{"id":"C1909A00013","name":"Supplementary Appropriation Act 1907-8","slug":"supplementary-appropriation-act-1907-8","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":"13 of 1909","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":18529,"registerId":"commonwealth-C1909A00013-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Supplementary Appropriation Act 1907-8","content":"THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.\n\nSUPPLEMENTARY APPROPRIATION 1907–8.\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nNo. 13 of 1909.\n\nAn Act to appropriate a further sum for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and eight.\n\n(Assented to 13th December, 1909.)\n\nPreamble.\n\nBE 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:—\n\nShort title.\n\n1. This Act may be cited as the Supplementary Appropriation Act 1907–8.\n\nAppropriation of £21,905.\n\n2. The sum of Twenty-one thousand nine hundred and five pounds which has been issued from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for the service of the year ended the thirtieth day of June One thousand nine hundred and eight shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the date of the passing of the Act No. 2 of 1907 for the purposes and services expressed in the Schedule to this Act.\n\nSCHEDULE\n\nF.16636.\n\n \n\nSCHEDULE.\n\n![](image.002.png)\n\nABSTRACT.\n\n| —— | “Transferred.” | “Other.” | Total. |\n| ------------------------------------------- | -------------- | -------- | ------ |\n| | £ | £ | £ |\n| I. THE PARLIAMENT.................... | | 68 | 68 |\n| II. THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 200 | 293 | 493 |\n| III. THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT | ... | 653 | 653 |\n| IV. THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.... | ... | 2,660 | 2,660 |\n| V. THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.... | 27 | 1,057 | 1,084 |\n| VI. THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS | 2,325 | 2,114 | 4,439 |\n| VII. THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE......... | 2,294 | 559 | 2,853 |\n| VIII. THE POSTMASTER - GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT | 9,655 | ... | 9,655 |\n| Total........................ | 14,501 | 7,404 | 21,905 |\n\n \n\n| | “Transferred.” | “Other.” |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | -------- |\n| I.—THE PARLIAMENT. | £ | £ |\n| Division No. 2. | | |\n| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. | | |\n| Subdivision No. 3.—Postage and Telegrams. | ... | 68 |\n| II.—THE DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS. | | |\n| Division No. 14. | | |\n| PAPUA. | | |\n| No. 3. Audit of Papua accounts (to be repaid).................. | ... | 67 |\n| Division No. 16. | | |\n| MISCELLANEOUS. | | |\n| No. 6. New Hebrides.................................. | ... | 8 |\n| 9. Repatriation of distressed Australians from South Africa...... | ... | 208 |\n| 10. Refund of fines under Immigration Restriction Act.......... | 200 | ... |\n| 11. Representation of Commonwealth at Imperial Conference in London | ... | 10 |\n| Total Division No. 16............ | 200 | 226 |\n| Total Department of External Affairs................. | 200 | 293 |\n\nA 2\n\n \n\n```html\n

“Other.”

£

III.—THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.

Division No. 17.

SECRETARY’S OFFICE.

Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.

No. 1. Legal and other expenses in Income Tax cases................

255

Division No. 19.

THE HIGH COURT.

Subdivision No. 2 —Contingencies.

No. 7. Travelling expenses.................................

281

Division No. 20.

COURT OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION.

Subdivision No. 2.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 1. Law costs..................................

£240

In lieu of—

No. 1. Law costs in connexion with Victorian Coal Miners’ Appeal.

123

117

Total Attorney-General’s Department..................

653

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IV.—THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS.

“Other.”

Division No. 23.

£

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Allowance at 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living in Western Australia

35

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 1. Postage and telegrams...............................

372

3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon

63

5. Other printing.....................................

6. Travelling expenses.................................

7. Temporary assistance................................

335

125

250

10. Expenses of holding examinations, including advertising........

249

1,394

Total Division No. 23............................

1,429

Division No. 24.

PUBLIC WORKS STAFF.

Subdivision No. 3.—Supervision of Works.

No. 1. To recoup the various States for salaries and other expenses incurred on behalf of the Commonwealth

991

Division No. 29.

Subdivision No. 1.—Miscellaneous.

No. 3. Expenses in connexion with valuation of properties taken over from the States

63

13. Reception of United States Fleet........................

177

Total Division No. 29.............................

240

Total Department of Home Affairs...................

2,660

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V.—THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.

Division No. 32.

GOVERNMENT PRINTER.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Wages and Overtime:—

Compositors....................

£771

13

10

Bookbinders, Machinemen, Warehouse Assistants, Labourers, and Others

184

6

2

956

Carried forward.......................

956

\n```\n\n \n\n| V.—The Department of the Treasury. | “Transferred.” | “Other.” |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | -------- |\n| | £ | £ |\n| Brought forward............ | ... | 956 |\n| Division No. 33a. | | |\n| MISCELLANEOUS. | | |\n| No. 1. Royal Commission on Commonwealth Tariff...... | ... | 2 |\n| Division No. 34. | | |\n| UNFORESEEN EXPENDITURE....... | 27 | 99 |\n| Total Department of the Treasury.......... | 27 | 1,057 |\n| VI.—THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND CUSTOMS. | | |\n| Division No. 37. | | |\n| CENTRAL STAFF. | | |\n| Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies. | | |\n| No. 1. Postage and telegrams..................... | ... | 411 |\n| 2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes | ... | 26 |\n| 3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon | ... | 78 |\n| 4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding | ... | 41 |\n| 6. Travelling expenses....................... | ... | 112 |\n| 8. Temporary assistance...................... | ... | 204 |\n| 9. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure......... | ... | 65 |\n| | ... | 937 |\n| Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous. | | |\n| No. 2. To reimburse the States cost of carrying out provisions of Commerce Act 1905 | ... | 118 |\n| Total Division No. 37..................... | ... | 1,055 |\n| Division No. 38. | | |\n| PATENTS. | | |\n| Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies. | | |\n| No. 5. Other printing........................... | ... | 8 |\n| Carried forward............... | ... | 1,063 |\n\n```html\n

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward.....................

...

1,063

Division No. 39.

TRADE MARKS, DESIGNS, AND COPYRIGHTS.

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 5. Other printing.................................

...

332

Subdivision No. 3.—Miscellaneous.

No. 1. Legal expenses................................

...

719

\"\"Total Division No. 39...........................

...

1,051

Division No. 40.

Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Subdivision No. 1.— Salaries.

Shipping Branch.

General Division.

I

ii.

Watchman................................

1

Out Forts and Country.

General Division.

I

II.

Watchman................................

1

2

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies—

(“Transferred.”)

No. 1. Postage and telegrams....................

243

7. Travelling expenses......................

76

319

\"\"Total Division No. 40.................

321

Division No. 41.

VICTORIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Landing Branch.

Clerical Division.

Read—

14

3

Examining Officers..........................

...

In lieu of—

13

3

Examining Officers..........................

...

Long Room.

Clerical Division.

1

4

Clerk....................................

285

\"ACarried forward.............

285

321

2,114

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward...............

321

2,114

Division No. 41.

VICTORIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries—continued.

Brought forward...............

285

Statistical Branch.

Clerical Division.

5

Clerk...................................

5

\"\"Total Division No. 41.............

290

Division No. 42.

QUEENSLAND.

‘

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Long Room.

General Division.

Messengers...............................

3

Landing Branch.

Engine-driver..............................

2

Total Salaries.....................

5

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies—“Transferred.”

No. 1. Postage and telegrams...................

389

2. Office requisites, exclusive of writing-paper and envelopes

64

3. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon

16

4. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing and binding

3

5. Other printing.........................

54

8. Other stores, fuel and light.................

70

9. Forage, sustenance, quarters, and other allowances.

69

10. Temporary assistance....................

223

12. Miscellaneous and incidental expenditure.......

135

1,023

Total Division No. 42................

1,028

\"\"Division No. 43.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper).

Landing Branch.

Clerical Division.

1

5

Clerk...................................

44

\"ACarried forward....................

44

1,639

2,114

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward.............

1,639

2,114

Division No. 43.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.

Brought forward.............

44

Long Room and Warehouse Branch.

Clerical Division................

1

4

Clerk...................................

50

Port Pirie Office.

Clerical Division.

1

5

Clerk...................................

2

Total Salaries (South Australia Proper)..........

96

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies—(South Australia Proper).

No. 1. Postage and telegrams............................

56

10. Temporary assistance.............................

94

13. Office cleaning.................................

150

300

Total Division No. 43...................

396

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Division No. 44.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Perth and Outports.

Clerical Division.

Read—

7

4

Assistant Examining Officers ............

£1,545

4

Clerks...........................

1,570

In lieu of—

8

4

Assistant Examining Officers............

£1,780

6

4

Clerks...........................

1,335

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 1. Postage and telegrams....................

148

Total Division No. 44...............

148

Carried forward...................

2,183

2,114

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VI.—The Department of Trade and Customs.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward.................

2,183

2,114

Division No. 45.

TASMANIA.

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 1. Postage and telegrams.............................

28

7. Travelling expenses...............................

11

10. Temporary assistance.............................

103

Total Division No. 45.....................

142

\"\"Total Department of Trade and Customs..............

2,325

2,114

VII.—THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE.

Division No. 46.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION.

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 1. Railway fares and freight...........................

...

l

3. Other travelling expenses...........................

...

15

4. Incidental and petty cash expenditure...................

...

46

6. Writing-paper and envelopes, including cost of printing and embossing thereon

...

17

7. Account, record, and other books, including cost of material, printing, and binding

...

25

9. Books, publications, and maps........................

...

22

10. Temporary assistance.............................

...

42

Subdivision No. 4.—Miscellaneous.

...

168

No. 1. Expenses of officers, warrant and non-commissioned officers sent abroad for instruction or duty

...

3

9. Passages to England of colonial seamen for training..........

...

20

12. Expenses of exchange officers (to be recovered)............

...

368

391

Total Division No. 46..................

...

559

Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

\"\"QUEENSLAND NAVAL FORCES.

Division No. 53.

PERMANENT FORCE.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.

Read—

2

...

Messengers..........................

£220

In lieu of—

2

...

Messengers..........................

190

2

...

Boys..............................

30

Carried forward..............

...

559

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VII.—The Department of Defence.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward.................

...

559

THURSDAY ISLAND.

Division No. 67.

GENERAL CONTINGENCIES.

Subdivision No. 1.

No. 1. Railway fares and freight...........................

93

2. Steamer fares and freight...........................

15

3. Other travelling expenses...........................

103

Total Division No. 67.....................

211

\"\"NEW SOUTH WALES MILITARY FORCES.

Division No. 78.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (NEW SOUTH WALES).

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 1. Rations.......................................

145

2. Fuel and light...................................

21

Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

Division No. 86.

166

MILITIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.

Australian Light Horse

(1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Regiments).

Read—

7

...

\"ALieutenant-Colonels (including arrears)............

20

...

Captains.................................

In lieu of—

21

6

...

Lieutenant-Colonels.........................

21

...

Captains.................................

Division No. 88.

Australian Intelligence Corps.

Read—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds)

In lieu of—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps

Division No. 94a.

MISCELLANEOUS.

No. 1. Part compensation to W. E. Clare for injuries received at Junee Rifle Range

100

Carried forward...............

498

559

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VII.—The Department of Defence.

“Transferred.

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward.............

498

559

VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES.

Division No. 97.

DISTRICT HEAD-QUARTERS STAFF.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.

Read—

1

...

Deputy-Assistant Quartermaster-General (including arrears)

1

II.

Military Clerk.........................

£243

2

III.

Military Clerks.........................

347

£590

In lieu of—

1

...

Deputy-Assistant Quartermaster-General.............

1

II.

Military Clerk..........................

£230

2

III.

Military Clerks.........................

360

£590

Division No. 98.

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY (VICTORIA).

Subdivision No. 2.—Contingencies.

No. 2. Fuel, light, and water.............................

1

3. Allowance in lieu of quarters for non-commissioned officers and men

78

4. Uniforms and kits...............................

452

5. Forage and remounts.............................

3

6. Incidental and petty cash expenditure...................

6

9. Band instruments................................

2

Total Division No. 98....................

542

\"\"Division No. 104.

INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF.

For Duty with Militia and Volunteer Forces.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.

Additional instruction.................................

12

Division No. 105.

MILITIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.

Maximum.

Read—

Field Forces —

£

1

...

Staff Officer........................

30

In lieu of—

Garrison Troops—

1

...

Staff Officer........................

24

Carried forward......................

1,052

559

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VII.—The Department of Defence.

“Transferred.”

“Other.”

£

£

Brought forward..................

1,052

559

VICTORIAN MILITARY FORCES.

Division No. 105.

MILITIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Pay.—continued.

Read—

£

Less estimated savings..................

8,281

In lieu of—

Less estimated savings..................

8,582

301

Division No. 107.

AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS.

Read—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds)

...

In lieu of—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps

...

QUEENSLAND MILITARY FORCES.

Division No. 125.

AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS.

Read—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds)

...

In lieu of—

Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps

...

Division No. 126.

CAMPS OF TRAINING AND SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION (including railway fares and freight)

909

Carried forward.............................

2,262

559

\n```\n\n \n\n| | “Transferred.” | “Other.” |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | -------- |\n| VII.—The Department of Defence. | £ | £ |\n| Brought forward................... | 2,262 | 559 |\n| SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. | | |\n| Division No. 144. | | |\n| AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. | | |\n| Read— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds) | ... | |\n| In lieu of— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps | ... | |\n| WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. | | |\n| Division No. 157. | | |\n| DISTRICT ACCOUNTS AND PAY BRANCH. | | |\n| Subdivision No. 1.—Pay. | | |\n| Allowance of 5 per cent. to meet increased cost of living........... | 1 | |\n| Division No. 161. | | |\n| AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. | | |\n| Read— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds) | ... | |\n| In lieu of— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps | ... | |\n| Division No. 167. | | |\n| POSTAGE AND TELEGRAMS........................... | 31 | |\n| TASMANIA MILITARY FORCES. | | |\n| Division No. 179. | | |\n| AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE CORPS. | | |\n| Read— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps (to be paid into Corps Funds) | ... | |\n| In lieu of— | | |\n| Preliminary expenses in connexion with the formation of Intelligence Corps | ... | |\n| Total Department of Defence............... | 2,294 | 559 |\n\n \n\n```html\n

VIII.—THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.

“Transferred.”

Division No. 190.

£

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Telegraph Despatch Branch.

General Division

Arrears.............................................

1

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.

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

1,163

Subdivision No. 5.—Ocean Mails.

No. 1. Conveyance of mails to Europe, per Orient-Pacific line of steamers.

165

Subdivision No. 7.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 1. Advance for Money Order purposes (£10,000, portion of advance not required by Money Order Office to be applied in reduction of expenditure under this vote)

In lieu of—

No. 1. Repayment of advance made by the Government Savings Bank, New South Wales for Money Order purposes

Read—

No. 3. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£34

In lieu of—

No. 3. Remission of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

12

22

No. 7. Compensation to G. Wilson for injuries received through collision with a telegraph wire

100

122

Total Division No. 190 (carried forward)............

1,451

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward...............

1,451

Division No. 191.

VICTORIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Telegraph Branch.

Clerical Division.

Read—

99

4

Telegraphists........................

£20,750

84

5

Telegraphists........................

11,059

2

4

Relieving Telegraphists.................

308

5

5

Relieving Telegraphists.................

852

Suburban and Country Post Offices.

47

4

Telegraphists........................

9,640

80

5

Telegraphists........................

10,677

In lieu of—

53,286

Telegraph Branch.

97

4

Telegraphists........................

£20,380

86

5

Telegraphists (including arrears)...........

11,430

1

4

Relieving Telegraphist..................

200

6

5

Relieving Telegraphists (including arrears).....

960

Suburban and Country Post Offices.

39

4

Telegraphists........................

8,160

88

5

Telegraphists (including arrears)...........

12,156

53,286

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.

No. 26. Other printing..................................

225

29. Bank exchange on Departmental transactions beyond the Commonwealth

160

30. Advertising...................................

135

31. Guarantee premiums.............................

17

537

Subdivision No. 7.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 1. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£27

In lieu of—

No. 1. Remission of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

10

17

2. Law costs and expenses—Commonwealth v. Williamson.......

312

329

Total Division No. 191..................

866

Carried forward..................

2,317

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“Transferred.”

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

£

Brought forward.................

2,317

Division No. 192.

QUEENSLAND.

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.

No. 5. Temporary Assistance..............................

378

Subdivision No. 7.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 2. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£12

In lieu of—

No. 2. Remission of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

4

No. 3. Portion of expenses of M. Ferricks, through delay in the Post Office

25

33

Total Division No. 192...................

411

Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

\"\"Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)

Monet Order Branch.

General Division.

Read—

1

...

Assistant........................

£110

1

I.

Messenger.......................

52

£162

In lieu of—

2

I.

Messengers............................

162

Mail Branch.

Clerical Division.

Read—

7

4

Assistant Supervisors.....................

1,815

In lieu of—

6

4

Assistant Supervisors................

1,575

1

4

Clerk ..........................

240

1,815

Carried forward.................

2,728

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

“Transferred.”

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

£

Brought forward.......................

2,728

Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.

Read—

General Division.

£

£

16

...

Despatching Officers..............

3,018

38

I.

Sorters.......................

5,553

8,571

In lieu of—

Clerical Division.

2

5

Clerks.......................

330

General Division.

15

...

Despatching Officers..............

2,842

37

I.

Sorters.......................

5,399

8,571

Read—

Mail Branch.

General Division.

18

...

Assistants (Letter Carriers)..........

1,862

Country and Suburban Post and Telegraph Offices.

General Division.

21

...

Assistants (Letter Carriers)..........

2,318

In lieu of—

4,180

Mail Branch.

General Division.

14

...

Assistants (Letter Carriers)..........

1,490

Country and Suburban Post and Telegraph Offices.

General Division.

23

...

Assistants.....................

2,580

1

...

Assistant (Mail Driver)............

110

4,180

Carried forward.................

2,728

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward.......................

2,728

Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.

Telegraph Branch.

Clerical Division.

Read—

21

4

Telegraphists..........................

£4,514

In lieu of—

5

4

Telegraphists—Grade III...........

£1,175

16

4

Telegraphists—Grade II............

3,339

£4,514

Read—

Electrical Branch.

Professional Division.

1

D

Assistant Electrical Engineer...............

£360

In lieu of—

Maintenance Branch.

Inspector of lines.

Professional Division.

1

D

Inspector of Telegraph Lines...............

£360

Telephone Branch.

General Division.

Read—

43

...

Telephone Attendants....................

£3,822

In lieu of—

42

...

Telephone Attendants....................

£3,822

Read—

Maintenance Branch.

General Division.

13

II.

Linemen......................

£1,479

2

I.

Linemen......................

240

Carried forward..................

12,728

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward.....................

2,728

Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.

Country Line Parties.

General Division.

9

ii.

Linemen....................

£976

13

I.

Linemen ....................

1,849

£4,544

In lieu of—

Maintenance Branch.

General Division.

11

ii.

Linemen....................

£1,386

4

I.

Linemen....................

473

Country Line Parties.

General Division.

10

ii.

Linemen....................

£1,260

12

I.

Linemen....................

1,425

£4,544

Stores Branch.

Clerical Division.

1

5

Clerk.....................................

81

Suburban and Country Post and Telegraph Offices.

Clerical Division.

Read—

7

3

Postmasters..................

£2,279

64

4

Postmasters (including arrears)......

13,540

19

5

Postmasters..................

2,535

11

4

Clerks......................

2,270

£20,624

In lieu of—

8

3

Postmasters..................

£2,564

60

4

Postmasters (including arrears)

12,775

22

5

Postmasters..................

3,015

9

4

Clerks......................

1,900

2

4

Clerical Assistants..............

370

£20,624

General Division.

Read—

1

...

Mail Driver or Assistant (Mail Driver).........

£110

In lieu of—

1

...

Assistant (Mail Driver)...................

£110

\"ACarried forward..................

81

2,728

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward................

2,728

Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries (South Australia Proper)—continued.

Brought forward................

81

Postmasters, etc., at Railway Stations.

Read—

Clerical Division.

1

5

Postmaster...................

\"A

General Division.

£446

1

...

Lineman in charge of office (for portion of year)

In lieu of—

Clerical Division.

2

5

Postmasters...................

£320

General Division.

1

II.

Lineman.....................

126

£446

Subdivision No. 2.—Conveyance of Mails (South Australia Proper).

No. 2.—Conveyance of mails by railway..............

2,644

Subdivision No 4.— Salaries (Northern Territory), Payable at Adelaide.

Clerical Division.

Read—

4

4

Postmasters...................

\"A£1,127

1

5

Postmaster...................

1

4

Telegraphist..................

185

£1,312

In lieu of—

5

4

Postmasters (including arrears).............

£1,127

185

Payable at Port Darwin.

Clerical Division.

Read—

2

4

Postmasters...................

1

5

Postmaster...................

\"A..........................

£1,171

2

4

Clerks......................

In lieu of—

4

4

Postmasters...................

£751

1

4

Clerk.......................

235

1

4

Clerical Assistant...............

185

£1,171

\"ACarried forward....................

2,910

2,728

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward................

2,728

Division No. 193.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Brought forward................

2,910

Subdivision No. 6.—Contingencies (Northern Territory).

Payable at Port Darwin.

No. 16.—Guarantee premiums....................

1

Subdivision No. 9.—Miscellaneous (South Australia Proper).

Read—

No. 2. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£9

In lieu of—

No. 2. Remission of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£3

Total Division No 193...................

6

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2,917

Division No. 194.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1.

Electrical Engineer’s Branch.

General Division.

Read—

1

4

Line Inspector.........................

£240

2

3

Line Inspectors.........................

514

In lieu of—

2

4

Line Inspectors.........................

£550

1

3

Line Inspector.........................

204

Mail Branch.

General Division.

Sorters....................................

38

\"ACarried forward.....................

38

5,645

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward...............

5,645

Division No. 194.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

Subdivision No. 1—continued.

Brought forward..............

38

Suburban and Country Offices.

General Division.

Sorters...................................

2

Read—

1

...

Assistant

£2

1

...

Assistant Letter Carrier...................

55

In lieu of—

1

...

Assistant.............................

£57

Arrears..................................

2

42

Subdivision No. 2.—Conveyance of Mails.

No. 1. Conveyance of mails, not including conveyance by railway

232

2. Conveyance of mails by railway..............

101

3. Conveyance of mails by non-contract vessels.....

341

6. Payment to Oceanic Steamship Co. at Postal Union rates for conveyance of mail matter from Commonwealth to places beyond New Zealand, and at regulation rates from Commonwealth to New Zealand

2

676

Subdivision No. 3.—Contingencies.

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

1,383

Subdivision No. 6.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 1. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£6

In lieu of—

No. 1. Remission of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£2

4

Total Division No. 194...............

2,105

Carried forward....................

7,750

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Number of Persons.

Class or Grade.

VIII.—The Postmaster-General’s Department.

“Transferred.”

£

Brought forward................

7,750

Division No. 195.

TASMANIA.

Subdivision No. 1.—Salaries.

Telegraph Branch.

Clerical Division.

1

5

Telegraphist.................................

160

Electrician’s Branch.

General Division.

Assistants...................................

1

Suburban and Country Post Offices.

Clerical Division.

5

Postmasters..................................

5

166

Subdivisions No. 3.—Contingencies.

No. I. 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

1,737

Subdivision No. 7.—Miscellaneous.

Read—

No. 1. Remission of fines imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£4

In lieu of—

No. 1. Refund of fine imposed on Union Steamship Company for exceeding the contract time for delivery of Vancouver mails

£2

2

Total Division No. 195..................

1,905

Total Postmaster-General’s Department............

9,655

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