STATUTORY RULES.
1922. No. 133.
REGULATIONS 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 following amended Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, to come into operation on 31st July, 1922.
Dated this thirteenth day of September, 1922.
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.)
1. Regulation 283 is amended by inserting after the words “Telegraph money orders” the words “other than those exchanged with the United Kingdom”.
2. The following regulation is inserted after regulation 288:—
Telegraph Money Orders Exchanged with United Kingdom.
288a. (1) Telegraph money orders for sums not exceeding the maximum amount allowed in the case of ordinary money orders may be exchanged between the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom, payable at any money order office in the Commonwealth and at any place whatsoever in the United Kingdom.
(2) The charge for a telegraph money order payable in the United Kingdom shall be:—
(a) The rate of commission for ordinary money orders payable in the United Kingdom;
(b) the cost of the official telegram of advice at the rate for deferred telegrams to that country, unless the remitter wishes to telegraph at the full rate, when the full rate shall be charged, and the telegram shall be transmitted as an ordinary telegram; and
(c) a supplementary fee of One shilling;
(3) The official telegram of advice may not be sent, as an urgent telegram.
(4) The remitter of a telegraph money order may be allowed, on paying for the additional words required, to add to the official telegram of advice any short communication in English which he may wish to send to the payee, and may also, if he so desires, prepay the cost of a telegraphic reply to such communication. The full rate shall be charged for the reply.
(5) If the remitter desires to send a communication to the payee by means of a separate telegram, he must pay for such separate telegram in addition to the official notification to the payee.
(6) If the telegraph money order is intended to be called for at a post-office, the words “Poste Restante” must be written as the address after the payee’s name.
(7) A registered telegraphic address may be used to indicate the payee’s address. In such cases the symbol “%” shall be inserted between the name of the payee and the registered address.
(8) If the remitter desires to receive an advice of payment, the words “Advise Payment” shall appear as the first words in the text of the official telegram of advice, but the remitter’s address need not be included in that telegram. The advice of payment shall be sent by the office of payment to the exchange office in the State of issue of the telegraph money order, which latter office must arrange for its transmission to the remitter. The charge for an advice of payment shall be Twopence halfpenny, payable by the remitter.
(9) Telegraph money orders exchanged with the United Kingdom may not be crossed for payment through a bank.
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 1922, No. 133, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916, are a set of amended regulations introduced to refine and clarify the processes involved in the exchange of telegraph money orders between the Commonwealth of Australia and the United Kingdom. These regulations were enacted by the Governor-General in Council and came into operation on 31 July 1922. They aim to establish clear procedures and charges for the exchange of telegraph money orders, ensuring consistency and transparency in the service provided. This legislative instrument addresses the need to streamline the administrative and financial aspects of such transactions, ensuring they are conducted efficiently and with proper oversight.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Regulations 1922, as amended by Statutory Rules 1922, No. 133, apply to the exchange of telegraph money orders between the Commonwealth of Australia and the United Kingdom. These regulations pertain specifically to telegraph money orders that do not involve exchange with the United Kingdom, as well as those that do, outlining the conditions and charges applicable for each. The amendments made by these regulations affect the procedures and fees for telegraph money orders, including charges for telegrams of advice, supplementary fees, and the inclusion of additional communications within the official telegram of advice. These regulations have a national reach, applying across all states and territories of the Commonwealth of Australia and governing the conduct of entities and individuals involved in the exchange of telegraph money orders with the United Kingdom. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions within the text, and the application of these regulations may be extended or restricted through subordinate instruments.
Key Provisions
The main operative sections of these amended Regulations (Statutory Rules 1922, No. 133) under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916 introduce specific provisions regarding the exchange of telegraph money orders with the United Kingdom. Regulation 283 is modified to exclude telegraph money orders that are exchanged with the United Kingdom from its scope (section 1). A new regulation, 288a, is introduced to outline the process for exchanging telegraph money orders with the United Kingdom, detailing the permissible amounts, charges, and procedures (section 2).
These Regulations impose several obligations on parties involved in the exchange of telegraph money orders with the United Kingdom. The remitter must pay the prescribed charges, which include the commission for ordinary money orders, the cost of the official telegram of advice, a supplementary fee, and potentially additional charges for communications or advice of payment (section 2(2)-(9)). Furthermore, the remitter must ensure that specific instructions, such as the inclusion of “Advise Payment” or “Poste Restante,” are correctly noted to facilitate the exchange process (section 2(6)-(8)).
Failure to comply with the provisions of these Regulations can result in various consequences. While the Regulations do not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties, breaches of postal or telegraphic regulations typically attract penalties under the broader Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1916 or other relevant legislation. For example, unauthorised use of the postal service or non-compliance with postal regulations can result in civil or criminal penalties, including fines. Given the structured nature of these Regulations, non-compliance could also lead to administrative consequences such as the rejection of telegraph money orders or delays in their processing.
These Regulations are designed to ensure the smooth and secure exchange of telegraph money orders between the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom. By specifying the permitted amounts, charges, and procedures, the Regulations aim to provide clarity and uniformity in the handling of these financial instruments. The obligations placed on remitters and the detailed instructions for the exchange process are intended to facilitate efficient and effective communication and financial transactions across borders. Any breaches of these provisions may lead to civil or criminal penalties under the overarching legal framework.