalion) ...................... 830 (Cadets (5 Battalions) .......................... 3,347 Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum.† I nstructional S taff . Officers. £ 1 Captain ................................... 450 Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers. 700 3 Class IV. .................................. 146 4 4,253 Total P ay (carried forward) .............. 700 * Pay includes all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 168. CADETS. £ Brought forward ............................. 700 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Officer Commanding Cadet Forces ..................... 20 2. Allowance to Instructor of Musketry ............................. 15 3. Allowances to cadet officers, as per regulations ...................... 700 4. Effective allowance to detachments, as per regulations ................. 400 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets—Allowances under regulations .............. 700 6. Cadets—Clothing Allowance under regulations ...................... 1,000 7. Railway and steamer fares and freight ............................ 300 8. Travelling expenses ........................................ 200 9. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals ........................ 60 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 30 11. Other printing ........................................... 20 12. Free ammunition to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 1,029 13. Uniforms for non-commissioned officers on first appointment ............ 30 14. Annual rifle meeting ....................................... 200 15. Camps of training ......................................... 550 16. Schools of instruction ...................................... 120 5,374 Less estimated saving ......................... 1,500 3,874 Total D ivision No. 168 ....................... 4,574 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 169. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 5 Clerk ......................................... 160 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 1,685 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 595 3. Annual rifle meeting, Karrakatta ...................... 100 4. Railway and steamer fares and freight .................. 500 5. Cartage and horse hire ............................ 50 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 50 7. Printing ...................................... 10 8. Effective grant, at 5s. per efficient ..................... 600 9. Grant to National Rifle Association .................... 250 10. Grant to Gold-fields Rifle Association ................. 250 11. Stores for cleaning arms .......................... 50 4,140 Total D ivision No. 169 ............... 4,300 Total W estern A ustralian M ilitary F orces 40,704 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. MILITARY.—TASMANIA. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” £ PERMANENT FORCES. 7 District Head-Quarters Staff ......................... 1,775 16 Royal Australian Artillery (Tasmania) ................... 1,383 1 Armament Artificers .............................. 170 3 Royal Australian Engineers .......................... 540 6 Ordnance Department ............................. 867 2 Rifle Range Staff ................................ 210 2 District Accounts and Pay Branch ..................... 470 17 Instructional Staff ................................ 3,230 54 Total P ermanent F orces ........... 8,645 1,197 MILITIA ...................................... 9,936 788 VOLUNTEERS ................................. 2,259 Camps of Training and Schools of Instruction 2,350 Maintenance of Existing Arms and Equipment 2,740 Ammunition .................................... 1,574 Warlike Stores .................................. 100 General Contingencies ............................. 2,080 General Services ................................. 156 Postage and Telegrams ............................. 150 9,150 2,244 CADETS ...................................... 3,234 1 RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS 2,116 4,284 Total T asmanian F orces .......... 35,340 F. 15815. g VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 170. DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Maximum. £ 1 … Commandant* ............................ … 600 1 … D.A.A.G. and D.A.Q.M.G.* ................... … 475 1 III. Military Clerk ............................ 210 190 3 IV. Military Clerks ........................... 160 390 1 … Messenger .............................. … 120 7 1,775 D ivision No. 171. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (TASMANIA). Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . † W arrant O fficers , N on -C ommissioned O fficers , and M en . Maximum. £ 1 Captain or Lieutenant * ......................... 400 Per diem. s. d. 1 Staff Sergeant ............................... 6 0 1 Sergeant ................................... 5 9 800 1 Corporal ................................... 4 0 1 Bombardier ................................. 3 6 9 Gunners ................................... 3 0 2 Acting Bombardiers ........................... 3 6 16§ S pecial and E xtra D uty P ay . District Gunners, 6 at 6d. per diem ..................... Gun Layers, 2 at 3d. per diem ........................ Range Takers, 2 at 3d. per diem ....................... 83 Painter, 1 at 6d. per diem ........................... Total P ay (carried forward) ....................... 883 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations.—§ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence— continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 171. £ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (TASMANIA). Brought forward ..................... 883 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations ........................................ 270 2. Fuel and light ..................................... 60 3. Uniforms ........................................ 140 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ..................... 30 500 Total D ivision No. 171 ................. 1,383 D ivision No. 171 a . ARMAMENT ARTIFICERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum per diem. s . d. 1 Armament Artificer ............................... 11 0 165 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Uniform Allowance ............................... 5 Total D ivision No. 171 a ............... 170 * Subject to Pay Regulations. g 2 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 172. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* £ Engineer pay for officer detailed for the duties of Staff Officer for Works 60 Maximum per diem. Class “ A ” ( Specialists ) . † s. d. 1 Instructor and Clerk of Works .................... 13 0 1 Electric Artificer, 2nd Class ...................... 9 0 340 Class “B” ( Regimental ) . 1 Corporal ................................... 6 0 3‡ Total P ay ................. 400 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Rations .......................................... 20 2. Fuel and light .................................. 20 3. Lodging allowance, N.C.O’s. and men .................. 50 4. Uniforms and kits ............................... 30 5. Steam fuel .................................... 10 6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ................... 10 140 Total D ivision No. 172 ............... 540 ____________ D ivision No. 173. Class or Grade. ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . S taff O ffice , etc . 1 … Senior Ordnance Officer ............................ 245 1 5 Clerk ........................................ 140 ( a ) G un W harf S ection . 1 II. Storeman ...................................... 132 1 III. Storeman ...................................... 110 ( c ) A rmoury S ection . 1 II. Armourer ..................................... 180 1 III. Assistant Armourer ............................... 60 6 867 * Subject to Pay Regulations.—† Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Traveling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—‡ Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 174. £ RIFLE RANGE STAFF. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 Ranger and Assistant Magazine Keeper, Launceston ................. 110 1 Ranger, Sandy Bay Rifle Range* .............................. 100 2 210 Class or Grade. D ivision No. 175. DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Clerical Division. 1 4 District Paymaster and Accountant ............................. 285 1 4 Clerk and Paying Officer ................................... 185 470 2 * And quarters. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 176. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, £ F oe D uty with M ilitia and V olunteer F orces . Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* O fficers . Maximum.† £ 2 Captains ................................ 450 W arrant and N on - commissioned O fficers . 3 Class I. ................................. 210 3,100 2 Class II. ................................ 183 3 Class III. ............................... 165 7 Class IV. ............................... 146 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . 17‡ 3,100 No. 1. Horse allowance, Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers, 4 at £ 30 120 2. Uniforms for Non-commissioned Officers on first appointment .. 10 130 Total D ivision No. 176 ........... 3,230 D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . H ead -Q uarters , T asmanian B rigade . £ s. d. 1 Colonel ....................................... 36 0 0 1 Brigade-Major ............................ 24 0 0 85 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 1 Orderly Room Clerk .............................. 8 8 0 4 1 Officer Commanding Hobart Defences .................. 36 0 0 60 1 Staff Officer .................................... 24 0 0 2 6 Carried forward ....................... 145 * Pay includes Forage and all Allowances except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—†Subject to Pay Regulations.—‡Increased personnel to date from 1.1.09. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. £ 6 Brought forward ................... 145 Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . A ustralian L ight H orse . (12 th Regiment. ) £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 4 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 15 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Adjutant at 5s. per diem * .................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster ............................ 12 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 9 12 0 1 Orderly-room Clerk ........................ 8 8 0 5 Squadron Sergeants-Major .................... 8 16 0 5 Squadron Quartermaster-Sergeants .............. 8 8 0 1 Armourer Sergeant ......................... 8 0 0 2,500 15 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 5 Farrier Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 10 Shoeing smiths ........................... 6 16 0 10 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 0 14 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 175 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 3 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations Extra pay for provision of suitable horses at £ 1 per annum for Privates, other ranks in proportion, in accordance with Regulations 270 F ield A rtillery . ( Nos. 1 and 2 Batteries. ) 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 4 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 2 Battery Sergeants-Major ..................... 8 16 0 3 Battery Quartermaster-Sergeants ................ 8 8 0 13 276 Carried forward ................... 2,645 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 276 Brought forward .................. 2,645 F ield A rtillery — continued. 13 Brought forward ............ £ s. d. 9 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 2 Farrier Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 2 Shoeing Smiths ........................... 6 16 0 2 Saddler Sergeants .......................... 8 8 0 2 Wheeler Sergeants ......................... 8 8 0 4 Trumpeters .............................. 6 8 0 8 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 1,450* 9 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 74 Gunners ................................ 6 8 0 48 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations. 173 G arrison A rtillery . ( No. 1 Company. ) 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 1 Captain ................................ 18 0 0 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 8 16 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 8 8 0 590 4 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 5 Bombardiers ............................. 6 16 0 60 Gunners ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, and Specialists’ Pay under Regulations 79 528 Carried forward ............ 4,685 * Includes four days’ additional training. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 528 Brought forward ....................... 4,685 C orps of A ustralian E ngineers . ( No. 5 Field Company. ) £ s. d. 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Sergeant-Major .................... 11 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 10 0 0 1 Shoeing and Carriage Smith ................... 8 10 0 1 Corporal ................................ 9 0 0 300 2 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 1 Lance Corporal ........................... 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 4 Drivers ................................. 8 10 0 1 Trumpeter ............................... 8 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 35 ( No. 5 Electric Company. ) 1 Captain ................................ 22 10 0 1 Lieutenant .............................. 15 0 0 1 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant ............... 10 10 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 10 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 9 0 0 272 3 2nd Corporals ............................ 8 10 0 20 Sappers ................................ 8 0 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations 30 593 Carried forward ............ 5,257 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 593 Brought forward ............... 5,257 I nfantry . (12 th Regiment. ) £ s. d. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel ......................... 30 0 0 3 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 6 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 17 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Adjutant, at 5s. per diem* .................... 91 5 0 1 Quartermaster (Captain) ..................... 18 0 0 1 Regimental Sergeant-Major ................... 9 12 0 1 Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant .............. 9 12 0 1 Orderly-room Sergeant ...................... 8 8 0 1 Band Sergeant ............................ 8 0 0 3,770 8 Colour-Sergeants .......................... 8 16 0 1 Armourer Sergeant ......................... 8 0 0 25 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 16 Drummers or Buglers ....................... 6 8 0 1 Armourer Corporal ......................... 7 4 0 33 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 1 Band Corporal ............................ 7 4 0 380 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 20 Bandsmen ............................... 6 8 0 2 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 520 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial Parades and Courts, under Regulations A ustralian I ntelligence C orps . ( Tasmanian District ) . 2 Majors ................................. 24 0 0 156 6 Captains or Lieutenants ...................... 18 0 0 8 A rmy S ervice C orps . Garrison Details. 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 42 1 Corporal ................................ 7 4 0 4 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 6 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . Staff and Officers attached to Regiments and Forts. 1 District P.M.O. and Staff Officer ................ 75 0 0 1 Command Sanitary Officer ................... 18 0 0 200 6 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 8 1,135 Carried forward ............ 9,425 * Includes Horse Allowance. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 177. MILITIA. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . £ 1,135 Brought forward ....................... 9,425 A ustralian A rmy M edical C orps . ( No . 5 Field Ambulance, “ B” Section, and Garrison Ambulance. ) £ s. d. 1 Major ................................. 24 0 0 2 Captains ................................ 18 0 0 1 Staff Sergeant ............................ 8 16 0 1 Sergeant Compounder ....................... 8 16 0 2 Sergeants ............................... 8 0 0 268 4 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 6 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 15 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial 32 Parades and Courts, under Regulations C orps of S ignallers .* (3 Sections. ) 2 Lieutenants .............................. 12 0 0 1 Sergeant ................................ 8 0 0 2 Corporals ............................... 7 4 0 21 Privates ................................ 6 8 0 210 3 Drivers ................................. 6 16 0 Extra pay at above rates for Ceremonial 29 Parades and Courts, under Regulations V eterinary D epartment . 1 Lieutenant .............................. 12 0 0 12 9,915 Less estimated saving ....................... 3,657 1,197 Total P ay ..................... 6,258 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and corps contingent allowance at 40s. per head of establishment 2,358 2. Horse hire .................................... 700 3. Horse allowance, under Regulations ................... 450 4. Veterinary apparatus and medicines .................... 20 5. Hire of steamers ................................ 30 6. Band allowance ................................. 50 7. Prizes ....................................... 125† 8. Stationery and incidentals, Command Staffs .............. 20 9. Books, maps, instruments, materials, and incidentals, Intelligence Corps 225 3,978 Less estimated saving ....................... 300 3,678 Total D ivision No. 177 ............. 9,936 * Members attached to Light. Horse Regiments will receive the extra pay for provision of a horse allowed by Regulation to members of Light Horse Regiments.—† Artillery, £ 30; Musketry, £ 83; Skill-at-Arms, £ 12. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. £ D ivision No. 178. VOLUNTEERS. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . Allowance to 2 Volunteer Adjutants at 5s. per diem * 183 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Clothing and Corps Contingent Allowance, at 30s. per head of establishment and 20s. per effective— 782 Infantry ............................... 1,800 2. Effective Allowance, at 20s. per effective— 6 Army Nursing Service ..................... 6 3. Band allowance at £ 50 per annum ..................... 100 4. Prizes, musketry ................................ 40 5. Ceremonial Parades, under Regulations ................. 30 788 1,976 Subdivision No. 3.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Travelling and Mileage Allowance, Australian Volunteer Automobile Corps 100 Total D ivision No. 178 ..................... 2,259 D ivision No. 179. AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps † * Includes Horse Allowance. † Transferred to Division No. 177, Militia, in 1908-9. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” £ D ivision No. 180. CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION, STAFF RIDES, AND REGIMENTAL TOURS (including railway fares and freight) 2,350* D ivision No. 181. MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING ARMS AND EQUIPMENT. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Great coats and repairs ................................ 800 2. General stores ...................................... 400 3. Maintenance of armament; small arms and spare parts ........... 250 4. Painting and repairs .................................. 30 5. Harness and saddlery, also repairs ......................... 100 6. Ambulance and medical equipment ........................ 10 7. Engineer stores ..................................... 250 8. Camp equipment and repairs ............................ 550 9. Accoutrements and repairs .............................. 50 10. Mounting two 6-inch B.L. guns .......................... 300 2,740 D ivision No. 182. AMMUNITION. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery ammunition, Royal Australian Artillery ............... 50 2. Artillery ammunition, Militia ............................ 600 3. Small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 668 4. Loss on sale of small arms ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 156 5. Pom-pom Ammunition ................................ 100 1,574 * Includes four days’ extra camp for Militia Field Artillery. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES.— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 183. £ WARLIKE STORES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Artillery stores ..................................... 100 D ivision No. 184. GENERAL CONTINGENCIES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Railway fares and freight .............................. 550 2. Steamer and coach fares and freight ........................ 150 3. Other travelling expenses .............................. 700 4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ....................... 125 5. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ........ 80 6. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 25 7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 50 8. Printing Defence schemes .............................. 150 9. Otherprinting ...................................... 150 10. Bank exchange .................................... 5 11. Fuel, light, and water ................................ 45 12. Cartage and horse hire ................................ 80 13. Compensation for injuries on duty ........................ 50 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts to cover increased cost of living 20 2,180 Less estimated saving ................... 100 _____________ D ivision No. 185. 2,080 GENERAL SERVICES. Subdivision No. 1. No. 1. Temporary assistance ................................. 45 2. Clerical assistance (A.M.C.) ............................. 15 3. Cleaning staff offices ................................. 25 4 . Medallists, meritorious service medals, and Auxiliary Forces Officers’ Decoration 5 5. Medical examination of recruits .......................... 25 6. Books and papers for Military Library ...................... 15 7. Caretaker, Barracks, Launceston .......................... 26 156 D ivision No. 186. POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS .............................. 150 VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 187. CADETS. £ 2,242 Mounted Cadets, 1 Squadron, 72. Senior Cadets, 1 Battalion, 830. Cadets, 2 Battalions, 1,340. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay .* Maximum.† I nstructional S taff . £ Officers. 1 Lieutenant ................................. 350 Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers. 420 1 Class IV. .................................. 146 2 Total P ay ......................... 420 Subdivision No. 2.— C ontingencies . No. 1. Allowance to Officer commanding Cadet Forces ............... 20 2. Allowance to Instructor of Musketry ....................... 15 3. Allowances to Cadet Officers, as per Regulations ............... 350 4. Effective Allowance to Detachments, as per Regulations .......... 250 5. Mounted and Senior Cadets—Allowances under Regulations ....... 450 6. Cadets—Clothing Allowance under Regulations ............... 480 7. Railway and steamer fares and freight ...................... 150 8. Travelling expenses .................................. 150 9. Office requisites, stationery, and incidentals .................. 20 10. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 10 11. Other printing ..................................... 10 12. Free ammunition to be paid into Trust Fund, Small Arms Ammunition Account 804 13. Uniform for Non-commissioned Officer on first appointment ...... 10 14. Annual Rifle Meeting ................................ 200 15. Camps of Training .................................. 255 16. Schools of Instruction ................................ 40 3,214 Less, estimated saving ......................... 400 2,814 2,244 Total D ivision No. 187 .................. 3,234 * Pay includes all allowances, except Travelling Expenses. Reduction, if occupying quarters, as provided by Regulations.—† Subject to Pay Regulations. VII.—T he D epartment of D efence — continued. Number of Persons. “Transferred.” “Other.” TASMANIAN MILITARY FORCES— continued. £ £ D ivision No. 188. RIFLE CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS. Class or Grade. Subdivision No. 1.—P ay . 1 5 Clerk .................................. 50 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Free ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 940 2. Loss on sale of ammunition, to be paid into Trust Fund Small Arms Ammunition Account 156 3. Railway fares and freight ............................. 200 4. Steamer and coach fares and freight ...................... 25 5. Other travelling expenses ............................. 25 6. Stationery, printing, and incidentals ...................... 50 7. Effective grant, at 5s. per efficient ....................... 210 8. Grant to Rifle Association ............................. 250 9. Grants to District Rifle Associations ...................... 100 10. Stores for cleaning arms ............................. 50 11. Military competitions at Rifle Association Matches ........... 50 2,056 Subdivision No. 3.—P ostage and T elegrams ........ 10 Total Division No. 188 ................. 2,116 Total T asmanian M ilitary F orces .............. 35,340 687,406 35,137 Total Department of Defence ......... 722,543 VIII—THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT. “Transferred.” “Other.” Total. £ £ £ CENTRAL STAFF .................... … 11,437 11,437 NEW SOUTH WALES ................. 1,056,657 … 1,056,657 VICTORIA ......................... 718,785 … 718,785 QUEENSLAND ..................... 452,939 … 452,939 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ................. 278,850 … 278,850 WESTERN AUSTRALIA ............... 298,012 … 298,012 TASMANIA ........................ 121,542 17,695 139,237 2,926,785 29,132 2,955,917 VIII.—THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 189. “Other.” CENTRAL STAFF. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. 1 … Secretary ............................................. 1,000 1 … Assistant Secretary ....................................... 700 Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Clerk ..................................... 560 1 2 Accountant ..................................... 465 1 2 Senior Clerk .................................... 420 1 3 Clerk ......................................... 400 14 4 Clerks ......................................... 3,215 13 5 Clerks ......................................... 1,762 Professional Division. 1 A Chief Electrical Engineer ............................ 750 1 E Assistant Engineer ................................ 185 General Division. 1 Senior Messenger ................................. 114 4 Messengers ..................................... 265 1 Assistant ....................................... 110 41 Total ........................ 9,946 Less estimated savings ................................. 534 9,412 Subdivision No. 2.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Postage and telegrams ...................................... 100 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes .............. 200 3. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon 150 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 175 5. Other printing ........................................... 100 6. Travelling expenses ........................................ 700 7. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ............................ 300 8. Temporary assistance ...................................... 300 2,025 Total D ivision No. 189 ........................ 11,437 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. NEW SOUTH WALES. “Transferred.” Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ Administrative Division. 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General ......................... 800 Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Clerk ................................... 600 1 2 Senior Clerk ................................... 480 2 1,080 C orrespondence , including A ppointment B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge ................................. 400 4 3 Clerks ....................................... 1,290 14 4 Clerks ....................................... 3,405 13 5 Clerks ....................................... 1,591 General Division. 1 Postal Assistant ................................. 138 33 6,824 R ecord B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge ................................. 400 2 3 Clerks ....................................... 645 8 4 Clerks ....................................... 1,855 10 5 Clerks ....................................... 1,300 21 4,200 I nspection B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Senior Inspector ................................ 560 2 2 Inspectors .................................... 920 6 3 Inspectors .................................... 2,155 2 4 Clerks ....................................... 520 1 5 Clerk ........................................ 160 12 4,315 69 Carried forward ............... 17,219 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 69 … Brought forward ................ 17,219 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Accountant 600 1 2 Sub-Accountant .............................. 440 2 3 Clerks .................................... 645 13 4 Clerks .................................... 3,023 16 5 Clerks .................................... 1,970 General Division. 5 … Postal Assistants ............................. 650 38 (R eceiver ’ s B ranch .) 7,328 Clerical Division. 1 3 Receiver ................................... 400 2 4 Clerks .................................... 420 2 5 Clerks .................................... 300 General Division. 3 … Postal Assistants ............................. 386 8 (P ay B ranch .) 1,506 Clerical Division. 1 2 Paying Officer ............................... 500 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 2 4 Clerks .................................... 470 5 5 Clerks .................................... 800 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 132 10 2,212 (M oney O rder B ranch )—(Sub-Branch No. 1.) Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .............................. 400 12 4 Clerks .................................... 3,325 7 5 Clerks .................................... 1,080 General Division. 10 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,100 30 5,905 155 Carried forward ............ 34,170 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 155 … Brought forward ............ 34,170 A ccounts B ranch . (M oney O rder , B ranch ) (Sub-Branch No. 2.) Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .............................. 400 6 4 Clerks .................................... 1,435 8 5 Clerks .................................... 1,020 General Division. 17 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,898 32 (C heck B ranch .) 4,753 Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .............................. 403 3 4 Clerks .................................... 684 10 5 Clerks .................................... 1,600 General Division. 21 … Postal Assistants ............................. 2,446 35 M ail B ranch . 5,133 Clerical Division. 1 1 Superintendent .............................. 580 1 2 Assistant Superintendent ........................ 500 5 3 Supervisors ................................. 1,830 1 3 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 310 5 4 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 1,450 4 4 Clerks .................................... 915 9 5 Clerks .................................... 1,275 General Division. 18 … Mail Officers ............................... 3,918 39 … Despatching Officers .......................... 6,994 67 … Senior Sorters ............................... 11,240 147 … Sorters .................................... 21,634 297 Carried forward ............ 50,646 222 44,056 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 222 … Brought forward ............... 44,056 M ail B ranch . General Division. 297 … Brought forward ............... 50,646 81 … Postal Assistants ............................. 8,668 1 … Overseer of Letter Carriers ....................... 168 124 … Letter Carriers ............................... 15,456 48 … Mail Boys ................................. 3,874 1 … Mail Officer ................................ 228 2 … Farriers ................................... 288 3 … Grooms in Charge ............................ 414 5 … Grooms ................................... 555 34 … Mail Drivers ................................ 3,961 596 84,258 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Manager ................................... 540 1 2 Assistant Manager ............................ 440 1 3 Assistant Manager ............................ 360 3 3 Supervisors ................................. 1,005 111 4 Telegraphists ................................ 23,095 91 5 Telegraphists ................................ 14,627 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 3 4 Clerks .................................... 620 5 5 Clerks .................................... 828 General Division. 40 … Postal Assistants ............................. 4,568 257 46,393 1,075 Carried forward ............ 174,707 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 1,075 Brought forward ............ 174,707 T elegraph R eceiving B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .............................. 400 8 4 Clerks .................................... 1,735 4 5 Clerks .................................... 670 General Division. 13 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,650 150 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 4,950 176 9,405 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . Professional Division. 1 A Electrical Engineer ............................ 725 1 C Assistant Electrical Engineer ..................... 440 1 D Engineer (in charge of Lines) ..................... 390 1 D Assistant Engineer ............................ 360 1 E Assistant Engineer ............................ 235 1 D Testing Officer .............................. 335 1 D Surveyor .................................. 310 5 E Testing Officers .............................. 1,075 5 F Junior Assistant Engineers ....................... 684 Clerical Division. 6 4 Clerks .................................... 1,210 11 5 Clerks .................................... 1,344 General Division. 5 … Postal Assistants ............................. 578 39 7686 1,290 Carried forward ............ 191,798 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1,290 … Brought forward ............. 191,798 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . (M echanician .) Clerical Division. 3 5 Clerks .................................... 460 General Division. 2 … Mechanicians ............................... 624 3 … Telephone Inspectors .......................... 642 2 … Foreman Instrument Fitters ...................... 474 1 … Line Foreman ............................... 200 15 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................ 2,600 47 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 6,436 86 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 9,367 7 … Postal Assistants ............................. 812 166 21,615 (B atterymen .) General Division. 1 … Foreman Batteryman .......................... 223 7 … Batterymen ................................. 857 8 1,080 (E lectric L ight B ranch .) General Division. 1 … Engineer .................................. 240 5 … Engine-drivers and Fitters ....................... 814 3 … Postal Assistants ............................. 354 9 1,408 1,473 … Carried forward ............ 215,901 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190 “Transferred.” £ NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1,473 … Brought forward .............. 215,901 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . (L ine C onstructors .) Clerical Division. 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 60 General Division. 8 … Line Inspectors .............................. 1,681 1 … Postal Assistant .............................. 110 1 … Foreman Carpenter ............................ 180 3 … Carpenters ................................. 439 1 … Mason .................................... 149 1 … Painter .................................... 138 1 … Blacksmith ................................. 138 1 … Plumber ................................... 144 20 … Line Foremen ............................... 3,222 9 … Senior Linemen .............................. 1,361 116 … Linemen ................................... 14,352 3 … Labourers .................................. 165 166 22,139 (T elephone B ranch .) Clerical Division. 1 2 Manager ................................... 440 1 3 Assistant Manager ............................ 360 3 4 Clerks .................................... 605 8 5 Clerks .................................... 1,015 General Division. 13 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,514 5 … Supervisors ................................. 738 53 … Monitors .................................. 6,400 511 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 37,672 595 48,744 2,234 Carried forward ............ 286,784 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 2,234 Brought forward ........... 286,784 M iscellaneous O fficers . Clerical Division. 1 3 Detective .................................. 310 General Division. 2 … Carpenters ................................. 326 1 … Caretaker .................................. 156 9 … Cleaners ................................... 955 1 … Detective .................................. 204 14 I ndoor M essengers . 1,951 General Division. 1 … Head Messenger ............................. 180 4 … Senior Messengers ............................ 501 8 … Messengers ................................. 669 13 … S tores B ranch . 1,350 Clerical Division. 1 2 Controller of Stores ........................... 420 4 4 Clerks .................................... 890 4 5 Clerks .................................... 468 General Division. 1 … Foreman Sailmaker ........................... 162 4 … Sailmakers ................................. 564 1 … Foreman Storeman ............................ 156 12 … Storemen .................................. 1,555 5 … Postal Assistants ............................. 678 4 … Labourers .................................. 440 36 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . 5,333 Clerical Division. 1 2 Postmaster ................................. 460 46 3 Postmasters ................................. 14,890 239 4 Postmasters ................................. 49,611 85 5 Postmasters ................................. 12,095 63 4 Telegraphists ................................ 12,177 178 5 Telegraphists ................................ 28,262 34 4 Clerks .................................... 7,125 190 5 Clerical Assistants ............................ 30,352 836 Carried forward ............ 154,972 2,297 295,418 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 190. £ NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 2,297 Brought forward .............. 295,418 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . 836 Brought forward .............. 154,972 General Division. 4 … Mail Officers ............................... 828 294 … Postal Assistants ............................. 31,241 3 … Batterymen ................................. 354 1 … Telephone Inspector ........................... 186 1 … Senior Instrument Fitter ......................... 200 13 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 1,833 3 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 330 432 … Letter Carriers ............................... 53,389 50 … Senior Linemen .............................. 7,506 26 … Linemen ................................... 3,068 52 … Mail Boys ................................. 4,562 2 … Senior Sorters ............................... 345 17 … Sorters .................................... 2,591 497 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 15,698 1 … Monitor ................................... 126 172 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 11,373 2,404 288,602 4,701 Carried forward ............ 584,020 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” £ NEW SOUTH WALES. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 4,701 Brought forward .............. 584,020 U nattached . Clerical Division. 3 4 Postmasters (Relieving) ......................... 630 1 5 Postmaster (Relieving) ......................... 160 1 3 Postmaster (Unattached) ........................ 335 4 5 Postmasters (Unattached) ....................... 650 1 4 Relieving Officer ............................. 185 9 5 Relieving Officers ............................ 1,440 3 5 Telegraphists (Relieving) ........................ 480 1 5 Clerical Assistant (Relieving) ..................... 160 2 5 Clerical Assistants (Unattached) ................... 320 General Division. 9 … Postal Assistants ............................. 990 34 5,350 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 2,500 Long-service increments—Clerical Division—Class ...... 5,025 To provide for adjustment of salaries of Sorters, Letter Carriers, Linemen, and Fitters 849 To provide for adjustment of salaries of Postal Assistants .................................. 100 Arrears ................................... 121 597,965 Less estimated savings ......................... 30,000 4,735 Total S alaries (carried forward) .... 567,965 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Brought forward 567,965 Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of inland mail’s, not including conveyance by railway ...... 109,120 2. Conveyance of mails by railway ............................. 101,720 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ..................... 9,970 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—payments in adjustment with other Administrations 2,790 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . 223,600 No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies except those provided for under item No. 2 19,248 Less repayments by State Departments ......................... 1,248 18,000 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material 9,950 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials. (Moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 5,250 4. Letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting, lettering, and repairs 560 5. Temporary assistance .................................... 23,000 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 8,000 7. Payment to Police Department for services of officers ............... 595 8. Carriage of stores and material .............................. 500 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ..................... 9,500 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles; and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 2,100 11. Purchase and hire of horses, vehicles and harness, and maintenance thereof; also forage and forage allowances 12,500 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters ................ 6,700 13. Travelling expenses ..................................... 14,000 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts to cover increased cost of living 4,200 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving office keepers, and others 52,300 16. Charwomen, and cleaning allowances ......................... 2,200 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ......................... 2,500 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes 2,000 19. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing ............. 2,011 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 2,500 21. Printing postage stamps .................................. 4,250 Carried forward ................ 182,616 791,565 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 190. “Transferred.” NEW SOUTH WALES. £ Brought forward .................................. 791,565 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . Brought forward ................................... 182,616 No. 22. Printing postal notes ...................................... 1,000 23. Printing telephone directories and lists .......................... 2,300 24. Printing telegraph message forms ............................. 1,500 25. Printing postal guides ..................................... 750 26. Other printing .......................................... 4,500 27. Stores, other than any mentioned above ......................... 7,370 28. Bank exchange on departmental transactions within the Commonwealth .... 350 29. Bank exchange on departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth ... 200 30. Advertising ............................................ 400 31. Guarantee premiums ...................................... 50 32. Refund of Customs duty to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, in accordance with provisions of agreement entered into prior to transfer of Department to the Commonwealth 120 33. Refund to Pacific Cable Board of Customs Duties and other charges ...... 120 201,276 Subdivision No. 4.—C ables . No. 1. New Caledonia Cable Guarantee—Proportion payable by New South Wales .. 2,000 2. Pacific Cable—Proportion of Loss payable by New South Wales .......... 5,000 7,000 Subdivision No. 5.—O cean M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of Mails to Europe, per Orient-Pacific Line of Steamers ....... 46,750 Subdivision No. 6.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of mails viâ Vancouver ............................ 10,050 Subdivision No. 7.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Refund of amount, including interest, paid to Superannuation Fund by Miss Williamson, late P.M., Belmont 16 Total D ivision No. 190 ...................... 1,056,657 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. £ 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General ........................ 750 Clerical Division. 1 1 Chief Clerk ................................... 600 C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Senior Clerk .................................. 445 2 3 Clerks ...................................... 696 9 4 Clerks ...................................... 2,169 16 5 Clerks ...................................... 2,345 General Division. 1 … Postal Assistant ................................ 110 1 … Senior Messenger ............................... 132 2 … Messengers ................................... 136 1 Telegraph Messenger ............................ 37 33 I nspectors and I nland M ail S ervice B ranch . 6,070 Clerical Division. 1 1 Senior Inspector ................................ 540 1 2 Inspector .................................... 480 3 3 Inspectors .................................... 1,184 6 4 Clerks ...................................... 1,584 1 5 Clerk 160 12 A ccounts B ranch , 3,948 Clerical Division. 1 1 Accountant ................................... 600 1 2 Sub-Accountant ................................ 500 4 3 Clerks ...................................... 1,430 15 4 Clerks ...................................... 3,880 15 5 Clerks ...................................... 2,220 General Division. 21 … Postal Assistants ............................... 2,633 3 … Telegraph Messengers ............................ 116 60 (M oney O rder O ffice .) 11,379 Clerical Division. 6 3 Clerks ...................................... 2,120 14 4 Clerks ...................................... 3,350 5 5 Clerks ...................................... 725 25 Carried forward ........... 6,195 107 22,747 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. VICTORIA. “Transferred.” Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 107 Brought forward ................. 22,747 A ccounts B ranch . (M oney O rder O ffice .) 25 Brought forward ................. 6,195 General Division. 11 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,347 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 1 … Telegraph Messenger .......................... 32 38 S tores B ranch . Clerical Division. 7,684 1 2 Controller of Stores ........................... 500 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 3 4 Clerks .................................... 670 3 5 Clerks .................................... 455 General Division. 1 … Caretaker .................................. 228 1 … Foreman Carpenter ............................ 180 8 … Carpenters ................................. 1,224 1 … Frenchpolisher ............................... 156 9 … Labourers .................................. 1,026 1 … Porter .................................... 114 1 … Foreman Painter ............................. 172 1 … Painter and Writer ............................ 156 4 … Painters ................................... 552 1 … Plumber and Gasfitter .......................... 174 1 … Foreman Saddler and Harnessmaker ................ 162 2 … Saddlers and Harnessmakers ..................... 312 3 … Sailmakers ................................. 450 1 … Foreman Sailmaker ........................... 162 2 … Foremen Storemen ............................ 312 7 … Storemen .................................. 954 9 … Watchmen ................................. 1,095 5 … Postal Assistants ............................. 493 4 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 133 70 C ashier ’ s B ranch . 9,990 Clerical Division. 1 2 Cashier ................................... 500 2 3 Clerks .................................... 750 3 4 Clerks .................................... 820 3 5 Clerks .................................... 437 General Division. 1 … Telegraph Messenger .......................... 52 10 2,559 225 Carried forward .............. 42,980 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. “Transferred.” £ VICTORIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 225 Brought forward ............. 42,980 M ail B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Superintendent .............................. 600 1 2 Assistant Superintendent and Manager Parcels Post ...... 500 1 2 Clerk ..................................... 449 3 4 Clerks .................................... 745 4 3 Supervisors ................................. 1,560 5 4 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 1,359 1 5 Clerical Assistant ............................. 160 General Division. 22 … Mail Officers ............................... 4,943 50 … Despatching Officers .......................... 9,360 127 … Senior Sorters ............................... 22,134 86 … Sorters .................................... 13,263 136 … Letter Carriers ............................... 16,858 3 … Grooms-in-charge ............................ 423 13 … Mail Drivers ................................ 1,519 33 … Porters .................................... 3,729 1 … Foreman (Mail Branch) ......................... 150 3 … Ship Mailmen ............................... 450 1 … Waggon Repairer ............................. 144 171 … Postal Assistants ............................. 17,187 3 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 106 665 95,639 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Manager ................................... 540 1 2 Assistant Manager ............................ 442 1 3 Assistant Manager ............................ 400 1 2 Clerk ..................................... 485 1 3 Testing Officer in Charge ....................... 400 1 3 Testing Officer .............................. 360 6 Carried forward ............... 2,627 890 138,619 F. 15815. h VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 890 Brought forward ............. 138,619 T elegraph B ranch . 6 Clerical Division. Brought forward ............. 2,627 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 9 4 Clerks .................................... 1,930 6 5 Clerks .................................... 840 3 3 Supervisors ................................. 1,063 3 4 Supervisors ................................. 655 99 4 Telegraphists ................................ 20,605 84 5 Telegraphists ................................ 11,779 1 3 Relieving Postmaster .......................... 335 6 4 Relieving Postmasters .......................... 1,460 2 4 Relieving Telegraphists ......................... 385 5 5 Relieving Telegraphists ......................... 722 5 5 Relieving Postmasters .......................... 800 General Division. 1 … Foreman Batteryman .......................... 166 2 … Batterymen ................................. 249 1 … Supervisor ................................. 149 45 … Postal Assistants ............................. 5,132 100 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 3,391 379 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch 52,598 Professional Division. 1 A Electrical Engineer ............................ 700 1 C Assistant Electrical Engineer ..................... 500 1 D Assistant Engineer ............................ 335 5 E Assistant Engineers ........................... 1,046 3 F Assistant Engineers (junior) ...................... 235 2 E Draughtsmen ................................ 416 1 F Draughtsman ................................ 160 14 Carried forward .............. 3,392 1,269 191,217 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1,269 Brought forward ............. 191,217 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . 14 Brought forward ............. 3,392 Clerical Division. 1 3 Manager, Telephone Exchange .................... 400 2 4 Assistant Managers ........................... 470 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 5 4 Clerks .................................... 1,191 16 5 Clerks .................................... 2,113 1 5 Clerical Assistant ............................. 160 General Division. 1 … Foreman Batteryman .......................... 156 7 … Batterymen ................................. 853 1 … Foreman Carpenter ............................ 168 1 … Ship Carpenter .............................. 156 1 … Foreman Engine-driver ......................... 196 3 … Engine-drivers ............................... 456 2 … Firemen ................................... 247 1 … Mechanician ................................ 348 6 … Foremen instrument Fitters ...................... 1,272 4 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................ 699 61 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 8,105 37 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 4,031 8 … Line Inspectors .............................. 1,662 23 … Line Foremen ............................... 3,684 19 … Senior Linemen .............................. 2,670 91 … Linemen ................................... 11,098 1 … Storeman .................................. 120 3 … Labourers .................................. 340 18 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,823 1 … Telephone Exchange Foreman .................... 260 6 … Pole Dressers ............................... 728 2 … Supervisors ................................. 283 28 … Monitors .................................. 3,389 258 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 16,528 7 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 224 630 67,532 1,899 Carried forward ................. 258,749 h 2 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 191. “Transferred.” VICTORIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 1,899 Brought forward ............. 258,749 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . Clerical Division. 3 2 Postmasters ................................. 1,348 26 3 Postmasters ................................. 8,675 80 4 Postmasters ................................. 19,168 61 5 Postmasters ................................. 9,509 9 4 Clerks .................................... 2,085 1 4 Clerical Assistant ............................. 200 5 5 Clerks .................................... 747 8 5 Clerical Assistants ............................ 680 47 4 Telegraphists ................................ 9,621 78 5 Telegraphists ................................ 10,270 General Division. 2 … Mail Officers ............................... 440 2 … Despatching Officers .......................... 376 2 1 … Senior Sorters ............................... 3,680 10 … Sorters .................................... 1,560 230 … Letter Carriers ............................... 29,003 5 … Porters .................................... 259 316 … Postal Assistants ............................. 32,667 1 … Telephone Exchange Foreman .................... 260 3 … Telephone Inspectors .......................... 571 4 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................ 699 5 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 707 5 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 516 7 … Line Foremen ............................... 1,132 11 … Senior Linemen .............................. 1,643 22 … Linemen ................................... 2,633 14 … Monitors .................................. 1,693 160 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 10,928 363 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 13,136 1,499 164,206 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 800 Long-service increments—Professional Division, Class F; and Clerical Division, Class 5 129 To provide for adjustment of Postmasters’ grades ........ 500 Arrears under section 19, Victorian Act 1721, to 31st October, 1905 1,658 Arrears ................................... 74 426,116 Less Rent ............................ 3,458 422,658 Less Estimated Savings .................. 18,000 3,398 Total S alaries (carried forward) .......... 404,658 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 191. VICTORIA. £ Brought forward ........................... 404,658 Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails (not including conveyance by railway) ....... 48,700 2. Conveyance of mails by railway .............................. 62,600 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ..................... 3,800 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—payments in adjustment with other Administrations 1,420 116,520 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies, except those provided for under item No. 2 24,736 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material ............ 3,200 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials (moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 4,400 4. Letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting, lettering, and repairs 600 5. Temporary assistance ...................................... 8,640 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 11,000 7. Payment to Police Department for services of officers, also allowances paid to Police 694 8. Carriage of stores and material ................................ 400 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ....................... 3,400 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles, and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 930 11. Purchase and hire of horses, vehicles, and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof; also forage and forage allowances 2,450 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters .................. 5,500 13. Travelling expenses ...................................... 9,000 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts, to cover increased cost of living 115 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others . 46,000 16. Charwomen, and cleaning allowances ........................... 2,500 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 1,220 Carried forward ..................... 124,785 521,178 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 191. VICTORIA. £ Brought forward ...................... 521,178 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . Brought forward ...................... 124,785 No. 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............. 1,850 19. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing ............... 1,400 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 2,000 21. Printing postage stamps .................................... 2,000 22. Printing Postal Notes ...................................... 800 23. Printing telephone directories and lists .......................... 2,000 24. Printing telegraph message forms .............................. 800 25. Printing postal guides ...................................... 870 26. Other printing ........................................... 2,200 27. Stores, other than any mentioned above .......................... 6,000 28. Bank exchange on departmental transactions within the Commonwealth .... … 29. Bank exchange on departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth .... 150 30. Advertising ............................................ 700 31. Guarantee premiums ...................................... … 32. Motor vehicles .......................................... 1,000 33. Refund to Pacific Cable Board of Customs duties and other charges ....... … 146,555 Subdivision No. 4.—C ables . No. 1. Pacific Cable—Proportion of loss payable by Victoria ................. 5,000 2. Payment to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Coy. towards cost of station at Flinders 525 Subdivision No. 5.—O cean M ails . 5,525 No. 1. Conveyance of Mails to Europe per Orient-Pacific Line of Steamers ...... 37,200 Subdivision No. 6.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of Mails viâ Vancouver ........................... 8,020 Subdivision No. 7.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. To recoup Money Order cash, the amount lost through payment of certain fraudulent. Telegraphic Money Orders alleged to have been sent from Western Australia 304 2. To recoup Money Order Cash, amount of telegraphic order sent from Western Australia, and paid in error 3 307 Total D ivision No. 191 ........................ 718,785 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 192. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General .......................... 700 C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Chief Clerk .................................... 470 1 3 Senior Clerk .................................... 335 1 3 Correspondence Clerk ............................. 335 9 4 Clerks ........................................ 1,890 13 5 Clerks ........................................ 1,813 General Division. 1 … Postal Assistant ................................. 110 1 … Senior Messenger ................................ 140 1 … Messenger ..................................... 70 28 5,163 I nspection B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Senior Inspector ................................. 460 5 3 Inspectors ..................................... 1,780 4 4 Clerks ........................................ 1,015 1 4 Detective ...................................... 235 11 3,490 S tores B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Comptroller of Stores .............................. 360 1 4 Clerk ........................................ 260 3 5 Clerks ........................................ 252 General Division. 1 … Foreman Storeman ............................... 155 5 … Storemen ...................................... 653 1 … Postal Assistant ................................. 110 1 … Messenger ..................................... 26 13 1,816 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant .................................... 420 1 3 Clerk ........................................ 335 21 4 Clerks ........................................ 4,685 16 5 Clerks ........................................ 2,219 39 Carried forward ............... 7,659 53 11,169 VIII.—T he P ostmaster G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 192. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 53 Brought forward ............ 11,169 A ccounts B ranch . 39 Brought forward ............ 7,659 General Division. 6 … Postal Assistants ............................. 736 2 … Messengers ................................. 218 47 8,613 C ash B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ................................... 400 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 2 4 Clerks .................................... 525 3 5 Clerks .................................... 480 General Division. 1 … Postal Assistant .............................. 110 1 … Messenger ................................. 60 9 1,885 M ail B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Superintendent of Mails ........................ 420 2 3 Supervisors ................................. 645 5 4 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 1,375 2 5 Clerks .................................... 320 1 5 Clerical Assistant ............................. 160 General Division. 8 … Mail Officers ............................... 1,765 7 … Despatching Officers .......................... 1,254 11 … Senior Sorters ............................... 1,854 23 … Sorters .................................... 3,492 49 … Letter Carriers ............................... 5,643 47 … Postal Assistants ............................. 4,945 4 … Porters .................................... 547 1 … Watchman ................................. 120 161 Carried forward ............ 22,540 109 21,667 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 192. “Transferred.” £ QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 109 Brought forward ................ 21,667 M ail B ranch . 161 Brought forward ................ 22,540 General Division —continued. 1 … Messenger ..................................... 110 2 … Telegraph Messengers ............................. 65 164 22,715 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . Professional Division. 1 B Electrical Engineer ............................... 520 1 D Assistant Electrical Engineer ........................ 335 6 E Assistant Engineers ............................... 1,410 2 E Engineering Inspectors ............................ 445 3 F Junior Assistant Engineers .......................... 273 Clerical Division. 1 4 Telephone Manager .............................. 260 1 4 Clerk ........................................ 235 6 5 Clerks ....................................... 500 General Division. 1 … Mechanician ................................... 336 1 … Line Inspector .................................. 170 1 … Foreman Instrument Fitter .......................... 230 4 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................... 730 15 … Instrument Fitters ................................ 2,051 1 … Foreman Batteryman .............................. 168 2 … Senior Linemen ................................. 312 6 … Linemen ...................................... 756 13 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................... 1,230 65 Carried forward ............... 9,961 273 44,382 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 192. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 273 Brought forward ................ 44,382 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . 65 Brought forward ................ 9,961 General Division —continued. 1 … Supervisor .................................... 150 4 … Monitors ..................................... 484 48 … Telephone Attendants ............................ 3,151 1 … Messenger .................................... 52 119 13,798 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 1 Manager ..................................... 530 2 4 Supervisors ................................... 570 42 4 Telegraphists .................................. 8,585 4 4 Clerks ....................................... 925 31 5 Telegraphists .................................. 4,662 2 5 Clerical Assistants ............................... 320 General Division. 16 … Postal Assistants ................................ 1,871 1 … Lineman ..................................... 126 46 … Telegraph Messengers ............................ 1,466 145 19,055 537 Carried forward .............. 77,235 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” £ D ivision No. 192. QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 537 Brought forward ................ 77,235 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . Clerical Division. 5 2 Postmasters .................................... 2,067 12 3 Postmasters .................................... 4,075 73 4 Postmasters .................................... 16,072 4 5 Postmasters .................................... 582 10 4 Clerks ........................................ 1,925 2 4 Supervisors .................................... 545 2 4 Assistant Supervisors .............................. 470 36 4 Telegraphists ................................... 7,255 82 5 Telegraphists ................................... 12,442 24 5 Clerical Assistants ................................ 3,710 General Division. 3 … Telephone Inspectors ............................. 598 4 … Mail Officers ................................... 820 257 Carried forward ............... 50,561 537 77,235 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” £ D ivision No. 192. QUEENSLAND. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 537 Brought forward ................ 77,235 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . 257 Brought forward ................ 50,561 General Division. 50 … Linemen (in charge of office) ........................ 8,120 22 … Senior Linemen ................................. 3,294 46 … Linemen ...................................... 5,672 14 … Despatching Officers .............................. 2,496 3 … Senior Sorters .................................. 492 14 … Sorters ....................................... 2,124 10 … Instrument Fitters ................................ 1,327 47 … Letter Carriers .................................. 6,064 3 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................... 330 141 … Postal Assistants ................................ 13,495 78 … Telephone Attendants ............................. 3,815 139 … Telegraph Messengers ............................. 4,413 1 … Monitor ...................................... 114 825 102,317 R elieving O fficers . Clerical Division. 9 4 Relieving Officers ............................... 2,115 2 5 Relieving Officers ............................... 320 11 2,435 1,373 Carried forward ............... 181,987 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 192. QUEENSLAND. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 1,373 Brought forward .............. 181,987 T ravelling S taff . General Division. 8 … Senior Sorters .................................. 1,356 10 … Sorters ...................................... 1,504 18 2,860 L ine R epairer P robationers . General Division. 10 … Postal Assistants ................................ 908 L ine G angs . General Division. 14 … Line Foremen .................................. 2,274 6 … Senior Linemen ................................ 840 61 … Linemen ..................................... 7,438 2 … Carpenters .................................... 276 83 10,828 Exempt. 18 … Labourers for protection ........................... 1,980 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 500 Long-service increments, Clerical Division, Class 5 1,017 200,080 Less estimated savings ................... 16,000 1,502 Total S alaries (carried forward) .............. 184,080 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 192. £ QUEENSLAND. Brought forward ....................... 184,080 Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails, not including conveyance by railway ......... 55,679 2. Conveyance of mails by railway ............................... 60,000 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ....................... 4,680 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—payments in adjustment with other Administrations 1,020 5. Subsidies for conveyance of coastwise mails— Brisbane- Cooktown , Gladstone- Townsville, Townsville-Cairns, once a week, Brisbane-Normanton, once every three weeks 23,000 144,379 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to contingencies, except those provided for under Item No. 2 26,328 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material 3,500 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials. (Moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 1,000 4. Letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting, lettering, and repairs 300 5. Temporary assistance ...................................... 5,200 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 8,400 7. Payment to Police Department for services of officers ................. … 8. Carriage of stores and material ................................ 650 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ....................... 3,000 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles, and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 850 11. Purchase of horses, vehicles, and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof, also forage and forage allowances 2,000 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to Postmasters .................. 2,700 13. Travelling expenses ....................................... 5,000 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts, to cover increased cost of living 8,363 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others . 14,500 Carried forward ................ 81,791 328,459 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 192. “Transferred.” QUEENSLAND. £ Brought forward ...................... 328,459 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . Brought forward ...................... 81,791 No. 16. Charwomen and cleaning allowances .......................... 700 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 1,800 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ........... 1,426 19. “Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing ............. 700 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 1,600 21. Printing postage stamps ................................... 1,200 22. Printing postal notes ..................................... 250 23. Printing telephone directories and lists ......................... 300 24. Printing telegraph message forms ............................ 1,000 25. Printing postal guides .................................... 500 26. Other printing ......................................... 1,300 27. Stores other than any mentioned above ......................... 3,100 28. Bank exchange on departmental transactions within the Commonwealth ... 300 29. Bank exchange on departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth .. 116 30. Advertising ........................................... 230 31. Guarantee premiums ..................................... 20 96,333 Subdivision No. 4.—C ables . No. 1. New Caledonia Cable Guarantee—Proportion payable by Queensland ..... 2,000 2. Pacific Cable, Proportion of loss payable by Queensland .............. 5,000 7,000 Subdivision No. 5.—O cean M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of Mails to Europe per Orient-Pacific Line of Steamers ...... 16,200 Subdivision No. 6.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of Mails viâ Vancouver ........................... 3,500 Subdivision No. 7.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Payment to Pacific Cable Board for services rendered in connexion with land line work, Southport 1,140 2. Portion of expenses of Mr. Ferricks through delay in Post-office ......... 25 3. Compensation to James McDonald, late Postmaster, Yeppoon, in-capacitated by injuries received whilst on duty as line repairer 250 4. Defalcations, late Postmaster, Toowong ......................... 32 1,447 Total D ivision No. 192 ....................... 452,939 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). £ Administrative Division. 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General ......................... 650 C orrespondence B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Chief Clerk .................................... 420 1 3 Clerk ........................................ 335 3 4 Clerks ....................................... 580 3 5 Clerks ....................................... 454 General Division. 1 … Messenger .................................... 88 9 I nspector ’ s B ranch . 1,877 1 2 Inspector ..................................... 440 1 3 Inspector ..................................... 380 1 4 Clerk ........................................ 210 3 A ccounts B ranch . 1,030 Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant .................................... 420 1 3 Clerk ........................................ 335 13 4 Clerks ....................................... 2,830 8 5 Clerks ....................................... 1,205 General Division. 3 … Postal Assistants ................................ 374 1 … Messenger .................................... 110 27 M oney O rder B ranch . 5,274 Clerical Division, 2 3 Clerks ....................................... 645 7 4 Clerks ....................................... 1,520 7 5 Clerks ....................................... 960 1 3 Distributor of Stamps ............................. 310 General Division. 1 … Postal Assistant ................................. 110 1 … Messenger .................................... 110 19 3,655 59 Carried forward ................ 12,486 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). 59 Brought forward ................ 12,486 C ashier ’ s B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ........................................ 335 3 4 Clerks ......................................... 555 1 5 Clerk ......................................... 160 5 1,050 M ail B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Superintendent ................................... 440 2 3 Supervisors ..................................... 645 7 4 Assistant Supervisors ............................... 1,875 General Division. 8 … Mail Officers .................................... 1,782 16 … Despatching Officers ............................... 3,024 20 … Senior Sorters .................................... 3,388 40 … Sorters ........................................ 6,013 37 … Letter Carriers ................................... 4,160 3 … Mail Drivers ..................................... 371 5 … Postal Assistants .................................. 550 4 … Porters ........................................ 552 1 … Watchman ...................................... 120 1 … Unattached (formerly Mail Driver) ...................... 150 145 23,070 209 Carried forward ................ 36,606 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). 209 Brought forward .............. 36,606 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Manage r ................................... 420 1 3 Assistant Manager ............................ 380 3 3 Supervisors ................................. 930 56 4 Telegraphists ................................ 11,449 46 5 Telegraphists ................................ 7,260 3 4 Relief Officers ............................... 580 13 5 Relief Officers ............................... 1,840 3 4 Clerks .................................... 680 7 5 Clerks .................................... 1,000 General Division. 14 … Messengers ................................. 1,259 8 … Postal Assistants ............................. 862 36 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 1,128 191 E lectrical B ranch . 27,788 Professional Division. 1 C Electrical Engineer ............................ 500 1 D Assistant Electrical Engineer ..................... 380 1 D Assistant Engineer ............................ 310 1 E Assistant Engineer ............................ 285 2 F Junior Assistant Engineers ....................... 120 Clerical Division. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 3 5 Clerks .................................... 404 1 4 Clerk and Draughtsman ......................... 210 11 Carried forward ............ 2,394 400 64,394 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). 400 Brought forward ............ 64,394 E lectrical B ranch . 11 Brought forward ............ 2,394 General Division. 1 … Foreman Batteryman .......................... 157 1 … Batteryman ................................. 126 3 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................ 506 27 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 3,559 14 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 1,383 1 … Foreman Carpenter ............................ 180 2 … Carpenters ................................. 306 1 … Groom in Charge ............................. 130 1 … Groom .................................... 110 62 8,851 T elephone B ranch . General Division. 1 … Supervisor in charge (Central Exchange) ............. 168 4 … Telephone Monitors ........................... 502 58 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 4,192 63 4,862 525 Carried forward ............... 78,107 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). £ 525 Brought forward ............ 78,107 M aintenance B ranch . General Division. 2 … Line Inspectors .............................. 426 4 … Senior Linemen .............................. 610 1 … Carpenter .................................. 156 18 … Linemen ................................... 2,220 1 … Painter .................................... 132 1 … Pole Dresser ................................ 132 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 1 … Line Foreman ............................... 156 29 P rinting B ranch . 3,942 General Division. 1 … Stamp Printer ............................... 310 1 … Assistant Stamp Printer ......................... 144 2 … Postal Assistants ............................. 170 4 S tores B ranch . 624 Clerical Division. 1 4 Controller of Stores ........................... 285 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 2 5 Clerks .................................... 270 General Division. 1 … Foreman Storeman ............................ 156 1 … Storeman .................................. 126 3 … Labourers .................................. 334 1 … Postal Assistant .............................. 110 1 … Messenger ................................. 57 11 U nattached . 1,523 Clerical Division. 1 5 Unattached (formerly Postmistress) ................. 110 1 C ountry and S uburban P ost and T elegraph O ffices . 110 Clerical Division. 6 3 Postmasters ................................. 1,989 64 4 Postmasters ................................. 13,272 61 5 Postmasters ................................. 7,571 11 4 Clerks .................................... 2,270 142 Carried forward ............ 25,102 570 84,306 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.— S alaries (South Australia Proper). 570 Brought forward ............ 84,306 C ountry and S uburban P ost and T elegraph O ffices . 142 Brought forward ............ 25,102 Clerical Division —continued. 5 5 Clerical Assistants ............................ 800 2 4 Telegraphists ................................ 370 40 5 Telegraphists ................................ 6,301 General Division. 81 … Letter Carriers ............................... 9,854 1 … Mail Driver ................................. 126 77 … Postal Assistants ............................. 7,516 1 … Supervisor ................................. 138 1 … Telephone Monitor ............................ 126 18 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 1,067 1 … Senior Instrument Fitter ......................... 170 2 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 253 2 … Office Cleaners and Assistants .................... 220 3 … Linemen ................................... 360 132 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 4,150 508 56,553 C ountry L ine P arties . General Division. 7 … Line Foremen ............................... 1,135 22 … Linemen ................................... 2,689 29 3,824 1,107 Carried forward ............ 144,683 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries (South Australia Proper). 1,107 Brought forward ............. 144,683 P ostmasters , etc ., at R ailway S tations . Clerical Division. 5 4 Postmasters .................................. 995 5 4 Telegraphists ................................. 1,025 6 5 Telegraphists ................................. 895 General Division. 1 … Letter Carrier ................................. 137 4 … Postal Assistants ............................... 444 1 … Lineman in charge of office ........................ 132 7 … Telegraph Messengers ........................... 236 29 3,864 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 650 Long-service increments, Clerical Division, Class 5 1,204 150,401 Deduct —Proportion of salaries of officers payable by Commonwealth and State Departments 1,361 149,040 Less estimated savings ........................... 6,000 1,136 Total S alaries (South Australia Proper) carried forward ... 143,040 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Brought forward ........................ 143,040 Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . (South Australia Proper.) No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails, not including conveyance by railway ........ 25,575 2. Conveyance of mails by railway .............................. 28,775 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ..................... 775 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—Payments in adjustment with other Administrations 315 5. Expenditure in connexion with landing and embarking mails to and from Europe 1,000 56,440 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . (South Australia Proper.) No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies, except those provided for under item No. 2 6,000 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material ........... 4,510 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials (moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 1,850 4. Letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting, lettering, and repairs 100 Carried forward ........................... 12,460 199,480 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Brought forward ........................ 199,480 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . (South Australia Proper.) Brought forward ........................ 12,460 No. 5. Temporary assistance ...................................... 2,400 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 2,975 7. Payment to Police Officer for services rendered ..................... 268 8. Carriage of stores and material ................................ 150 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ....................... 1,600 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles, and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 525 11. Purchase of horses, vehicles, and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof, also forage and forage allowances 75 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters ................. 2,150 13. Travelling expenses ...................................... 3,200 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts to cover increased cost of living 625 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving office keepers, and others . 9,610 16. Charwomen and cleaning allowances ........................... 750 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 550 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes 900 19. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing .............. 600 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 1,400 21. Printing postage stamps ................................... 820 22. Printing postal notes ...................................... 110 23. Printing telephone directories and lists .......................... 220 24. Printing telegraph message forms ............................. 600 25. Printing postal guides ..................................... 350 26. Other printing .......................................... 1,600 27. Stores, other than any mentioned above ......................... 1,450 28. Bank exchange on Departmental transactions within the Commonwealth ... 10 29. Bank exchange on Departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth ... 50 30. Advertising ........................................... 50 31. Guarantee premiums ..................................... 65 32. Refund of Customs duty to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company in accordance with provisions of agreement entered into prior to transfer of Department to the Commonwealth 100 45,663 Carried forward ............................. 245,143 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward ............ 245,143 Subdivision No. 4.—S alaries . (Northern Territory.) Payable at Adelaide. Clerical Division. 4 4 Postmasters ................................. 915 1 5 Postmaster ................................. 160 1 4 Telegraphist ................................ 185 3 5 Telegraphists ................................ 480 General Division. 3 … Postal Assistants ............................. 412 1 … Line Foreman ............................... 128 5 … Linemen ................................... 600 2,880 Deduct —Proportion of salaries of officers payable by State Departments 12 2,868 Less estimated savings ....................... 30 18 Carried forward .................. 2,838 245,143 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” £ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Brought forward ............... 245,143 Subdivision No. 4.—S alaries . (Northern Territory.) 18 Brought forward ............... 2,838 Payable at Port Darwin. 1 2 Postmaster .................................... 392 2 4 Postmasters .................................... 377 1 5 Postmaster .................................... 160 2 4 Clerks ....................................... 420 2 5 Clerical Assistants ............................... 320 2 4 Telegraphists ................................... 370 4 5 Telegraphists ................................... 640 General Division. 4 … Postal Assistants ................................. 300 1 … Telegraph Messenger ............................. 37 1 … Line Foreman .................................. 162 3,178 Deduct —Proportion of salaries of officers payable by State Departments 105 3,073 Less estimated savings ...................... 30 3,043 20 Total S alaries (Northern Territory) .......... 5,881 38 Carried forward ................. 251,024 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 193. “Transferred.” SOUTH AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward ........................ 251,024 Subdivision No. 5.—C onveyance of M ails . (Northern Territory.) Payable at Adelaide. No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails ................................. 550 Payable at Port Darwin. No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails (not including conveyance by railway) ....... 3,200 2. Conveyance of mails by railway ............................... 1,111 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ...................... 100 4,411 Total Subdivision No. 5 ................... 4,961 Subdivision No. 6.—C ontingencies . (Northern Territory.) Payable at Adelaide. No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies, except those provided for under Item No. 2 2,000 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material 50 3. Temporary assistance ...................................... … 4. Carriage of stores and material ................................ 600 5. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ....................... … 6. Purchase of horses, camels, cattle, sheep, vehicles and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof; also forage and forage allowances 320 7. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters .................. 30 8. Travelling expenses ....................................... 60 9. Allowance to officers stationed in outlying districts, to cover increased cost of living 600 10. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others . 40 11. Charwomen, and cleaning allowances .......................... … 12. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... … 13. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............ 15 14. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing ............... 10 15. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 10 16. Other printing .......................................... 40 1 7. Stores, other than any mentioned above ......................... 850 18. Advertising ........................................... 10 19. Guarantee premiums ..................................... 1 Carried forward ............. 4,636 255,985 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 193. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward ...................... 255,985 Subdivision No. 6.—C ontingencies . (Northern Territory) Brought forward ...................... 4,636 Payable at Port Darwin. No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies, except those provided for under Item No. 2 1,430 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries, and material ............ 50 3. Temporary assistance ..................................... 30 4. Carriage of stores, instruments, and other material .................. 450 5. Purchase of horses, camels, cattle, sheep, vehicles and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof, also forage and forage allowances 150 6. Travelling expenses ...................................... 40 7. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts, to cover increased cost of living 1,675 8. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others . 150 9. Incidental and petty cash expenditure ........................... 2 10. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............ 1 11. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 1 12. Other printing ......................................... 2 13. Stores, other than any mentioned above ......................... 1 14. Advertising ........................................... 2 15. Refund of Customs duty to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company in accordance with provisions of agreement entered into prior to transfer of Department to the Commonwealth 30 4,014 Total Subdivision No. 6 ...................... 8,650 Subdivision No. 7.—O cean M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of mails to Europe, per Orient-Pacific Line of Steamers ...... 11,715 Subdivision No. 8.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of mails viâ Vancouver ........................... 2,500 Total D ivision No. 193 ....................... 278,850 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 194. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. £ 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General ................................. 650 I nspection B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Senior Inspector .............................. 480 4 3 Inspectors .................................. 1,600 1 4 Detective .................................. 260 4 4 Clerks .................................... 890 2 5 Clerks .................................... 325 4 4 Relieving officers ............................. 765 4 5 Relieving officers ............................. 642 General Division. 1 … Detective .................................. 186 2 … Senior Messengers ............................ 320 1 … Labourer .................................. 120 24 5,588 C orrespondence and R ecords B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Chief Clerk ................................. 480 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 335 6 4 Clerks .................................... 1,235 9 5 Clerks .................................... 1,465 General Division. 2 … Messengers ................................. 110 19 3,625 A ccounts B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Accountant ................................. 420 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 360 7 4 Clerks .................................... 1,595 13 5 Clerks .................................... 2,199 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 56 23 4,630 C ashier ’ s B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Cashier ................................... 380 3 4 Clerks .................................... 680 4 5 Clerks .................................... 660 General Division. 4 … Postal Assistants ............................. 440 12 2,160 79 Carried forward ............ 16,653 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 194. £ WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 79 Brought forward ............ 16,653 S tores B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Controller of Stores ........................... 310 2 4 Clerks .................................... 395 2 5 Clerks .................................... 340 General Division. 1 … Foreman Storeman ............................ 200 2 … Storemen .................................. 295 1 … Sailmaker .................................. 156 1 … Watchman ................................. 114 10 1,810 M oney O rder B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 310 3 4 Clerks .................................... 680 13 5 Clerks .................................... 2,200 17 3,190 106 Carried forward ............ 21,653 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 194. £ WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 106 Brought forward ............ 21,653 M ail B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Superintendent of mails and parcels post ............. 480 2 3 Supervisors ................................. 620 2 4 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 520 2 4 Clerks .................................... 420 3 5 Clerks .................................... 480 General Division. 4 … Mail officers ................................ 902 9 … Despatching officers ........................... 1,625 16 … Senior Sorters ............................... 700 37 … Sorters .................................... 5,800 50 … Letter Carriers ............................... 5,996 14 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,431 2 … Messengers and cleaners ........................ 242 142 21,216 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 2 Telegraph Manager ........................... 420 1 3 Supervisor ................................. 310 1 4 Supervisor ................................. 285 1 4 Assistant Supervisor ........................... 285 4 Carried forward ...................... 1,300 248 42,869 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 194. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 248 Brought forward ............ 42,869 T elegraph B ranch . 4 Brought forward ............ 1,300 Clerical Division —continued. 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 240 29 4 Telegraphists ................................ 6,090 29 5 Telegraphists ................................ 4,770 9 5 Clerks .................................... 1,494 General Division. 18 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,944 35 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 1,117 125 16,955 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . Professional Division. 1 B. Electrical Engineer ............................ 540 1 E. Assistant Engineer ............................ 265 1 F. Junior Assistant Engineer ....................... 67 Clerical Division. 1 3 Manager Telephone Exchange .................... 310 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 185 4 5 Clerks .................................... 650 General Division. 3 … Line Inspectors .............................. 648 1 … Mechanician ................................ 276 3 … Foremen Instrument Fitters ...................... 654 3 … Senior Instrument Fitters ........................ 610 11 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 1,589 30 Carried forward ............ 5,794 373 59,824 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 194. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 373 Brought forward ............ 59,824 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . 30 Brought forward ............ 5,794 General Division —continued. 8 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 852 1 … Line Foreman ............................... 168 5 … Senior Linemen .............................. 819 29 … Linemen ................................... 3,688 1 … Foreman Batteryman .......................... 190 4 … Batterymen ................................. 347 1 … Foreman Carpenter ............................ 180 2 … Carpenters ................................. 321 1 … Painter .................................... 149 1 … Blacksmith ................................. 165 1 … Blacksmith’s Striker ........................... 120 1 … Supervisor ................................. 149 3 … Telephone Monitors ........................... 378 58 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 5,756 146 19,076 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . Clerical Division. 2 2 Postmasters ................................. 934 12 3 Postmasters ................................. 3,879 64 4 Postmasters ................................. 13,492 46 5 Postmasters ................................. 6,672 16 … Postmasters ................................. 1,535 2 4 Supervisors ................................. 560 30 4 Telegraphists ................................ 5,875 58 5 Telegraphists ................................ 9,347 4 4 Clerks .................................... 790 3 5 Clerks .................................... 490 22 5 Clerical Assistants ............................ 3,624 1 5 Relieving Officer ............................. 160 260 Carried forward ............ 47,358 519 78,900 F.5815. 1 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 194. “Transferred.” WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 519 Brought forward ............... 78,900 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . 260 Brought forward ............... 47,358 General Division. 1 … Telephone Inspector .............................. 185 9 … Instrument Fitters ................................ 1,415 2 … Linemen (in Charge of Office) ....................... 316 33 … Senior Linemen ................................. 5,178 16 … Linemen ...................................... 2,194 2 … Batterymen .................................... 281 2 … Mail Officers ................................... 416 2 … Despatching Officers .............................. 360 18 … Senior Sorters .................................. 3,002 4 … Sorters ....................................... 636 70 … Letter Carriers .................................. 8,007 129 … Postal Assistants ................................ 15,253 1 … Supervisor ..................................... 136 1 … Telephone Monitor ............................... 126 79 … Telephone Attendants ............................. 7,600 152 … Telegraph Messengers ............................. 4,909 1 … Office Cleaner .................................. 150 782 97,522 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 350 Long-service increments, Clerical Division, Class 5 ......... 1,475 Arrears under minimum wage provisions of Public Service Act .. 3 178,250 Less estimated savings ............................. 14,000 1,301 Total S alaries (carried forward) ..... 164,250 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 194. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward ..................... 164,250 Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails, not including conveyance by railway ........ 24,510 2. Conveyance of mails by railway .............................. 26,750 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ...................... 2,010 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—payments in adjustment with other Administrations 1,117 5. Subsidies for conveyance of coastwise mails, North-west and South coast services 7,163 61,550 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . No. 1. Repair and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to contingencies except those provided for under item No. 2. 8,500 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material 5,200 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials (moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 1,200 4. Iron letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting, lettering, and repairs 100 5. Temporary assistance ..................................... 3,500 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 550 7. Payment to Police Department for services of officers ................ … 8. Carriage of stores and material ............................... 450 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ...................... 1,700 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles, and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 1,100 11. Purchase of horses, vehicles, and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof; also forage and forage allowances 40 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters ................. 2,200 13. Travelling expenses ..................................... 5,200 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts, to cover increased cost of living 8,800 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others 6,800 Carried forward ...................... 45,340 225,800 F.15815. k VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. “Transferred.” D ivision No. 194. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. £ Brought forward ....................... 225,800 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . Brought forward ....................... 45,340 No. 16. Charwomen and cleaning allowances .......................... 950 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 1,000 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing paper and envelopes ............ 1,035 19. Writing paper and envelopes, including cost of printing .............. 630 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 1,500 21. Printing postage stamps ................................... 550 22. Printing postal notes ..................................... 200 23. Printing telephone directories and lists ......................... 400 24. Printing telegraph message forms ............................. 725 25. Printing postal guides .................................... 200 26. Other printing ......................................... 1,500 27. Stores, other than any mentioned above ......................... 1,700 28. Bank exchange on departmental transactions within the Commonwealth ... 20 29. Bank exchange on departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth .. 35 30. Advertising ........................................... 140 31. Guarantee premiums ..................................... 25 32. Refund of Customs duty to the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company in accordance with provisions of agreement entered into prior to transfer of Department to Commonwealth 25 33. Allowances to officers at—out stations for keep of Native assistants ...... 525 34. Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia 6,000 Subdivision No. 4.—O cean M ails . 62,500 No. 1. Conveyance of mails to Europe, per Orient-Pacific Line of steamers ...... 8,000 Subdivision No. 5.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of mails viâ Vancouver ........................... 1,710 S ubdivision No. 6.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Refund of portion of fine imposed on W. T. A. Frayne, senior assistant, Boulder 2 Total D ivision No. 194 ....................... 298,012 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” TASMANIA. £ Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . Administrative Division. 1 … Deputy Postmaster-General ...................... 500 R ecord , C orrespondence , and S tores B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Clerk in Charge .............................. 335 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 235 5 5 Clerks .................................... 740 1 4 Storekeeper ................................. 235 General Division. 1 … Storeman .................................. 140 1 … Postal Assistant .............................. 110 10 A ccounts and M onet O rder B ranch . 1,795 Clerical Division. 1 3 Accountant and Controller ....................... 400 1 3 Cashier ................................... 360 1 3 Clerk ..................................... 335 12 4 Clerks .................................... 2,570 7 5 Clerks .................................... 1,020 1 5 Clerical Assistant ............................. 160 General Division. 5 … Postal Assistants ............................. 639 2 8 M ail B ranch . 5,484 Clerical Division. 1 3 Superintendent .............................. 360 1 4 Clerk ..................................... 235 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 168 3 4 Assistant Supervisors .......................... 805 2 … Clerical Assistants ............................ 320 General Division. 2 … Despatching Officers .......................... 360 1 … Senior Sorter ................................ 168 8 … Sorters .................................... 1,218 24 … Letter Carriers ............................... 3,020 16 … Postal Assistants ............................. 1,407 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 60 8,171 99 Carried forward ............ 15,950 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” TASMANIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . £ 99 Brought forward ............ 15,950 T elegraph B ranch . Clerical Division. 1 3 Telegraph Manager ........................... 400 7 4 Telegraphists ................................ 1,495 7 5 Telegraphists ................................ 1,097 2 4 Clerks .................................... 370 General Division. 6 … Postal Assistants ............................. 613 2 … Telephone Monitors ........................... 241 16 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 1,121 17 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 529 58 E lectrical E ngineer ’ s B ranch . 5,866 Professional Division. 1 D. Electrical Engineer ............................ 335 2 F. Junior Assistant Engineers ....................... 174 Clerical Division. 1 5 Clerk ..................................... 140 General Division. 1 … Mechanician ................................ 228 1 … Senior Instrument Fitter ......................... 178 3 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 448 4 … Junior Instrument Fitters ........................ 364 1 … Batteryman ................................. 132 1 … Line Inspector ............................... 210 1 … Line Foreman ............................... 162 2 … Senior Linemen .............................. 289 11 … Linemen ................................... 1,263 29 M iscellaneous B ranch . 3,923 1 4 Inspector .................................. 285 2 4 Relieving Officers ............................ 445 General Division. 1 … Messenger ................................. 110 4 840 190 Carried forward ............ 26,579 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. Number of Persons. Class or Grade. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” £ TASMANIA. Subdivision No. 1.—S alaries . 190 Brought forward ............ 26,579 S uburban and C ountry P ost O ffices . Clerical Division. 5 3 Postmasters ................................. 1,522 21 4 Postmasters ................................. 3,841 21 5 Postmasters ................................. 2,835 6 4 Clerks .................................... 1,310 2 5 Clerks .................................... 315 5 5 Clerical Assistants ............................ 800 1 3 Supervisor ................................. 335 1 4 Assistant Supervisor ........................... 285 10 4 Telegraphists ................................ 1,975 13 5 Telegraphists ................................ 1,904 General Division. 2 … Mail Officers ............................... 421 2 … Despatching Officers .......................... 364 6 … Senior Sorters ............................... 998 5 … Sorters .................................... 773 22 … Letter Carriers ............................... 2,835 1 … Foreman Instrument Fitter ....................... 210 5 … Instrument Fitters ............................. 697 1 … Line Inspector ............................... 180 3 … Senior Linemen .............................. 468 3 … Linemen ................................... 366 1 … Batteryman ................................. 132 60 … Postal Assistants ............................. 5,324 6 … Telephone Attendants .......................... 467 53 … Telegraph Messengers ......................... 1,671 255 30,028 To provide for adjustment of salaries under amended General Division grading 200 Long-service increments, Clerical Division, Class 5 287 57,094 Less estimated savings ............................. 2,000 445 Total S alaries (carried forward) ............... 55,094 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” “Other.” £ £ TASMANIA. Brought forward 55,094 … Subdivision No. 2.—C onveyance of M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of inland mails (not including conveyance by railway) ....... 11,000 … 2. Conveyance of mails by railway .............................. 13,828 … 3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels ...................... 1,475 … 4. Overland and sea transit of mails—Payments in adjustment with other Administrations 115 … 5. Conveyance of mails by the Union S.S. Co. of N.Z. Ld., and Huddart, Parker, and Co. Proprietary Ld. under contracts between Tasmania and Victoria … 13,000 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . 26,418 13,000 No. 1. Repairs and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines and instruments, including all services in connexion therewith chargeable to Contingencies except those provided for under item No. 2 6,135 … 2. Telegraph and telephone instruments, batteries and material ............ 650 … 3. Uniforms and overcoats for officials (moneys paid for cloth by persons making up the uniforms to be credited to this vote) 1,000 … 4. Letter and newspaper receivers and boxes, including painting and repairs ... 100 … 5. Temporary assistance ..................................... 1,000 … 6. Remuneration to Railway Department for performing postal and public telegraph business 1,150 … 7. Payment to Police Department for services of officers … … 8. Carriage of stores and material ............................... 50 … 9. Overtime, Sunday pay, and meal allowances ...................... 750 … 10. Hire and maintenance of bicycles and allowances to officers using their own bicycles 300 … 11. Purchase of horses, vehicles, and harness, and maintenance and equipment thereof, also forage and forage allowances … … Carried forward .................... 11,135 … 81,512 13,000 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment — continued. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” “Other.” TASMANIA. £ £ Brought forward ........................... 81,512 13,000 Subdivision No. 3.—C ontingencies . Brought forward ........................... 11,135 … No. 12. Fuel and light, including allowances to postmasters ................. 1,400 … 13. Travelling expenses ..................................... 1,162 … 14. Allowances to officers stationed in outlying districts to cover increased cost of living 450 … 15. Allowances to non-official postmasters, receiving-office keepers, and others 9,720 … 16. Charwomen, and cleaning allowances .......................... 360 … 17. Incidental and petty cash expenditure .......................... 200 … 18. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes ............ 500 … 19. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing .............. 200 … 20. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding 450 … 21. Printing postage stamps ................................... 600 … 22. Printing postal notes ..................................... 270 … 23. Printing telephone directories and lists ......................... 70 … 24. Printing telegraph message forms ............................. 250 … 25. Printing postal guides .................................... 150 … 26. Other printing ......................................... 680 … 27. Stores other than any mentioned above ......................... 650 … 28. Bank exchange on departmental transactions within the Commonwealth ... … … 29. Bank exchange on departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth .. 50 … 30. Advertising ........................................... 100 … 31. Guarantee premiums ..................................... … … 32. Refund of Customs duty to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company in accordance with provisions of agreement entered into prior to transfer of Department to the Commonwealth 20 … 28,417 … Carried forward ........................... 109,929 13,000 VIII.—T he P ostmaster -G eneral ’ s D epartment— continued. D ivision No. 195. “Transferred.” “Other.” TASMANIA. £ £ Brought forward ........................... 109,929 13,000 Subdivision No. 4.—C ables . No. 1. Tasmanian Cable Subsidy .................................. 3,500 … 2. Payment to Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company, being half cost of station at Low Head 1,220 … 3. Amount payable under guarantee to the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company in connexion with the abolition of cable charges on messages between the mainland and Tasmania … 4,667 Cost of working Tasmanian cables by P.M.GV. Department (2 months from 30.4.09) 50 4,770 4,667 Subdivision No. 5.—O cean M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of mails to Europe, per Orient-Pacific Line of Steamers ...... 5,500 … Subdivision No. 6.—V ancouver M ails . No. 1. Conveyance of Mails viâ Vancouver ........................... 1,200 … Subdivision No. 7.—M iscellaneous . No. 1. Gratuity to the representatives of the late J. P. O’Brien, storekeeper, General Post Office, Hobart 143 28 Total D ivision No. 195 ....................... 121,542 17,695 2,926,785 29,132 Total Postmaster-General’s Department 2,955,917 Printed and Published for the G overnment of the C ommonwealth of A ustralia by J. K emp Government Printer for the State of Victoria.