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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR MOTOR BOATS.
With, reference to Consolidated Navy Orders, Article 124, it has been
decided to supply "Pyrene " fire extinguishers for use in motor boats in future
in lieu of the " Merryweather " C.T.C. hand fire pump.
2. Arrangements will be made by the Naval Store Officer, Sydney, for
the " Pyrene " extinguisher to be stocked in future.
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(3.21/3713.)
RETENTION OF SENNET HATS.
With reference to Navy Order No. 288/1921, supplies of Sun Helmets
are not yet available for issue in accordance with the amended Admiralty
procedure.
2. The sennet hat is, therefore, to be retainer! as a compulsory article of
kit for Class II. ratings until further notice.
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(S.21/2283.)
(This Order will be reprinted for posting on Notice Boards.)
SPECIAL PACKING CASE FOR CLOTHING.
A new pattern packing case for Clothing will shortly be issued from Royal
Edward Victualling Yard. It will be described on the Supply Note as " Case,
Special," and is to be taken on charge in the Clothing Account at the Victualling
Yard, on board H.M.A. Ships, and at Naval Establishments, in a
separate column headed " Cases, Special." It is to be accounted for by H.M.A.
Ships and Naval Establishments only by return to the Victualling Yard.
The case is to be opened by cutting the iron bands on one side, and, when
emptied, the lid is to be replaced, the bands renailed, and the case and lid
returned to the Yard. On no account are nails to be driven into the lids of
these cases.
2. The bands of the case will be in one piece, the ends being joined with
two tinned rivets, and if there are any other joins in the bands or the riveted
end is not intact, it should be considered that the case has been tampered with,
and the Shipping Company, or the Commanding Officer of H.M.A. Ship or
Fleet Auxiliary carrying the goods, should be called upon for survey before
delivery is accepted. This procedure should also be followed in the port of
Sydney when delivery is made direct from the Victualling Yard.
3. Opportunity is to be taken of free freight for transport of these cases
when ready for return to Royal Edward Victualling Yard.- When H.M.A.
ships are in port at Sydney, the cases should be emptied as early as convenient,
and returned to the Victualling Yard as expeditiously as possible, and in all
instances where practicable prior to departure from the port. Unless specially
directed, these special cases are not to be returned to the Victualling Yard from
out-ports by ordinary freight ship.
(S.21/3417.)
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INDIARUBBER GLOVES FOR PLUMBERS.
As already notified in Navy Order No. 430/1921, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Lower Deck Welfare Committee 1921, approval has
been given for two pairs indiarubber gloves, pattern 400, to be supplied to
each Ship and Establishment for use of plumbers working on W.C.'s used
by V.D. patients. Supply will be made by Naval Store Officer, Sydney,
without demand.
2. These articles are to be added to Shipwright's Establishment of Naval
Stores, warrants being noted accordingly.
. (S.21/3260.)
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PURCHASE OF BENZINE.
The Commonwealth Stores Supply and Tender Board has entered into
an agreement with the Vacuum Oil Company for the supply of Benzine at
the undermentioned rates as from 12th November, 1921.
2. Unless Naval Board approval has been obtained for the use of any
other brand, supplies of Benzine required for Naval purposes are to be
obtained under this agreement.
3. " Plume " Motor Spirit is to be supplied for the Governor-General's
motor boat Express, Wireless Station, Garden Island, and motor vehicles,
and " Mercury " Benzine for other motor boats and H.M.A. Ships.
Locality. " Plume "
Motor Spirit.
" Mercury "
Benzine.
Per Case. Per Case.
s. d. s. d.
Fremantle 27 0 25 0
Perth 27 0 25 6
Henderson Naval Base . 27 3 25 3
Port Adelaide 27 0 25 0
Adelaide 27 6 25 6
Melbourne 27 0 25 0
Hobart .. 27 0 25 6
Launceston 28 0 26 0
Sydney
Brisbane
• i 27 0 25 0
Rockhampton : f
Townsville . 28 0 26 0
Cairns 28 6 26 6
4. Supplies are for delivery f.o.b. or f.o.r. at the respective centres or
within city limits, and subject to 2| per cent, discount.
5. Deliveries taken in bulk are subject to a reduction of Is. 4d. per case
6. Any alterations in above prices will be notified from time to time.