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WAR OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS, ETC. RELATING
TO SPORTS AND GROUNDS
This information is given for guidance only.
The necessary authority will be found in the
official regulations issued from time to time.
Construction and Maintenance of Recreation Grounds
i. See R.E.S. (1930), Part I, paras 72 to 74, 184, and Tables
"B" and "J"
Recreational Encroachments
2. Appendix XI of R.E.S. (1930), Part I, lays down the conditions
under which rent-free recreational encroachments may be allowed.
Technical Advice on Grounds, Construction and
Maintenance
3. In connection with the preparation of recreation grounds,
whether from public or non-public funds, expert advice can be
obtained from the Army Sport Control Board. (War Office Letter
118/General/845 (Q.M.G. 7), dated 25th January, 1930.)
Maintenance During Non
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Occupation of Barracks
4. Where Troops are temporarily absent from their stations,
their grounds will be maintained under the conditions of para. 73,
R.E.S. (1930), Part I.
Hire or Purchase of Grounds
5. Para. 72, R.E.S., authorises as a charge against the public
the cost of hire or purchase of recreation grounds within authorised
scale.
War Office sanction must be obtained in every case. (Paras. 72,
143 and 151 and Table A, R.E.S.)
Trees, Etc.
6. The planting of trees and shrubs may be charged to public
funds under the conditions laid down in para. 71 (i), R.E.S. (Table
J, R.E.S.).
Inspection of Grounds
7. W.O. Letter 114/Gen/648o (M.T.), 1925, directs inspecting
Officers to inspect recreation grounds, and report on the condition