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Defence Act 1903
65Railways to carry troops etc. when required
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65 Railways to carry troops etc. when required
The principal railway official in any State or the owner, controller, or manager of any railway or tramway in any State shall when required by the Governor‑General, and as prescribed, convey and carry members of the Defence Force, together with their horses, guns, ammunition, forage, baggage, aircraft, aircraft material and stores from any place to any place on the railway or tramway, and shall provide all engines, carriages, trucks and rolling‑stock necessary for the purpose.