Australia. Army. 6th Battalion order book, 3 September 1916-28 October 1916 - Page 55

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Battalion orders No 166 by Lt. Col H G. Bennett. CMG Commanding 6th Battn A.I. F.   In the Field      11-10-1 6     

Part I                                                                                                                       
Para 1 Advances to Officers                                                                            
Officers selected to attend short courses at Imperial Schools of Instruction should prior to leaving their units draw sufficient pay to cover their needs for the duration of the course. It is only under special circumstances that British Cashiers will make advances to such officers.        

Para II  Salvage                                                                                                                              
The work of salvage in Company Areas will be carried on unceasingly under Company  Arrangements and all rubbish and salvage material sent to the rear nightly with returning ration waggons, where they will be dealt with by QM. under supervision of Brigade QM.     

Pars III  Letters Despatch                                                                                          
Men are again warned that no correspondence of any kind whatsoever is to be despatched by British Troops serving abroad, except through the Army Postal Service.