Sir WILLIAM LYNE - The answers to the honorable member's questions are as follow : -

1.   The ActingCommandant, South Australia, upon handing over his temporary duties to the recently-appointed Commandant, was ordered to report himself at Head-quarters, Melbourne.

2.   No.

3.   This officer is retiring with a gratuity at his own request.

Since the above reply was placed in my hands, I have been given to understand that the Acting Commandant's position will probably be further considered.