STATUTORY RULES.
1947. No. .
REGULATIONS UNDER THE POST AND TELEGRAPH ACT 1901-1946.*
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 1901-1946.
Dated this twentieth day of August, 1947.
W. J. McKell
Governor-General.
By His Excellency’s Command,
Postmaster-General.
Amendments of the Postal Regulations.†
Commencement.
1. These Regulations shall be deemed to have come into operation on the first day of July, 1947.
Fees.
2. Regulation 131 of the Postal Regulations, is amended by omitting sub-regulation (1.) and inserting in its stead the following sub-regulation:—
“(1.) The fees for the use of private boxes shall be as follows:—
(a) At the General Post Office in a State capital, the Post Office, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, and at such other post office or place in the city area of a State capital as the Postmaster-General directs to be used as an extension of the private box installation at the General Post Office:—
| Per annum. |
| £ | s. | d. |
For a large box.......................................... | 3 | 0 | 0 |
For a medium-sized box.................................... | 2 | 0 | 0 |
For a small box.......................................... | 1 | 0 | 0 |
(b) At suburban and country post offices and at post offices and places in the city area of a State capital other than those specified in paragraph (a) of this sub-regulation :—
| Per annum. |
| £ | s. | d. |
For a large box.......................................... | 1 | 10 | 0 |
For a medium-sized box.................................... | 1 | 0 | 0 |
For a small box.......................................... | | 10 | 0.”. |
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on , 1947.
† Statutory Rules 1935, No. 3, as amended by Statutory Rules 1935, Nos. 53, 70, 80 and 95; 1936, Nos. 50 and 113; 1937, Nos. 13, 35, 37 and 48; 1938, Nos. 2, 55, 94 and 100; 1939, Nos. 44, 57 and 66; 1940, Nos. 1 and 232; 1942, Nos. 5, 313, 439 and 554; 1943, Nos. 57, 94, 122 and 286; 1944, No. 145; 1945, No. 194; and 1946, Nos. 131 and 149.
By Authority: L. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra.
3498.—Price 3d. 8/28.7.1947.
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1947 No. 114, Regulations under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1946, were enacted to amend the existing postal regulations concerning fees for the use of private boxes. These regulations were issued by the Governor-General in Council, on the advice of the Postmaster-General, and took effect from the first day of July, 1947. The objective of these amendments was to update and standardise the fees associated with private box usage across various post office locations, ensuring consistency and clarity in postal service charges. The regulations provided specific annual fees for large, medium-sized, and small private boxes in different categories of post offices, including general post offices in state capitals and suburban or country post offices.
Scope and Application
The Post and Telegraph Regulations 1947, made under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1946, primarily govern the fees associated with the use of private boxes in post offices throughout Australia. These Regulations apply to all individuals or entities using private boxes in post offices, with fees varying depending on the location and size of the box. The geographic reach of these Regulations extends across Australia, applying to post offices in both metropolitan and suburban areas, including designated locations in State capitals as directed by the Postmaster-General. The Regulations came into operation on 1 July 1947, as amended by Regulation 131, which specifies the fees for large, medium, and small private boxes at various post offices. The application of these Regulations may be further defined or extended through additional subordinate instruments, ensuring that the fees and their application are updated to meet current needs.
Key Provisions
The Post and Telegraph Regulations of 1947 (Regulations) primarily revise the fees associated with the use of private boxes within postal services, as outlined in regulation 2. These amendments establish new fees for different types of private boxes in various locations, such as State capitals and suburban or country post offices. Specifically, regulation 2(1)(a) sets the annual fees for large, medium, and small boxes at General Post Offices in State capitals and specified extensions at £3, £2, and £1 respectively. For suburban and country post offices, as well as other city locations not specified in (a), the fees are set at £11, £1, and £1 for large, medium, and small boxes respectively. These changes reflect the new economic considerations and the varying operational costs across different postal service locations.
The Regulations impose specific financial obligations on individuals or entities that use private boxes for mail services. These obligations include the payment of fees as stipulated in regulation 2(1). Users must ensure they pay the correct fees based on the type of box and its location, as outlined in the amended regulation. This requirement is crucial for maintaining the operational integrity of postal services and ensuring that the Postmaster-General can allocate resources effectively across different postal locations.
Failure to comply with the financial obligations set forth in these Regulations may result in civil or criminal consequences, although the specific penalties are not detailed within the text of the Regulations. Generally, under the Post and Telegraph Act 1901-1946, penalties for non-compliance can include fines or other legal actions. The exact penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and could be enforced by the relevant authorities overseeing postal services. It is important for all users of private boxes to adhere to these new fee structures to avoid any potential legal repercussions.