Postal Regulations 1927 (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1930. No. 6.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1923.

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the undermentioned Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1923 to come into operation forthwith.

Dated this twenty-second day of January, 1930.

STONEHAVEN

Governor-General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

J. A. LYONS

Postmaster-General.

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Amendment of The Postal Regulations.

(Statutory Rules 1927, No. 144, as amended to this date.)

1. Regulation 13 is amended—

(a) By inserting after the words “an article” the words “other than a parcel”;

(b) By inserting at the end the following proviso:—

“Provided that on a letter and article of the second class posted in a dual envelope in accordance with the requirements of the Postmaster-General the postage charged shall be that applicable respectively to the letter and the second class article.”

2. Regulation 33 is omitted and the following regulation inserted in its stead:—

33. (1) The only additions, endorsements or markings, other than the address, which may be made on a newspaper or its wrapper are as follow:—

In or upon the newspaper—

The words “Newspaper only”;

The name and address of the sender preceded by the word “From”;

Marks or signs (but not words) intended only to call attention to any portion or portions of the contents;

An impression of a stamp indicating the name, occupation, and address of the vendor.

On the wrapper—

The words “Newspaper only”;

The name and address of the sender preceded by the word “From”;


(2) In the case only of newspapers posted by or enclosed in wrappers issued by the proprietors or publishers thereof the following additional particulars are permitted on the wrappers of such newspapers:—

The title, frequency of publication, and price of the newspaper and a reference to its registration for transmission by post as a newspaper;

The names, occupations, and places of business of the printer and publisher;

Newspaper rates of postage;

The words “If not delivered, please return to Head Office ..............” (address of publishing office);

Figures (but not words) indicating the date on which the subscription will expire, for example, “31.12.29”;

Figures indicating the number of papers in the wrapper.

(3) The endorsements on a newspaper or its wrapper shall not be made in a manner likely to impede the treatment of the article in the post or result in missending.

3. Regulation 157 is amended by adding at the end thereof the following proviso:—

Provided further that in the case of a registered article forwarded by parcel post, delivery may in all cases be made either to the addressee in person or to some responsible person at his address.

4. Regulation 256 is amended by deleting paragraph (a) from sub-regulation (2) and inserting the following paragraph in its stead:—

(a) a fee of One guinea; and

 

 

By Authority: H. J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

Statutory Rules 1930, No. 6, enacted under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1923, were introduced to amend the existing postal regulations. The Governor-General, on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, made these regulations to update and refine the postal service operations, ensuring that the system could adapt to new requirements and address specific issues within the postal framework. This legislative instrument aimed to provide clarity and enhance the efficiency of the postal service by specifying regulations on postage, endorsements, markings on newspapers, and delivery methods for registered articles, among other things.

Scope and Application

The Statutory Rules 1930, No. 6, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1923, introduce amendments to various regulations concerning the handling and postage of mail, particularly focusing on newspapers and parcels. These regulations apply to individuals and entities involved in the postal service, including senders, carriers, and the Postmaster-General’s office. They cover the geographic scope of the Commonwealth, ensuring uniformity in postal practices across Australia. The regulations specify allowable markings on newspapers and their wrappers, as well as modifications to the delivery options for registered articles sent by parcel post. Additionally, the amendments adjust the fees for certain services, such as registered mail. The application of these regulations is comprehensive, with exclusions and specific conditions outlined to ensure clarity and efficiency in postal operations.

Key Provisions

The Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1923, which came into effect immediately upon their creation, bring about several amendments and additions to the existing Postal Regulations. Regulation 13 is amended to clarify that certain provisions only apply to articles other than parcels (Reg. 13(a)), and it introduces a proviso that specifies the postage rates for letters and second-class articles when sent together in a dual envelope (Reg. 13(b)). Regulation 33 replaces an existing regulation and specifies the types of endorsements and markings that are permissible on newspapers and their wrappers, while also prohibiting any additions that might hinder postal processing or cause misdelivery (Reg. 33(1)-(3)). Furthermore, Regulation 157 is amended to allow for the delivery of registered articles sent by parcel post to either the addressee or another responsible individual at the addressee’s location (Reg. 157). Lastly, Regulation 256 is revised to adjust the fee associated with certain postal services from a specified amount to a fee of One guinea (Reg. 256(a)). These regulations impose specific requirements on parties sending mail through the postal system, particularly focusing on the format and content of newspapers and their wrappers. For example, only certain words, marks, and stamps are allowed on newspapers and their wrappers, and these must not interfere with the postal system’s handling of the items (Reg. 33). The changes to Regulation 157 also mean that responsible individuals can accept delivery of parcel post items on behalf of the intended recipient, provided they are at the recipient’s address (Reg. 157). Additionally, Regulation 256 introduces a new fee structure for certain postal services, which must now be adhered to by those utilising these services (Reg. 256(a)). Failure to comply with these regulations may result in various consequences. For instance, if endorsements on newspapers or their wrappers impede postal processing or lead to misdelivery, this could result in delays or non-delivery of the mail (Reg. 33(3)). While the specific penalties for such breaches are not detailed within the regulations themselves, it can be inferred that non-compliance might lead to service disruptions or additional fees for reprocessing. The introduction of a new fee structure in Regulation 256 also means that incorrect payment could lead to financial repercussions or service refusal until the correct fee is provided. However, the exact penalties for non-compliance are not explicitly stated in the document.

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