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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

[No. 39

(b.) All such packing-cases and packing will remain the property of the
Department, and will normally be taken into store on completion of the removal.
(In cases where it would not be economical to return such cases and packing to
store such will not be done.)
(c.) All packing will be done by the Army Service Corps or Ordnance Corps,
as directed by the O.C. Command.
(d.) The Army Service Corps will make all transport arrangements, using
Army Service Corps transport where available.
(e.) Packages will be numbered consecutively, and marked with the initial
of the surname of the owner in a diamond-shaped figure over the first letter of name
of destination.
(f.) The following particulars will be supplied by the owner to the Army
Service Corps officer carrying out the removal : (i) Total value ; (ii) markings ;
(iii) number of packages ; (iv) items of special value, stating values.
(g.) The Army Service Corps officer carrying out the removal will effect an
insurance policy for the value.
82. When it is not possible for any portion of the work of removal to be
carried out by the Department, the following procedure will be adopted :—
(a.) Tenders will be called from at least two business firms, and submitted
through the usual channels to General Headquarters, which may then give autho-
rity for the acceptance of the more suitable tender. O's.C. Commands must, before
making their recommendations to General Headquarters, satisfy themselves that
every endeavour has been made to obtain the most favourable quotations.
Packing-cases and packing will be dealt with as in Regulation 81 (b) above.
(b.) The G.O. i/c A. may, in exceptional circumstances, authorize a cash
payment to the officer, N.C.O., or man concerned, who will then make his own
arrangements for the removal of his household effects. Such authorizations will,
however, be strictly limited, and will be made according to the following scale :—
Where pay is under £200 per annum : Up to £35.
Where pay is over £200 and under f400 per annum : Up to £45.
Where pay is over £400 and under £600 per annum : Up to £50.
Where pay is £600 or over per annum : Up to £60.
83. When it is possible for only a portion of the service to be carried out
by the Department, and it is considered by the O.C. Command that this should
be done, then tenders will be called as in Regulation 82 (a) above for the
remainder of the service. In such cases the procedure set out in Regulation 81
above will be carried out where it is applicable.
84. All claims for damages incurred in removals carried out by the Depart-
ment will be investigated by a Court of Inquiry assembled by order of the O.C.
Command.
85. In providing for the cost of removal only necessary household furniture
and effects shall be taken into consideration. In the case of Mounted soldiers,
their horses may be transferred at the public expense if the O.C. Command con-
siders it necessary in the interests of the Forces.

Horse and Forage Allowances.

NEW ZEALAND STAFF CORPS, ROYAL N.Z. ARTILLERY, AND PERMANENT STAFF.
86. Adjutants and Instructors of the Permanent Staff, with the exception
of instructors in the large towns, may be allowed the undermentioned allow-
ances if they keep horses for the public service :—
(a.) Officers shall provide their own horses, but a N.C.O. shall, where neces-
sary, be allowed a sum not exceeding £18 with which to buy a horse.
Such horse shall be the property of the Department, and passed by
the Government Veterinary Officer.
(b.) An allowance at the rate of £30 per annum shall be allowed to each
officer and N.C.O. who is required to keep a horse, for the upkeep of
the same.
87. All horses which belong to the Government will be inspected annually
by the Government Veterinary Officer and branded, and a proper register kept
by the Staff Officer i/c “ Q” Branch at General Headquarters.
88. In the event of an officer’s or N.C.O.’s horse being injured or dying
otherwise than in camp, the case must be immediately reported on and a Board
held; and if a recommendation is made by the O.C. Command, an amount not
exceeding £18 may be allowed to purchase another horse.
89. Either a forage allowance of 1s. 6d. per diem or a free issue of forage
in kind may be drawn by Mounted officers and Sergeant-major Instructors who
have horses while in camp.

Bicycle Allowance.

90. Officers and N.C.O.s of the Permanent Forces may, where it is found
    more economical, use bicycles in lieu of horses. The cost of such bicycles shall,
    on the approval of Headquarters, become a charge against the Department, and
    an allowance not exceeding £3 per annum shall be allowed for upkeep of same,
    and a certificate shall be placed on the voucher stating that the allowance drawn
    has been duly expended and that the bicycle is in good order and repair. O.C.
    commands will requisition for all bicycles to Headquarters, Wellington.

Allowances for use of Private Motor Vehicles.

91. Officers and others using their own motor vehicles on public journeys
    may draw the allowances hereinafter authorized in all cases where conveyance is
    admissible, provided that the total charge, including fares, travelling-allowances,
    and (or) travelling-expenses, is not more than it would have been if the journey
    had been made by ordinary means of conveyance.
92. No expenses in connection with injuries or damage caused to or by a
    privately owned vehicle when used on the public service shall be admitted as a
    charge against the Department. Officers should protect themselves by insurance
    where possible, but the cost of such insurance will not be admissible as a charge
    against the Department.