Animals and Birds Act of 1921 (12 Geo v No. 20) (Qld)

AIR NAVIGATION.-ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9645 12 GEO. V. No. 20, 1921. Animals and Birds Act. Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly of Queens- land in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows ;- . I This Act may be cited as "The Commonwealth Short title. Pou'ers (Air Navigation) Act of 1921." " 2. Subject to the limitations and reservations in this Control of Act contained, the control of air navigation is referred air. t' to the Parliament of the Commonwealth. . ~ : r: ~ ~ dl~ : Common- wealth Parliament. 3. Nothing in this Act shall empower the Parliament Saving, of the Commonwealth, or any authority constituted or to be constituted under the Commonwealth, to affect or restrict the rights and powers of the State of Queensland in regard to- (a) The acquisition or ownership by the said State of aircraft or aerodromes; or • (b) The use for the purpose of the Government of the said State of aircraft operating within the said State; or (c) Police powers; and such rights and powers shall be retained by the said State as if this Act had not been passed. 4. This Act' shall come into operation on a day to Date 0.£ be fixed by the Governor in Council by proclamation operattOn. published in the Gazette, ANIMALS AND BIRDS. An Act to Consolidate and Amend the Law relating 12 Geo. Y. to the Protection of Animals and Birds, and to N;. 20. the Introduction, Acclimatisation, and Preser- ANI:!:LS vation of Animals and Birds; and for other t;: o~~ ~ ~. purposes. [ASSENTED TO 9TH NOVEMBER, 1921.] B E it enacted by the King's '.Most Excellent Majesty, _ hy hnd with the advice and consent of the Legis- lative Council and Legislative Assem bly of (~uecnsland in Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows ;- 1. This Act may be cited as "The Animals and Short title Birds Act of 1921," and shall come into operation on the and com- first day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ~rx~:~ ent twenty-two.

·9646 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, Repeal. 2. *" The Game and Fishes Acclimatisation Act 01 1898," t" The Native Animals Protection Acts, 1906 to 1910," and t" The Native Birds Protection Acts, 1877 to 1884," are repealed: Provided that, without limiting the operation of §" The Acts Shortening Acts," all proclamations, orders, notifications. and approvals published, made, and given, an appointments made, all regulations and forms made and promulgated, all districts constituted, and all things done or purporting to be done under the said repealed Acts or any of them and in force or subsisting at the commencement of this Act, shall continue in full force and effect, and shall, so far as is consistent with this Act, be deemed to have been published, made, declared, • promulgated, constituted, and done under and for the purposes of this Act. Existing Every reserve and every protected area constituted prersoetrovcetsedand under any of the said repealed Acts and existing at the sreas to be commencement of this Act shall be deemed to have been sanctuaries. constituted and to be a sanctuary under and subject to this Act. Interpreta. 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, tion. the following terms have the meanings respectively assigned to them, that is to say:- Animal. " Animal "-Anv wild animal whether native or imported to' vrhich the provisions of this Act apply: the term includes the eggs and young of such animal; BIrd. "Bird "-Any wild bird whether native or im- ported to which the provisions of this Act apply: the term includes the young or eggs of such bird ; Close season " Close season"-The period which is for the time being prescribed as the close season for the animal or bird concerned; District. " District"-A district constituted under this Act; Imported. " Imported"-Imported into a district: the term applied to any animal or bird includes all animals or birds of like species in such district; * 62 Vic. No. 17, 8upra, page 798. t 6 Edw. VII. No. 5 and 1 Geo. V. No. 17, supra, pages 62 and 65. t 41 Vic. No. 7 and amending Acts, 8upra, pages 125 et seq. § 31 Vic. No. 6 and amending Acts, supra, pages 15 et seq.

ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9647 1921. Antmals and Birds Act. "La-nd" includes land covered by water, and any Land. waters within the territorial jurisdiction of Queensland; "Minister"-The Secretary for Agriculture and Minister. Stock or other Minister of the Crown ch8,rged for the time being with the administration of this Act; "Officer"---An officer or person authorised by the Officer. Minister to act in the execution of this Act; and a ranger; and any member of the police force; " Prescribed "-Prescribed by this Act; Prescribed. "Ranger"-A ranger appointed under this Act; Ranger. "Regulations"-Regulations made under this Regulations. Act; ~ , Sanctuary"- Any part of Queensland, whether Sanctuary. Crown land or not, constituted a sanctuary under this Act; ~ ' Swivel gun"-Every gun or fowling-piece-- Swivel gun. (a) Having a barrel exceeding forty-two inches in length; or (b) Ha ving a single barrel exceeding mgb t pounds avoirdupois in weight, or having a doubIe barrel exceeding fourteen pounds avoirdupois in weight; or (c) Having a single barrel the bore 01 which exceeds eight calibre, or having a double barrel the bore of which exceeds ten calibre; or (d) Being of a weight exceeding sixteen pounds avoirdupois; or (e) Having more than two barrels; or (j) Not being such a gun or fowling-piece as is habitually raised at arm's length and fired without other support from the shoulder; and every combination of more than two guns or fowling-pieces temporarily or permanently secured together: But no firearms belonging to or used by His Majesty or the naval or military forces or the police force shall be deemed to be swivel guns:

9648 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds"Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, Take or kill This Act. Vessel. "Veapon. "Take or kill "-The hunting, shooting, ki1ling~ destroying, poisoning, netting, snaring, liming~ spearing, pursuing, taking, disturbing, or injuring of any animal or bird, or the off- spring, young, or eggs thereof; " This Act "-This Act and all Orders in Council and regulations, orders, and directions made and given thereunder; "Vessel "-Any boat, punt, raft, or navigable vessel of any kind; " 'Veapon" includes a firearm of any description,. and any airgun or other kind of weapon from which any shot, bullet, or other missil-e can be discharged: where a weapon is carried in parts by two or more persons in company, each and. everyone of such persons shall be deemed to carry the weapon. Districts, 4. The Governor in Council may from time to time &c. !i2 Vic. by Order in Council- No.17, ss. 4, 5, 6 (i.) Declare any part of the State to be a district 1 Geo. V. for the purposes of this Act, and abolish any No. 17, s. 5 district; Societies. (ii.) Approve of the constitution and rules of any society duly formed for the furtherance of the objects of this Act; Animals and birds and close season. (iii.) Declare the animals and birds to which the provisions of this Act shall apply, and fix a. period of close season for the same respec- tively, whether for the whole State or for any defined part or parts thereof; Sanetuary. (iv.) Declare any Crown land, and with the consent of the owner or occupier thereof any other land" to be a sanctuary in which it shall be unlawfu! for any person to take or kill any animal or bird or any specified animals or birds; Prohibition of sale. (v.) Prohibit the selling or exposing for sale of any specified animal or bird for such period as is fixed by the Order; Limiting numbErs. (vi. ) Prescribe the maximum number of any specified animal or bird which anyone person may take or kill or have in possession on anyone day or within any specified period;

1921. ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 9649 (vii. ) Subject to such conditions, limitations, and Control by regulations as may be prescribed, place any'OC',et y. sanctuary under the permanent or temporary control of an approved society; (viii. ) For any specified imported animals or birds Open season in any district, declare~ in open season within for. imrorted which it ma,y be lawful to take or kiH the ~ ~ ; : ~ s or same in accordance w'ith the regulations; (ix. ) Explain, vary, revoke, or supersede any Order Amending under this Act. orders, &c. 5. The Governor in Council may from time to time Inspectors, appoint inspectors, rangers, and other officers for the r o a f n fi g c e e . r r s s . , and purposes of this Act. G2 Vic. " 1 [7 '. ' very menlber 0 f tlle poll' CeforcIe ls ~ j al ex 0 ffi cw . be ~ 0.17,s. 8. and be deemed to be an officer appointed under this Act. Such officers shall have such powers and duties as are conferred and imposed upon them by this Act, and such other powers and duties as the Ivlinister may from time to time dircct. It shall be the duty of every officer to do all necessa,ry acts for carrying this Act into effect and for preventing and punishing any breach thereof. For such purpose they slmll in addition to the powers conferred upon them by this Act have aB the powers and authorities of a constable. 6. (1.) The Minister may in writing authorise any Authorising person to exercise all or any of the powers conferred by officers. this Act on officers, and may at any time revoke such authority. (2.) Subject to such authority, every person so authorised shall have all the powers conferred by this Act on officers. 7. Every society enjoying any rights in or control Duties and over any sanctuary, or which is subsidised or assisted lia~ il! ~ ies of I . n any Wt1,y out 0 f pubI .l ' C revenue, s1m11 f orward annua11 y S 6 O 2 C V le ic d . es. to t,he Minister a full statement of its accounts and No. 17,8.19. operations duly audited and certified. . If default is made in so doing, or if at any time for good reason shown the Governor in Council ceases to approve of such society, the Governor in Council may, by Order in Council, withdraw all rights' or privileges. under this Act from such society, and any B

9650 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. - - - - - -- ------------ Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, grant, subsidy, or increment thereof due or payable shall I immediately cease and determine. Proteetmg 8. (1.) The taking or killing at any time in a s 4 a 8 n V ct i u e. ary. sanctuary of any animal or bird except under the written No. 12, s. 2. authority of the Minister is absolutely prohibited. 62 Vie. No. 17, (2.) Any person who, in contravention of this Act., liS. 12, 14. takes or kills any animal or bird or uses any instrumpnt \ V~ H\ . tever, net, or other means, for the purpose of taking or killing any animal or bird in a sanctuary, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds nor less than two pounds, and in addition to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds nor less than one pound for each animal or bird so taken or killed. (3.) Any person who, without authority in that behalf, the proof whereof shall lie upon him, enters upon a sanctuary in search or pursuit of or for the purpose of taking or killing any animal or bird shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds nor less than two pounds. (4.) Any person who puts or places, or permits to be put or placed, or assists 01' attempts to put or place, any poisonous m!lterial injurious to an:mals or birds in or upon a sanctuary shall be. liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds nor less than two pounds. (5.) There shall be set up, at convenient and con- spicuous places on the boundaries of every sanctuary, notices legibly written or printed, stating that the sanctuary has been constituted, and indicating in a concise manner the extent of the sanctuary. Any person who removes, damages, or defaces any such notice shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds nor leES than two pounds. Taking or 9. Subject to this Act, any person who, during the ckliollsiengseianson.. C ' lOSe seasol1- 41 Vie. No. 7, s. 3. 6 Edw. VJl. (i.) Wilfully takes or kills any animal or bird, or uses any instrument whatever, net, or any No. 5, s. 6. other means for the purpose of taking or killing any animal or bird; Laying poison for or poisoning. (ii.) Kills, destroys, or injures any animal or bird by poison, or lays poison with intent to kill, destroy, or injure any animal or bird; shitll be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds nor less than two pounds. •

ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9651 1921. Animals and Birds Act. 10. Any person who at any time- (i.) Kills or attempts to kill or destroy any animal Prohi.hition or b l ' r d WI 'th any SW ' lv 1 e . gun; ogfunsWs. Ivel (ii.) Is found in any vessel having therein or ~ lo~ ~ ~ · s. 5, attached thereto a svvivel gun; (jii.) Has in his possession or custody, or has in any vehicle or vessel in his ca,re or control, any swivel gun or any part of such gun; :shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds Ior a first offence and not less than five nor more than fifty pounds for any subsequent offence. 11. Any person who at any time wilfully takes out Taking .or of the nest or destroys in the nest the eggs of any bird, ~ ; ~~ ~ oYlDg or knowingly has in his possession any such eggs ·whether to blown or not blo·wn, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding ten shillings for each egg so wilfully taken or destroyed or found in his possef'sion. 12. Subject to this Act, any person who buys, sells, Traffie &e., : o . Inffe h r i ss oprosesxepssoI . sOens foorr csoalnet,roo1r-- consigfls, or knowingly has ds4oularVsinoinge. . close ( 1 . . ) Any am.ma1 or b' II' d or t-lle carcass or th e 6NoE,d7w, . sV. 4II. . plumage or the untanned skin thereof during No. 5, the close se'ason shall be liable for the first ~ sG~ ~ ~ · v. offence to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds, Xf'. 17, S. 4. for each subsequent offence to a penalty not exceeding five pounds nor less than ten shillings for each animal or bird or carcass plumage or skin thereof; unlest1 in each case he proves that such animal or bird was captured, killed, bought, or received outside the close season; Provided that- (a) Anyanimal or bird taken or killed not within Mw close season may be bought, sold, con- signed, or kept in possession during the ten days next following the commencement of the close season; (b) Nothing herein contained shall prevent any person from having or keeping any native bear or opossum in a state of confinement, provided the animal is not captured during the close season;

9652 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, (ii.) Any flesh, skin, feathers, or other portion of , a,ny animal or bird taken or killed during the ' close sea,son shall be liable for a first offence, to a penalty not exceeding five pounds, and ' for every subsequent offence to a penalty of I not less than five pounds nor more than fifty pounds. . P~wer to 13. The following powers and authorities are hereby I m ~ el s z t e ruments, conferred on an officer • &c., unlawfully (1.) He may, without any warrant, at all times used. seize <tad take possession of any animal or bird or any · N41o. V7ie, s. 7. instrument, weapon, net, poison, or other means which 62 Vie. he finds any person making use of in takil1.g or killing or ' sNso. . 9, 171, 0, 15. attempting to take or kill any animal m.' bird in contra- 6 Edw. VII. vention of this Act, or which he on reasonable grounds I N 1 o G . eD 5 . , s V . . 7. suspects is intended to be so used. Xo. 17, 88. 5,[6c] 6. Entry. (~ . ) He may at a,li times [ ~ nd seasons, \,vithout any' jEt or hindmnce whatsoover, enter into or' upon and pass over or a,long any lands or premises, and enter any vessel and examine any nets, traps, or other instruments whatsoever which are being used or could be uEed in contravention of this Act, [md· do all such other acts and things as he is required or authorised to do by this Act. The production by him of his authority, if demanded, shall be sufficient warmnt for his so acting. Power of search, &c. (3.) If he h3S reasonable grounds to ,mspect th;1i; there is kept or stored or had in possession by any person, in or upon any building, store, shop, hut, tent, camping place, or other premises or place, or any vehicle. or vessel-- (a) Any animal or bird, -or the carC2SS of any animal or bird, or any eggs flesh carcass skin feathers or other portion of any animal or' bird; or (0) Any poison; apparently in contravention of this Act, or in respect of which there has been a contravention of this Act, he may ttt any time, under the authority of a w~ arrant issued by a justice of the peace under this Act, enter upon and search such structure· premises place vehicle or vesEel and any basket box receptacle or package there, and may seize all animals or birds and any eggs flesh carcass skin feathers or

ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9653 1921. Animals and Birds Act. other portion of any animals or birds and any poison iound there, and may arrest any person found there or who is apparently in occupation of or charge of the structure premises place vehicle or vessel or in possession of such things or poison, and take him and all such things or poison so seized before a police magistrate or clerk of petty sessions. And if such person does not give an account to the satisfaction of such police magistrate or clerk of petty sessions of such things or pOlson being in the place where they were seized, or of his possession of them, he shall be liable, except in the case of poison, to a penalty not exceeding five pounds, or in case of poison .a penalty not exceeding ten pounds. (4.) He may require any person offending againstuefusing to this Act to give his name in full and u- '- lace of abode. . and pglalvceena 0 frne, to deliver up any animals or birds, instrument, weapon, abode, &c. net, or other means of destruction or capture in his possession. . If such person, after being so required, refuses to give his full name or place of abode, or gives a false name or place of abode, or does not deliver up any animaJs or birds, instrument, weapon, net, or other means of destruction or capture to any officer who demands the same, he may be- arrested and taken before a police magistrate or clerk of petty sessions, and shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding fiv-e pounds. (5.) He may require any person who holds a license Production or a perm.it as'a trapper under t h' IS A . ct to produce suc 1 1 peferlmIcietnse or licen<3e or permit for his inspection; and if such person, without reasonable excuse, the proof of which shall be upon him, fails to so produce his license or permit, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds. 14. Any person Who obstructs, resists, or assaults, Obstruction. or incites or encourages any person to obstruct, resist, or assault, any officer or any other person in the execu- tion of his duty under this Act, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds, in addition to any other penalty he may have incurred under this Act, and the adjudicating court may also order and award a sum sufficient to cover any damage which any such .officer or person has sustained by such obstruction, resist- ance, or assault, such sum to be recoverable in the same manner as the penalty.

9654 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, P~ " " : er, ; of 15. (l.) Notwithstanding anything in this Act ! ~ l~~ ~~o. 7, contained, the Minister may, by order in wr:iting- 8. 6. 62 Vic. No. 17, s. 18. 6 Edw. VII. No. 5, s.!J. Trustees, &c., oi public gnrJens, &0. (i.) Authorise the trustees or managers of any public gardens, grounds, or exhibition to have and keep in their possession or control any animals or birds of any kind specified in such order, or any eggs, flesh, skin, or feathers. thereof; Collection for scientific purposes. In state of domestica- tion or (;aptivity. (ii.) Authorise any person to eollect for scientific purposes any animals or birds or their eggs; (iii.) Authorise any person to retain in a state of domestication or captivity such animals or birds as are specified. (2.) The period during which any such order is to be in force shall be specified in such order. (3.) The Minister may at any time revoke any such order. Permits to 16. (1.) Subject to this Act, no person is entitled.. t n ra a tI l . l 'p v e e rbs e o a f rs to kill or can -'-- ture, or, unless he is a licensed Wholesale and hides and skins merchant, to sell or offer for sale, any oI pGoesosu. mVs. . native bear or opossum or t I he untanned skin of any No. 17, native bear or opossum, un ess he holds a subsisting s 5 [6BJ. permit as a trapper under this Act. (2.) It shall not be lawful for any tra,pper to keep or store or have in possession any cyanide of potassium. Exceptions. 17. This Act, except the provisions thereof prohibit- ing the use of poison, shall not apply to- (a) Any person killing any native animals or birds upon his own land for the bona fide protec- tion of his own crops or orchard, or to any employee killing any native anirnals or birds upon the land of his employer by direction of such employer for the bona fide protection of such employer's crops or orchard, provided that the proof of the necessity for such killing shall in every case be on the defendant; or (b) Any aboriginal killing any native animals or birds for his own food.

ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9655 1921. Animals and Birds Act. 18. In any proceedings under this Act- (i.) No proof shall be required- Evidence. 62 Vic. No. 17, (a) Of any order to prosecute, or of the particular ss. 14, HI. or general a,ppointment of any officer; or (b) Of the authority of any officer under this Act if s llch officer purport;d to act thereunder; or (c) Of the bOUl~daries of a sanctuary. (ii.) Possession of any animal or bird 01' of any part thereof shall be prima facie evidence of the unlawful taking or killing thereof. (iii.) Having in possession,. when trespassing upon any sanctuary or other land, any implements or means for taking or killing animals or birds shall be prima facie evidence of the purpose of the entry on such land, (iv.) When it is proved that a gun was fired in or from any vessel without having been raised at arm's length and fired from the shoulder with- out other support, such proof shall, without nreiudice to any other evidence available, be ~ ufficient evidence that such gun was 8, swivel gun. (v.) 'Vhere any person is charged with buying, selling, offering or exposing for sale, consigning, or having in his possession or control any animal or bird or carcass, flesh, skin, eggs, feathers, or other portions of any ~ mimal or bird contrary to this Act, the onus of proof that such animal or bird, carcass, or flesh, skin, eggs, feathers, or other portions were lawfully bought, sold, offered or exposed for sale, consigned, or in his possession or control shall be upon the defendant. 19. (1.) All prosccutions and proceedings undcr Summary M . A J1 cl . ltl . lsmteary, obre omf aadney anodfficienrs. tiotrutoefd tihne tchheaI . nrmamalel ooff atnhve s ' P ::I . : ' 1· 9 o . \ ~ le ( ) . ed J N . i~ o g . s. 7 ~ aI)proved Bociety. . ' " (\2 Vie. No. 17. (2.) All complaints for offences agctinst this Act may S ; } il~ ~ . 2~ II. be heard and determined in a summary way under *" The No. 5,8.8. J ~ f. , t 8, · LCe8 A c t s, 1886 t o 190 . 9" " 1 ~ l o i . e 1 u 7 . , V s . . 7. * 30 \lic. No. 17 and alnentLng Acts, 8uprr; ~ ; pnge8 1132 et seq. •

9656 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20, The adjudicating Court shall not have power to mitigate any minimum penalty prescribed by this Act. Unspecified (3.) Any person who fails or neglects to 0bserveany penalties. of the provisions of this Act, or does or commits any- thing contrary to the true intent and n;eaning thereof, shall, if no other penalty is provided, be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds. Forfe;: ,ne. (4.) All animals or birds and carcasses and flesh of animals or birds and skins, eggs, and feathers thereof and all poison in respect of which there has been a contravention of this Act, and all instruments, weapons, nets, and other articles seized by an officer under this Act, shall by the conviction of the offender be and become forfeited to His 'Majesty, and the same may be clestroyed or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Minister. < R p l e oecV r . m , Qo i C t f . ali & cc r' n . , pemo(n5. ) co I n n viacdtdeditioofn atonyacnoyntpreanvaelnttyioinmpoof stehdisup A o c n t, atnhye court may, in its discretion, order that any permit, authority, or license held by the defendant shall be entirely revoked, or that it shall be suspended for such period, but not beyond its currency, as the court thinks fit. Regu.lations. 20. (1.) The Governor in Council may from time to s ~ o~ : ~ : 23, time make all such regulations as he deems necessary for carryin.g this Act into fun effect; and, without limiting . the generality of this power, regulations may be made for all or any of the following purposes : - I"icenscs c &c, (i.) The issue of licenses and permits; the condi- tions on which licenses and permits under this Act may be granted, suspended, or revoked, and their currency; the persons by whom the same may be granted, suspended, or revoked; Protection. (ii.) The protection, preser-vation, and propagation of animals and birds ; Sanctuaries, (iii.) Preventing interference with, injury to, or contamination, pollution, or obstruct 1 0n of any sanctuary or other land, or the animals and birds therein ; (iv.) Defining the duties of officers under this Act; Societies. (v.) Defining the duties, powers. and privileges of approved societies;

ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 9657 1921. Animals and Birds Act. -------------------- (vi.) Licensing- (a) Persons to take or kill or to sell any specified Licenses. imported animals or birds in any district during any open season; (b) Dealers in skins, and agents buying on behalf of such licensed dealers; (c) Persons carrying on the business of buying and selling native animals or birds: Prohibiting unlicensed persons from so doing, dealing, acting, or carrying on business; (vii.) Issuing permits to trappers; Permits to trappers. (viii.) Prescribing records. to be kept by licensed Records. persons; (ix.) Prohibiting the use of electric or other artificial Electric torches when irapping ; torches. (x.) The inspection and licensing of the shops and Bird dealers, other premises of birn dealers and keepers; &c. regulating the cleansing and sanitary condi- tions of shops and cages; prescribing the conditions on which birds may be kept in confinement or captivity; ensuring a proper food and water supply for and generally safe- guarding birds ; (xi.) The fees to be paid for licenses and permits Fees. iS6ued under this Act; (xii.) Enforcing or elucidating the provisions of this Generally. Act, and furthering the objects thereof. The regulations may impose a penalty not exceed- ing fifty pounds for any breach of such regulations or of any Order in Council issued under this Act. (2.) All such regulations shall be published in the Gazette, and shall be laid 1::efore both Houses of Parlia- ment within fourteen days after the making thereof if Parliament is then sitting, and" if Parliament is not then sitting, then within fourteen days after the next meeting of Parliament. (3.) All regulations purporting to be made by the Governor in Council under and for the purposes of this Act, and published in the Gazette, shall be read as one with this Act and construed as being of equal validity, and shall be judicially noticed.

9658 ANIMALS AND BIRDS. Animals and Birds Act. 12 GEO. V. No. 20,1921. (4.) If both Houses of Parliament respectively pass a resolution disallowing any such regulation, of which resolution notice has been given at any time within fourteen sitting days of each House respectively after such regulation has been laid before it, such regulation shall thereupon cease to have effect, but without prejudice to the validity of anything done thereunder in the meantime. ANZAC DAY. See HOLIDAYS. APPROPRIATION ACTS. ,See CONSTI'l'UTION. BANANA INDUSTRY PRESERVATION. See AGRICULTURB. BIRDS. See ANIMALS AND BIRDS. CHEESE POOL. See DAIRY PRODUCE.