Postal Regulations (Amendment)

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STATUTORY RULES.

1935. No. 95.

 

REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901–1934,*

I, THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL in and over the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1934.

Dated this twenty-sixth day of September, 1935.

ISAAC A. ISAACS

Governor -General.

By His Excellency’s Command,

A. J. McLACHLAN

Postmaster-General.

 

Amendment of the Postal Regulations.

1. After regulation 91 of the Postal Regulations the following regulation is inserted:—

Post Office express messenger services.

91a. (1.) Upon such conditions and during such hours as the Postmaster-General may determine delivery or conveyance of postal articles by messenger may be obtained at post offices where messengers are available for such purpose.

(2.) The services available and the fees payable therefor shall be as set out hereunder:—

Service I.—

(a) Collection at the sender’s premises within the local telegram delivery area and conveyance to the local post office of postal articles for express delivery locally or from another post office;

(b) Collection at the sender’s premises within the local telegram delivery area of articles prepaid at First Class rates of postage for local delivery by postman or for onward transmission by ordinary mail.

Fees

 

 

Up to 4 lb. in weight.......4d

Irrespective of the number or the nature of the articles collected.

 

Each additional lb. or part

of 1 lb..............1d

 

Where more than one visit to the sender’s premises is necessary to collect the complete consignment, a separate fee shall be charged for each load.

The fees above mentioned shall be payable in addition to the proper postage, and the fee for express delivery when such is involved.

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* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 26th September, 1935.

† Statutory Rules 1935. No. 3 as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 53, 70. and 80.

4139.—Price 3D.


Service II.—

Local express delivery, i.e., where despatch by mail is not involved.

Fees

First 3 articles.........................

4d. each.

Second 3 articles.......................

3d. each.

Additional articles......................

2d. each.

The fees above mentioned shall be payable in addition to postage.

Service III.—

(a) Special conveyance of express articles to the office of delivery.

(b) Conveyance of an ordinary or express article to another post office to enable it to connect with an outgoing mail.

Fees

The cost to the Department of performing the service calculated on such formula as is approved by the Postmaster-General.

The fees above mentioned shall be payable in addition to the postage, and (in the case of express articles) the appropriate express delivery fee.

Service IV.—

Express delivery after transmission by post—at the request of the sender.

Fees

For each article—

Up to 4 lb. in weight.....4d.

Each additional lb. or

part of 1 lb..........1d.

The fees above mentioned shall be payable in addition to postage.

Service V.—

Express delivery after transmission by post—at the request of the addressee.

Fees

 

Irrespective of the number of articles delivered.

Up to 4 lb. in weight.......4d

Each additional lb. or part

of 1 lb..............1d

If no postal article is received in the mail referred to in the application, the minimum fee (4d.) shall be payable for the service of furnishing advice by messenger to that effect.

Repeal.

2. Regulations 104 to 113 inclusive of the Postal Regulations are repealed.

Date of operation.

3. These Regulations shall come into operation on the 1st October 1935.

 

By Authority: L.F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.

Overview

The Statutory Rules 1935, No. 95, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1934, were enacted to introduce new regulations governing postal services, particularly focusing on express messenger services, and to repeal certain existing regulations. These regulations were made by the Governor-General in Council and came into effect on 1 October 1935. The Postmaster-General was tasked with determining the conditions and hours for these services, which aimed to provide a more efficient and flexible express delivery option for postal articles, thereby addressing the need for quicker and more reliable delivery options. The policy objective was to enhance the services offered by the postal system to better meet the needs of the public and businesses.

Scope and Application

The Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1934, as amended by these regulations, governs the services provided by the Postmaster-General and the fees associated with postal services. The Act applies to all individuals and entities engaging in postal services within the Commonwealth of Australia. The regulations introduced by these statutory rules pertain to the express messenger services provided at post offices where messengers are available. This includes the collection and conveyance of postal articles, with specific fees outlined for various services such as local delivery, special conveyance to delivery offices, and express delivery after transmission by post. The regulations also outline the conditions under which these services are provided and the fees payable, which must be in addition to the proper postage. Additionally, certain previous regulations related to postal services have been repealed, and the new regulations will come into effect on 1st October 1935.

Key Provisions

The Statutory Rules 1935 No. 95 introduces new regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1934, specifically amending the Postal Regulations. Regulation 91a (paragraph 1) introduces the availability of post office express messenger services at post offices where messengers are available, under conditions and hours determined by the Postmaster-General. This regulation outlines the fees for various messenger services provided, which are payable in addition to the proper postage and any express delivery fees (paragraph 2). Regulation 2 repeals regulations 104 to 113 of the Postal Regulations. The regulations come into effect on 1 October 1935 (paragraph 3). These regulations impose certain obligations and requirements on the parties involved. The Postmaster-General is responsible for determining the conditions and hours during which the messenger services can be provided. The fees for the services are clearly outlined in the regulation, and these fees must be paid by the senders or recipients of the postal articles. The regulation also specifies that the fees are payable in addition to the proper postage and any express delivery fees. There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined in these regulations for breach. However, failure to comply with the payment of fees or other obligations stipulated in the regulations could result in legal consequences under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901–1934 or other applicable laws. The maximum penalties for such breaches would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, as well as the relevant laws and regulations in place at the time.

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