STATUTORY RULES.
1914. No. 73.
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901‑1913.
(Issued provisionally as Statutory Rules 1914, No. 30.)
I, THE GOVERNOR‑GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the undermentioned amended Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901‑1913, namely :—
AMENDMENT OF THE POST AND TELEGRAPH REGULATIONS 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348.)
to come into operation on the fourth day of July, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
Dated this tenth day of June, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
R. M. FERGUSON,
Governor‑General.
By His Excellency's Command,
AGAR WYNNE.
AMENDMENT OF THE POST AND TELEGRAPH REGULATIONS 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348.)
1. Regulation 276 is repealed, and the following regulation is inserted in its stead :—
The rates of commission chargeable for the issue of money orders, except as prescribed in Regulation 298a, shall be :—
If payable in— | For Sums— |
| Exceeding £2, but not exceeding £5. | Exceeding £5, but not exceeding £7. | Exceeding £7, but not exceeding £10. | Exceeding £10, but not exceeding £12. | Exceeding £12, but not exceeding £15. | Exceeding £15, but not exceeding £17. | Exceeding £17, but not exceeding £20. |
| s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. | s. | d. |
The Commonwealth........................ | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
New Zealand and Fiji....................... | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Papua.................................. | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
United Kingdom, other British Possessions, and Foreign Countries | 6d. for any amount up to £2, and 3d. for each additional pound or fraction of a pound. |
2. The following regulation is inserted after Regulation 298 :—
298a. (1.) Maternity Allowance Money Orders may be issued by Deputy Commissioners of Maternity Allowances. The amount of each Maternity Allowance Money Order shall be Five pounds, and the commission to be paid on each order shall be Twopence.
(2.) The Maternity Allowance Authorities shall prepay the postage, where payable, on such money orders when sent to the payees thereof, and on the relative advices sent to the paying officers.
Printed and Published for the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia by Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer for the State of Victoria.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1914, No. 73, represents an amendment to the Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913 under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, these amended regulations came into effect on 4 July 1914. The primary objective of these regulations is to revise the rates of commission for the issuance of money orders, particularly catering to various jurisdictions and introducing specific conditions for Maternity Allowance Money Orders. This legislative instrument aims to streamline and update the financial protocols governing postal and telegraphic services within the Commonwealth and its territories, addressing the need for updated and precise regulatory standards.
Scope and Application
The amended regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, introduced through Statutory Rules 1914, No. 73, apply to the Commonwealth of Australia and provide for the regulation of post and telegraph services, specifically altering the rates of commission for the issue of money orders and introducing provisions for Maternity Allowance Money Orders. These regulations govern the charges for money orders issued in various locations, including the United Kingdom, other British possessions, and foreign countries, and specify the rates applicable for different sums, with the commission payable varying according to the destination of the money order. Furthermore, the regulations permit the issuance of Maternity Allowance Money Orders by Deputy Commissioners of Maternity Allowances, stipulating the amount of each such order and the commission payable, while also requiring Maternity Allowance Authorities to prepay the postage on these money orders and related advices. These regulations are made under the authority of the Governor-General, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, and are intended to come into operation on 4 July 1914.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of the amended Post and Telegraph Regulations 1913, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, include the repeal of Regulation 276 and the insertion of new regulations regarding commission charges for money orders and the issuance of Maternity Allowance Money Orders. Regulation 276 is repealed and replaced with detailed commission rates for money orders payable in various locations, such as the Commonwealth, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua, the United Kingdom, other British Possessions, and foreign countries (Regulation 1). Furthermore, Regulation 298a introduces Maternity Allowance Money Orders, which may be issued by Deputy Commissioners of Maternity Allowances, with each order amounting to Five Pounds and a commission of Twopence payable on each order (Regulation 2). The Maternity Allowance Authorities are required to prepay the postage on these money orders and related advices sent to paying officers.
The amended regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties involved. Firstly, they specify the commission rates for money orders payable in different locations, which must be adhered to by the relevant authorities. Secondly, the introduction of Maternity Allowance Money Orders requires Deputy Commissioners of Maternity Allowances to issue these orders, ensuring that the specified amount and commission rates are observed. Additionally, the Maternity Allowance Authorities must prepay the postage on these money orders and related advices sent to paying officers, ensuring the smooth transmission of funds.
The amended regulations also outline potential offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences for non-compliance with the prescribed commission rates or failure to adhere to the requirements for issuing Maternity Allowance Money Orders. However, the specific penalties or consequences for breach are not mentioned within the text of the legislation. It is essential for the parties and entities governed by these regulations to understand the importance of complying with the stipulated commission rates and requirements to avoid potential legal repercussions.