STATUTORY RULES.
1916. No. 170.
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BY LAWS FOR THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC AT PORT AUGUSTA.
I, THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HOME AFFAIRS, in pursuance of the powers conferred upon me by the Northern Territory Acceptance Act 1910, and the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Act 1911, and in pursuance of all other enabling powers, hereby make the following Amendments to the Port Augusta Traffic By-laws 1913 to come into operation on the fifteenth day of June One thousand nine hundred and sixteen.
Dated this tenth day of July, 1916.
KING O’MALLEY,
Minister of State for Home Affairs.
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Amendment of the Port Augusta Traffic By-laws.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 340.)
Clause 33 is amended to read as follows:—
“Wharfage dues shall only be paid once in respect of goods landed at the wharf and re-shipped by the same owners within 24 hours of the landing of the goods and without their removal from the wharf except for the purpose of such re-shipment, provided written notice of such re-shipment is given to the Wharfinger at the time of landing: provided also, that in respect of wool and colonial salt (crude or refined) only one wharfage shall be charged if such wool or salt is re-shipped within seven days of such landing, without removal from the wharf.”
Clause 41—add the following after the words “table hereunder” in the second line:—
“With the exception that half wharfage rates will be charged on all goods loaded or unloaded from or into lighters into or from ships lying at the wharf.”
Clause 47 is amended to read as follows: —
“The following rates for storage shall be charged in respect of all goods other then vehicles and agricultural implements and colonial salt (crude or refined) received by rail or sea remaining on the wharf or in any shed or yard used in connexion therewith, for more than 12 working hours—
In sheds, 9d. per ton per week, or part of a week; minimum charge 9d.
In yards or on the wharf, 2d. per ton per week, or part thereof; minimum charge 2d.
Colonial salt (crude or refined) will be allowed seven days free storage and will then be subject to charges as set out above.
The charges on vehicles and agricultural implements shall be 6d. each per week; minimum charge 6d.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1916, No. 170, titled "By Laws for the Regulation of Traffic at Port Augusta," was enacted to address the need for updated regulations governing the operation of Port Augusta's wharf. This legislative instrument was introduced by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, King O'Malley, who exercised the powers granted by the Northern Territory Acceptance Act 1910 and the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Act 1911. The primary objective of these amendments to the Port Augusta Traffic By-laws 1913 was to refine the administration of wharfage dues and storage charges, ensuring that the rules more effectively managed the logistical operations of the port and maintained fair and efficient practices for the benefit of all stakeholders involved in the transportation and storage of goods.
Scope and Application
The Statutory Rules 1916, No. 170, made under the powers of the Northern Territory Acceptance Act 1910 and the Kalgoorlie to Port Augusta Railway Act 1911, pertain to amendments of the Port Augusta Traffic By-laws 1913. These amendments regulate the payment of wharfage dues, the rates for storage, and the conditions under which goods can be re-shipped without incurring additional charges. The changes apply to goods and transactions involving the wharf at Port Augusta, including the re-shipment of goods within specific time frames and the storage of goods on the wharf or in associated facilities. The geographic scope of this legislation is confined to the Port Augusta area, and the changes are effective from the fifteenth of June, 1916. The amendments also introduce a reduced wharfage rate for goods loaded or unloaded from lighters to ships at the wharf, as well as detailed storage rates for various types of goods, with particular provisions for colonial salt.
Key Provisions
The statutory rules outlined in C1916L00170, titled "By Laws for the Regulation of Traffic at Port Augusta," primarily amend the Port Augusta Traffic By-laws 1913. Section 33 of these amended by-laws stipulates that wharfage dues will only be charged once for goods that are landed at the wharf and subsequently re-shipped by the same owners within 24 hours, provided they are not removed from the wharf except for the purpose of re-shipment. This exception also applies to wool and colonial salt, where wharfage is only charged once if the goods are re-shipped within seven days of landing. Section 41 introduces a new provision stating that half wharfage rates will be applied to all goods loaded or unloaded from lighters into or from ships at the wharf. Section 47 modifies the storage rates, setting specific charges for goods stored for more than 12 working hours in sheds or yards, with exceptions for colonial salt which is allowed seven days of free storage.
These amendments impose specific obligations on parties involved in the handling and storage of goods at Port Augusta. Owners of goods must ensure that if they intend to re-ship their goods within the specified timeframes, they provide written notice to the Wharfinger at the time of landing. They must also be aware of the differentiated rates for goods stored in sheds, yards, or on the wharf, and the special provisions for colonial salt. Compliance with these requirements ensures that all parties are aware of the financial implications of their actions and can plan accordingly.
Failure to adhere to the stipulations of these by-laws could lead to financial penalties. Although the rules do not explicitly state the penalties for non-compliance, breaches of such legislative instruments typically result in fines or other financial sanctions. The severity of these penalties would depend on the nature and extent of the breach, and might be determined by relevant authorities or courts in accordance with existing laws. For example, not providing the required written notice for re-shipment could result in being charged full wharfage rates instead of the reduced rates, leading to financial loss. Similarly, incorrect storage arrangements could incur additional charges that might be enforced through legal means.