STATUTORY RULES.
1914 No. 49.
PROVISIONAL REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1913.
I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby certify that, on account of urgency, the undermentioned amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, namely:—
Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913.
(Statutory Rules, 1913, No. 348),
should come into immediate operation, and make the amended Regulation to come into operation forthwith as a Provisional Regulation.
Dated this 8th day of May, One thousand nine hundred and fourteen.
DENMAN,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
AGAR WYNNE.
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Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348).
Regulation 373 under this head is repealed, and the following Regulation is inserted in its stead:—
373. A telegram may be inspected by the sender thereof, without charge, at the office at which it was lodged for transmission, on the day on which it was so lodged.
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Overview
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913, enacted in 1914, was introduced to address an urgent need for amendments to the existing Post and Telegraph Regulations of 1913. The regulation was established by the Governor-General, acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, recognising the necessity for immediate implementation due to the pressing nature of the amendments. The policy objective was to ensure that telegrams could be inspected by their senders without charge at the office where they were lodged for transmission on the same day, thereby providing a measure of transparency and accountability in the handling of telegrams. This amendment aimed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the postal and telegraph services by ensuring that senders could readily verify the content of their communications.
Scope and Application
The Provisional Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1913 applies to the Commonwealth of Australia and pertains specifically to the inspection of telegrams. This legislation amends the Post and Telegraph Regulations of 1913, altering the conditions under which telegrams may be inspected by their senders. The regulation is designed to allow the sender of a telegram to inspect their telegram without charge at the office where it was lodged for transmission on the day of its lodging. This regulation does not explicitly outline exclusions or exemptions, but its application is limited to the Commonwealth level and affects the conduct and transactions related to the transmission and inspection of telegrams within Australia. The regulation comes into operation immediately, underscoring its urgency as certified by the Governor-General with advice from the Federal Executive Council.
Key Provisions
The main operative section of this legislation, Regulation 373 under the Post and Telegraph Regulations, 1913, allows a telegram sender to inspect their telegram without charge at the office where it was lodged for transmission on the same day it was lodged (Reg. 373). This means that if a person sends a telegram, they have the right to view the telegram at the post office on the day it was sent, without any fee being charged for this service.
This Act imposes certain obligations and requirements on the parties involved. Firstly, it mandates that the office at which the telegram was lodged must allow the sender to inspect their telegram on the same day it was lodged. This ensures transparency and provides an opportunity for the sender to verify the content before it is transmitted. Secondly, it stipulates that this inspection must occur without charge, ensuring that the sender does not incur any additional costs for this service.
Failure to comply with the provisions of this Act may result in civil or criminal consequences. Although the specific offences and penalties are not detailed in the provided text, it is reasonable to infer that any breach of the Act could lead to legal action. The consequences may vary depending on the nature and severity of the breach but could include fines or other penalties as prescribed by law. It is important for both senders and post office officials to adhere to these regulations to avoid any potential legal repercussions.