Royal Commission on Liverpool Military Camp, New South Wales
Liverpool Camp Royal Commission · Rich Royal Commission (1915)
12 July 1915 – 20 August 1915
Justice George Rich of the High Court inquired into charges of mismanagement at the Australian Imperial Force training camp at Liverpool, New South Wales.
How it came into existence
Appointed by Letters Patent dated 12 July 1915, issued by the Fisher government, with Justice George Rich of the High Court as sole commissioner. He was to inquire into charges about the administration of the military camp at Liverpool made by Richard Beaumont Orchard MHR in a speech in Parliament on 1 July 1915. Rich took up residence in the camp while taking evidence.
Changes during its life
- 23 July 1915Interim report laid before Parliament.
- 29 July 1915Further interim report laid before Parliament.
How it ended
Rich's final report (dated 18 August 1915 in the Hansard record) was presented to Parliament on 20 August 1915, ending the commission.
Main functions
- Administration of the Liverpool military camp
- Charges made in Parliament by R. B. Orchard MHR
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