STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 65.
REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT
1901-1913.
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, to come into operation forthwith.
Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348.)
Dated this second day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
AGAR WYNNE.
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Regulation 401 is repealed, and the following Regulation is inserted in its stead:—
“401. On payment of a fee of 10s. 6d, per annum, payable in advance on the 1st April in each year, the full address at which telegrams received from places beyond the Commonwealth, and hearing abbreviated addresses, are to be delivered shall be registered at the Chief Telegraph Office of the State of destination up to the 31st March next following inclusive.
Provided that where a person or firm desires to register for the first time an abbreviated address for any portion of the year ending 31st March, the charge for each such registration shall be 2s 6d. per month, or portion thereof, but in no case shall such charge exceed 10s. 6d.
Provided, further, that the concession mentioned in the preceding proviso shall not be allowed to a person or firm who has previously registered, but failed to renew the registration, in which case the abbreviated address shall be re-registered only on payment of the full fee of 10s. 6d., in advance, for the balance of the year ending the 31st March next following the payment.”
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914, No. 65, represent an amended regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, crafted to enhance the operational efficiency of telegram services across Australia. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this regulation was designed to address the need for streamlined and organised address registration processes for telegrams received from overseas and those with abbreviated addresses. The objective of this legislative instrument is to ensure that addresses are accurately registered, thereby facilitating the effective and timely delivery of telegrams within the Commonwealth. This regulation came into immediate effect, reflecting the intent to promptly resolve administrative gaps identified in the prior regulatory framework.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Regulations 1914 (C1914L00065) apply to individuals and firms that wish to register their full addresses or abbreviated addresses for the delivery of telegrams received from places beyond the Commonwealth. These regulations specifically outline the fees required for registering and renewing such addresses, with a notable annual fee of 10s. 6d. payable in advance each year on 1st April. For first-time registrants for any part of the year, the fee is set at 2s 6d. per month or fraction thereof, but it cannot exceed the annual rate of 10s. 6d. However, if a registrant fails to renew their registration and then seeks to re-register, they must pay the full annual fee of 10s. 6d. for the remainder of the year. The regulations have a national jurisdictional reach, applying uniformly across the Commonwealth of Australia. The application of these regulations is further extended or restricted through subordinate instruments, which may include additional rules and fees governing the delivery of telegrams.
Key Provisions
The primary operative section of this amended regulation, Regulation 401, establishes the conditions under which an address can be registered to receive telegrams originating from places beyond the Commonwealth or carrying abbreviated addresses. According to this regulation, a fee of 10 shillings and 6 pence must be paid annually in advance by 1 April each year. This fee ensures that the full address where telegrams are to be delivered is registered at the Chief Telegraph Office of the state of destination by 31 March of the following year. For first-time registrations within the same year, a prorated fee of 2 shillings and 6 pence per month is applicable, but this fee cannot exceed the annual fee of 10 shillings and 6 pence. Notably, if a person or firm has previously registered an address but failed to renew it, they must pay the full annual fee for the remaining period if they wish to re-register.
The amended regulation imposes several obligations on individuals and firms seeking to register addresses for telegram delivery. They must ensure that the annual fee is paid in advance by the specified date to maintain their registration. If a registration is being made for the first time within the year, they must pay the prorated fee, which is calculated on a monthly basis. The regulation also stipulates that those who have previously registered but failed to renew must pay the full annual fee if they wish to reinstate their registration. Failure to adhere to these payment requirements would result in the loss of the ability to receive telegrams at the registered address.
Breach of the provisions outlined in this regulation does not explicitly mention any criminal or civil penalties. However, non-compliance with the stipulated payment requirements would likely result in the cessation of telegram delivery to the unregistered address, thereby depriving the individual or firm of their service. This would effectively be the consequence of failing to meet the obligations imposed by the regulation. It is important to note that while the regulation does not explicitly detail maximum penalties, the practical outcome of non-compliance is the inability to receive telegrams, which could have significant implications depending on the circumstances.