STATUTORY RULES.
1923. No. 11.
REGULATION UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1916.
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 Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, to come into operation forthwith.
Dated this thirty-first day of January, 1923.
FORSTER,
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
A. POYNTON,
Postmaster-General.
Amendment of the Post and Telegraph Regulations.
(Statutory Rules 1913, No. 348, as amended to this date.)
Regulation 336 is amended by omitting sub-regulation (8) thereof and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
(8) When a telegram is addressed to a person at an abbreviated address other than the person who has registered such address (or an official in his employ addressed by his official title as “Cashier,” “Accountant,” or, in the case of a company or institution “President,” “Secretary,” &c.), the word “care” or its equivalent must appear immediately before the abbreviated address, otherwise the telegram shall not be accepted for transmission.
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Overview
The Statutory Rules 1923, No. 11, represent an amendment to the Post and Telegraph Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916. Enacted by the Governor-General in Council, this legislative instrument seeks to address the need for clarity and precision in the transmission of telegrams, particularly in instances where messages are directed to individuals at abbreviated addresses that are not those of the person directly registered. This amendment aims to ensure that telegrams addressed to individuals at such addresses must include the word "care" or its equivalent, to avoid any confusion or misdelivery, thus safeguarding the integrity of communication channels. The regulation was made to come into operation immediately, reflecting a prompt response to operational issues identified within the postal and telegraph services of the time.
This legislative measure was introduced by the Commonwealth Parliament, illustrating the legislative body's intent to refine and standardise postal practices. The underlying policy objective is to enhance the accuracy and reliability of telegram transmissions, thereby improving the overall efficacy of communication services provided by the Commonwealth. The amendment underscores the importance of clear and unambiguous address specifications in postal regulations, which is crucial for the smooth functioning of communication networks in Australia.
Scope and Application
The amended Regulation under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, as established in Statutory Rules 1923, No. 11, applies to all entities and persons within the Commonwealth of Australia that are involved in the transmission of telegrams. Specifically, the Regulation governs the proper addressing of telegrams to ensure their successful transmission. It mandates that when a telegram is directed to a person at an abbreviated address, other than the individual who registered the address or an authorised official such as a Cashier, Accountant, President, or Secretary of a company or institution, the word "care" or its equivalent must precede the abbreviated address. The omission of this requirement will result in the telegram not being accepted for transmission. This regulation extends across the entirety of the Commonwealth, encompassing all states and territories under federal jurisdiction. The exclusion of this rule pertains only to those officials explicitly mentioned who are addressed by their official titles. This legislative instrument is an amendment to the existing Post and Telegraph Regulations, thereby reinforcing and clarifying the conditions under which telegrams can be sent.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of this amended regulation pertain to the acceptance of telegrams addressed to individuals at abbreviated addresses. Specifically, Regulation 336(8) has been modified to state that when a telegram is addressed to a person at an abbreviated address other than the person who has registered such address, the word "care" or its equivalent must appear immediately before the abbreviated address (C1923L00011). This requirement applies to addresses registered by individuals or officials in their employ, including titles such as "Cashier," "Accountant," or for companies or institutions, titles such as "President" or "Secretary." Without the inclusion of "care" or its equivalent, the telegram will not be accepted for transmission.
The obligations imposed by this regulation on parties or entities are straightforward: any individual or entity wishing to send a telegram to an abbreviated address must ensure that the word "care" or its equivalent is included immediately before the abbreviated address. This applies to any address registered by an individual or by an official in their employ, such as a "Cashier," "Accountant," or titles relevant to companies or institutions like "President" or "Secretary" (C1923L00011). Failure to include "care" or its equivalent will result in the telegram not being accepted for transmission.
For breaches of this regulation, there are specific consequences outlined. If a telegram is submitted for transmission without including "care" or its equivalent before an abbreviated address, as required by Regulation 336(8), it will not be accepted for transmission (C1923L00011). There are no explicit civil or criminal penalties stated in this regulation for such breaches; the consequence is purely the non-acceptance of the telegram. This means that any sender will need to resend the telegram with the correct address format if they wish to ensure it is transmitted.