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H.M.A. SHIPS "ADELAIDE" AND "BRISBANE."
H.M.A.S. Brisbane paid off into Reserve on 4th August, 1922.
2. H.M.A.S. Adelaide commissioned on 5th August, 1922.
3. In consequence of the foregoing, the following amendments of Navy
Order No. 241 of 1922 are approved :—
(1) Omit " Brisbane," under C.C.A.F., and insert in lieu " Adelaide."
(2) Omit " Adelaide (completing) " under Ships in Reserve, and
insert in lieu " Brisbane."
(C. 165/4/4.)
258.
EXAMINATION PAPERS -TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE POST.
Post and Telegraph Regulation No. 27 (page 27 of the Post and Telegraph
Guide) provides that, subject to indorsement, examination papers of Commonwealth
and State Departments may be transmitted by Parcel Post.
2. The Question and Worked Papers of the various examinations held
in the Royal Australian Navy should", therefore, in future be transmitted
by Parcel Post, and sealed against inspection. The Parcels should be clearly
marked on the outside " Navy Examination Papers only."
(P. 329/2/7.)
259.
CLAIMS OF R.A.N. PERSONNEL TO MEDALS IN RESPECT OF
MILITARY SERVICE.
With reference to Navy Order No. 410 of 1921, it is notified that steps
are being taken to verify the claims of the Officers and Men mentioned in
the returns rendered in accordance with the Navy Order quoted.
2. In the event of any further claims being made by Officers and Men
whose names were not included in the returns rendered under Navy Order
No. 410 of 1921, particulars of claims phould be forwarded to Navy Office
for investigation.
3. Generally speaking, no Naval rating should be permitted to wear any
Medal or Decoration which is not covered by a notation on his Service Certificate,
and notations in regard to award of Medals should be made only on
Navy Office authority. A Commanding Officer may, however, upon examination
of medals produced, or investigation of a rating's Certificate of previous
service, give provisional authority for the wearing of Medals or Ribands
claimed in respect of such service ; but full particulars should be reported
to Navy Office, in order that the claims may be investigated and authority
jssued for the necessary notation on the claimant's Service Certificate.
4. All new entries who have seen previous War Service are to be interrogated
as to the war medals earned in respect of service in any Branch of His
Majesty's Naval or Military Forces, and particulars should be reported to
Navy Office for investigation, provisional authority to wear ribands and
medals being given, in the meanwhile, under Clause 3.
(P. 334/3/71.)
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260.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SECONDARY BATTERIES.
The use of other than pure distilled water for Lead Secondary Batteries
is very injurious and seriously affects their life and efficiency.
2. Water from the supply mains, ordinary filtered water, and water from
ship's evaporators not specially constructed for the purpose, is not to be used.
3. The life and efficiency of Lead Secondary Batteries are also seriously
affected by the use of electrolyte of incorrect density.
4. The specific gravity of the electrolyte specified by the various manufacturers
for use in their secondary iatteries is in all cases specified for a
temperature of 60° Fahr. It is therefore necessary to correct the hydrometer
readings to the standard temperature of 60° Fahr. The density varies "0004
per degree Fahrenheit.
5. When the temperature of the electrolyte is above 60° the correction
is to be added to, and when below 60°, subtracted from the hydrometer
readings.
Example-
(a) Hydrometer reading 1 • 224 at 80° Fahr.
80° Fahr.
20° above 60° Fahr.
20 X -0004 • 008 to be added
1-224 + -008 1 • 232 at 60° Fahr.
(b) Hydrometer reading 1' 236 at 50° Fahr.
50° Fahr.
10° below 60° Fahr.
10 X -0004 ' 004 to be subtracted
1-236- 004 1-232 at 60° Fahr.
6. A limited number of specific gravity temperature correction charts
has been supplied to H.M.A. ships and shore establishments. Further
copies may be obtained upon application to the N.S.O., Sydney. Copies of
this chart are to be posted for the information of Officers and men responsible
for the care and maintenance of secondary batteries.
7. The importance of using only pure distilled water for the electrolyte
and final washings in reconditioning- cells is to be impressed upon all concerned.
(C. 21/17568.)
261.
CONTRACTS FOR FRESH PROVISIONS AT BRISBANE.
The following are the contract prices for supplies of Fresh Provisions to
H.M.A. Ships at Brisbane during period 1st August to 30th September, 1922:—
BREAD.
(a) Vessel lying alongside any wharf at Brisbane
(6) Vessel at anchor away from wharf at Brisbane
Name and Address of Contractor—
Trice
s. d.
17 8
17 S
Per-
100 lbs.
100 lbs.
Thomas Keating Ltd.,
Warrv-street, Valley, Brisbane.